Politics

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

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

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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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.

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

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

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

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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The Latest: Trump says he wants US to take charge of Gaza Strip at press conference with Netanyahu

President Donald Trump said Tuesday that he wants the U.S. to take ownership of the Gaza Strip and redevelop it after Palestinians are resettled elsewhere .

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FBI agents sue over Justice Dept. effort to ID employees involved in Trump-related investigations

WASHINGTON (AP) — FBI agents who participated in investigations related to President Donald Trump have sued over Justice Department efforts to develop a list of employees involved in those inquiries that they fear could be a precursor to mass firings

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