Archives for August 2022

Alaska Republican U.S. Sen. Lisa Murkowski advanced from her primary along with Kelly Tshibaka, her GOP rival endorsed by former President Donald Trump, while another Trump-backed candidate, Republican Sarah Palin, was among the candidates bound for the November general election in the race for Alaska's only House seat. … [Read more...] about Lisa Murkowski advances in Alaska Senate race, Sarah Palin in House

Fires burned and ammunition exploded at a depot in Crimea on Wednesday, a day after the latest suspected Ukrainian attack on a military site in the Russia-annexed peninsula, highlighting the challenges facing Moscow. … [Read more...] about Crimea 'sabotage' highlights Russia's woes in Ukraine war

Rep. Liz Cheney hasn't made up her mind about launching a 2024 presidential bid, the Wyoming Republican said Wednesday, one day after losing her primary to a challenger backed by former President Donald Trump. … [Read more...] about Liz Cheney says she is thinking about a 2024 presidential run

An elected Florida prosecutor who was removed from office by Gov. Ron DeSantis because of his positions on abortion and transgender rights filed suit Wednesday to get his job back, saying the Republican leader violated his First Amendment rights. … [Read more...] about Florida prosecutor sues DeSantis over removal over abortion