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California Drops Lawsuit Over $4 Billion Federal Cut to High-Speed Rail Project

California sued after the Trump administration cut grants for the long-planned project. The state says it will seek private investors instead.

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Supreme Court Refuses to Allow Trump to Deploy National Guard in Chicago

President Trump ordered state-based troops to Portland, Ore.; Los Angeles; Washington; and Chicago over the objections of state and local officials.

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Appeals Court Allows National Guard to Remain in D.C., for Now

A three-judge panel voted unanimously to allow troops to stay in the capital for the duration of the appeal, citing the city’s unique legal status.

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Heating Costs Expected to Rise 9.2% This Winter

Colder weather and rising electricity and fuel costs will lead to a big jump in costs for individuals, according to estimates from a group representing state energy officials.

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Indiana Senate Republicans Reject Trump’s Redistricting Effort

Republicans hold an overwhelming majority in the Indiana Senate, but more than a dozen of them defied the president’s wishes, voting against a map aimed at adding Republicans in Congress.

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Republicans Are Fighting With One Another in Deep-Red Indiana. Here’s Why.

Some Republicans in the Indiana Senate have resisted a new congressional map despite lobbying from the White House and threats of political consequences.

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Supreme Court Clears Way for Texas to Use Republican-Friendly Redistricting Maps

Texas officials had asked the court to allow the state to use the new maps in the midterm elections, part of a push by President Trump to gain a partisan advantage.

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What We Know About Trump’s Crime and Immigration Crackdown Across the U.S.

The president has sent federal agents to Democratic-led cities in several states, prompting lawsuits and stirring anger among local leaders.

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Supreme Court to Hear Dispute Over Anti-Abortion Center Donor Records

The legal fight involves an attempt by New Jersey’s Attorney General to subpoena crisis pregnancy center records.

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