Trump pushes Arizona lawmakers to ‘remedy’ state abortion ruling

By JONATHAN J. COOPER (Associated Press) TUCSON, Ariz. (AP) — Former President Donald Trump urged Arizona lawmakers on Friday to swiftly “remedy” the state Supreme Court ruling allowing prosecutors to enforce a near—total abortion ban that he declared anew “went too far.” Trump has repeatedly expressed pride in his role in overturning the national constitutional … Read more

McConnell weighs endorsing Trump. It’s a stark turnaround after the Jan. 6, 2021, attack. – The Denver Post

WASHINGTON — Senate leader Mitch McConnell is the highest-ranking Republican in Congress who has yet to endorse Donald Trump’s bid to return to the White House — having once called the defeated president “morally responsible” for the Jan. 6, 2021 Capitol attack. But that’s potentially about to change. McConnell’s political team and Trump’s campaign have … Read more

Wendy’s says it has no plans to raise prices during the busiest times

Wendy’s says that it has no plans to increase prices during the busiest times at its restaurants. The burger chain clarified its stance on how it will approach pricing after media picked up on comments by CEO Kirk Tanner that the company would test features like dynamic pricing at restaurants. Companies like Uber have used … Read more

Trump’s presidential bid hangs in the balance at the Supreme Court. Here’s what to know.

By NICHOLAS RICCARDI (Associated Press) WASHINGTON (AP) — The fate of former President Donald Trump’s attempt to return to the White House is in the hands of the U.S. Supreme Court. On Thursday, the justices will hear arguments in Trump’s appeal of a Colorado Supreme Court ruling that he is not eligible to run again … Read more

American democracy has overcome big stress tests since the 2020 election. More challenges are ahead. – The Denver Post

Over the past three years, the world’s oldest democracy has been tested in ways not seen in decades. A sitting president tried to overturn an election and his supporters stormed the Capitol to stop the winner from taking power. Supporters of that attack launched a campaign against local election offices, chasing out veteran administrators and … Read more

Trump is blocked from the GOP primary ballot in two states. Can he still run for president? – The Denver Post

By NICHOLAS RICCARDI (Associated Press) DENVER — First, Colorado’s Supreme Court ruled that former President Donald Trump wasn’t eligible to run for his old job in that state. Then, Maine’s Democratic secretary of state ruled the same for her state. Who’s next? Both decisions are historic. The Colorado court was the first court to apply … Read more

Senate border security talks grind on as Trump invokes Nazi-era ‘blood’ rhetoric against immigrants – The Denver Post

By LISA MASCARO and STEPHEN GROVES (Associated Press) WASHINGTON (AP) — Time slipping, White House and Senate negotiators struggled Sunday to reach a U.S. border security deal that would unlock President Joe Biden’s request for billions of dollars worth of military aid for Ukraine and other national security needs before senators leave town for the … Read more

Hunter Biden indicted on nine tax charges, adding to gun charges in special counsel probe

By LINDSAY WHITEHURST (Associated Press) WASHINGTON (AP) — Hunter Biden was indicted on nine tax charges in California as a special counsel investigation into the business dealings of President Joe Biden’s son intensifies against the backdrop of the 2024 election. The new charges filed Thursday — three felonies and six misdemeanors — are in addition … Read more

GOP rivals take on Haley in effort to blunt her rise at Republican debate

By STEVE PEOPLES and NICHOLAS RICCARDI (Associated Press) With the Iowa caucuses rapidly approaching, a shrinking field of Republican White House hopefuls gathered Wednesday in Alabama for the fourth presidential debate. As usual, former President Donald Trump, who is dominating the GOP primary, didn’t appear. Instead, Florida Gov. Ron DeSantis, former South Carolina Gov. Nikki … Read more