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Meet the Democrats seen as up-and-comers for 2028 — or maybe sooner

Meet the Democrats seen as up-and-comers for 2028 — or maybe sooner

President Biden says he's staying in the 2024 race. But if he were to change his mind, here are some of the Democrats viewed as potential candidates, whether it's this year or in 2028.
by Deepa Shivaram

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U.K. Labour Party sweeps to power in historic election win

U.K. Labour Party sweeps to power in historic election win

A jaded electorate looks to have delivered a historic defeat for Prime Minister Rishi Sunak’s center-right Conservative Party, leaving it in disarray after a 14-year rule.
by The Associated Press

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Democratic governors say they are standing behind Biden amid questions about his shaky debate

Democratic governors say they are standing behind Biden amid questions about his shaky debate

A group of Democratic governors, including Minnesota Gov. Tim Walz, say they are standing behind President Joe Biden amid increasing calls from some in their party for him to leave the presidential race.
by The Associated Press

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‘I’m not leaving,’ Biden says in a fundraising email

‘I’m not leaving,’ Biden says in a fundraising email

President Joe Biden has been under pressure from some of his fellow Democrats to withdraw from the race after he badly stumbled in last week’s presidential debate.
by Claudia Grisales, Tamara Keith, Deepa Shivaram and Deirdre Walsh

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In just a few years, half of all states passed bans on trans health care for kids

The Supreme Court will hear a case on gender-affirming care in the next term after a flurry of legislation. Lower courts have come to conflicting conclusions when these bans were challenged.
by Selena Simmons-Duffin and Hilary Fung

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Can you fix it? Yes, you can. Minnesota’s Right to Repair bill is now in effect.

Can you fix it? Yes, you can. Minnesota’s Right to Repair bill is now in effect.

The new law requires manufacturers of consumer electronics and other goods to provide replacement parts, tools and instructions so items can be repaired in order to reduce waste and costs.

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