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Trump formally asks Congress to claw back approved spending targeted by DOGE

Trump formally asks Congress to claw back approved spending targeted by DOGE

WASHINGTON (AP) — The White House on Tuesday officially asked Congress to claw back $9.4 billion in already approved spending, taking funding away from programs targeted by Elon Musk's Department of Government Efficiency.
Tennessee court upholds law from Republican legislators to cut blue Nashville's council in half

Tennessee court upholds law from Republican legislators to cut blue Nashville's council in half

NASHVILLE, Tenn. (AP) — A Tennessee appeals court on Tuesday upheld the constitutionality of a law passed by the state's Republican-controlled legislature to punish the Democratic-leaning city of Nashville by slashing the size of its council.
Hegseth orders the name of gay rights activist Harvey Milk scrubbed from Navy ship

Hegseth orders the name of gay rights activist Harvey Milk scrubbed from Navy ship

WASHINGTON (AP) — Defense Secretary Pete Hegseth has ordered the Navy to rename the USNS Harvey Milk, a highly rare move that will strip the ship of the moniker of a slain gay rights activist who served as a sailor during the Korean War. U.S.
'We reject your bill:' First Nations heads urge Quebec to scrap forestry reform bill

'We reject your bill:' First Nations heads urge Quebec to scrap forestry reform bill

QUÉBEC — Representatives of the Assembly of First Nations Quebec-Labrador urged a provincial legislature committee on Tuesday to abandon a forestry reform bill that would reserve large swaths of the province's forests for logging.
Santa Ono rejected for University of Florida presidency amid conservative backlash

Santa Ono rejected for University of Florida presidency amid conservative backlash

ST. PETERSBURG, Fla.
Federal bill includes new security powers to tighten border, immigration system

Federal bill includes new security powers to tighten border, immigration system

OTTAWA — Proposed federal legislation would give authorities new powers to search mail, make it easier for officials to pause or cancel immigration applications and expand the Canadian Coast Guard’s role to include security activities.
Georgia state Rep. Derrick Jackson to join 3 other Democrats in run for governor

Georgia state Rep. Derrick Jackson to join 3 other Democrats in run for governor

ATLANTA, Ga. (AP) — Georgia state Rep. Derrick Jackson said Tuesday that he's running for governor next year, joining three other Democrats in a race without a clear frontrunner after two high-profile candidates decided not to run.
Trump fast-tracks Utah uranium mine, but industry revival may wait for higher prices

Trump fast-tracks Utah uranium mine, but industry revival may wait for higher prices

SALT LAKE CITY (AP) — In the southeastern Utah desert famous for red rock arches and canyon labyrinths, the long-dormant uranium mining industry is looking to revive under President Donald Trump.
Canada's domestic tourism industry could net billions due to U.S. trade war: report

Canada's domestic tourism industry could net billions due to U.S. trade war: report

OTTAWA — Canada's tourism industry might be in for a boost as Canadians boycott the United States and spend their travel dollars closer to home this year.
Former CIA Director William Burns has a book deal for the memoir 'Diplomat Spy'

Former CIA Director William Burns has a book deal for the memoir 'Diplomat Spy'

NEW YORK (AP) — Former CIA director and Biden cabinet official William J. Burns is working on a book about his years leading the intelligence agency .