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RALEIGH, N.C. (AP) — Politicians in Texas, Arkansas and elsewhere are vowing to defy a new directive from the Obama administration, which says transgender students at public schools have to be allowed to use the bathrooms and locker rooms that match their gender identity. The lieutenant governor of Texas says his state is ready to forfeit billions of dollars in federal aid, rather than let the Obama administration dictate restroom policy. And the Republican governor of Arkansas is telling schools to ignore the directive, calling it "social engineering."
WASHINGTON (AP) — What tax rate is paid by Donald Trump? He told an ABC's George Stephanopoulos "it's none of your business." Trump defended his refusal to release his tax returns until an IRS audit is finished. He told ABC's "Good Morning America," ''You'll see it when it's released." Trump says he doesn't think the public has a right to see his tax returns before the election -- but that he will still release them if the audit is finished by then.
PHOENIX (AP) — An Arizona lawman who calls himself "America's Toughest Sheriff" is a step closer to a possible criminal contempt case that could expose him to fines and even jail time. A federal judge has found metro Phoenix Sheriff Joe Arpaio (ahr-PY'-oh) in contempt of court for disobeying his orders in a racial profiling case. The court ruled that Arpaio and three of his top aides have "demonstrated a persistent disregard or court orders to end racial profiling.
PETERSON AIR FORCE BASE, Colo. (AP) — Air Force Gen. Lori Robinson has become the first woman to lead a top-tier U.S. warfighting command. She took over Friday as leader of the North American Aerospace Defense Command and U.S. Northern Command in Colorado. Robinson was installed during a ceremony attended by Defense Secretary Ash Carter and Gen. Joseph Dunford, chairman of the joint chiefs of staff.
LAWRENCEVILLE, N.J. (AP) — A New Jersey woman and her seven adult children have stepped forward to claim a $429.6 million Powerball jackpot. The New Jersey Lottery says eight members of the Smith family have the sole winning ticket purchased in Trenton for last Saturday's drawing. Officials say they chose the smaller lump-sum payment over the higher valued annuity. So the $6 investment will yield $284 million before taxes.
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