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Daughter of assassinated civil rights leader sees painful echoes of political violence in America

Daughter of assassinated civil rights leader sees painful echoes of political violence in America

Jackson, Miss. (AP) — More than 60 years after a white supremacist assassinated civil rights leader Medgar Evers, his daughter still sees the same strain of political violence at work in American society. “It’s painful,” said Reena Evers-Everette.
Trump administration withholds over $6 billion for after-school, summer programs and more

Trump administration withholds over $6 billion for after-school, summer programs and more

WASHINGTON (AP) — Day camp providers and schools are warning that a Trump administration funding freeze could wreck summer for low-income American families and wipe out some after-school programming next year.
UPenn updates swimming records set by Lia Thomas, settling with feds on transgender athletes case

UPenn updates swimming records set by Lia Thomas, settling with feds on transgender athletes case

WASHINGTON (AP) — The University of Pennsylvania on Tuesday modified a trio of school records set by transgender swimmer Lia Thomas and said it would apologize to female athletes “disadvantaged” by her participation on the women’s swimming team, part
Trump keeps saying the GOP mega bill will eliminate taxes on Social Security. It does not

Trump keeps saying the GOP mega bill will eliminate taxes on Social Security. It does not

WASHINGTON (AP) — President Donald Trump keeps saying that Republicans' mega tax and spending cut legislation will eliminate taxes on federal Social Security benefits. It does not.
House Republicans race toward a final vote on Trump's tax bill, daring critics to oppose

House Republicans race toward a final vote on Trump's tax bill, daring critics to oppose

WASHINGTON (AP) — Republican leaders in the House are sprinting toward a Wednesday vote on President Donald Trump's tax and spending cuts package , determined to seize momentum from a hard-fought vote in the Senate while essentially daring members to
20 states sue after the Trump administration releases private Medicaid data to deportation officials

20 states sue after the Trump administration releases private Medicaid data to deportation officials

WASHINGTON (AP) — The Trump administration violated federal privacy laws when it turned over Medicaid data on millions of enrollees to deportation officials last month, California Attorney General Rob Bonta alleged on Tuesday, saying he and 19 other
Republican budget bill dismantles climate law passed by Democrats

Republican budget bill dismantles climate law passed by Democrats

WASHINGTON (AP) — The sprawling Republican budget bill approved by the Senate Tuesday removes a proposed tax on solar and wind energy projects but quickly phases out tax credits for wind, solar and other renewable energy.
The Latest: Trump says Israel agrees to 60-day ceasefire in Gaza, urges Hamas to accept

The Latest: Trump says Israel agrees to 60-day ceasefire in Gaza, urges Hamas to accept

President Donald Trump said Tuesday that Israel has agreed to terms for a 60-day ceasefire in Gaza , during which the U.S. and other parties would work toward an end to the war. Trump pushed Hamas to accept the deal.
Lindsey Graham gets GOP primary challenge from André Bauer, South Carolina's former lieutenant gov

Lindsey Graham gets GOP primary challenge from André Bauer, South Carolina's former lieutenant gov

CHAPIN, S.C. (AP) — Former South Carolina Lt. Gov. André Bauer is mounting a GOP primary challenge to Sen. Lindsey Graham , arguing the incumbent isn't conservative enough to represent the state.
Canada Day celebrations draw thousands, as Carney says values are under pressure

Canada Day celebrations draw thousands, as Carney says values are under pressure

OTTAWA — Canadians took to parks and civic squares across the country Tuesday to show unity on Canada Day amid American threats, economic uncertainty and Western alienation.