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Angst pervades a pair of Republican town halls - one in Trump country, the other in a swing state

Angst pervades a pair of Republican town halls - one in Trump country, the other in a swing state

EVANSTON, Wyo. (AP) — In two congressional districts and vastly different political environments, two Republicans in the U.S. House were met with far different reactions at public meetings they held late last week.
Trump orders strikes on Iran-backed Houthi rebels in Yemen and issues new warning

Trump orders strikes on Iran-backed Houthi rebels in Yemen and issues new warning

WEST PALM BEACH, Fla.
Democrats running for New Jersey governor navigate the delicate politics of immigration

Democrats running for New Jersey governor navigate the delicate politics of immigration

NEWARK, N.J.
End of federal tax holiday in February expected to lift inflation: economists

End of federal tax holiday in February expected to lift inflation: economists

OTTAWA — Economists are expecting the annual rate of inflation accelerated in February as the federal government's temporary tax break came to an end mid-month. Statistics Canada is set to release February inflation figures on Tuesday.
Young scientists see career pathways vanish as schools adapt to federal funding cuts

Young scientists see career pathways vanish as schools adapt to federal funding cuts

As an infant, Connor Phillips was born three months premature with cerebral palsy. The science that saved his life was the inspiration that led to his role studying brain processes as a research fellow at the National Institutes of Health .
Education Department staff cuts could limit options for families of kids with disabilities

Education Department staff cuts could limit options for families of kids with disabilities

WASHINGTON (AP) — For parents of kids with disabilities, advocating for their child can be complicated, time-consuming — and expensive.
Wisconsin voters to elect education leader and decide on voter ID amendment

Wisconsin voters to elect education leader and decide on voter ID amendment

MADISON, Wis. (AP) — The high-stakes race for Wisconsin Supreme Court has gotten most of the attention leading up to the April 1 election. But it is not the only issue voters will decide when early voting begins Tuesday.
Trump administration moves to dismiss lawsuits against Iowa and Oklahoma over immigration laws

Trump administration moves to dismiss lawsuits against Iowa and Oklahoma over immigration laws

DES MOINES, Iowa (AP) — The Trump administration on Friday moved to dismiss lawsuits against Iowa and Oklahoma brought by the Biden administration’s Department of Justice, which challenged the states' immigration laws making it a crime for someone to

Guest lineups for the Sunday news shows

WASHINGTON (AP) — ABC’s “This Week” — National security adviser Mike Waltz; Diane Swonk, KPMG LLP chief economist and managing director; Dr. Ashish Jha, dean of the Brown University School of Public Health.
Carney orders review of F-35 fighter jet purchase from U.S.’s Lockheed Martin

Carney orders review of F-35 fighter jet purchase from U.S.’s Lockheed Martin

OTTAWA — Prime Minister Mark Carney has asked for a review of Canada’s plan to purchase a fleet of F-35 fighter jets. The deal with Lockheed Martin and the U.S. government is for 88 planes at a cost of about US$85 million each.