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Trump’s tariffs could squeeze US factories and boost costs by up to 4.5%, a new analysis finds
WASHINGTON – As President Donald Trump prepares to announce new tariff increases, the costs of his policies are starting to come into focus for...
Texas House Democrats are fundraising to potentially leave the state to block GOP-backed redistricting
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Trump caps his Scottish visit by opening a new golf course
BALMEDIE – President Donald Trump is opening a new golf course bearing his name in Scotland on Tuesday, capping a five-day foreign trip designed...
Justice Department files misconduct complaint against federal judge handling deportation case
WASHINGTON – The Justice Department on Monday filed a misconduct complaint against the federal judge who has clashed with President Donald Trump 's administration...
Trump’s new EU trade deal, briefly explained
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Ken Paxton sues New York county clerk over abortion ruling
TEXAS - Texas Attorney General Ken Paxton is filing a petition against a New York county clerk regarding an abortion...
States file lawsuit against Trump administration over efforts to collect SNAP recipients’ data
WASHINGTON – A coalition of 20 state attorneys general filed a lawsuit Monday challenging the Trump administration's demand that their states turn over personal...
Court restricts who can bring voting rights challenges in a case involving voters with disabilities
WASHINGTON – A federal appeals court panel on Monday ruled that private individuals and organizations cannot bring voting rights cases under a section of...
Texas buys land for new state parks that will be developed using $1 billion voter-approved fund
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New York state cyber chief calls out Trump for cybersecurity cuts | TechCrunch
During the first few months of the new Trump administration, the White House slashed cybersecurity budgets, staff, and initiatives. And some, including cybersecurity experts...