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Verdicts expected March 12 in criminal trial of 'Freedom Convoy' organizers

Verdicts expected March 12 in criminal trial of 'Freedom Convoy' organizers

OTTAWA — An Ontario judge is slated to deliver verdicts March 12 in the criminal trial of 'Freedom Convoy' organizers Chris Barber and Tamara Lich.
Congress certifies Trump's 2024 win, without the Jan. 6 mob violence of four years ago

Congress certifies Trump's 2024 win, without the Jan. 6 mob violence of four years ago

WASHINGTON (AP) — Congress certified President-elect Donald Trump as the winner of the 2024 election in proceedings Monday that unfolded without challenge, in stark contrast to the Jan. 6, 2021, violence as his mob of supporters stormed the U.S.
Biden signs RFK Stadium land bill into law, a step toward potential Commanders stadium in Washington

Biden signs RFK Stadium land bill into law, a step toward potential Commanders stadium in Washington

President Joe Biden signed into law a bill that transfers the land that includes the old RFK Stadium from the federal government to city control, the next step to potentially pave the way for the NFL's Washington Commanders to return to the nation's
Business groups call for unity as Trudeau announcement creates uncertainty

Business groups call for unity as Trudeau announcement creates uncertainty

TORONTO — Prime Minister Justin Trudeau's plan to step down has business experts warning about the heightened uncertainty it has created and the need for a unified front to face the challenges ahead.
US eases restrictions on Syria while keeping sanctions in place

US eases restrictions on Syria while keeping sanctions in place

WASHINGTON (AP) — The U.S. on Monday eased some restrictions on Syria's transitional government to allow the entry of humanitarian aid after Islamist insurgents ousted Syrian leader Bashar Assad last month. The U.S.
Evers’ plan to let Wisconsin voters repeal and create state laws meets GOP resistance

Evers’ plan to let Wisconsin voters repeal and create state laws meets GOP resistance

MADISON, Wis. (AP) — Wisconsin Gov.

Judge finds Rudy Giuliani in contempt for failed responses in $148 million defamation judgment case

NEW YORK (AP) — A federal judge in New York City on Monday said that Rudy Giuliani was in contempt of court for failing to properly respond to requests for information as he turned over assets to satisfy a $148 million defamation judgment granted to
Trump promises to replace national archivist after the agency's role in documents case against him

Trump promises to replace national archivist after the agency's role in documents case against him

WEST PALM BEACH, Fla. (AP) — President-elect Donald Trump is promising to replace the head of the National Archives , thrusting the agency back into the political spotlight after his mishandling of sensitive documents led to a federal indictment.
Top Federal Reserve bank regulator, under fire from GOP, to step down next month

Top Federal Reserve bank regulator, under fire from GOP, to step down next month

WASHINGTON (AP) — The Federal Reserve's top financial regulator said Monday that he would resign next month, avoiding a potential confrontation with the incoming Trump administration and Republicans in the Senate.
Some quotes on Justin Trudeau's decision to step down

Some quotes on Justin Trudeau's decision to step down

OTTAWA — Justin Trudeau announced Monday he will step down as prime minister and Liberal leader once the party chooses his successor.