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Democrats confront limits of their minority power after bruising shutdown vote
WASHINGTON (AP) — Senate Democrats were grim Friday as they left Washington after a brutal 10-week stretch that consistently showed the limits of their power in the minority — and culminated with a deeply personal rupture over how to best counter Pre
Mar 14, 2025 10:07 PM
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Democratic Party fractures in government shutdown fight, with anger running high
WASHINGTON (AP) — The Democratic Party was fracturing Friday as a torrent of frustration and anger was unleashed at Senate Democrats, led by Sen.
Mar 14, 2025 9:57 PM
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Trump says he was being a 'bit sarcastic' when he promised to end Russia-Ukraine war in 24 hours
WEST PALM BEACH, Fla.
Mar 14, 2025 7:50 PM
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The Latest: Senate passes 6-month funding bill, sending measure to Trump’s desk
The Senate passed a six-month spending bill Friday, hours before a government shutdown, overcoming sharp Democratic opposition to the measure and sending it to President Donald Trump to be signed into law. The vote was 54-46.
Mar 14, 2025 7:31 PM
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Texas lawmaker introduces bill to clarify medical exceptions in state's abortion ban
AUSTIN, Texas (AP) — A Texas lawmaker who helped pioneer the state's restrictive abortion laws introduced a bill on Friday to clarify medical exceptions allowed under the law, representing a pivot from Republican legislators who have defended the sta
Mar 14, 2025 7:03 PM
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Senate approves funding bill hours before shutdown deadline, sending to Trump for signature
WASHINGTON (AP) — The Senate passed a Republican-led spending bill Friday hours before a government shutdown , overcoming sharp Democratic opposition to the measure and sending it to President Donald Trump to be signed into law.
Mar 14, 2025 6:31 PM
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Another arrest made in vandalism at Colorado Tesla dealership
DENVER (AP) — A second person suspected of using an “incendiary device” following a string of vandalism at a Colorado Tesla dealership has been arrested, police said Friday.
Mar 14, 2025 6:00 PM
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Emerging from 2024 loss, Tim Walz holds a town hall in an Iowa Republican's district
DES MOINES, Iowa (AP) — Minnesota Gov. Tim Walz stood before hundreds of Iowans on Friday and admitted he doesn't have all the answers about issues facing the country. “If I did, we wouldn't be in this goddamn mess,” Walz said.
Mar 14, 2025 5:58 PM
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Eby responds to Alaskan senator's threat to have cruise ships bypass B.C. ports
British Columbia Premier David Eby says he is standing firm behind the legislation granting the province the ability to levy new fees on U.S.
Mar 14, 2025 5:53 PM
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Ron Nessen, press secretary to President Ford, dies at 90
WASHINGTON (AP) — Ron Nessen, a veteran broadcast journalist who was press secretary for President Gerald Ford and sought to restore the integrity that the position had lost during the Nixon administration, has died. He was 90.
Mar 14, 2025 5:36 PM
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