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States threaten fines and jail time for local officials who resist Trump's immigration crackdown

States threaten fines and jail time for local officials who resist Trump's immigration crackdown

ATLANTA (AP) — Republican state lawmakers seeking to aid President Donald Trump’s crackdown on illegal immigration are threatening local officials who resist with lawsuits, fines and even potential jail time.
Ohio bathroom law targeting transgender students has brought internal strife to some campuses

Ohio bathroom law targeting transgender students has brought internal strife to some campuses

For some famously progressive colleges in Ohio, a new state law designed to keep transgender women from using women’s restrooms at schools is bringing a moment of soul-searching for students, alumni and administrators.
Kamala Harris receives prestigious Chairman's prize at NAACP Image Awards

Kamala Harris receives prestigious Chairman's prize at NAACP Image Awards

LOS ANGELES (AP) — Former Vice President Kamala Harris stepped on the NAACP Image Awards stage Saturday night with a sobering message, calling the civil rights organization a pillar of the Black community and urging people to stay resilient and hold
Trump revels in mass federal firings and jeers at Biden before adoring conservative crowd

Trump revels in mass federal firings and jeers at Biden before adoring conservative crowd

OXON HILL, Md.
Fired employees fear beloved Yosemite National Park will lose its luster

Fired employees fear beloved Yosemite National Park will lose its luster

YOSEMITE NATIONAL PARK, Calif.
Trudeau speaks with Trump about Ukraine, fentanyl fight, PMO says

Trudeau speaks with Trump about Ukraine, fentanyl fight, PMO says

OTTAWA — The Prime Minister's Office says Justin Trudeau spoke with U.S. President Donald Trump about the war in Ukraine on Saturday ahead of a virtual G7 meeting slated for Monday.
Jean Perrin brand cheese recalled for E. coli: Canadian Food Inspection Agency

Jean Perrin brand cheese recalled for E. coli: Canadian Food Inspection Agency

The Canadian Food Inspection Agency has recalled two kinds of Jean Perrin brand cheeses due to a possible pathogenic E. coli contamination.
Freeland promises to consult Canadians on alternatives to consumer carbon pricing

Freeland promises to consult Canadians on alternatives to consumer carbon pricing

OTTAWA — Liberal leadership contender Chrystia Freeland vows to scrap Canada's consumer carbon pricing regime in favour of alternatives to be developed through wide-ranging consultations.
Michigan state lawmaker beats out loyal Trump ally charged in fake elector case for GOP party chair

Michigan state lawmaker beats out loyal Trump ally charged in fake elector case for GOP party chair

DETROIT (AP) — Michigan Republicans gathered in Detroit on Saturday to elect a new chair who will lead the party into the 2026 midterms in the battleground state, when several key races will be decided including a critical U.S. Senate seat.
Petition asking PM to revoke Elon Musk's Canadian citizenship garners support

Petition asking PM to revoke Elon Musk's Canadian citizenship garners support

OTTAWA — Thousands of people have electronically signed a parliamentary petition calling for revocation of Elon Musk's Canadian citizenship over his role in the Trump administration, which is pointedly threatening Canada's sovereignty.