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Core Democratic groups are preparing to be targeted by the Trump administration
NEW YORK — As President Donald Trump pushes the historical boundaries of executive power, some of the Democratic Party’s core…
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Lawmakers approve ban on devices that convert semi-automatic weapons
MONTGOMERY, Ala. — Alabama lawmakers on Tuesday approved a ban on Glock switches and other conversion devices that convert semi-automatic…
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Germany’s Merz in race over debt reform to raise defence spending
This article was originally published in German The CDU/CSU and SPD are proposing to create a special fund of €500bn for…
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Can Trump bring unions into the GOP fold? His labor nominee presents a major test
WASHINGTON — President Donald Trump has repeatedly challenged Senate Republicans with his Cabinet picks. But his nomination of Lori Chavez-DeRemer…
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Florida lawmakers pass sweeping immigration bill to help with Trump crackdown
TALLAHASSEE, Fla. — Florida lawmakers passed a sweeping immigration bill Tuesday, setting aside half a billion dollars in public funds…
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The long struggle to establish Martin Luther King Jr. Day
The Rev. Martin Luther King Jr. gave his iconic “I Have a Dream” speech in 1963 on the steps of…
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One state’s requirement that voters prove citizenship didn’t work out so well
TOPEKA, Kan. — Republicans made claims about illegal voting by noncitizens a centerpiece of their 2024 campaign messaging and plan…
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Senate to vote again on IVF protections in election-year push
WASHINGTON — The Senate will vote for the second time this year on legislation that would establish a nationwide right…
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Alaska governor vetoes bill requiring insurance cover a year of birth control at a time
JUNEAU, Alaska — Alaska Gov. Mike Dunleavy on Wednesday vetoed a bipartisan bill that would have forced insurance companies to…
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California lawmakers approve legislation to ban deepfakes, protect workers and regulate AI
SACRAMENTO, Calif. — California lawmakers approved a host of proposals this week aiming to regulate the artificial intelligence industry, combat…
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