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In his own words: Trump's comments over the past year on the jobs report

In his own words: Trump's comments over the past year on the jobs report

WASHINGTON (AP) — In firing the head of the agency that produces monthly jobs figures, President Donald Trump alleged that the recent weaker-than-expected numbers were phony and that positive numbers reported before the 2024 election were manipulated
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FACT FOCUS: Trump says he's cut drug prices by up to 1,500%. That's not possible

FACT FOCUS: Trump says he's cut drug prices by up to 1,500%. That's not possible

Days after he sent letters instructing top pharmaceutical manufacturers to use a “most favored nation” pricing model for prescription drugs, President Donald Trump told reporters on Sunday that he had cut costs by up to 1,500%.
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Judge orders Florida, federal officials to produce 'Alligator Alcatraz' agreements

Judge orders Florida, federal officials to produce 'Alligator Alcatraz' agreements

ORLANDO, Fla.
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Prime Minister Mark Carney attends Vancouver Pride parade after meeting with premier

Prime Minister Mark Carney attends Vancouver Pride parade after meeting with premier

VANCOUVER — Prime Minister Mark Carney surprised attendees at Vancouver's Pride parade Sunday after meeting with Premier David Eby and officials from the Vancouver port.
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Former Tennessee coach Derek Dooley announces 2026 Senate bid in Georgia

Former Tennessee coach Derek Dooley announces 2026 Senate bid in Georgia

ATLANTA (AP) — Former University of Tennessee football coach Derek Dooley on Monday announced his 2026 Republican bid for the U.S. Senate in Georgia against Democratic incumbent Jon Ossoff . The 57-year-old Dooley is backed by Gov.
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August recess can't hide tensions ahead for Congress on spending and Trump nominations

August recess can't hide tensions ahead for Congress on spending and Trump nominations

WASHINGTON (AP) — Lawmakers have left Washington for the annual August recess, but a few weeks of relative quiet on the U.S.
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Mitch McConnell's legacy comes under fire in Kentucky race to replace him in the Senate

Mitch McConnell's legacy comes under fire in Kentucky race to replace him in the Senate

CALVERT CITY, Ky.
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Democratic governors may offer a path forward for a party out of power in Washington

Democratic governors may offer a path forward for a party out of power in Washington

ATLANTA (AP) — Anderson Clayton wanted a headline name to speak at North Carolina Democrats' summer gala — but the state party chair bypassed familiar Capitol Hill figures, looking instead to Illinois Gov. J.B. Pritzker.
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Rep. Nancy Mace kicks off South Carolina GOP gubernatorial bid. She says she's 'Trump in high heels'

Rep. Nancy Mace kicks off South Carolina GOP gubernatorial bid. She says she's 'Trump in high heels'

WASHINGTON (AP) — Republican Rep. Nancy Mace of South Carolina is running for governor, entering a GOP primary in which competition for President Donald Trump's endorsement — and the backing of his base of supporters — is expected to be fierce.
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Prime Minister Mark Carney's B.C. visit expected to continue Monday in Nanaimo area

Prime Minister Mark Carney's B.C. visit expected to continue Monday in Nanaimo area

NANAIMO — Prime Minister Mark Carney is expected to go to Vancouver Island on Monday as his visit to British Columbia continues.
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