WASHINGTON (AP) — A federal judge decried efforts to rewrite the history of the Jan. 6, 2021, attack on the Capitol as he reluctantly dismissed the seditious conspiracy case against members of the far-right Oath Keepers extremist group at the Trump administration's request. The move ...
Man faces weapons charges LOS ANGELES (AP) — A California man who was arrested at President Donald Trump's Los Angeles-area golf course was pretending to be part of the security detail preparing for Trump's visit and had a stash of illegal weapons in his car and home. Taele's initial appearance in downtown Los Angeles federal court Wednesday was cancelled. He is not yet in federal custody. Authorities say Jeanine John Taele appeared to be monitoring security before the president's visit there. Law enforcement officials say they seized guns and ammunition from Taele's home ...
CAIRO (AP) — Iran said Wednesday it is in the "final stage" of drafting an agreement with Oman over the Strait of Hormuz, and U.S. President Donald Trump has said a deal could be announced this week. That could potentially reopen the critical waterway, ease pressure on the world economy ...
NEW YORK (AP) — The Senate on Wednesday confirmed Dr. Erica Schwartz as director of the Centers for Disease Control and Prevention, placing her in charge of a public health agency beleaguered by political meddling and low morale. Schwartz was confirmed in a 51-44 vote. The 54-year-old ...
State Rep. David Prestin, R-Cedar River, held a sizable lead over former state Rep. Beau LaFave in the Republican primary for Michigan's 38th District Senate seat with about 95% of precincts reporting early Wednesday. District totals showed Prestin with 53% of the vote to 47% for LaFave, an advantage of nearly 2,000 votes. The Senate seat will be vacated by Sen. Ed McBroom, R-Waucedah Township, who is term-limited. Democratic candidate Kelli Van Ginhoven ran unopposed in Tuesday's primary, while Sara Cambensy is running an independent campaign.
Millage renewals for Dickinson County roads and the Norway-Vulcan Senior Citizens Center were approved in Tuesday's primary election, along with a joint millage in Breen, Felch and West Branch townships for Nordic Ambulance. The proposed county-wide road millage of 0.5 mills, or 50 cents per $1,000 of taxable value, was renewed for five years by a vote of 3,990 yes to 1,397 no. It will raise an estimated $587,037 in 2027. The proposed Norway-Vulcan senior millage was 0.5 mills, or 50 cents per $1,000 of taxable value, for four years. It was approved in the city of Norway, 465 yes to ...
