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The Latest: Trump administration sues Maine over transgender athletes in girls sports

The Latest: Trump administration sues Maine over transgender athletes in girls sports

President Donald Trump's administration announced a lawsuit Wednesday against Maine’s education department for not complying with the government’s push to ban transgender athletes in girls sports, escalating a dispute over whether the state is abidin
Green Party co-leader says removal from leaders' debates is 'undemocratic'

Green Party co-leader says removal from leaders' debates is 'undemocratic'

OTTAWA — Green Party co-leader Jonathan Pedneault says the "last minute decision" to remove his party from the debate is "unfounded" and "undemocratic.
RFK Jr.'s mixed message about the measles outbreaks draws criticism from health officials

RFK Jr.'s mixed message about the measles outbreaks draws criticism from health officials

WASHINGTON (AP) — As measles outbreaks popped up across the U.S. this winter, pediatricians waited for the nation's public health agency to send a routine, but important, letter that outlines how they could help stop the spread of the illness.
Visa cancellations sow panic for international students, with hundreds fearing deportation

Visa cancellations sow panic for international students, with hundreds fearing deportation

WASHINGTON (AP) — At first, the bar association for immigration attorneys began receiving inquiries from a couple students a day. These were foreigners studying in the U.S.
Vermont maple syrup makers face uncertainty amid Canada and China tariff chaos

Vermont maple syrup makers face uncertainty amid Canada and China tariff chaos

MORGAN, Vt. (AP) — Making maple syrup in New England's fickle spring weather can be an unpredictable business. Now President Donald Trump's ever-changing tariff policies are adding anxiety about an industry that depends on multinational trade.
Marjorie Taylor Greene laughs off protests to deliver pro-Trump message at Georgia town hall

Marjorie Taylor Greene laughs off protests to deliver pro-Trump message at Georgia town hall

ACWORTH, Ga. (AP) — U.S. Rep.
Smith's Alberta government unveils promised mandatory addiction treatment law

Smith's Alberta government unveils promised mandatory addiction treatment law

EDMONTON — Alberta Premier Danielle Smith's government has introduced promised legislation to allow for people to be forced into addiction treatment facilities.
IRS agent who investigated Hunter Biden expected to be named IRS acting chief

IRS agent who investigated Hunter Biden expected to be named IRS acting chief

CHICAGO (AP) — An IRS whistleblower who testified publicly about investigations into Hunter Biden’s taxes is expected to be promoted to IRS acting commissioner , two sources familiar with the plan tell The Associated Press.
Biden alleges Trump has 'taken a hatchet' to Social Security in his first post-presidency speech

Biden alleges Trump has 'taken a hatchet' to Social Security in his first post-presidency speech

CHICAGO (AP) — Former President Joe Biden warned on Tuesday that President Donald Trump has “taken a hatchet” to Social Security , weighing in on a critical issue for millions of Americans as the 82-year-old Democrat briefly returned to the national
Justice Department can cut funding for legal guidance for people facing deportation, US judge says

Justice Department can cut funding for legal guidance for people facing deportation, US judge says

A federal judge on Tuesday allowed the Justice Department to temporarily stop funding legal education programs for people facing deportation or immigration court while a lawsuit brought by the organizations that provide the service moves forward in c