Tag: Political organizations
Wisconsin Treasurer Godlewski launches US Senate bid
MADISON, Wis. — Wisconsin Treasurer Sarah Godlewski joined the growing ranks of Democrats running for U.S. Senate on Wednesday, launching her bid for the...
After COVID, Swiss group plots future for science, diplomacy
GENEVA — With COVID-19, space exploration and climate change high on many minds, a “do tank” in Geneva bankrolled by Switzerland's government is gearing...
Fed leaders agree: Economics has a racial-disparity problem
WASHINGTON — Top Federal Reserve policymakers on Tuesday underscored their concern that Black and Hispanic people are sharply underrepresented in the economics field, which...
Leader of Merkel’s party seeks backing in bid for chancellor
BERLIN — The new leader of Chancellor Angela Merkel's party says he's confident of securing his party's support to become the center-right candidate for...
Shirley Williams, liberal British politician, dies at 90
LONDON — Shirley Williams, a trailblazing female lawmaker who tried to reshape a British political system dominated by two big parties, has died at...
Business faces tricky path navigating post-Trump politics
WASHINGTON — For more than a half-century, the voice emerging from the U.S. Chamber of Commerce’s monolithic, Beaux Arts-styled building near the White House...
Some GOP-led states target abortions done through medication
About 40% of all abortions in the U.S. are now done through medication — rather than surgery — and that option has become all...
Nevada GOP censures elections official who defended results
LAS VEGAS — Nevada's Republican Party voted to censure the secretary of state, accusing her of violating her oath of office by failing to...
GOP-led states lose bid to challenge immigration rule
SAN FRANCISCO — A federal appeals court in California refused Thursday to permit 14 states led by Republican governors to challenge the overturning of...
Kansas Senate GOP leader charged with DUI faces ouster vote
TOPEKA, Kan. — Republicans will vote on removing a powerful Kansas lawmaker charged with drunken driving from his leadership job following the release of...