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Texas developer at center of Paxton's impeachment sentenced to supervised release, $1 million fine

Texas developer at center of Paxton's impeachment sentenced to supervised release, $1 million fine

AUSTIN, Texas (AP) — A real estate developer, whose relationship with Texas Attorney General Ken Paxton was at the center of the Republican’s historic impeachment trial in 2023 and a recently-ended federal corruption investigation, was sentenced Wedn
The EPA can't end grants from $20 billion Biden-era fund for climate-friendly projects, a judge says

The EPA can't end grants from $20 billion Biden-era fund for climate-friendly projects, a judge says

A federal judge says some nonprofits awarded billions for a so-called green bank to finance clean energy and climate-friendly projects cannot have their contracts scrapped and must have access to some of the frozen money.
The Latest: Judge finds probable cause to hold administration in contempt over deportation order

The Latest: Judge finds probable cause to hold administration in contempt over deportation order

A federal judge on Wednesday said he has found probable cause to hold President Donald Trump’s administration in criminal contempt of court for violating his orders to turn around planes carrying deportees to El Salvador. U.S. District Judge James E.
Trump says he's joining tariff talks with Japan as US seeks deals amid trade wars

Trump says he's joining tariff talks with Japan as US seeks deals amid trade wars

WASHINGTON (AP) — President Donald Trump on Wednesday inserted himself directly into trade talks with Japanese officials , a sign of the high stakes for the United States after its tariffs rattled the economy and caused the administration to assure t
Former Texas Rep. Mayra Flores is recovering after hospitalization, campaign says

Former Texas Rep. Mayra Flores is recovering after hospitalization, campaign says

AUSTIN, Texas (AP) — Former Republican U.S. Rep. Mayra Flores is recovering after being hospitalized Tuesday shortly after announcing that she will run for a U.S. House seat in 2026, according to her campaign.
Harvard's challenge to Trump administration could test limits of government power

Harvard's challenge to Trump administration could test limits of government power

On one side is Harvard, the nation’s oldest and wealthiest university, with a brand so powerful that its name is synonymous with prestige.
RFK Jr.'s mixed message about the measles outbreaks draws criticism from health officials

RFK Jr.'s mixed message about the measles outbreaks draws criticism from health officials

WASHINGTON (AP) — As measles outbreaks popped up across the U.S. this winter, pediatricians waited for the nation's public health agency to send a routine, but important, letter that outlines how they could help stop the spread of the illness.
Marjorie Taylor Greene laughs off protests to deliver pro-Trump message at Georgia town hall

Marjorie Taylor Greene laughs off protests to deliver pro-Trump message at Georgia town hall

ACWORTH, Ga. (AP) — U.S. Rep.
Vermont maple syrup makers face uncertainty amid Canada and China tariff chaos

Vermont maple syrup makers face uncertainty amid Canada and China tariff chaos

MORGAN, Vt. (AP) — Making maple syrup in New England's fickle spring weather can be an unpredictable business. Now President Donald Trump's ever-changing tariff policies are adding anxiety about an industry that depends on multinational trade.
Smith's Alberta government unveils promised mandatory addiction treatment law

Smith's Alberta government unveils promised mandatory addiction treatment law

EDMONTON — Alberta Premier Danielle Smith's government has introduced promised legislation to allow for people to be forced into addiction treatment facilities.
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