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Montana Supreme Court declares 2021 abortion restrictions unconstitutional

Montana Supreme Court declares 2021 abortion restrictions unconstitutional

HELENA, Mont. (AP) — Montana's Supreme Court upheld a lower court ruling that struck down as unconstitutional several laws restricting abortion access , including a ban beyond 20 weeks of gestation.
DC prepares for Trump's military parade with 18 miles of fencing and 175 magnetometers

DC prepares for Trump's military parade with 18 miles of fencing and 175 magnetometers

WASHINGTON (AP) — As the nation's capital cleans up from the culmination of World Pride this past weekend, focus now shifts to a very different massive event — Saturday's military parade to honor the 250th birthday of the Army and the 79th birthday o
The Latest: Pentagon says deploying Marines and National Guard to LA will cost $134 million

The Latest: Pentagon says deploying Marines and National Guard to LA will cost $134 million

After persistent questioning from members of Congress on Tuesday, Defense Secretary Pete Hegseth turned to his acting comptroller, Bryn Woollacott MacDonnell, who provided the amount it would cost to send the National Guard and Marines to immigration
National Guard troops in LA, the latest in long history of deployments during civil rights protests

National Guard troops in LA, the latest in long history of deployments during civil rights protests

President Donald Trump’s deployment of the National Guard to Los Angeles to stop protests against his immigration crackdown isn’t the first time an elected U.S. official has sent troops to thwart unrest over civil rights.
Georgia Supreme Court overturns some election rules, curbing State Election Board's power

Georgia Supreme Court overturns some election rules, curbing State Election Board's power

ATLANTA (AP) — Georgia's highest court on Tuesday overturned four rules passed by the State Election Board just before last year's general election, ruling the board overstepped its authority and intruded on lawmaking power reserved for legislators u
Ottawa too slow to process First Nations status applications: AG report

Ottawa too slow to process First Nations status applications: AG report

OTTAWA — Canada’s auditor general says Indigenous Services Canada has failed to process applications for registration under the Indian Act within the required six-month timeline — leaving many First Nations people unable to access on-reserve housing,
EU seeks to lower a price cap on Russian oil and discourage Nord Stream pipeline investors

EU seeks to lower a price cap on Russian oil and discourage Nord Stream pipeline investors

BRUSSELS (AP) — The European Union wants to lower a cap on the price of Russian oil to deprive the Kremlin of extra profits to fund its war in Ukraine as part of a new raft of sanctions aimed at forcing Moscow to the negotiating table, senior officia
GST relief on new homes could save 1st-time buyers up to $240 on mortgages: report

GST relief on new homes could save 1st-time buyers up to $240 on mortgages: report

OTTAWA — The Liberal plan to give first-time homebuyers a tax break on a newly built home could have substantial impacts on housing affordability — with a few caveats — a new analysis finds.
President Donald Trump pushes ahead with his maximalist immigration campaign in face of LA protests

President Donald Trump pushes ahead with his maximalist immigration campaign in face of LA protests

WASHINGTON (AP) — Donald Trump made no secret of his willingness to exert a maximalist approach to enforcing immigration laws and keeping order as he campaigned to return to the White House.
Trump authorizes additional 2,000 National Guard members to Los Angeles, US officials say

Trump authorizes additional 2,000 National Guard members to Los Angeles, US officials say

LOS ANGELES (AP) — Another 2,000 National Guard troops along with 700 Marines are headed to Los Angeles on orders Monday from President Donald Trump, escalating a military presence local officials and Gov.