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Maryland says paperwork may drive many Medicaid coverage losses under Big Beautiful BillMaryland leaders say changes under H.R.1, also known as the "Big Beautiful Bill," are already affecting food assistance recipients and could have a much broader impact on Medicaid coverage in the coming years.

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Doctors, insurers sue Newsom over health insurance premium increasesDoctors and health insurers filed a lawsuit Friday alleging Gov. Gavin Newsom and the Legislature violated the law when they approved a healthcare tax that coul

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Trump names national intelligence director Jay Clayton to lead a new federal AI task forceWASHINGTON (AP) — President Donald Trump on Sunday tapped Jay Clayton, his director of national intelligence, to lead a new government task force on artificial

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A Black community in Louisiana faces a future without a champion in Congress after redistrictingSCOTLANDVILLE, La. (AP) — If you cross the Mississippi River on the Huey P. Long-O.K. Allen Bridge, pass the Exxon Refinery, then head north for a few minutes,

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Ethiopian federal forces retake Mekelle airport from Tigrayan fighters, residents sayNAIROBI, Kenya (AP) — Ethiopian federal forces have retaken the airport in Mekelle, the capital of the northern Tigray region, according to people in the city w

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Montgomery County Planning Board supports council bill that waives fees, relaxes requirements for accessory dwelling unitsMontgomery County is moving to make it easier to rent and less expensive to build accessory dwelling units (ADUs), with the Planning Board showing support on Thursday for proposed legislation that would waive permitting fees for affordable units and remove the owner-occupancy requirement.

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$7.5B plan for California science agency free from Trump’s influence will go to votersCalifornia could create its own multi-billion-dollar science and health research agency under a bill signed by Gov. Gavin Newsom Wednesday, helping to fill a ga

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DC mayor proposes housing bills aimed at affordability, tenant protectionsD.C. Mayor Muriel Bowser is backing a pair of housing bills she said would help preserve affordable housing, support tenants and encourage continued housing development.

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NFL’s Goodell meets with Illinois governor as the Bears continue pursuit of new stadiumNFL Commissioner Roger Goodell met with Illinois Gov. JB Pritzker and the leadership of the state's General Assembly on Thursday, adding another wrinkle to the

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Wes Moore forms bipartisan governors group on AI, citing federal inactionBALTIMORE (AP) — Gov. Wes Moore of Maryland is forming a bipartisan group of governors to respond to mounting concerns about the threats posed by artificial int

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Olympian with vandalizing Reflecting Pool – WTOP NewsA judge in the nation’s capital agreed on Thursday to permanently dismiss a criminal case charging a former Olympian with vandalizing the Lincoln Memorial Reflecting Pool, a move that could prevent federal prosecutors from reviving the case under political pressure from President Donald Trump.

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Thousands of immigrants in Maryland to lose Medicaid coverage under HR 1Treatments for cancer, diabetes and other conditions could be disrupted for up to 4,500 Maryland residents who will no longer qualify for Medicaid under a federal rule that takes effect Thursday that will disqualify people for Medicaid based on immigration status.

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Americans are using buy now, pay later more than ever. Here’s what to know if you’re one of themNEW YORK (AP) — Americans spent more than $160 billion last year using buy now, pay later plans, according to research published by Federal Reserve economists.

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Newsom vetoes measure that would have penalized the use of smart glasses to secretly record peopleSACRAMENTO, Calif. (AP) — California Gov. Gavin Newsom vetoed legislation Wednesday that would have penalized Californians for using smart glasses to record peo

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California Gov. Gavin Newsom signs laws to protect workers from AI risksSACRAMENTO, Calif. (AP) — California Gov. Gavin Newsom signed laws Wednesday aimed at protecting workers from the threats of artificial intelligence , including

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Ukraine to present ‘wish list’ for new Russia sanctions under Graham lawWASHINGTON (AP) — Ukraine will present the Trump administration and Congress this week with a wish list of Russian companies, vessels and individuals it would l

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FTC is investigating OpenAI and Anthropic over possible risks to consumersThe U.S. Federal Trade Commission has opened an investigation into OpenAI , Anthropic and other artificial intelligence companies over dangers their technology

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Senate reaches bipartisan deal on permitting bill to speed approvals of new energy projectsWASHINGTON (AP) — Senators from both parties said Wednesday they have reached a bipartisan deal on legislation aimed at speeding up permitting reviews for new e

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How a bill intended to rein in NIL and ‘protect’ college sports could also save the US Olympic teamCOLORADO SPRINGS, Colo. (AP) — The bill that passed the Senate this week is called the Protect College Sports Act. If it becomes a law, one of the most importan

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Takeaways from the AP’s story about the Trump administration’s effort to end ‘Housing First’President Donald Trump's administration is shifting federal policy and dollars away from the “Housing First” approach that's been the heart of federal homelessn

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