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Montana Republicans dominated the 2024 election. How did Democrats gain power at the statehouse?

Montana Republicans dominated the 2024 election. How did Democrats gain power at the statehouse?

HELENA, Mont. (AP) — Following Montana Republicans' overwhelming dominance in the fall election, a group of GOP lawmakers kicked off the 2025 Legislature with an unexpected move: ceding power to Democrats.
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A town refuses to give up the school's Native American mascot - and gets Trump's support

A town refuses to give up the school's Native American mascot - and gets Trump's support

MASSAPEQUA, N.Y. (AP) — As a high school hockey player, Adam Drexler wore his Massapequa Chiefs jersey with pride.
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Childcare in the Capitol: As more women run for office, some are bringing their kids

Childcare in the Capitol: As more women run for office, some are bringing their kids

TALLAHASSEE, Fla. (AP) — When Florida state Rep. Fiona McFarland's infant daughter, Grace Melton, crawled for the first time, the mom of four was right next door, hard at work with her legislative policy staff in the state Capitol.
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About that hug ... Whitmer risks backlash from Democrats as she embraces Trump in Michigan

About that hug ... Whitmer risks backlash from Democrats as she embraces Trump in Michigan

HARRISON TOWNSHIP, Mich. (AP) — First came their much-analyzed Oval Office moment. Next, their subject-to-interpretation hug. The two interactions between President Donald Trump and a sometime antagonist, Michigan Gov.
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Trump's tariffs loom over the economy as shipments from China fall

Trump's tariffs loom over the economy as shipments from China fall

WASHINGTON (AP) — American businesses are cancelling orders from China, postponing expansion plans and hunkering down to see what trade policy surprises President Donald Trump plans to spring on them next.
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FACT FOCUS: Trump touts his accomplishments at 100 days but at times falls short on the facts

FACT FOCUS: Trump touts his accomplishments at 100 days but at times falls short on the facts

In a visit Tuesday to Warren, Michigan, President Donald Trump celebrated his first 100 days back in office by touting his accomplishments, while embellishing some and misrepresenting others.
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Black female WWII unit, 'Six Triple Eight,' receives congressional medal

Black female WWII unit, 'Six Triple Eight,' receives congressional medal

WASHINGTON (AP) — The only Black, all-female unit to serve in Europe during World War II, known as the “Six Triple Eight,” was honored Tuesday with the Congressional Gold Medal, following a long-running campaign to recognize their efforts.
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New Mexico judge orders remedial plan to improve public education for Native American students

New Mexico judge orders remedial plan to improve public education for Native American students

SANTA FE, N.M.
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The Latest: Trump marks his first 100 days in office with a rally in Michigan and ABC interview

The Latest: Trump marks his first 100 days in office with a rally in Michigan and ABC interview

President Donald Trump ’s interview with ABC News aired after he held a rally in Michigan on Tuesday to mark the first 100 days of his second term.
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Trump marks his first 100 days in office in campaign mode, focused on grudges and grievances

Trump marks his first 100 days in office in campaign mode, focused on grudges and grievances

WARREN, Mich. (AP) — President Donald Trump on Tuesday celebrated the 100th day of his second term — yet spent much of his rally marking it in campaign mode, fixated on past grudges and grievances.
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