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Politicians spar in Manitoba legislature over government therapy contract

Politicians spar in Manitoba legislature over government therapy contract

WINNIPEG — Tempers flared at the Manitoba legislature Tuesday as the Opposition Progressive Conservatives questioned the NDP government about a contract for mental health therapy, suggesting it may have been for the benefit of Finance Minister Adrien
Colorado fights Trump administration bid to help imprisoned loyalist Tina Peters

Colorado fights Trump administration bid to help imprisoned loyalist Tina Peters

DENVER (AP) — Colorado's chief deputy attorney general urged a federal judge on Tuesday to reject the Trump administration's unprecedented bid to help an imprisoned former county clerk who embraced Trump’s lies that he lost the 2020 election because
The Latest: Vance calls for greater ties with India as he meets with Modi to discuss trade deal

The Latest: Vance calls for greater ties with India as he meets with Modi to discuss trade deal

While in India on Tuesday, U.S. Vice President JD Vance called for enhanced engagement with the South Asian country. He said India should buy more defense equipment and energy from the U.S.
US Treasury secretary says trade war with China is not 'sustainable'

US Treasury secretary says trade war with China is not 'sustainable'

WASHINGTON (AP) — U.S. Treasury Secretary Scott Bessent said in a Tuesday speech that the ongoing tariffs showdown against China is unsustainable and he expects a "de-escalation" in the trade war between the world's two largest economies.
White House cites drop in people caught at Canada-U.S. border as tariffs continue

White House cites drop in people caught at Canada-U.S. border as tariffs continue

WASHINGTON — White House Press Secretary Karoline Leavitt said Tuesday there have been "successes" at the Canada-U.S. border — but offered no new hints about what might convince U.S. President Donald Trump to drop his tariffs on Canada.
Trump says he has 'no intention' of firing Federal Reserve chair

Trump says he has 'no intention' of firing Federal Reserve chair

WASHINGTON (AP) — President Donald Trump said Tuesday he has no plans to fire Federal Reserve Chair Jerome Powell, just days after his statement that he would like to terminate the head of the U.S. central bank caused a stock market selloff.

US Justice Department drops lawsuit accusing Pennsylvania city of diluting power of Hispanic voters

HARRISBURG, Pa. (AP) — The U.S. Justice Department has withdrawn its lawsuit that accused a heavily Hispanic city in Pennsylvania of illegally diluting the political power of its growing Hispanic population. U.S.
The Latest: Vance calls for greater ties with India as he meets with Modi to discuss trade deal

The Latest: Vance calls for greater ties with India as he meets with Modi to discuss trade deal

While in India on Tuesday, U.S. Vice President JD Vance called for enhanced engagement with the South Asian country. He said India should buy more defense equipment and energy from the U.S.
Rubio unveils a massive overhaul of the State Department that would cut staff and bureaus

Rubio unveils a massive overhaul of the State Department that would cut staff and bureaus

WASHINGTON (AP) — Secretary of State Marco Rubio unveiled a massive overhaul of the State Department on Tuesday, with plans to reduce staff in the U.S.
Minnesota attorney general files preemptive lawsuit against Trump on transgender sports ban

Minnesota attorney general files preemptive lawsuit against Trump on transgender sports ban

ST. PAUL, Minn.
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