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Trump kicks off a yearlong celebration of America's 250th anniversary in Iowa

Trump kicks off a yearlong celebration of America's 250th anniversary in Iowa

DES MOINES, Iowa (AP) — President Donald Trump turned a heartland festival for the United States' upcoming 250th anniversary into a celebration of himself, basking in a crowd of supporters Thursday night shortly after Congress approved tax cut legisl
The House gives final approval to Trump's big tax bill in a milestone for his second-term agenda

The House gives final approval to Trump's big tax bill in a milestone for his second-term agenda

WASHINGTON (AP) — House Republicans propelled President Donald Trump’s big multitrillion-dollar tax breaks and spending cuts bill to final passage Thursday in Congress, overcoming multiple setbacks to approve his signature second-term policy package
Missouri judge again blocks many of the state's anti-abortion laws

Missouri judge again blocks many of the state's anti-abortion laws

JEFFERSON CITY, Mo. (AP) — A Missouri judge blocked many of the state's abortion restrictions Thursday, reimposing a preliminary injunction against them just a little over a month after the state's highest court had lifted a previous hold.
Man charged with killing former Minnesota House speaker says he looks forward to 'truth' coming out

Man charged with killing former Minnesota House speaker says he looks forward to 'truth' coming out

ST. PAUL, Minn.
EPA puts on leave 139 employees who spoke out against policies under Trump

EPA puts on leave 139 employees who spoke out against policies under Trump

The Environmental Protection Agency on Thursday put on administrative leave 139 employees who signed a “declaration of dissent” with its policies, accusing them of “unlawfully undermining” the Trump administration's agenda.
The Latest: House gives final approval to Trump’s big tax bill and sends it to him to sign

The Latest: House gives final approval to Trump’s big tax bill and sends it to him to sign

House Republicans lifted President Donald Trump’s $4.
University of California reiterates ban on student government boycotts of Israel

University of California reiterates ban on student government boycotts of Israel

SAN FRANCISCO (AP) — The president of the University of California this week reiterated that student governments are prohibited from financial boycotts of companies associated with any particular country, including Israel, as the Trump administration
What's in Trump's big bill that passed Congress and will soon become law

What's in Trump's big bill that passed Congress and will soon become law

WASHINGTON (AP) — Republicans muscled President Donald Trump's tax and spending cut bill through the House on Thursday, the final step necessary to get the bill to his desk by the GOP's self-imposed deadline of July 4th.
'Political petting zoo': Politicos arrive to flip pancakes at Calgary Stampede

'Political petting zoo': Politicos arrive to flip pancakes at Calgary Stampede

CALGARY — The first political pancakes were flipped Thursday as party leaders from around Canada gather for the Calgary Stampede -- a can't-miss event for politicos trying to shore up support for elections near and far.
City of Ottawa converts unused office space to interim housing for asylum seekers

City of Ottawa converts unused office space to interim housing for asylum seekers

OTTAWA — The City of Ottawa has converted unused office space in a downtown building into transitional housing for 140 asylum seekers — just blocks from Parliament Hill.