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Some North Carolina Democratic lawmakers break from party to pass Republican priorities

RALEIGH, N.C. (AP) — North Carolina Republican lawmakers on Tuesday overrode several vetoes by Democratic Gov. Josh Stein, getting just enough votes from Stein’s own party to enact some laws while falling short on others. The votes were key tests for Republican General Assembly leaders since they narrowly lost their veto-proof majority following last fall’s…

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‘Xenophobic’ US visa ban bill puts Chinese students in the geopolitical crosshairs – again

‘Xenophobic’ US visa ban bill puts Chinese students in the geopolitical crosshairs – again

Although the likelihood of the bill’s passage remains low, the proposal sends a chilling message to Chinese students, with some bracing for disruption to their academic futures and coming up with backup plans. The bill targets all Chinese nationals regardless of the student’s field or level of study. Representative Riley Moore of West Virginia, the…

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