Republican Michigan lawmaker loses staff and committee assignment after online racist post

A Republican lawmaker in Michigan lost his committee assignment and staff Monday, days after posting an…

Claims that Jan. 6 rioters are ‘political prisoners’ endure. Judges want to set the record straight

WASHINGTON (AP) — While sentencing a North Carolina man to prison for his role in the…

New Mexico parties certify 5 GOP candidates for June presidential primary amid challenge to Trump

SANTA FE, N.M. (AP) — Donald Trump is among a slate of presidential candidates New Mexico’s…

Indiana secretary of state appeals ruling for US Senate candidate seeking GOP nod

INDIANAPOLIS (AP) — The Indiana secretary of state is appealing a ruling that a law stipulating…

Indiana judge rules in favor of US Senate candidate seeking GOP nomination

INDIANAPOLIS (AP) — An Indiana county judge ruled Thursday a contested state law that stipulates voting…

Incoming Philadelphia mayor taps the city’s chief of school safety as next police commissioner

PHILADELPHIA (AP) — Philadelphia Mayor-elect Cherelle Parker, who won her post by promising gun-violence-weary residents to…

Alaska House Republicans confirm Baker to fill vacancy left when independent Rep Patkotak resigned

JUNEAU, Alaska (AP) — Alaska House Republicans have confirmed Gov. Mike Dunleavy’s appointment of Republican Thomas…

Manchin decision hurts Democrats’ Senate hopes and sparks new speculation about a presidential bid

NEW YORK (AP) — Joe Manchin’s decision not to seek reelection virtually ensures that the Democratic…

Arkansas Gov. Sarah Huckabee Sanders endorsing former boss Trump in presidential race

LITTLE ROCK, Ark. (AP) — Arkansas Gov. Sarah Huckabee Sanders, who served as former President Donald…

Republican Peter Meijer, who supported Trump’s impeachment, enters Michigan’s US Senate race

LANSING, Mich. (AP) — Peter Meijer, a Republican who served one term in Congress before being…