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Democrats demoralized by Trump get a boost from Wisconsin voters and Cory Booker's speech

Democrats demoralized by Trump get a boost from Wisconsin voters and Cory Booker's speech

NEW YORK (AP) — For a day, at least, Democrats across the country have a sense that their comeback against President Donald Trump may have begun.
Celebrating fact-checking around the globe

Celebrating fact-checking around the globe

It's International Fact-Checking Day, an event to highlight the work of fact-checkers around the world.
Outrage grows over Maryland man's mistaken deportation to El Salvador prison

Outrage grows over Maryland man's mistaken deportation to El Salvador prison

In the 22 days since Maryland resident Kilmar Abrego Garcia was mistakenly deported to a notoriously violent prison in El Salvador , his young son has sought comfort in the scent of his missing father's clothes.
Montana's anti-transgender bathroom restrictions are on hold under a judge's order

Montana's anti-transgender bathroom restrictions are on hold under a judge's order

HELENA, Mont. (AP) — A judge on Wednesday temporarily blocked a Montana law that restricts transgender people's use of bathrooms in public buildings. The measure, which Republican Gov.
Canada among countries exempt from Trump's new tariffs, existing duties remain

Canada among countries exempt from Trump's new tariffs, existing duties remain

WASHINGTON — The White House says that Canada and Mexico are exempt from the new reciprocal tariffs announced today by U.S. President Donald Trump.
Trump gives GOP senators his support as they charge ahead on tax package and spending cuts

Trump gives GOP senators his support as they charge ahead on tax package and spending cuts

WASHINGTON (AP) — Republican senators unveiled a budget proposal Wednesday that's central to President Donald Trump's domestic agenda of tax breaks, spending cuts and border security , but they're delaying some of the most difficult decisions, includ
Critically endangered sunflower sea stars are seeking refuge in B.C. fiords

Critically endangered sunflower sea stars are seeking refuge in B.C. fiords

Alyssa Gehman vividly recalls seeing starfish for the first time while on a kayaking trip in British Columbia's Desolation Sound in Grade 8.
Trump pressures Senate Republicans to oppose resolution that would nullify Canada tariffs

Trump pressures Senate Republicans to oppose resolution that would nullify Canada tariffs

WASHINGTON (AP) — Senate Republicans are facing pressure Wednesday from President Donald Trump to oppose a Democratic resolution that would nullify the presidential emergency on fentanyl he is using to implement tariffs on Canada.
Law firms fear Trump orders could affect security clearances of lawyers who are military reservists

Law firms fear Trump orders could affect security clearances of lawyers who are military reservists

WASHINGTON (AP) — President Donald Trump says his executive orders targeting law firms are being issued in the name of national security, with the White House asserting that the firms don't deserve access to sensitive U.S. government information.

Federal judge questions whether EPA move to rapidly cancel 'green bank' grants was legal

A federal judge on Wednesday pressed an attorney for the Environmental Protection Agency about whether the agency broke the law when it swiftly terminated $20 billion worth of grants awarded to nonprofits for a green bank by allegedly bulldozing past