With Ivanka Trump, the role of first daughter may evolve

With Ivanka Trump, the role of first daughter may evolve

DES MOINES, Iowa (AP) — With Ivanka Trump, the typically minor role of a first daughter could get a major makeover.

She was a key player in her father's winning campaign, and people are closely watching the next moves by President-elect Donald Trump's 35-year-old daughter.

Massachusetts isn’t the only state with “bathroom bill” fight
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Massachusetts isn’t the only state with “bathroom bill” fight

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RALEIGH, N.C. (AP) — In a stunning development, the North Carolina law widely derided as the "bathroom bill" appeared to be on its way out after it tarnished the state's reputation, cost it scores of jobs and contributed to the Republican governor's narrow loss.

Democratic Gov.-elect Roy Cooper announced Monday that legislators will hold a special session to repeal the law known as HB2 that limits protections for LGBT people. Repealing the law would be a remarkable sign of cooperation for the incoming governor and the GOP-controlled legislature. Just last week, lawmakers called a special session and stripped Cooper of some of his authority when he takes office next month.

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