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19 states sue to stop DOGE from accessing Americans’ personal data

by Anthony Izaguirre Associated PressFebruary 7, 2025

Nineteen Democratic attorneys general sued President Donald Trump on Friday to stop Elon Musk’s Department of Government Efficiency from accessing Treasury Department records that contain sensitive personal data such as Social Security and bank account numbers for millions of Americans.

Gretchen Robinson, a lesbian high school teacher in Florida’s Orange County, poses for a photo at the downtown library, Saturday, in Orlando, Fla.

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‘Don’t Say Gay’ law confuses some Fla. schools

by Anthony Izaguirre Associated Press, and Adriana Gomez Licon Associated PressAugust 15, 2022

Anti-abortion activist Gabriel Olivier, center, holds his Bible and a message sign while abortion rights supporters hold counter signs and dance around him, as he and other anti-abortion supporters call out to people leaving the Hinds County Chancery Court, Tuesday, in Jackson, Miss.

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Judge won’t block Mississippi abortion ban

by Emily Wagster Pettus Associated Press, Anthony Izaguirre Associated Press, and Kevin McGill Associated PressJuly 5, 2022

Chrisley Carpio and Victoria Hinckley, 20 speak to protesters during an abortion rights rally on Saturday, June 25, 2022 in Temple Terrace, Fla. A Florida judge on Thursday, June 30, said he would temporarily block a 15-week abortion ban from taking effect, following a court challenge by reproductive health providers who say the state constitution guarantees a right to the procedure. (Jefferee Woo/Tampa Bay Times via AP)

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Judge to block Fla. abortion ban; Ky. ban on hold

by Anthony Izaguirre Associated Press, Bruce Schreiner Associated Press, and Amy Forliti Associated PressJune 30, 2022

FILE - The newly painted Cinderella Castle at the Magic Kingdom at Walt Disney World is seen with the the crest to celebrate the 50th anniversary of the theme park Monday, Aug. 30, 2021, in Lake Buena Vista, Fla. The idea was presented to Florida lawmakers 55 years ago: Let Disney form its own government and in exchange it would create a futuristic city of tomorrow. That city never materialized, but Walt Disney World became an economic juggernaut, and its government retained...

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Self-government in peril for Disney following Florida House vote

by Anthony Izaguirre Associated PressApril 21, 2022

Florida Gov. Ron DeSantis signs the Parental Rights in Education bill at Classical Preparatory school, Monday, in Shady Hills, Fla.

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Florida governor signs contentious ‘Don’t Say Gay’ bill

by Anthony Izaguirre Associated PressMarch 28, 2022

Florida Sen. Shevrin Jones, left, speaks about his proposed amendment to a bill, dubbed by opponents as the "Don't Say Gay" bill, to forbid discussions of sexual orientation and gender identity in schools, during a legislative session at the Florida State Capitol, Monday, March 7, 2022, in Tallahassee, Fla. (AP Photo/Wilfredo Lee)

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‘Don’t Say Gay’ bill passes Fla. legislature

by Anthony Izaguirre Associated PressMarch 8, 2022

Florida Gov. Ron DeSantis speaks to supporters and members of the media before a bill signing Thursday, Nov. 18, 2021, in Brandon, Fla. DeSantis signed a bill that protects employees and their families from coronavirus vaccine and mask mandates. (AP Photo/Chris O'Meara)

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GOP embraces natural immunity as substitute for vaccines

by Anthony Izaguirre Associated PressNovember 21, 2021

Republican nominee for the Alabama Senate, Tommy Tuberville (third from right), stands in a long line waiting to cast his vote on Tuesday, Nov. 3, 2020, in Auburn, Ala. (AP Photo/Butch Dill)

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Long lines, enthusiasm but no major problems as US votes

by Christina A. Cassidy Associated Press, and Anthony Izaguirre Associated PressNovember 3, 2020

Mailboxes in Omaha, Neb., Tuesday, Aug. 18, 2020. The Postmaster general announced Tuesday he is halting some operational changes to mail delivery that critics warned were causing widespread delays and could disrupt voting in the November election. Postmaster General Louis DeJoy said he would "suspend" his initiatives until after the election "to avoid even the appearance of impact on election mail." (AP Photo/Nati Harnik)

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Pelosi: Postmaster has no plans to restore mail cuts

by Lisa Mascaro Associated Press, and Anthony Izaguirre Associated PressAugust 19, 2020