Politics

Tax return software makes filing easy, but knowing when to hire a professional is key

TORONTO — Imagine sitting down with a messy pile of T-slips and old receipts to file your tax return one line at a time. It sounds daunting — and a reason why even people with straightforward returns may choose to hire an accountant.

Mar 18, 2024 9:00 AM Read more >

In Vermont, 'Town Meeting' is democracy embodied. What can the rest of the country learn from it?

ELMORE, Vt. (AP) — Julie wants more donations to the food pantry. Kipp is busy knitting a sweater. Shorty is ready to ask: Why is so much being spent on a truck? The coffee, fresh-baked bread and donuts have been laid out.

Mar 17, 2024 10:13 PM Read more >

Biden says at DC dinner that of 2 presidential candidates, 1 was mentally unfit. 'The other's me'

WASHINGTON (AP) — The big news this week, President Joe Biden said at a weekend Washington roast, was that two candidates had clinched their party's nomination for president. But one was too old, too mentally unfit for the job, he said.

Mar 17, 2024 12:46 PM Read more >

Wisconsin voters to decide on banning private money to help fund elections

MADISON, Wis.

Mar 17, 2024 11:19 AM Read more >

Police arrest two at protest outside Trudeau event, including Rebel News host

Toronto Police say they arrested two people at a pro-Palestinian protest that took place outside an event featuring the prime minister, and those facing charges include a reporter for online media outlet Rebel News.

Mar 17, 2024 11:18 AM Read more >

'There's no agenda here': A look at the judge who is overseeing Trump's hush money trial

NEW YORK (AP) — Judge Juan M. Merchan looked across his high-ceilinged courtroom, facing the defendant in a complicated case. Not the one everyone knows about. Yes, Merchan could become the first judge ever to oversee a former U.S.

Mar 17, 2024 8:22 AM Read more >

Biden campaign has amassed $155M in cash on hand for 2024 campaign and raised $53M last month

WASHINGTON (AP) — President Joe Biden's campaign has amassed $155 million in cash on hand for the 2024 election, far exceeding the in-hand total for his Republican opponent, Donald Trump.

Mar 17, 2024 8:05 AM Read more >

Trump ramps up dark rhetoric in Ohio stump speech for Senate candidate Bernie Moreno

VANDALIA, Ohio (AP) — Former President Donald Trump claimed that he — not President Joe Biden — will protect Social Security and warned of a “bloodbath” if he loses in November as he campaigned for Senate candidate Bernie Moreno in Ohio.

Mar 17, 2024 8:03 AM Read more >

Ohio primary will set up a fall election that could flip partisan control of the state supreme court

COLUMBUS, Ohio (AP) — It's been nearly four decades since liberal-leaning justices held a majority on Ohio's supreme court. Democrats hope this is the year that changes, in a campaign that will begin to take shape with Tuesday's primary.

Mar 17, 2024 6:00 AM Read more >

Guest lineups for the Sunday news shows

WASHINGTON (AP) — ABC’s “This Week” — White House national security spokesman John Kirby; Reps. Mike Turner, R-Ohio, and Ro Khanna, D-Calif. ___ NBC's “Meet the Press” — Sens. Bill Cassidy, R-La., and Ben Cardin, D-Md.

Mar 17, 2024 5:27 AM Read more >