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UPenn to update swimming records set by Lia Thomas, settling with feds on transgender athletes case

UPenn to update swimming records set by Lia Thomas, settling with feds on transgender athletes case

WASHINGTON (AP) — The University of Pennsylvania on Tuesday modified a trio of school records set by transgender swimmer Lia Thomas and said it would apologize to female athletes “disadvantaged” by her participation on the women’s swimming team, part
Trump administration withholds $6 billion in federal grants for after-school and summer programs

Trump administration withholds $6 billion in federal grants for after-school and summer programs

WASHINGTON (AP) — Day camp providers and schools are warning that a Trump administration funding freeze could wreck summer for low-income American families and wipe out some after-school programming next year.
20 states sue after the Trump administration releases private Medicaid data to deportation officials

20 states sue after the Trump administration releases private Medicaid data to deportation officials

WASHINGTON (AP) — The Trump administration violated federal privacy laws when it turned over Medicaid data on millions of enrollees to deportation officials last month, California Attorney General Rob Bonta alleged on Tuesday, saying he and 19 other
Republican budget bill dismantles climate law passed by Democrats

Republican budget bill dismantles climate law passed by Democrats

WASHINGTON (AP) — The sprawling Republican budget bill approved by the Senate Tuesday removes a proposed tax on solar and wind energy projects but quickly phases out tax credits for wind, solar and other renewable energy.
The Latest: Trump says Israel agrees to 60-day ceasefire in Gaza, urges Hamas to accept

The Latest: Trump says Israel agrees to 60-day ceasefire in Gaza, urges Hamas to accept

President Donald Trump said Tuesday that Israel has agreed to terms for a 60-day ceasefire in Gaza , during which the U.S. and other parties would work toward an end to the war. Trump pushed Hamas to accept the deal.
Lindsey Graham gets GOP primary challenge from André Bauer, South Carolina's former lieutenant gov

Lindsey Graham gets GOP primary challenge from André Bauer, South Carolina's former lieutenant gov

CHAPIN, S.C. (AP) — Former South Carolina Lt. Gov. André Bauer is mounting a GOP primary challenge to Sen. Lindsey Graham , arguing the incumbent isn't conservative enough to represent the state.
Canada Day celebrations draw thousands, as Carney says values are under pressure

Canada Day celebrations draw thousands, as Carney says values are under pressure

OTTAWA — Canadians took to parks and civic squares across the country Tuesday to show unity on Canada Day amid American threats, economic uncertainty and Western alienation.
US won't send some weapons pledged to Ukraine following a Pentagon review of military aid

US won't send some weapons pledged to Ukraine following a Pentagon review of military aid

WASHINGTON (AP) — The U.S. is halting some shipments of weapons to Ukraine amid concerns that its own stockpiles have declined too much, officials said Tuesday, a setback for the country as it tries to fend off escalating attacks from Russia .
Gov. Newsom signs housing bill overhauling California's landmark environmental law

Gov. Newsom signs housing bill overhauling California's landmark environmental law

LOS ANGELES (AP) — Gov. Gavin Newsom signed into law an overhaul of California's landmark environmental protection rules that he says is essential to address the state’s critical housing shortage and long-running homeless crisis.
'Agonizing': How Alaska's pivotal Republican senator decided to vote for Donald Trump's bill

'Agonizing': How Alaska's pivotal Republican senator decided to vote for Donald Trump's bill

WASHINGTON (AP) — Just after midnight, Alaska Sen. Lisa Murkowski was pacing in a Senate hallway, alone and looking concerned.
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