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White House would have many ways to upend lives of Trump's enemies

White House would have many ways to upend lives of Trump's enemies

WASHINGTON (AP) — For the many people considered enemies by President Donald Trump, his return to the White House has sparked anxiety about how much power he has to upend their lives.
Trump has canceled Biden's ethics rules. Critics call it the opposite of 'drain the swamp'

Trump has canceled Biden's ethics rules. Critics call it the opposite of 'drain the swamp'

WASHINGTON (AP) — Donald Trump took office eight years ago, pledging to “drain the swamp” and end the domination of Washington influence peddlers.
Steve Bannon's border wall trial delayed until March 4 as new lawyers plot aggressive defense

Steve Bannon's border wall trial delayed until March 4 as new lawyers plot aggressive defense

NEW YORK (AP) — Steve Bannon’s trial on charges that he duped donors who gave money to build a wall along the U.S.
Trump administration freezes many health agency reports and online posts

Trump administration freezes many health agency reports and online posts

The Trump administration has put a freeze on many federal health agency communications with the public through at least the end of the month. In a memo obtained by The Associated Press, acting Secretary of the U.S.
Texas man who tried to scam ex-US Rep. George Santos sentenced to 18 months in prison

Texas man who tried to scam ex-US Rep. George Santos sentenced to 18 months in prison

NEW YORK (AP) — A Texas man was sentenced to a year and a half in prison Wednesday over his effort to dupe George Santos out of nearly $1 million by offering to destroy evidence in the disgraced congressman’s corruption case.
Trudeau to attend events marking the liberation of Auschwitz-Birkenau in Poland

Trudeau to attend events marking the liberation of Auschwitz-Birkenau in Poland

OTTAWA — Prime Minister Justin Trudeau will fly to Poland next week for events marking 80 years since the liberation of the Auschwitz-Birkenau concentration camp.
Wisconsin man accused of setting fire to congressman's office over TikTok ban charged with arson

Wisconsin man accused of setting fire to congressman's office over TikTok ban charged with arson

MADISON, Wis. (AP) — Prosecutors charged a Wisconsin man who allegedly told police he tried to burn down a congressman's office because he was upset with the federal TikTok ban with multiple counts on Wednesday, including arson.
Rep. Nancy Mace says she is considering a run for South Carolina governor

Rep. Nancy Mace says she is considering a run for South Carolina governor

WASHINGTON (AP) — Republican Rep. Nancy Mace of South Carolina said Wednesday that she is “seriously considering” a gubernatorial run in 2026 and will make a final decision in the coming weeks.

Trump's Jan. 6 pardons won't change the 'truth', judge says

WASHINGTON (AP) — President Donald Trump's mass pardons for rioters who stormed the U.S.
Trump's perceived enemies worry about losing pensions, getting audited and paying steep legal bills

Trump's perceived enemies worry about losing pensions, getting audited and paying steep legal bills

WASHINGTON (AP) — It’s not just criminal prosecutions that worry those who have crossed President Donald Trump. There are more prosaic kinds of retaliation: having difficulty renewing passports, getting audited by the IRS and losing federal pensions.