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Manitoba bill to add gender expression to human rights code draws praise, criticism

Manitoba bill to add gender expression to human rights code draws praise, criticism

WINNIPEG — Dozens of people lined up Thursday night to air opposition to and support for Manitoba's plan to add gender expression to the human rights code — a move that would include protections for people to be called by their preferred pronouns.
Arizona governor lifts pause to bill signing after funding dispute resolves

Arizona governor lifts pause to bill signing after funding dispute resolves

PHOENIX (AP) — Democratic Gov. Katie Hobbs on Thursday lifted her blanket veto threat after Republicans and Democrats united on legislation supplying funding for a state agency that provides services for some of Arizona’s most vulnerable residents.
Trump pardons Nevada politician who paid for cosmetic surgery with funds to honor a slain officer

Trump pardons Nevada politician who paid for cosmetic surgery with funds to honor a slain officer

LAS VEGAS (AP) — President Donald Trump has pardoned a Nevada Republican politician who was awaiting sentencing on federal charges that she used money meant for a statue honoring a slain police officer for personal costs , including plastic surgery.
Trump orders Justice Department to investigate Democrats' top fundraising platform

Trump orders Justice Department to investigate Democrats' top fundraising platform

WASHINGTON (AP) — President Donald Trump has ordered the Justice Department to investigate the Democratic Party's top fundraising platform, the latest example of Trump using the tools of the government to go after his political opponents.
Venezuelans subject to removal under wartime act have 12 hours to decide on contesting, docs show

Venezuelans subject to removal under wartime act have 12 hours to decide on contesting, docs show

BROWNSVILLE, Texas (AP) — Migrants subject to removal from the U.S.
The Latest: Hegseth had an unsecured internet line in his office for Signal, AP sources say

The Latest: Hegseth had an unsecured internet line in his office for Signal, AP sources say

Defense Secretary Pete Hegseth had an internet connection that bypassed the Pentagon’s security protocols set up in his office to use the Signal messaging app on a personal computer, two people familiar with the line told The Associated Press.
Nebraska Republican Sen. Pete Ricketts faces occasional jeers as he defends Trump's cuts

Nebraska Republican Sen. Pete Ricketts faces occasional jeers as he defends Trump's cuts

KEARNEY, Nebraska (AP) — Nebraska Sen.
Rulings coming fast and furious in lawsuits over Trump's policies on immigration, elections and DEI

Rulings coming fast and furious in lawsuits over Trump's policies on immigration, elections and DEI

The Trump administration was handed a rapid-fire series of court losses Wednesday night and Thursday in lawsuits filed over its policies on immigration, elections and its crackdown on diversity, equity and inclusion programs in schools.
New B.C. corrections unit offers involuntary care for mental health, addictions

New B.C. corrections unit offers involuntary care for mental health, addictions

SURREY — British Columbia has opened the first of the government's promised secure units to provide involuntary treatment for people with brain injuries and overlapping mental-health and addiction concerns.
B.C. First Nation at UN calling for government help in battling toxic drug crisis

B.C. First Nation at UN calling for government help in battling toxic drug crisis

Members of the Tsilhqot'in Nation were at the United Nations headquarters in New York City on Thursday calling for the British Columbia and Canadian governments to help expand support services in the battle against the toxic drug crisis.