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US cyber agency's future role in elections remains murky under the Trump administration

US cyber agency's future role in elections remains murky under the Trump administration

WASHINGTON (AP) — The nation’s cybersecurity agency has played a critical role in helping states shore up the defenses of their voting systems, but its election mission appears uncertain amid sustained criticism from Republicans and key figures in th
Donald Trump sounds the same. His White House - so far - couldn't be more different

Donald Trump sounds the same. His White House - so far - couldn't be more different

NEW YORK (AP) — The marathon Q&A sessions are back, along with the cream Oval Office rug and the Diet Coke button on the Resolute Desk.
Georgia Republicans push to limit lawsuits. But would that keep insurance rates from rising?

Georgia Republicans push to limit lawsuits. But would that keep insurance rates from rising?

ATLANTA (AP) — The pitch from Georgia Gov. Brian Kemp is simple: Putting limits on lawsuits will halt rising insurance costs. The reality, though, is more complicated.
What to know about Guantánamo Bay, the base where Trump will send 'criminal aliens'

What to know about Guantánamo Bay, the base where Trump will send 'criminal aliens'

President Donald Trump, who made the deportation of immigrants a central part of his campaign and presidency, said Wednesday that the U.S. will use a detention center at Guantánamo Bay, Cuba , to hold tens of thousands of the “worst criminal aliens.
B.C. Lt.-Gov. Janet Austin wraps up seven-year post

B.C. Lt.-Gov. Janet Austin wraps up seven-year post

VICTORIA — British Columbia's lieutenant-governor is leaving office after seven years on the job, with Premier David Eby telling her farewell ceremony that her focus on reconciliation with Indigenous Peoples was among her key contributions.
FACT FOCUS: No evidence that $50 million was designated by the US to buy condoms for Hamas

FACT FOCUS: No evidence that $50 million was designated by the US to buy condoms for Hamas

During a signing ceremony Wednesday for the Laken Riley Act, President Donald Trump claimed that his administration had "identified and stopped $50 million being sent to Gaza to buy condoms for Hamas.
Trump White House rescinds memo freezing federal money after widespread confusion

Trump White House rescinds memo freezing federal money after widespread confusion

WASHINGTON (AP) — President Donald Trump's budget office on Wednesday rescinded a memo freezing spending on federal loans and grants, less than two days after it sparked widespread confusion and legal challenges across the country.
While signing Laken Riley Act, Trump says he'll send 'worst criminal aliens' to Guantanamo

While signing Laken Riley Act, Trump says he'll send 'worst criminal aliens' to Guantanamo

WASHINGTON (AP) — President Donald Trump on Wednesday signed the Laken Riley Act into law, giving federal authorities broader power to deport immigrants in the U.S. illegally who have been accused of crimes.
South Carolina's McMaster is now the longest serving governor at the job he loves

South Carolina's McMaster is now the longest serving governor at the job he loves

COLUMBIA, S.C. (AP) — Wednesday was a big day for South Carolina Gov. Henry McMaster. Yes, he gave his eighth State of the State address.
Kyra Wilson wins vote to become new leader of Assembly of Manitoba Chiefs

Kyra Wilson wins vote to become new leader of Assembly of Manitoba Chiefs

WINNIPEG — Newly elected Assembly of Manitoba Chiefs Grand Chief Kyra Wilson has vowed to offer the same support to First Nations leaders in the province that her predecessor once gave her in 2022.