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Iowa's civil rights protections no longer include gender identity as new law takes effect

Iowa's civil rights protections no longer include gender identity as new law takes effect

DES MOINES, Iowa (AP) — Iowa became the first state to remove gender identity from its civil rights code under a law that took effect Tuesday, meaning transgender and nonbinary residents are no longer protected from discrimination in their job, housi
Mamdani poised for victory as NYC plans release of ranked choice vote tally in mayoral primary

Mamdani poised for victory as NYC plans release of ranked choice vote tally in mayoral primary

NEW YORK (AP) — The winner of New York City’s Democratic mayoral primary, between progressive Zohran Mamdani and former Gov. Andrew Cuomo , is likely to be finalized Tuesday when the city’s board of elections announces the next round of results.
Trump administration sues Los Angeles, claiming the city refuses to cooperate on immigration

Trump administration sues Los Angeles, claiming the city refuses to cooperate on immigration

LOS ANGELES (AP) — President Donald Trump’s administration filed suit Monday against Los Angeles, claiming the city is obstructing the enforcement of immigration laws and creating a lawless environment with its sanctuary policies that bar local polic
The Latest: Senate votes on amendments to Trump’s big bill ahead of July 4 deadline

The Latest: Senate votes on amendments to Trump’s big bill ahead of July 4 deadline

Possible changes to President Donald Trump’s big bill of tax breaks and spending cuts are being considered in what’s called a vote-a-rama , though most of the amendments are expected to fail.
Trump signs an executive order ending US sanctions on Syria

Trump signs an executive order ending US sanctions on Syria

WASHINGTON (AP) — President Donald Trump signed an executive order on Monday ending many U.S. economic sanctions on Syria , following through on a promise he made to the country's new interim leader.
Trump vents online about service provider after conference call marred by glitch

Trump vents online about service provider after conference call marred by glitch

WASHINGTON (AP) — On Monday afternoon, the president of the United States was just another person complaining online about his service provider.
The Latest: Senate votes on amendments to Trump’s big bill ahead of July 4 deadline

The Latest: Senate votes on amendments to Trump’s big bill ahead of July 4 deadline

Possible changes to President Donald Trump’s big bill of tax breaks and spending cuts are being considered in what’s called a vote-a-rama , though most of the amendments are expected to fail.
Amid calls for separation, Alberta's new referendum rules set to formally take effect

Amid calls for separation, Alberta's new referendum rules set to formally take effect

EDMONTON — As Canada prepares Tuesday to blow out 158 birthday candles, Alberta plans three days later to formalize rules making it easier to have an independence celebration of its own.
Voters favored casting early and mail ballots in last year's presidential election, report shows

Voters favored casting early and mail ballots in last year's presidential election, report shows

ATLANTA (AP) — Casting mailed ballots remained popular among voters in last year's presidential election, even as President Donald Trump has tried to undercut the process through a wide-ranging executive order. A report released Monday by the U.S.
Trump administration finds Harvard failed to protect Jewish students, threatens to cut all funding

Trump administration finds Harvard failed to protect Jewish students, threatens to cut all funding

WASHINGTON (AP) — President Donald Trump's administration on Monday intensified its battle with Harvard University , formally finding the school tolerated antisemitism — a step that could jeopardize all of Harvard's federal funding, including federal