Politics

Jared Kushner, Trump’s son-in-law, praises ‘very valuable’ potential of Gaza’s ‘waterfront property’

COLUMBIA, S.C. (AP) — Jared Kushner, Donald Trump’s former White House adviser and his son-in-law, praised the “very valuable” potential of Gaza’s “waterfront property,” suggesting that Israel should remove civilians while it “cleans up” the area. “Gaza’s waterfront property, it could be very valuable, if people would focus on building up livelihoods,” Kushner said in an interview dated Feb. 15, …

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En Vermont, la asamblea municipal es la democracia encarnada. ¿Qué puede aprender el resto del país?

ELMORE, Vermont, EE.UU. (AP) — Julie quiere más donaciones para la despensa de alimentos. Kipp está ocupada tejiendo un jersey. Shorty está listo para preguntar por qué se gasta tanto en un camión. El café, el pan recién horneado y las donas ya están preparados. Ochenta y siete votantes se han apretujado en el Ayuntamiento de Elmore. La asamblea municipal …

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AP Decision Notes: What to expect in Missouri’s GOP caucuses

WASHINGTON (AP) — The Missouri Republican Party will hold presidential caucuses on Saturday, offering voters their only chance to weigh in on who should represent the party on the November presidential ballot. The contest is one of the last chances for candidates to shape the race for the GOP nomination before Super Tuesday, when 15 states will hold Republican contests …

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Michigan takeaways: Presidential primaries show warning signs for Trump and Biden

LANSING, Mich. (AP) — Joe Biden and Donald Trump easily won their party’s primaries in Michigan, but Tuesday’s results showed that both candidates have cause for concern in their bid to win the swing state in November. An “uncommitted” vote in Michigan’s Democratic primary was the first indication of how backlash over President Biden’s handling of the Israel-Hamas war in …

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Judge affirms ouster of Michigan Republican Party leader Karamo

GRAND RAPIDS, Mich. (AP) — Kristina Karamo was properly removed as chair of the Michigan Republican Party, a judge said Tuesday, the same day that voters participated in the state’s presidential primary. The decision against Karamo came after months of internal fighting over the financial health of the state GOP in the battleground state. Members of the state party organized …

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Jefe de la AFT teme que la gente se insensibilice ante tiroteos en EEUU

LEWISTON, Maine, EE.UU. (AP) — El director del Departamento de Alcohol, Tabaco, Armas de Fuego y Explosivos de Estados Unidos teme que la sucesión de tiroteos masivos y otros actos de violencia con armas de fuego en el país insensibilice a los estadounidenses ante el derramamiento de sangre, fomentando la apatía para encontrar soluciones en lugar de impulsar a las …

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AP Decision Notes: What to expect in Bridgeport’s do-over mayoral election

WASHINGTON (AP) — If it’s Tuesday, there must be a mayoral election in Bridgeport. For the fourth time in five months, Democrat Joe Ganim, the incumbent mayor of Connecticut’s largest city, will face challenger John Gomes at the ballot box in his quest for an eighth term. Joining them once again will be Republican nominee David Herz. Ganim and Gomes …

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It’s an election year, and Biden’s team is signaling a more aggressive posture toward the press

NEW YORK (AP) — Occupants of the White House have grumbled over news coverage practically since the place was built. Now it’s Joe Biden’s turn: With a reelection campaign underway, there are signs that those behind the president are starting to more aggressively and publicly challenge how he is portrayed. Within the past two weeks, an administration aide sent an …

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