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Protests against Trump and Project 2025 are planned in cities across the US

Protests against Trump and Project 2025 are planned in cities across the US

A movement to oppose the early actions of President Donald Trump’s administration is taking off online, with plans to protest across the U.S. on Wednesday.
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Baltimore mayor fights back against attacks on DEI initiatives with ‘Definitely Earned It’ campaign

Baltimore mayor fights back against attacks on DEI initiatives with ‘Definitely Earned It’ campaign

WASHINGTON (AP) — President Donald Trump's attack on diversity, equity and inclusion programs have led military and government agencies — along with some private companies — to roll back observances of diversity and celebrations of Black History Mont
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DeSantis goes to battle with Florida Republicans in trying to get closer to Trump

DeSantis goes to battle with Florida Republicans in trying to get closer to Trump

TALLAHASSEE, Fla. (AP) — With an open presidential primary coming in 2028, Florida Gov. Ron DeSantis is launching an offensive to win back supporters of the Republican leader whom he dared to challenge in the last election.
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Trump talks Gaza takeover and other takeaways from his appearance with Netanyahu

Trump talks Gaza takeover and other takeaways from his appearance with Netanyahu

WASHINGTON (AP) — President Donald Trump offered a jaw-dropping performance during his joint news conference Tuesday with Israeli Prime Minister Benjamin Netanyahu , suggesting that Palestinian refugees from the Gaza Strip could be permanently resett
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Fast fashion, laptops and toys are likely to cost more due to US tariffs on Chinese imports

Fast fashion, laptops and toys are likely to cost more due to US tariffs on Chinese imports

A sweeping new U.S.
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Republicans running for New Jersey governor swing at one another in first debate

Republicans running for New Jersey governor swing at one another in first debate

LAWRENCEVILLE, N.J. (AP) — Four candidates competing in New Jersey's Republican gubernatorial primary spared few punches Tuesday when they faced off in their first debate ahead of the June 10 vote. State Sen.
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Kentucky lawmakers send bill to cut the state's income tax to the governor. He supports it.

Kentucky lawmakers send bill to cut the state's income tax to the governor. He supports it.

FRANKFORT, Ky. (AP) — Kentucky lawmakers completed their work Tuesday to reduce the state’s individual income tax rate, delivering on a top Republican priority just five days into this year's session.
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After September's deadly school shooting in Georgia, a call goes out for greater gun control

After September's deadly school shooting in Georgia, a call goes out for greater gun control

ATLANTA (AP) — A day after Georgia Republican House Speaker Jon Burns unveiled school safety legislation , Democrats and families from Apalachee High School said they want more — namely, gun safety laws.
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B.C. fast-tracking 18 mining and energy projects in face of U.S. tariff threat

B.C. fast-tracking 18 mining and energy projects in face of U.S. tariff threat

VICTORIA — The British Columbia government has released a list of 18 critical mineral and energy projects worth roughly $20 billion that it said it's working to accelerate in the face of ongoing tariff threats from the United States.
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Judge blocks transfers of 3 transgender inmates to men's prison

Judge blocks transfers of 3 transgender inmates to men's prison

WASHINGTON (AP) — A federal judge agreed Tuesday to temporarily block prison officials from transferring three incarcerated transgender women to men’s facilities and terminating their access to hormone therapy under an executive order signed by Presi
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