They want to hold elections even earlier than Prime Minister Boris Johnson has offered as they try to ensure the country doesn’t leave the European Union without an agreement.
Erica Nitschke
Columnist
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California governor declares state of emergency over wildfires
Nearly 200,000 residents are ordered to flee their homes and electricity is cut to millions as hurricane-force winds drive the blazes.
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Frustrated Democratic governors find ways to sidestep Republican-controlled legislatures
In Wisconsin, North Carolina and other states, governors are getting creative to advance their agendas, with varying degrees of success.
Posted inLocal & State, Politics
Gov. Mills creates new group to try to stop elder abuse
Her executive order will create an Elder Justice Coordinating Partnership.
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John Conyers, longest serving black congressman, dies at 90
Known as the dean of the Congressional Black Caucus, which he helped found, he became one of only six black House members when he won his first election by just 108 votes in 1964.
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Former Trump adviser asks judge to decide whether he should testify
Should Charles Kupperman comply with a subpoena or follow the president’s directive against cooperating?
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Russia calls U.S. move to protect Syrian oil ‘banditry’
The decision to send armored vehicles and combat troops is the latest sign that extracting the U.S. military from Syria is more complicated than President Trump has made it out to be.
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Company with ties to Trump’s brother awarded $33 million U.S. contract
A rival bidder filed a complaint alleging that the Reston, Va., company failed to disclose Robert S. Trump’s connection.
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Diamond worth $1.84 million stolen from Japan jewelry fair
The 50-carat rock was last seen sitting inside a glass showcase at 5 p.m. Thursday, police say.
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Harvard graduate students authorize a strike; no date set
A union representing close to 5,000 teaching and research assistants says it is at an impasse with the school on issues including pay, benefits and protections from discrimination.