Tag: Political issues
Hartzler announcement next week on potential US Senate bid
O'FALLON, Mo. — U.S. Rep. Vicky Hartzler, a central Missouri Republican and a staunch supporter of former President Donald Trump, may be on the...
Mayor of Ecuador’s capital is dismissed, faces graft probe
QUITO, Ecuador — The mayor of Ecuador’s capital was removed from office on Thursday following multiple allegations of wrongdoing and the opening of a...
Ex-Treasury worker sentenced to 6 months in ‘leak’ case
NEW YORK — A former U.S. Treasury Department worker was sentenced to six months in prison Thursday for leaking confidential financial reports to a...
Biden’s pledge on media freedom may be easier said than done
WASHINGTON — One of the Biden Justice Department's first big moves has been to alert reporters at three major news organizations that their phone...
Central American groups found regional anti-corruption body
GUATEMALA CITY — Ten civic groups and transparency organizations launched a joint regional anti-corruption body Thursday covering Guatemala, Honduras and El Salvador.
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More than 100 LGBTQ candidates compete in Mexican election
MEXICO CITY — For years, transgender activist Roshell Terranova protested in the streets and knocked on the doors of Mexico’s Congress to make the...
Democrats seek momentum in lopsided US House victory
SANTA FE, N.M. — A major Southwestern metro region delivered a resounding victory to a Democratic congressional candidate who embraced the Biden administration's prescription's...
Liz Cheney spent $58K on security after impeachment vote
CASPER, Wyo. — The Federal Elections Commission has released financial filings that show Wyoming U.S. Rep. Liz Cheney spent $58,500 on security from January...
Russian opposition activists set for court amid crackdown
MOSCOW — Two opposition activists in Russia prepared for court hearings Wednesday as authorities continue to crack down on dissent ahead of the country's...
Alabama Gov. Kay Ivey announces run for another term
MONTGOMERY, Ala. — Alabama Gov. Kay Ivey announced Wednesday that she is running for reelection.
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