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Democrat Colin Allred is running again for US Senate in Texas

Democrat Colin Allred is running again for US Senate in Texas

AUSTIN, Texas (AP) — Former Texas congressman Colin Allred launched another run for the U.S. Senate on Tuesday after the Democrat's challenge against Republican Sen.
The Latest: Senate passes Trump tax bill after turbulent all-night session

The Latest: Senate passes Trump tax bill after turbulent all-night session

Senate Republicans hauled President Donald Trump’s big tax breaks and spending cuts bill to passage Tuesday on the narrowest of votes, pushing past opposition from Democrats and their own GOP ranks after a turbulent overnight session.
Second Democrat announces campaign to unseat GOP congressman in competitive Michigan district

Second Democrat announces campaign to unseat GOP congressman in competitive Michigan district

LANSING, Mich. (AP) — A second Democrat is seeking to flip one of Michigan's most competitive U.S. House districts as the party seeks to reclaim a majority in the 2026 midterms.
There's no one way to be a Canadian: Culture Minister Steven Guilbeault

There's no one way to be a Canadian: Culture Minister Steven Guilbeault

OTTAWA — Steven Guilbeault, federal minister of identity and culture, came to his new job just as the whole country was looking at itself in the mirror.
Iowa's civil rights protections no longer include gender identity as new law takes effect

Iowa's civil rights protections no longer include gender identity as new law takes effect

DES MOINES, Iowa (AP) — Iowa became the first state to remove gender identity from its civil rights code under a law that took effect Tuesday, meaning transgender and nonbinary residents are no longer protected from discrimination in their job, housi
Trump administration sues Los Angeles, claiming the city refuses to cooperate on immigration

Trump administration sues Los Angeles, claiming the city refuses to cooperate on immigration

LOS ANGELES (AP) — President Donald Trump’s administration filed suit Monday against Los Angeles, claiming the city is obstructing the enforcement of immigration laws and creating a lawless environment with its sanctuary policies that bar local polic
The Latest: Senate votes on amendments to Trump’s big bill ahead of July 4 deadline

The Latest: Senate votes on amendments to Trump’s big bill ahead of July 4 deadline

Possible changes to President Donald Trump’s big bill of tax breaks and spending cuts are being considered in what’s called a vote-a-rama , though most of the amendments are expected to fail.
Trump signs an executive order ending US sanctions on Syria

Trump signs an executive order ending US sanctions on Syria

WASHINGTON (AP) — President Donald Trump signed an executive order on Monday ending many U.S. economic sanctions on Syria , following through on a promise he made to the country's new interim leader.
Trump vents online about service provider after conference call marred by glitch

Trump vents online about service provider after conference call marred by glitch

WASHINGTON (AP) — On Monday afternoon, the president of the United States was just another person complaining online about his service provider.
The Latest: Senate votes on amendments to Trump’s big bill ahead of July 4 deadline

The Latest: Senate votes on amendments to Trump’s big bill ahead of July 4 deadline

Possible changes to President Donald Trump’s big bill of tax breaks and spending cuts are being considered in what’s called a vote-a-rama , though most of the amendments are expected to fail.