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Trump returns to Iowa aiming for more disciplined campaign

Trump returns to Iowa aiming for more disciplined campaign

DAVENPORT, Iowa (AP) — To outsiders, they looked like simple stacks of paper. But for Donald Trump's first presidential campaign, they represented a missed opportunity.
US turns to new ways to punish Russian oligarchs for the war

US turns to new ways to punish Russian oligarchs for the war

WASHINGTON (AP) — The U.S. has begun an aggressive new push to inflict pain on Russia’s economy and specifically its oligarchs with the intent of thwarting the Kremlin’s invasion of Ukraine. From the Treasury Department to the Justice Department, U.

What's the status of the US death penalty?

The first federal capital case tried under President Joe Biden ended with a split among jurors that means the life of an Islamic extremist who killed eight people in a New York City will be spared.
Premier David Eby says U.S. clean energy incentives bring 'challenge' to B.C.

Premier David Eby says U.S. clean energy incentives bring 'challenge' to B.C.

British Columbia Premier David Eby made his first international trip as the province's leader Monday, visiting Washington state to talk about shared priorities and clean technology.
Signature Bank seized to send banks a message, director says

Signature Bank seized to send banks a message, director says

A regulatory takeover of a New York-based bank was intended to send a message to U.S. banks to stay away from the cryptocurrency business, a former member of Congress who was on the bank’s board says. Former U.S. Rep.

DeSantis bills on diversity, gender pass Florida committees

TALLAHASSEE, Fla. (AP) — Florida Republicans on Monday advanced two key initiatives of Gov. Ron DeSantis as he prepares for an expected presidential run — banning gender affirming care for minors and eliminating diversity programs in colleges.
Texas Republicans propose state immigration police force

Texas Republicans propose state immigration police force

AUSTIN, Texas (AP) — Republican lawmakers in Texas are proposing legislation that would make it a state felony to cross the border from Mexico illegally and create a new border police force that could deputize private citizens, the latest in the stat
Biden announces nuclear-powered submarines for Australia

Biden announces nuclear-powered submarines for Australia

SAN DIEGO (AP) — President Joe Biden and the leaders of Australia and the United Kingdom on Monday announced that Australia will purchase nuclear-powered attack submarines from the U.S.

Tennessee Senate OKs push to define ‘sex'; may risk funding

NASHVILLE, Tenn. (AP) — Transgender people in Tennessee would be prevented from changing their driver's licenses and birth certificates under legislation approved by Republican senators Monday.
10 more people charged in $250M federal food program fraud

10 more people charged in $250M federal food program fraud

MINNEAPOLIS (AP) — Ten more people have been charged in connection with a scheme to steal more than $250 million from a federal program designed to provide meals to low-income children in Minnesota, federal prosecutors said Monday.