Politics & Government

The major parties are in a race for the midterms and spending a lot of money to woo voters.

We asked 2 political strategists to review midterm ads. Here's what they told us

7:00am October 22, 2022

by Michael Levitt

Ad spending this election season is estimated at nearly $10 billion, surpassing even the 2020 presidential election. We look at two ads and what's at stake these midterms.

Yesenia Monisvais speaks to a member of LUPE as they canvass in San Juan, Texas, on Oct. 4.

In Texas, Democrats and Republicans are trying to win over Latino swing voters

5:43pm October 21, 2022

by Ashley Lopez

Latino voters are sought-after swing voters, and Democrats and Republicans are spending a lot to win them over. In states such as Texas, Latino voters could change the outcome of midterm elections.

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A photo of then-President Donald Trump in the Oval Office as he returns from speaking on the Ellipse on Jan. 6, 2021, is seen as the House select committee investigating the Jan. 6 attack on the U.S. Capitol holds a hearing on Oct. 13.

Politics & Government

Jan. 6 panel subpoenas Trump

5:34pm October 21, 2022

by Washington Desk

The subpoena requires the former president to produce documents by Nov. 4 and to appear for testimony on or about Nov. 14.

From left: Republican candidate Christine Drazan, Democrat-turned-independent candidate Betsy Johnson and Democratic candidate Tina Kotek are all vying for the Oregon governor's office.

Democrats' total control over Oregon politics could end with the race for governor

5:27pm October 21, 2022

by Dirk VanderHart

In the Oregon race for governor, the Democrat, Tina Kotek, and the Republican, Christine Drazan, are in a dead heat thanks to the independent, Betsy Johnson, who has outraised her competitors.

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Steve Bannon, a longtime ally of former President Donald Trump who was convicted of contempt of Congress, arrives at federal court for a sentencing hearing on Friday.

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Steve Bannon sentenced to 4 months in prison for flouting House Jan. 6 panel

5:22pm October 21, 2022

by Carrie Johnson

A judge has sentenced the former Trump political adviser to four months incarceration and a $6,500 fine for criminal contempt of Congress.

Politics & Government

Longtime Assistant DA Reese to take seat of retired judge

4:53pm October 21, 2022

by Paul Garber

A woman with experience as a prosecutor in two local counties has been tapped to fill a judicial vacancy in Guilford.

Canadian Prime Minister Justin Trudeau speaks at the NATO summit in Hertford, England, on Dec. 4, 2019. On Friday, he announced a national freeze on the sale, purchase, and transfer of handguns.

Trudeau orders an immediate freeze on the sale of handguns in Canada

3:58pm October 21, 2022

by Giulia Heyward

It's also now forbidden to bring newly acquired handguns into the country. "We have seen too many examples of horrific tragedies involving firearms," the Canadian prime minister said.

Politics & Government

El esfuerzo conservador de ‘integridad electoral’ que busca debilitar las elecciones de Carolina del Norte

1:48pm October 21, 2022

by Laura Lee y Jordan Wilkie. Traducción por Aaron Sánchez-Guerra

En Carolina del Norte, un grupo derechista está usando tácticas antiguas para hacer acusaciones de fraude electoral y está agobiando a los funcionarios electorales mientras lo hacen.

Politics & Government

Journalist traces the peculiar story of Steve Bannon's enigmatic Chinese benefactor

10:54am October 21, 2022

by Dave Davies

New Yorker writer Evan Osnos talks about the path of Guo Wengui, a billionaire who fled China and insinuated himself into the MAGA inner circle. But who is he really working for?

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Demonstrators gather on the steps of the Florida Historic Capitol Museum in front of the Florida State Capitol in March in Tallahassee, Fla, protesting what opponents call the "Don't Say Gay" bill.

What's in the so-called Don't Say Gay bill that could impact the whole country

10:41am October 21, 2022

by Laurel Wamsley

If the bill were to become law, it could affect not only schools but also programs, events and literature at any federally-funded institution. But its prospects are dim for now.