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Washington and Oregon sue over Trump elections order, saying mail voters could be disenfranchised

Washington and Oregon sue over Trump elections order, saying mail voters could be disenfranchised

SEATTLE (AP) — Washington and Oregon on Friday became the latest states to ask a court to reject President Donald Trump’s efforts to overhaul elections in the U.S., a day after Democratic officials in 19 others filed a similar lawsuit.
FACT FOCUS: Warren Buffett did not praise Trump's recent economic policies

FACT FOCUS: Warren Buffett did not praise Trump's recent economic policies

As the stock market reeled Friday from President Donald Trump’s move to institute widespread global tariffs , Trump shared a video on Truth Social that erroneously claimed legendary investor Warren Buffett praised his recent economic policies.
Quebec suspends random traffic stops by police after court rejects extension request

Quebec suspends random traffic stops by police after court rejects extension request

MONTREAL — Quebec's Public Security Department announced late Friday afternoon that most random traffic stops by police are suspended, days after the Court of Appeal affirmed that arbitrary road checks lead to racial profiling.
Federal officials are quietly terminating the legal residency of some international college students

Federal officials are quietly terminating the legal residency of some international college students

WASHINGTON (AP) — A crackdown on foreign students is alarming college leaders, who say the Trump administration is using new tactics and vague justifications to push some students out of the country.
B.C. touts speed of major housing program to mark one-year anniversary

B.C. touts speed of major housing program to mark one-year anniversary

NORTH VANCOUVER — British Columbia's government celebrated the first anniversary of one of its cornerstone housing programs at the groundbreaking of a 179-unit rental building in North Vancouver, which it says went from concept to construction in 14
How Trump's latest tariffs could affect your wallet

How Trump's latest tariffs could affect your wallet

NEW YORK (AP) — President Donald Trump has unveiled his latest tariffs , and they could have significant implications for your wallet.
Trump's trade wars deepen as China retaliates and markets fall. Here's what to know

Trump's trade wars deepen as China retaliates and markets fall. Here's what to know

NEW YORK (AP) — The trade wars launched by U.S. President Donald Trump have escalated to new heights.
Chemical industry seeks exemptions from US pollution rules as part of Trump administration offer

Chemical industry seeks exemptions from US pollution rules as part of Trump administration offer

WASHINGTON (AP) — Industry groups representing hundreds of chemical and petrochemical manufacturers are seeking blanket exemptions from federal requirements to reduce emissions of toxic chemicals such as mercury, arsenic and benzene.
Trump says he supports proxy voting for new parents in Congress

Trump says he supports proxy voting for new parents in Congress

WASHINGTON (AP) — President Donald Trump on Thursday endorsed a proposal that would allow new parents in Congress to vote by proxy, rather than in person.
About 500 law firms sign brief challenging Trump's executive orders targeting the legal community

About 500 law firms sign brief challenging Trump's executive orders targeting the legal community

WASHINGTON (AP) — President Donald Trump’s executive orders targeting the legal community pose “a grave threat to our system of constitutional governance and to the rule of law itself,” according to a court filing submitted Friday by more than 500 la
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