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California's Newsom, Pelosi back Texas Democrats as GOP warns of more escalations over walkout

California's Newsom, Pelosi back Texas Democrats as GOP warns of more escalations over walkout

SACRAMENTO, Calif. (AP) — California Gov.
Trump administration seeks $1 billion settlement from UCLA, a White House official says

Trump administration seeks $1 billion settlement from UCLA, a White House official says

The Trump administration is seeking a $1 billion settlement from the University of California, Los Angeles, a White House official said Friday, after the Department of Justice accused the school of antisemitism and other civil rights violations.
Hegseth reposts video on social media featuring pastors saying women shouldn't be allowed to vote

Hegseth reposts video on social media featuring pastors saying women shouldn't be allowed to vote

WASHINGTON (AP) — The man who oversees the nation's military reposted a video about a Christian nationalist church that included various pastors saying women should no longer be allowed to vote.
Former Alberta health agency CEO says false claims may compromise investigation

Former Alberta health agency CEO says false claims may compromise investigation

EDMONTON — The former head of Alberta’s front-line health agency says she's aware of misinformation that may compromise a third-party investigation into a multimillion-dollar health contracting scandal.
Carney announces 20% increase in military starting pay

Carney announces 20% increase in military starting pay

TRENTON, ONT. — Ottawa is hiking entry-level pay for Canadian Armed Forces privates by 20 per cent for the regular force and 13 per cent for reservists, Prime Minister Mark Carney said at CFB Trenton on Friday.
Andy Nilsson ends North Carolina Senate bid after Trump backs Michael Whatley

Andy Nilsson ends North Carolina Senate bid after Trump backs Michael Whatley

RALEIGH, N.C. (AP) — A Republican candidate for U.S. Senate in North Carolina next year said Friday that he's ending his bid now that Republican National Committee Chairman Michael Whatley has entered the race with President Donald Trump's support.
The Latest: Trump will host Armenia and Azerbaijan for a White House peace summit

The Latest: Trump will host Armenia and Azerbaijan for a White House peace summit

President Donald Trump will convene a peace summit at the White House on Friday with the leaders of Armenia and Azerbaijan that is meant to help end nearly four decades of conflict and reopen key transportation routes while allowing the U.S.
Alberta government appeals injunction of transgender health-care law

Alberta government appeals injunction of transgender health-care law

CALGARY — Alberta is appealing a temporary injunction of a law banning doctors from providing gender-affirming care to youth.
Trump removes Billy Long as IRS commissioner, giving him the shortest-ever tenure in the role

Trump removes Billy Long as IRS commissioner, giving him the shortest-ever tenure in the role

WASHINGTON (AP) — President Donald Trump has removed former U.S. Rep. Billy Long as IRS commissioner less than two months after his confirmation , a White House official said Friday. It was not immediately clear why Long was dismissed.
Advance polls open in Alberta byelection with 214 candidates, historic blank ballots

Advance polls open in Alberta byelection with 214 candidates, historic blank ballots

CAMROSE — Bob Pushie pulled a small piece of paper from his shirt pocket, where he had written a candidate's name the day before, and double-checked the spelling on his ballot.
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