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Trump administration moves to drop Idaho emergency abortion case with national implications

Trump administration moves to drop Idaho emergency abortion case with national implications

WASHINGTON (AP) — The Trump administration on Wednesday moved to drop an Idaho emergency abortion case in one of its first moves on the issue since President Donald Trump began his second term.
The Latest: Trump grants monthlong exemption for US automakers from new tariffs on imports

The Latest: Trump grants monthlong exemption for US automakers from new tariffs on imports

President Donald Trump is granting a one-month exemption on his stiff new tariffs on imports from Mexico and Canada for U.S. automakers, as worries persist that the newly launched trade war could crush domestic manufacturing.
Republicans hammer mayors of Boston, Chicago, Denver and New York over 'sanctuary city' policies

Republicans hammer mayors of Boston, Chicago, Denver and New York over 'sanctuary city' policies

WASHINGTON (AP) — Republican members of Congress hammered four Democratic mayors Wednesday about their so-called sanctuary city policies , accusing them of endangering Americans and threatening to prosecute local officials.
Yukon says cyanide-contaminated water may have been released at mine cleanup

Yukon says cyanide-contaminated water may have been released at mine cleanup

WHITEHORSE — The Yukon government says it has been informed of an "unauthorized discharge of cyanide-impacted water" at the site of last summer's mine disaster north of Mayo.
Arizona lawmaker who announced plans in a floor speech last year to get an abortion is resigning

Arizona lawmaker who announced plans in a floor speech last year to get an abortion is resigning

PHOENIX (AP) — A Democratic lawmaker who drew attention for revealing in a speech nearly a year ago that she was planning to get an abortion has announced her resignation from the Arizona Legislature. State Sen.
Accusations over trade dispute dominate first day of Manitoba legislature sitting

Accusations over trade dispute dominate first day of Manitoba legislature sitting

WINNIPEG — Politicians accused each other of failing to stand up against U.S. tariffs Wednesday as the Manitoba legislature reconvened after a winter break.
House Speaker Johnson's top aide is arrested on charge of driving under the influence, police say

House Speaker Johnson's top aide is arrested on charge of driving under the influence, police say

WASHINGTON (AP) — The chief of staff to House Speaker Mike Johnson was arrested Tuesday night on suspicion of driving under the influence after crashing into a police vehicle following President Donald Trump’s address to Congress.
Vance promotes Trump's 'whole government' immigration crackdown during visit to US-Mexico border

Vance promotes Trump's 'whole government' immigration crackdown during visit to US-Mexico border

EAGLE PASS, Texas (AP) — Vice President JD Vance visited the U.S.
Federal judge blocks drastic funding cuts to medical research

Federal judge blocks drastic funding cuts to medical research

A federal judge on Wednesday blocked the Trump administration from drastically cutting medical research funding that many scientists say will endanger patients and cost jobs.
Yukon premier considers limiting ties with Elon Musk in next phase of tariff response

Yukon premier considers limiting ties with Elon Musk in next phase of tariff response

Yukon Premier Ranj Pillai says his government is considering limiting support for companies tied to Elon Musk as part of a potential second phase of action in response to U.S. tariffs. Pillai says in a statement in response to U.S.
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