44% of Republicans don’t want Trump to run for reelection: … A new poll found that 70% of Americans, including 44% of Republicans, do not want former President Trump to make a White House run in 2024.
How Trump turned the tables on DeSantis Former President Donald Trump is leaning on a network of personal and political relationships to rack up broad congressional support for his 2024 White House bid and undercut his chief Republican rival, Florida Gov. Ron DeSantis, before the governor’s campaign formally gets off the ground. The depth and influence of Trump’s retail politicking abilities have […]
Homeowner who shot Black teen Ralph Yarl pleads not … LIBERTY, Mo. (AP) — The 84-year old man who shot Ralph Yarl when the Black teenager went to his door by mistake pleaded not guilty Wednesday in a case that has shocked the country and renewed national debates about gun policies and race in America. Andrew Lester walked into the courtroom with a cane and […]
What to know about KC shooting of Black teen Ralph … KANSAS CITY, Mo. (AP) — Black teen Ralph Yarl was shot twice, in the head and arm, after going to the wrong home in Kansas City, Missouri, to pick up his younger brothers. Andrew Lester, an 84-year-old white man, told police he fired at honors student Yarl, 16, out of fear last week. But whether […]
Kari Lake holds wide lead in hypothetical Arizona … Former Arizona gubernatorial candidate Kari Lake holds a wide lead over other prospective challengers in a hypothetical Arizona Senate Republican primary, according to a new poll. A poll released by J. L. Partners and shared with The Hill on Monday found Lake receiving 38 percent support in an Arizona Senate GOP primary among registered Republican […]
Gallego raises more money than Sinema in Arizona … PHOENIX (AP) — Arizona Sen. Kyrsten Sinema reported raising just over $2.1 million in her first full fundraising quarter since leaving the Democratic Party, a smaller haul than the $3.7 million raised by Democratic Rep. Ruben Gallego, who is hoping to win her seat in 2024. Sinema, who has not said whether she will seek […]
Boston Marathon sweep for Kenya, but not favorite … BOSTON (AP) — Defending Boston Marathon champion Evans Chebet wasn’t focused on beating Eliud Kipchoge, the world record holder considered the greatest marathoner of all time. Conquering the course was the goal. Chebet won the world’s oldest and most prestigious marathon on Monday for the second year in a row, leaving Kipchoge behind at Heartbreak […]
Judge ends Hartford police consent decree despite … HARTFORD, Conn. (AP) — A judge has ended the nearly 50 years of federal oversight of police in Hartford, Connecticut, despite continued concerns the department still has not hired enough minority officers to reflect the city’s large Black and Hispanic populations. U.S. District Judge Kari Dooley in Bridgeport issued a 10-page ruling late Friday saying […]
Kenyans sweep in Boston Marathon, but favorite Kipchoge … Defending champion Evans Chebet of Kenya won the Boston Marathon again on Monday, and Hellen Obiri, a two-time Olympic silver medalist in the 5,000 meters, won the women’s race to complete the Kenyan sweep.
Kyle Kirkwood wins Long Beach for 1st career IndyCar … LONG BEACH, Calif. (AP) — As Kyle Kirkwood crossed the finish line for his first career IndyCar win, his new race strategist urged him to soak up the sights and sounds of victory. It nearly brought the 24-year-old to tears. “A first win, it’s a big deal for any driver. I guarantee even Mario Andretti, […]