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Former STB member Robert Primus challenges his firing by Trump ahead of major rail merger decision

Former STB member Robert Primus challenges his firing by Trump ahead of major rail merger decision

The Democratic member of the U.S. Surface Transportation Board that President Donald Trump fired ahead of the group considering the largest rail merger ever filed a lawsuit challenging his dismiss...

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The US government shutdown could impact travel plans

The US government shutdown could impact travel plans

If a U.S. government shutdown goes on long enough, it could throw a wrench in travel plans, potentially leading to longer airport wait times, flight delays and even cancellations. The shutdown beg...

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Federal shutdown cuts off economic data vital to policymakers

Federal shutdown cuts off economic data vital to policymakers

WASHINGTON (AP) — The government shutdown that began Wednesday will deprive policymakers and investors of economic data vital to their decision-making at a time of unusual uncertainty about the di...

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What polling shows about views of government shutdowns

What polling shows about views of government shutdowns

WASHINGTON (AP) — President Donald Trump got a significant amount of blame during the last partial government shutdown, which took place toward the end of his first term after he forced a shutdown...

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Trump holds up $18 billion for NYC rail projects

Trump holds up $18 billion for NYC rail projects

WASHINGTON (AP) — President Donald Trump’s administration said Wednesday it was putting a hold on roughly $18 billion to fund a new rail tunnel beneath the Hudson River between New York City and N...

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Iowa district hired Ian Roberts as Des Moines superintendent despite false doctorate claim

Iowa district hired Ian Roberts as Des Moines superintendent despite false doctorate claim

DES MOINES, Iowa (AP) — The superintendent of Iowa’s largest school district, who was detained last week by immigration agents, falsely claimed a doctoral degree when applying for the job two year...

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