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Trump's 3rd week saw more executive orders, a trade war that wasn't and a Mideast jolt

Trump's 3rd week saw more executive orders, a trade war that wasn't and a Mideast jolt

President Donald Trump keeps cranking out executive orders designed to remake the government while his ally and adviser, billionaire Elon Musk, hunts for more ways to upend the federal workforce. In his third week, Trump also provoked and then called off trade wars with Canada and Mexico but allowed one with China to move forward.
by The Associated Press

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What to know about presidents and security clearances

What to know about presidents and security clearances

Both former President Joe Biden and President Donald Trump have barred their predecessor access to classified information. But historically, it wasn't like that.
by Juliana Kim

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Trump’s aid freeze sparks mayhem around the world

Trump’s aid freeze sparks mayhem around the world

In Ghana and Kenya, insecticide and mosquito nets sit in warehouses because U.S. officials haven’t approved urgent anti-malaria campaigns.
by Reuters

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For high school sports, decisions loom: Follow Trump or state law on transgender athletes

For high school sports, decisions loom: Follow Trump or state law on transgender athletes

Minnesota’s governing body for high school sports says it will follow state law and continue to allow any transgender athletes to compete. The Minnesota State High School League says the participation by and eligibility of transgender athletes is controlled by the Minnesota Human Rights Act and the state constitution.
by The Associated Press

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How conspiracy theories about Politico led Trump to cancel subscriptions

How conspiracy theories about Politico led Trump to cancel subscriptions

Less than 24 hours after misleading claims started circulating that tied Politico to USAID, the White House vowed to end subscriptions for the insider news outlet's services and others.
by Huo Jingnan and Jude Joffe-Block

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Chris Swanson, prominent sheriff and Democrat, announces run for Michigan governor

Chris Swanson, prominent sheriff and Democrat, announces run for Michigan governor

Genesee County Chris Swanson has told The Associated Press he's launching a Democratic bid to be Michigan's next governor. Swanson made national headlines in 2020 when he marched with protesters calling for police reform after George Floyd's killing by a Minneapolis police officer.
by The Associated Press

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Minnesota joins lawsuit against Trump’s move to restrict gender-affirming care 

Minnesota joins lawsuit against Trump’s move to restrict gender-affirming care 

Minnesota Attorney General Keith Ellison, along with attorneys general from Washington and Oregon and three unnamed doctors, filed a federal lawsuit Friday calling for a halt on a presidential executive order that would end federal funding to medical institutions that provide gender-affirming care. 
by Erica Zurek

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