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Affordable housing threatened as Trump halts $1 billion slated for extending life of aging buildings

Affordable housing threatened as Trump halts $1 billion slated for extending life of aging buildings

The Trump administration is halting a $1 billion program that helps preserve affordable housing, threatening projects that keep tens of thousands of units livable for low-income Americans, according to a document obtained by The Associated Press.
Trump campaigned as a protector of free speech. Critics say his actions as president threaten it

Trump campaigned as a protector of free speech. Critics say his actions as president threaten it

DENVER (AP) — When President Donald Trump gave his joint address to Congress last week, he boasted that in his first few weeks back in the White House he had “brought free speech back to America.
In a blow to Democrats, Sen. Jeanne Shaheen will not seek reelection in New Hampshire

In a blow to Democrats, Sen. Jeanne Shaheen will not seek reelection in New Hampshire

Democratic Sen.
What is the Immigration Act of 1952 and why do Trump officials keep talking about it?

What is the Immigration Act of 1952 and why do Trump officials keep talking about it?

Again and again the Trump White House has turned to a 73-year-old legal statute to defend its immigration crackdown.
Saskatchewan planning to support steelworkers in response to U.S. tariffs: Moe

Saskatchewan planning to support steelworkers in response to U.S. tariffs: Moe

SASKATOON, Sask. — Saskatchewan Premier Scott Moe says the province is working on a plan that would help keep steelworkers employed in response to U.S. tariffs.
Wisconsin appeals court overturns ruling allowing for emailing ballots to disabled voters

Wisconsin appeals court overturns ruling allowing for emailing ballots to disabled voters

MADISON, Wis. (AP) — A Wisconsin appeals court ruled Wednesday that disabled people are not allowed to receive absentee ballots by email, overturning a lower court's ruling less than three weeks before the April 1 election .
A former Tennessee lawmaker wasn't allowed to reverse his guilty plea. Now, Trump has pardoned him

A former Tennessee lawmaker wasn't allowed to reverse his guilty plea. Now, Trump has pardoned him

NASHVILLE, Tenn.
B.C.'s New Democrat government and Greens finalize confidence agreement

B.C.'s New Democrat government and Greens finalize confidence agreement

VICTORIA — British Columbia's NDP government and the provincial Green Party caucus have signed an agreement that consolidates the New Democrats' hold on the provincial legislature where they have a one-seat majority.
Republican Maine lawmaker sues House speaker over censure for post on transgender athlete

Republican Maine lawmaker sues House speaker over censure for post on transgender athlete

SCARBOROUGH, Maine (AP) — A Republican lawmaker in Maine has sued the state's Democratic House speaker over her censure that followed a social media post about a transgender athlete participating in high school sports. Rep.
Wisconsin clerk who failed to count almost 200 ballots is suspended

Wisconsin clerk who failed to count almost 200 ballots is suspended

MADISON, Wis. (AP) — The mayor of Wisconsin's capital city said Wednesday that she has placed the municipal clerk on leave as investigators work to determine how she failed to count almost 200 absentee ballots in the November election.
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