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Maine clinics fight to restore Medicaid funds after Trump's cuts to abortion providers

Maine clinics fight to restore Medicaid funds after Trump's cuts to abortion providers

PORTLAND, Maine (AP) — A network of clinics that provides health care in Maine asked a judge Thursday to restore its Medicaid funding while it fights a Trump administration effort to keep federal money from going to abortion providers.
Racial profiling of customers a neglected human rights issue, report says

Racial profiling of customers a neglected human rights issue, report says

Heiltsuk Tribal Council Chief Marilyn Slett says no one in her community is immune to the small acts of racial profiling that can embed themselves in the everyday life of an Indigenous person in Canada.
Judge orders RFK Jr.'s health department to stop sharing Medicaid data with deportation officials

Judge orders RFK Jr.'s health department to stop sharing Medicaid data with deportation officials

WASHINGTON (AP) — A federal judge ordered the nation's health department to stop giving deportation officials access to the personal information — including home addresses — of all 79 million Medicaid enrollees. The U.S.
The Latest: Dozens arrested in Washington as White House ratchets up federal police presence

The Latest: Dozens arrested in Washington as White House ratchets up federal police presence

Following President Donald Trump’s unprecedented announcement that his administration would take over the Washington, D.C.
Canadian-led patrol finds alleged shark finning, dolphin harvesting in North Pacific

Canadian-led patrol finds alleged shark finning, dolphin harvesting in North Pacific

A Canadian-led patrol of the North Pacific has uncovered dozens of alleged fisheries violations, including illegal shark finning and killing of dolphins.
Judge dismisses 2 counts against US Rep. Cuellar of Texas, moves bribery trial to next year

Judge dismisses 2 counts against US Rep. Cuellar of Texas, moves bribery trial to next year

HOUSTON (AP) — A judge on Thursday granted a request by federal prosecutors to dismiss two of the 14 counts against U.S. Rep. Henry Cuellar of Texas and his wife, as part of a federal bribery and conspiracy indictment .
DC Mayor Bowser walks delicate line with Trump, reflecting the city's precarious position

DC Mayor Bowser walks delicate line with Trump, reflecting the city's precarious position

NEW YORK (AP) — As National Guard troops deploy across her city as part of President Donald Trump's efforts to clamp down on crime, D.C. Mayor Muriel Bowser is responding with relative restraint.
Failed New Mexico candidate gets 80 years in shootings at officials’ homes

Failed New Mexico candidate gets 80 years in shootings at officials’ homes

ALBUQUERQUE, N.M. (AP) — A failed political candidate was sentenced to 80 years in federal prison Wednesday for his convictions in a series of drive-by shootings at the homes of state and local lawmakers in the aftermath of the 2020 election.
PM's staff say search is on for a local office that meets Carney's security needs

PM's staff say search is on for a local office that meets Carney's security needs

OTTAWA — Prime Minister Mark Carney's office says work is "well underway" to find a local constituency office for the prime minister that meets his security requirements.
As Canada wildfires choke US with smoke, Republicans demand action. But not on climate change

As Canada wildfires choke US with smoke, Republicans demand action. But not on climate change

The sternly worded statements and letters are filled with indignation and outrage: Republican U.S. lawmakers say Canada has done too little to contain wildfires and smoke that have fouled the air in several states this summer.