Politics

Michigan Legislature approves ban on 'conversion therapy' for LGBTQ+ minors

LANSING, Mich. (AP) — Michigan lawmakers gave final approval to legislation banning so-called conversion therapy for minors as Democrats in the state continue to advance a pro-LGBTQ+ agenda in their first months in power.

Jun 28, 2023 9:49 AM Read more >

Canada welcomes largest number of immigrants in first quarter since at least 1972

OTTAWA — Statistics Canada says the country welcomed more than 145,000 immigrants during the first three months of the year. That's the highest number for a single quarter on record, since comparable data became available in 1972.

Jun 28, 2023 9:18 AM Read more >

41% of US adults approve of Biden. Here's what a new poll tells us about the president

WASHINGTON (AP) — An improved U.S. economy has done little so far to improve support for President Joe Biden, according to a new poll from The Associated Press-NORC Center for Public Affairs Research. Only 34% of U.S.

Jun 28, 2023 9:13 AM Read more >

Think you could pass the citizenship test? Poll shows most Canadians would flunk

OTTAWA — Canadians' hearts may be brimming with pride as Canada Day approaches, but a new poll suggests their minds aren't full of the knowledge needed to pass a citizenship test.

Jun 28, 2023 9:04 AM Read more >

Families worry over the future of Medicaid caregiver payments that were expanded during the pandemic

Nathan Hill started receiving $12.75 an hour from a state Medicaid program to help care for his severely disabled son during the pandemic, money he said allowed his family to stop using food stamps.

Jun 28, 2023 7:16 AM Read more >

Countdown to 250th anniversary begins in the US with planners hoping it can unify a divided country

It's three years until the United States celebrates its 250th anniversary, but festivities are already starting.

Jun 28, 2023 6:23 AM Read more >

Threats of impeachment and censure used to be rare. In this Congress, they're becoming routine

WASHINGTON (AP) — House Republicans have held it over Homeland Security Secretary Alejandro Mayorkas for months. Attorney General Merrick Garland is facing it too. And President Joe Biden seemingly isn’t far behind.

Jun 28, 2023 6:03 AM Read more >

Rivalry between Trump and DeSantis deepens with dueling New Hampshire campaign events

HOLLIS, N.H. (AP) — The rivalry between Florida Gov.

Jun 28, 2023 4:40 AM Read more >

Supreme Court rejects novel legislative theory but leaves a door open for 2024 election challenges

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Jun 28, 2023 2:53 AM Read more >

Program for institutions at risk from hate crimes expanded to shelters

OTTAWA — A federal program that helps community institutions make safety-related improvements is being expanded to shelters for victims of gender-based violence.

Jun 28, 2023 2:00 AM Read more >