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Interior Department staff, including those at national parks, offered buyouts and early retirement

Interior Department staff, including those at national parks, offered buyouts and early retirement

Employees across the Department of the Interior have until the end of Wednesday to respond to the latest offer to take buyouts or early retirement, according to a document obtained by The Associated Press, as the Trump administration continues its ef
Ex-congressman Nickel launches bid to unseat North Carolina Sen. Thom Tillis in 2026

Ex-congressman Nickel launches bid to unseat North Carolina Sen. Thom Tillis in 2026

RALEIGH, N.C. (AP) — Former Democratic U.S. Rep. Wiley Nickel of North Carolina announced on Wednesday his candidacy to try to unseat Sen.
Kash Patel has been replaced by Army Secretary Driscoll as acting head of the ATF, AP sources say

Kash Patel has been replaced by Army Secretary Driscoll as acting head of the ATF, AP sources say

WASHINGTON (AP) — FBI Director Kash Patel has been removed as the acting chief of the Bureau of Alcohol, Tobacco, Firearms and Explosives and has been replaced with the Army secretary, three people familiar with the matter said Wednesday.
Pam Bondi announces seizure of $510M worth of illegal drugs from vessels linked to cartels

Pam Bondi announces seizure of $510M worth of illegal drugs from vessels linked to cartels

FORT LAUDERDALE, Fla. (AP) — U.S.
N.L. budget has $372-million deficit, includes $200-million tariff contingency fund

N.L. budget has $372-million deficit, includes $200-million tariff contingency fund

ST. JOHN'S — The Newfoundland and Labrador government is delaying its plan to balance the books for another year, with a new budget forecasting a $372-million deficit as the province navigates uncertainty from decisions made south of the border.
Even in Alabama, some Republicans worry about Trump’s sweeping agenda

Even in Alabama, some Republicans worry about Trump’s sweeping agenda

BIRMINGHAM, Ala. (AP) — On a day when stock markets around the world dropped precipitously, Alabama Republican Party Chairman John Wahl led a celebration of the president whose global tariffs sparked the sell-off.
California's effort to hold oil companies liable for natural disaster damage stalls

California's effort to hold oil companies liable for natural disaster damage stalls

SACRAMENTO, Calif. (AP) — California lawmakers have blocked a bill to make oil and gas companies liable for damage to homes from natural disasters caused by climate change, warning it could raise gas prices.
Senate Republicans express relief after Trump pauses tariff plans

Senate Republicans express relief after Trump pauses tariff plans

WASHINGTON (AP) — As news that President Donald Trump was backing down on most of his tariffs reached a luncheon of Senate Republicans Wednesday, the room reacted with relief, cheers and smiles.
Trump pauses steeper tariffs for most countries, while hiking levies on China. What we know

Trump pauses steeper tariffs for most countries, while hiking levies on China. What we know

NEW YORK (AP) — President Donald Trump has launched tariff wars with almost all of America's trading partners.
Trump administration might host a military parade in Washington on the president's birthday

Trump administration might host a military parade in Washington on the president's birthday

WASHINGTON (AP) — The Trump administration is having early discussions about a grand military parade in the nation's capital this summer, something that is a long-held dream of President Donald Trump . D.C.
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