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House GOP leader says Alabama abortion law goes too far
California Rep. Kevin McCarthy, the House minority leader, told reporters that the law, which doesn’t allow exceptions for abortions in cases of rape and incest, “goes further than I believe.”
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Michigan lawmaker denies cash-for-vote scheme, won’t quit
LANSING, Mich. (AP) — A Michigan lawmaker charged with seeking a bribe from a union said investigators got it wrong and he won’t resign. Republican state Rep. Larry Inman is charged with attempted extortion, soliciting…
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The Latest: UN notified of ships targeted in UAE waters
WASHINGTON (AP) — The Latest on the United States and Iran (all times local): 6 p.m. The governments of Saudi Arabia, the United Arab Emirates and Norway are notifying the United Nations that four commercial…
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Trump to launch new immigration overhaul push
President Donald Trump will lay out yet another immigration plan on Thursday as he tries to convince the American public and lawmakers that the nation’s current legal immigration system should be overhauled.
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Trump’s Iran moves trigger warnings, demands from Congress
The top Democrat on the Senate Foreign Relations Committee also warned the administration against any action without approval from lawmakers.
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Senate backs appeals court judge from Calif. as Dems protest
WASHINGTON (AP) — The Senate has confirmed a Los Angeles lawyer as a federal appeals court judge, despite opposition from California’s two Democratic senators. The Senate voted, 52-45, Wednesday to confirm Kenneth Lee’s nomination to…
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North Carolina candidates on the attack in election redo
CHARLOTTE, N.C. (AP) — The candidates running for a North Carolina congressional seat left empty after allegations of ballot fraud launched their campaigns on Wednesday deflecting questions about controversial policies and refusing to rule out…
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House approves bill to aid casino bid by Massachusetts tribe
WASHINGTON (AP) — The House on Wednesday approved a bill reaffirming the right of a Massachusetts tribe to hold land in trust, a crucial step to building a $1 billion casino. The bill, approved 275-146,…
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Barr asks Pelosi at event: ‘Did you bring your handcuffs?’
WASHINGTON (AP) — Attorney General William Barr tried out a little contempt humor on House Speaker Nancy Pelosi, with interesting results. The setting was the National Peace Officers Memorial Day service Wednesday at the U.S.…
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Va. Sen. Warner: Park repair an issue even ‘dysfunctional Washington’ should agree on
“This should be a no-brainer,” said Sen. Mark Warner, D-Va., of the Restore Our Parks Act. It’s aimed at addressing a maintenance backlog at hundreds of national parks that’s estimated at close to $12 billion. The needs in Virginia alone are estimated to be more than $1 billion.
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The Latest: NC candidates on the attack in election redo
RALEIGH, N.C. (AP) — The Latest on the upcoming election for a still-vacant North Carolina congressional seat. (all times local): 3:45 p.m. The North Carolina Democrat running for Congress in a redo election prompted by…
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Lawsuit filed to stop Ohio abortion ban after 1st heartbeat
COLUMBUS, Ohio (AP) — Planned Parenthood and abortion clinics sued Wednesday to thwart Ohio’s latest and most restrictive abortion law, an anticipated move that’s part of a national anti-abortion strategy to challenge the landmark Roe…
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The Latest: Ohio AG to fight ACLU abortion ban challenge
COLUMBUS, Ohio (AP) — The Latest on a lawsuit challenging a restrictive Ohio abortion ban (all times local): 3 p.m. Attorney General David Yost says the state will “vigorously” defend Ohio’s restrictive abortion law from…
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Female veterans want new caucus and clout in US politics
WASHINGTON (AP) — Congresswomen who have served in the military are setting up a new caucus to support the nation’s growing ranks of female service members, and they’re looking for clout, too, in American politics.…
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Tribes seek ban on public hunting of revered grizzly bears
BILLINGS, Mont. (AP) — Native American groups are pressing lawmakers in Congress to adopt permanent protections for grizzly bears, a species widely revered by tribes but that has been proposed for hunting in Wyoming and…
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