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Budget cuts at Trump EPA become flashpoint at a heated hearing - and, Democrats say, may kill people

Budget cuts at Trump EPA become flashpoint at a heated hearing - and, Democrats say, may kill people

WASHINGTON (AP) — The head of the Environmental Protection Agency clashed with Democratic senators Wednesday, accusing one of being an “aspiring fiction writer” and saying another does not "care about wasting money.
Cuomo's comeback faces a new challenger: Donald Trump's Justice Department

Cuomo's comeback faces a new challenger: Donald Trump's Justice Department

With just weeks to go until New York City's mayoral primary, one of the leading candidates, former Gov. Andrew Cuomo , finds himself under investigation by the U.S. Department of Justice. He seems to think it might actually help.
Eby laments separatism push as Western premiers meet in Yellowknife

Eby laments separatism push as Western premiers meet in Yellowknife

YELLOWKNIFE — British Columbia Premier David Eby says separatism discussions in some parts of the country are a "colossal waste of time and energy," as he meets fellow leaders from Western Canada in Yellowknife.
After meeting at the White House Speaker Johnson vows to push ahead on Trump's big bill

After meeting at the White House Speaker Johnson vows to push ahead on Trump's big bill

WASHINGTON (AP) — Defying opposition within his ranks, House Speaker Mike Johnson insisted late Wednesday that Republicans would march ahead on their multitrillion-dollar tax breaks package after a lengthy White House meeting with GOP holdouts refusi
A Texas bill to clarify exceptions to the state's abortion ban clears a key hurdle after rocky path

A Texas bill to clarify exceptions to the state's abortion ban clears a key hurdle after rocky path

AUSTIN, Texas (AP) — Texas lawmakers advanced a bill Wednesday to clarify medical exceptions under one of the most restrictive abortion bans in the U.S., putting the GOP-backed proposal on the brink of reaching Republican Gov. Greg Abbott’s desk.
Poilievre names 48 Conservative MPs as critics, announces House leadership team

Poilievre names 48 Conservative MPs as critics, announces House leadership team

OTTAWA — Conservative Leader Pierre Poilievre has named 73 MPs to his party's leadership team and critic roles ahead of next week's return to the House of Commons.
Trump hosts NCAA basketball champion Florida Gators at the White House

Trump hosts NCAA basketball champion Florida Gators at the White House

WASHINGTON (AP) — President Donald Trump honored the 2025 NCAA basketball champion Florida Gators at the White House on Wednesday, proclaiming that “lesser teams would have crumbled” during its nail-biting title game victory.
Trump administration uses multiple techniques to encourage and force deportation

Trump administration uses multiple techniques to encourage and force deportation

WASHINGTON (AP) — Carrying out mass deportations was a key rallying cry during Donald Trump's campaign for the presidency. Since the day he was sworn into office, his administration has focused on how to make that rallying cry reality.
UN warns of renewed conflict in Syria but offers hope with sanctions lifting

UN warns of renewed conflict in Syria but offers hope with sanctions lifting

UNITED NATIONS (AP) — The top U.N. official for Syria warned Wednesday of the “real dangers of renewed conflict and deeper confrontation” in the war-battered country but also hoped for a better life for its people following decisions by the U.S.
Justice Department moves to cancel police reform settlements reached with Minneapolis and Louisville

Justice Department moves to cancel police reform settlements reached with Minneapolis and Louisville

MINNEAPOLIS (AP) — The Justice Department moved Wednesday to cancel settlements with Minneapolis and Louisville that called for an overhaul of their police departments following the killings of George Floyd and Breonna Taylor that became the catalyst