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After quiet off-year elections, Democrats renew worries about Trump interfering in the midterms
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If history is a guide, Republicans stand a good chance of losing control of the House of Representatives in 2026. They have just a slim majority in the chamber, and the incumbent party usually gives up seats in midterm elections.
President Donald Trump, whose loss of the House halfway through his first term led to two impeachmen ... (full story)
A rough year for journalists in 2025, with a little hope for things to turn around
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NEW YORK (AP) — By nearly any measure, 2025 has been a rough year for anyone concerned about freedom of the press.
It's likely to be the deadliest year on record for journalists and media workers. The number of assaults on reporters in the U.S. nearly equals the last three years combined. The president of the United States ... (full story)
'Trump's EPA' in 2025: A fossil fuel-friendly approach to deregulation
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WASHINGTON (AP) — The Trump administration has transformed the Environmental Protection Agency in its first year, cutting federal limits on air and water pollution and promoting fossil fuels, a metamorphosis that clashes with the agency's historic mission to protect human health and the environment.
The administration says ... (full story)
Supreme Court approves permits for Hancock County solar farm
The Supreme Court of Ohio recently upheld the granting of a permit to construct a large-scale solar farm in Hancock County near the village of Arcadia.
The Supreme Court affirmed the Ohio Power Siting Board’s decision to grant a certificate to South Branch Solar to construct a 130-megawatt electric generation facility on 7 ... (full story)
Pacifist Japan has slowly transformed from exclusively self-defense to a military buildup
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TOKYO (AP) — Japan is barreling forward with efforts to significantly boost its military capabilities to stand up to China's growing threats by doubling annual arms spending. The goal comes as Tokyo's main ally, the United States, pushes for more military assistance in Asia and a military hawk and ultra-conservative takes over ... (full story)