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Trump's pick for budget director won't say whether he would release Ukraine aid

Trump's pick for budget director won't say whether he would release Ukraine aid

WASHINGTON (AP) — Russell Vought , President-elect Donald Trump’s nominee for White House budget director , declined Wednesday to fully commit to doling out congressionally approved funds, specifically U.S. military aid to Ukraine.
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Michigan Gov. Gretchen Whitmer, a potential 2028 candidate, wants to find common ground with Trump

Michigan Gov. Gretchen Whitmer, a potential 2028 candidate, wants to find common ground with Trump

LANSING, Mich. (AP) — Michigan Gov. Gretchen Whitmer wants a fresh start with President-elect Donald Trump but also warns that she won't back down over tariffs that she believes would hurt the auto industry in her state.
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Head of US cybersecurity agency says she hopes it keeps up election work under Trump

Head of US cybersecurity agency says she hopes it keeps up election work under Trump

NEW YORK (AP) — Jen Easterly, the outgoing head of the U.S.
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Vivek Ramaswamy, an Ohio native, is interested in filling Vance's old Senate seat, AP source says

Vivek Ramaswamy, an Ohio native, is interested in filling Vance's old Senate seat, AP source says

Former Republican presidential candidate Vivek Ramaswamy has expressed interest in the Ohio U.S.
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Supreme Court seems open to age checks for online porn, though some free-speech questions remain

Supreme Court seems open to age checks for online porn, though some free-speech questions remain

WASHINGTON (AP) — The Supreme Court on Wednesday seemed open to a Texas law aimed at blocking kids from seeing online pornography, though the justices could still send it back to a lower court for more consideration of how the age verification measur
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Key takeaways from Trump's energy secretary pick's confirmation hearing

Key takeaways from Trump's energy secretary pick's confirmation hearing

Chris Wright, President-elect Donald Trump’s pick for energy secretary, told senators during his confirmation hearing Wednesday that he would promote all sources of American energy, while also acknowledging the burning of fossil fuels causes climate
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Ex-NYC Mayor de Blasio still on the hook for $475K fine over misused public funds, judge rules

Ex-NYC Mayor de Blasio still on the hook for $475K fine over misused public funds, judge rules

NEW YORK (AP) — Former New York City Mayor Bill de Blasio must pay a $475,000 fine levied against him for misusing public funds on a police security detail during his failed White House bid, a judge ruled this week, dismissing the ex-mayor’s legal ch
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Kid Rock, Jason Aldean to perform during Trump's Inauguration weekend

Kid Rock, Jason Aldean to perform during Trump's Inauguration weekend

A host of big-name performers including Kid Rock and country singer Jason Aldean will be making their way to Washington D.C. to perform at various presidential inauguration events over the weekend.
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Biden's big semiconductor law will ramp up US chip production -- but at a high cost, report finds

Biden's big semiconductor law will ramp up US chip production -- but at a high cost, report finds

WASHINGTON (AP) — A sweeping 2022 law, touted by President Joe Biden as a way to revive U.S.
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Here's how to watch Biden's farewell address from the Oval Office

Here's how to watch Biden's farewell address from the Oval Office

WASHINGTON (AP) — President Joe Biden will deliver his farewell address to the nation on Wednesday night, a speech designed to highlight his administration's accomplishments over the past four years.
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