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Trump: DeSantis has “full endorsement” for Florida governor
TALLAHASSSEE, Fla. (AP) — President Donald Trump is giving his “full endorsement” to U.S. Rep. Ron DeSantis in Florida’s wide open race for governor. Trump tweeted out his support for the Republican on Friday. He’s…
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Rights body: Poland’s laws on judges weaken corruption fight
WARSAW, Poland (AP) — Europe’s top human rights body has criticized the erosion of judicial independence in Poland and says this will also affect the country’s ability to fight corruption. The Council of Europe argues…
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What the Supreme Court’s online-sales-tax decision means for Md., Va.
The ruling allows states to require that online retailers collect sales tax, even if those companies do not have a physical presence in the state. It’s viewed as a windfall of sorts, although the real impact won’t be felt anytime soon.
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Pentagon agrees to provide space for 20,000 migrant children
WASHINGTON (AP) — The Pentagon will make space available on military bases for as many as 20,000 unaccompanied migrant children detained after illegally crossing the U.S.-Mexico border, says a spokesman. The request for temporary shelter…
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Another US worker confirmed hurt by mystery Cuba incidents
WASHINGTON (AP) — Medical tests have confirmed that one additional U.S. Embassy worker has been affected by mysterious health incidents in Cuba, the State Department said, bringing the total number to 25. The new “medically…
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Melania Trump dons ‘I really don’t care, do u?’ jacket
WASHINGTON (AP) — Melania Trump went to Texas to show she cared about migrant children. Her fashion choice carried a baffling counter-message. The first lady wore a green, hooded military jacket from the fast-fashion brand…
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Trump jabbed first, and now world hits back in trade fight
The European Union is set to slap tariffs on $3.4 billion in American products. And the highest-stakes fight still looms: In two weeks, the United States is to start taxing $34 billion in Chinese goods.
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A need to verify NKorea nuclear pledges
WASHINGTON (AP) — The Trump administration on Thursday identified the missile test engine site that it says North Korea has pledged to destroy, but the president’s latest comments about resolving the nuclear standoff have raised…
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Official: Hundreds of kids reunited with families since May
The Department of Justice on Thursday asked a federal judge to change the rules regarding the detention of immigrant families who enter the country illegally, seeking permission to detain them for longer than 20 days in an effort to keep children with their parents.
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The Latest: House immigration overhaul hanging by a thread
WASHINGTON (AP) — The Latest on the immigration controversy (all times local): 10:50 p.m. The House Republican immigration overhaul is dangling precariously, imperiled by stubborn differences between conservative and moderate factions. It hasn’t been helped…
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APNewsBreak: About 500 kids reunited with families since May
EL PASO, Texas (AP) — The Latest on the separation of immigrant children from their parents following President Donald Trump’s order allowing them to remain with their parents (all times local): 8:25 p.m. A senior…
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Lawmakers seek investigation of Interior boss’ land deal
BILLINGS, Mont. (AP) — Democratic lawmakers called for an investigation Thursday into U.S. Interior Secretary Ryan Zinke’s involvement in a land deal with the chairman of an energy services company that does business with his…
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Administration official tells AP: About 500 children reunited with families after separation at border since May
WASHINGTON (AP) — Administration official tells AP: About 500 children reunited with families after separation at border since May.
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The Latest: Lawmakers seek probe of Interior boss’ land deal
BILLINGS, Mont. (AP) — The Latest on Democrats calling for an investigation into the interior secretary’s involvement in a land deal with the chairman of an energy services company. (all times local): 8:20 p.m. Democratic…
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First lady visits migrant children housed in Texas
Melania Trump is visiting two Texas facilities housing some of the more than 2,300 migrant children sent by the U.S. government after their families entered the country illegally.
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