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The Latest: Mexico expels 26 high-ranking cartel figures to US in deal with Trump administration

The Latest: Mexico expels 26 high-ranking cartel figures to US in deal with Trump administration

Mexico is expelling 26 high-ranking cartel figures to the United States in the latest major deal with the President Donald Trump ’s administration, a person familiar with the matter told The Associated Press on Tuesday.
Trump ally Ken Paxton escalates Texas redistricting fight with call for Beto O'Rourke to be jailed

Trump ally Ken Paxton escalates Texas redistricting fight with call for Beto O'Rourke to be jailed

AUSTIN, Texas (AP) — Texas Attorney General Ken Paxton ratcheted up President Donald Trump's congressional redistricting fight by calling Tuesday for progressive activist Beto O'Rourke to be put “behind bars” for helping Democrats who have managed to
US inflation held steady as mild tariff hit offset by cheaper gas, food

US inflation held steady as mild tariff hit offset by cheaper gas, food

WASHINGTON (AP) — U.S. inflation was unchanged in July as rising prices for some imported goods were balanced by falling gas and grocery prices, leaving overall prices modestly higher than a year ago. Consumer prices rose 2.
Former aide to Eric Adams pleads guilty to soliciting straw donations for mayor's campaign

Former aide to Eric Adams pleads guilty to soliciting straw donations for mayor's campaign

NEW YORK (AP) — A former aide to New York City Mayor Eric Adams pleaded guilty Tuesday to soliciting straw donations in a case tied to separate corruption charges against Adams that the Trump administration ultimately decided to drop.
Michigan jury awards nearly $60M to man who said his rights were violated by prosecutor

Michigan jury awards nearly $60M to man who said his rights were violated by prosecutor

DETROIT (AP) — A jury awarded nearly $60 million Tuesday to a man who accused a disgraced Michigan prosecutor and a police officer of violating his rights in filing sexual abuse charges in a case that was ultimately dismissed by the state attorney ge
Sen. McConnell and wife join Kentucky ceremony marking expansion of their archives

Sen. McConnell and wife join Kentucky ceremony marking expansion of their archives

LOUISVILLE, Ky. (AP) — Mitch McConnell and Elaine Chao's enduring status as a powerhouse couple was on display Tuesday as they reflected on their shared lives at a ceremony for the archives that will catalogue their careers.
Sherrod Brown, Ohio’s highest-profile Democrat, expected to seek a return to the US Senate in 2026

Sherrod Brown, Ohio’s highest-profile Democrat, expected to seek a return to the US Senate in 2026

COLUMBUS, Ohio (AP) — Former U.S. Sen. Sherrod Brown , Ohio’s best-known Democrat, is expected to make another run for the U.S. Senate next year, giving Democrats a likely boost as they wage an uphill fight to win control of the chamber .

Campaign groups urge judge to further limit new restrictions on getting measures on Florida's ballot

TALLAHASSEE, Fla. (AP) — Attorneys for grassroots campaigners are again asking a federal judge to halt enforcement of parts of a new Florida law that restricts the state’s process to get citizens’ initiatives on the ballot .
Andrew Cuomo swipes at Zohran Mamdani over a classic New York topic: rent

Andrew Cuomo swipes at Zohran Mamdani over a classic New York topic: rent

NEW YORK (AP) — Andrew Cuomo is demanding that his opponent in New York City's mayoral race, Zohran Mamdani, vacate his rent stabilized apartment, while pushing a longshot proposal that would bar other middle-class renters from accessing much of the
Tenant advocates say Toronto's new renoviction bylaw already making 'positive impact'

Tenant advocates say Toronto's new renoviction bylaw already making 'positive impact'

A new bylaw aimed at reducing renovictions in Toronto is already having noticeable effects, according to tenant and anti-poverty advocates, though some say it's too early to tell if it will be well-enforced.
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