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Georgia Republicans push last minute bill to limit public access to lawmaker and police records

Georgia Republicans push last minute bill to limit public access to lawmaker and police records

ATLANTA (AP) — With one day left of the legislative session, Georgia Republicans mustered together a proposal to limit public access to records about state lawmakers' communications and police reports.
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A look at Laura Loomer, longtime Trump ally criticized for racist posts and Sept. 11 conspiracies

A look at Laura Loomer, longtime Trump ally criticized for racist posts and Sept. 11 conspiracies

Laura Loomer, a right-wing personality known for her incendiary social media presence, appeared to have been sidelined at points by Donald Trump's campaign and then by his administration.
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Trump fires NSC officials a day after far-right activist raises concerns to him about staff loyalty

Trump fires NSC officials a day after far-right activist raises concerns to him about staff loyalty

WASHINGTON (AP) — President Donald Trump said Thursday that he's fired "some" White House National Security Council officials, a move that comes a day after far-right activist Laura Loomer raised concerns directly to him about staff loyalty.
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Trump says he supports proxy voting for new parents in Congress

Trump says he supports proxy voting for new parents in Congress

WASHINGTON (AP) — President Donald Trump on Thursday endorsed a proposal that would allow new parents in Congress to vote by proxy, rather than in person.
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Brown University to see half a billion in federal funding halted by Trump administration

Brown University to see half a billion in federal funding halted by Trump administration

WASHINGTON (AP) — The Trump administration is planning to halt more than half a billion dollars in contracts and grants awarded to Brown University, adding to a list of Ivy League colleges that have had their federal money threatened as a result of t
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Republicans moving ahead with Trump's 'big' bill of tax breaks and spending cuts amid tariff uproar

Republicans moving ahead with Trump's 'big' bill of tax breaks and spending cuts amid tariff uproar

WASHINGTON (AP) — After a long wait, the Senate is launching action on President Donald Trump's "big, beautiful bill” of tax breaks and spending cuts at a risky moment for the U.S. and global economy .
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States sue to block Trump's election order, saying it violates the Constitution

States sue to block Trump's election order, saying it violates the Constitution

WASHINGTON (AP) — Democratic officials in 19 states filed a lawsuit Thursday against President Donald Trump's attempt to reshape elections across the U.S., calling it an unconstitutional invasion of states' clear authority to run their own elections.
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Trump says things are 'going very well' after worst stock market drop in years over tariffs

Trump says things are 'going very well' after worst stock market drop in years over tariffs

WASHINGTON (AP) — President Donald Trump offered a rosy assessment after the stock market dropped sharply Thursday over his tariffs, saying, “I think it's going very well.
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Alberta oil well report updated after concerns over taxpayer backstop recommendation

Alberta oil well report updated after concerns over taxpayer backstop recommendation

A new version of a government-commissioned report about Alberta's inactive oil wells and what to do about them now says the province should manage a new insurance fund, rather than backstop it with taxpayer funding.
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High anxiety over softwood lumber despite tone change from U.S.: B.C. premier

High anxiety over softwood lumber despite tone change from U.S.: B.C. premier

British Columbia's premier said Thursday he is encouraged to see a shifting tone in U.S. President Donald Trump's talks with Canada, but concerns remain about how tariffs could devastate the province's softwood lumber sector.
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