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Unapologetic Trump digs in on immigration despite outrage
The emotional policy of separating children from their parents is also starting to divide Republicans as Democrats turned up the pressure. Former first lady Laura Bush called the policy “cruel” and “immoral” while GOP Sen. Susan Collins and a former adviser to President Donald Trump voiced doubts.
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Federal workers’ stolen IDs used for fraudulent loans
A Maryland woman has pleaded guilty to a scheme that used stolen IDs from the Office of Personnel Management to secure personal and vehicle loans from a credit union.
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Judge: Kansas cannot require proof of citizenship to vote
WICHITA, Kan. (AP) — A federal judge ruled Monday that Kansas cannot require documentary proof of U.S. citizenship to register to vote, finding such laws violate the constitutional right to vote in a ruling with…
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The Latest: Kobach to appeal voting rights ruling
WICHITA, Kan. (AP) — The Latest on a judge ruling that Kansas cannot require proof of citizenship to vote (all times local): 8:30 p.m. Kansas Secretary of State Kris Kobach says his office will appeal…
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Acting drug enforcement chief set to retire at end of month
WASHINGTON (AP) — A spokeswoman for the Drug Enforcement Administration says the agency’s acting administrator will be retiring at the end of June. The spokeswoman, Mary Brandenberger, has confirmed a report in The Washington Post…
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Trump to finalize small business health insurance option
WASHINGTON (AP) — The Trump administration is close to finalizing a health insurance option for small firms and self-employed people that would cost less but could cover fewer benefits than current plans, congressional officials and…
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Pentagon suspends August military drills with South Korea
WASHINGTON (AP) — The Pentagon on Monday formally suspended a major military exercise planned for August with South Korea, a much-anticipated move stemming from President Donald Trump’s nuclear summit with North Korean leader Kim Jong…
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Bernie Sanders joins candidate Ben Jealous to help fire up Maryland voters
Sen. Bernie Sanders may not be endorsing his own son’s congressional bid, but he rallied on a hot Monday night in Maryland to fire up voters for Ben Jealous’ campaign for governor. See photos.
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Director: FBI won’t repeat mistakes noted in watchdog report
The FBI is determined to not repeat any of the mistakes identified in a harshly critical watchdog report on the handling of the Hillary Clinton email investigation, Director Chris Wray said Monday at a congressional hearing.
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The Latest: Cruz promises bill to deal with border crisis
WASHINGTON (AP) — The Latest on President Donald Trump and immigration (all times EDT): 8 p.m. Texas Sen. Ted Cruz says he is introducing emergency legislation intended to keep migrant families together. Cruz has released…
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Trump directs trade office to prepare new tariffs on $200 billion in Chinese goods, citing ‘unacceptable’ policies
WASHINGTON (AP) — Trump directs trade office to prepare new tariffs on $200 billion in Chinese goods, citing ‘unacceptable’ policies.
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Here’s what you need to know to vote absentee in Maryland’s primary
Anyone planning to vote absentee in the Maryland primary has to act fast. Here are upcoming deadlines this week that you need to know.
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Senate backs bill blocking deal with Chinese telecom firm
WASHINGTON (AP) — The Senate on Monday approved a defense policy bill that includes a pay raise for the military and would block a White House plan to allow Chinese telecom giant ZTE Corp. to…
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EPA shifts oversight of coal waste to a state for 1st time
WASHINGTON (AP) — The Environmental Protection Agency on Monday approved the first state permit program for disposal of toxic ash from coal plants, a switch from federal oversight that the coal industry had sought. Coal…
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Judge: Kansas cannot require documentary proof of U.S. citizenship to register to vote
WICHITA, Kan. (AP) — Judge: Kansas cannot require documentary proof of U.S. citizenship to register to vote.
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