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Pam Bondi announces seizure of $510M worth of illegal drugs from vessels linked to cartels

Pam Bondi announces seizure of $510M worth of illegal drugs from vessels linked to cartels

FORT LAUDERDALE, Fla. (AP) — U.S.
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N.L. budget has $372-million deficit, includes $200-million tariff contingency fund

N.L. budget has $372-million deficit, includes $200-million tariff contingency fund

ST. JOHN'S — The Newfoundland and Labrador government is delaying its plan to balance the books for another year, with a new budget forecasting a $372-million deficit as the province navigates uncertainty from decisions made south of the border.
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Even in Alabama, some Republicans worry about Trump’s sweeping agenda

Even in Alabama, some Republicans worry about Trump’s sweeping agenda

BIRMINGHAM, Ala. (AP) — On a day when stock markets around the world dropped precipitously, Alabama Republican Party Chairman John Wahl led a celebration of the president whose global tariffs sparked the sell-off.
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California's effort to hold oil companies liable for natural disaster damage stalls

California's effort to hold oil companies liable for natural disaster damage stalls

SACRAMENTO, Calif. (AP) — California lawmakers have blocked a bill to make oil and gas companies liable for damage to homes from natural disasters caused by climate change, warning it could raise gas prices.
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Senate Republicans express relief after Trump pauses tariff plans

Senate Republicans express relief after Trump pauses tariff plans

WASHINGTON (AP) — As news that President Donald Trump was backing down on most of his tariffs reached a luncheon of Senate Republicans Wednesday, the room reacted with relief, cheers and smiles.
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Trump pauses steeper tariffs for most countries, while hiking levies on China. What we know

Trump pauses steeper tariffs for most countries, while hiking levies on China. What we know

NEW YORK (AP) — President Donald Trump has launched tariff wars with almost all of America's trading partners.
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Trump administration might host a military parade in Washington on the president's birthday

Trump administration might host a military parade in Washington on the president's birthday

WASHINGTON (AP) — The Trump administration is having early discussions about a grand military parade in the nation's capital this summer, something that is a long-held dream of President Donald Trump . D.C.
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Justice Department sharply criticizes judge who blocked enforcement of an order targeting a law firm

Justice Department sharply criticizes judge who blocked enforcement of an order targeting a law firm

WASHINGTON (AP) — The Justice Department is sharply criticizing a judge who halted enforcement of a White House executive order meant to punish a prominent law firm, continuing a pattern of Trump administration attacks on the judiciary over decisions
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The Latest: Treasury secretary says Trump will keep 10% import tariff, raise import tax on China

The Latest: Treasury secretary says Trump will keep 10% import tariff, raise import tax on China

President Donald Trump shared on Truth Social that he has “ authorized a 90 day PAUSE , and a substantially lowered Reciprocal Tariff during this period, of 10%.” Trump also raised the tax rate on Chinese imports to 125%.
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Trump's 'big' bill of tax breaks and spending cuts faces opposition from House Republican holdouts

Trump's 'big' bill of tax breaks and spending cuts faces opposition from House Republican holdouts

WASHINGTON (AP) — House Speaker Mike Johnson found himself in a familiar jam on Tuesday: Conservative Republican holdouts are stalling action on President Donald Trump's "big” bill of tax breaks and spending reductions, refusing to accept a Senate GO
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