Politics

Trump fires NSC officials a day after far-right activist raises concerns to him about staff loyalty

WASHINGTON (AP) 鈥� President Donald Trump said Thursday that he's fired "some" White House National Security Council officials, a move that comes a day after far-right activist Laura Loomer raised concerns directly to him about staff loyalty.

Apr 3, 2025 11:41 PM Read more >

Trump says things are 'going very well' after worst stock market drop in years over tariffs

WASHINGTON (AP) 鈥� President Donald Trump offered a rosy assessment after the stock market dropped sharply Thursday over his tariffs, saying, 鈥淚 think it's going very well.

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Texas Attorney General Ken Paxton gears up for potential Senate run after bribery probe dismissed

AUSTIN, Texas (AP) 鈥� Texas Attorney General Ken Paxton is gearing up for a potential U.S. Senate run while no longer shadowed by a federal corruption investigation that hung over his rising profile in the Republican Party.

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Georgia Republicans push last minute bill to limit public access to lawmaker and police records

ATLANTA (AP) 鈥� With one day left of the legislative session, Georgia Republicans mustered together a proposal to limit public access to records about state lawmakers' communications and police reports.

Apr 3, 2025 7:17 PM Read more >

A look at Laura Loomer, longtime Trump ally criticized for racist posts and Sept. 11 conspiracies

Laura Loomer, a right-wing personality known for her incendiary social media presence, appeared to have been sidelined at points by Donald Trump's campaign and then by his administration.

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Brown University to see half a billion in federal funding halted by Trump administration

WASHINGTON (AP) 鈥� The Trump administration is planning to halt more than half a billion dollars in contracts and grants awarded to Brown University, adding to a list of Ivy League colleges that have had their federal money threatened as a result of t

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Republicans moving ahead with Trump's 'big' bill of tax breaks and spending cuts amid tariff uproar

WASHINGTON (AP) 鈥� After a long wait, the Senate is launching action on President Donald Trump's "big, beautiful bill鈥� of tax breaks and spending cuts at a risky moment for the U.S. and global economy .

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Alberta oil well report updated after concerns over taxpayer backstop recommendation

A new version of a government-commissioned report about Alberta's inactive oil wells and what to do about them now says the province should manage a new insurance fund, rather than backstop it with taxpayer funding.

Apr 3, 2025 5:15 PM Read more >

High anxiety over softwood lumber despite tone change from U.S.: 小蓝视频 premier

British Columbia's premier said Thursday he is encouraged to see a shifting tone in U.S. President Donald Trump's talks with Canada, but concerns remain about how tariffs could devastate the province's softwood lumber sector.

Apr 3, 2025 5:12 PM Read more >

Yukon targets Elon Musk's companies in response to U.S. tariffs

The Yukon government says it's ending rebates for all Tesla products, as it targets companies associated with tech entrepreneur Elon Musk, who is also a senior adviser to U.S. President Donald Trump.

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