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Trump White House rescinds memo freezing federal money after widespread confusion

Trump White House rescinds memo freezing federal money after widespread confusion

WASHINGTON (AP) — President Donald Trump's budget office on Wednesday rescinded a memo freezing spending on federal loans and grants, less than two days after it sparked widespread confusion and legal challenges across the country.
While signing Laken Riley Act, Trump says he'll send 'worst criminal aliens' to Guantanamo

While signing Laken Riley Act, Trump says he'll send 'worst criminal aliens' to Guantanamo

WASHINGTON (AP) — President Donald Trump on Wednesday signed the Laken Riley Act into law, giving federal authorities broader power to deport immigrants in the U.S. illegally who have been accused of crimes.
South Carolina's McMaster is now the longest serving governor at the job he loves

South Carolina's McMaster is now the longest serving governor at the job he loves

COLUMBIA, S.C. (AP) — Wednesday was a big day for South Carolina Gov. Henry McMaster. Yes, he gave his eighth State of the State address.
Kyra Wilson wins vote to become new leader of Assembly of Manitoba Chiefs

Kyra Wilson wins vote to become new leader of Assembly of Manitoba Chiefs

WINNIPEG — Newly elected Assembly of Manitoba Chiefs Grand Chief Kyra Wilson has vowed to offer the same support to First Nations leaders in the province that her predecessor once gave her in 2022.
NDP urges action on pharmacare, dental care as health ministers meet in Halifax

NDP urges action on pharmacare, dental care as health ministers meet in Halifax

OTTAWA — The federal New Democrats are urging the Liberal government to move quickly to complete expansion of the dental care program and start signing deals with the provinces and territories to begin pharmacare coverage.
Smith says Ottawa should appoint 'border czar' to work collaboratively with U.S.

Smith says Ottawa should appoint 'border czar' to work collaboratively with U.S.

CALGARY — As the threat of 25 per cent tariffs looms over Canada, Alberta's premier says Ottawa should appoint a "border czar" to work collaboratively with the United States.
Trump's pick for commerce says president's tariff threat could be just the beginning

Trump's pick for commerce says president's tariff threat could be just the beginning

WASHINGTON — The man U.S.
Former US Sen. Bob Menendez gets 11 years in prison for taking bribes and acting as agent of Egypt

Former US Sen. Bob Menendez gets 11 years in prison for taking bribes and acting as agent of Egypt

NEW YORK (AP) — Former U.S. Sen. Bob Menendez was sentenced Wednesday to 11 years in prison for accepting bribes of gold and cash and acting as an agent of Egypt — crimes his lawyer said he’s been mocked for as “Gold Bar Bob.
Alberta holds auction, bidder ponies up US$400K to hunt one bighorn sheep

Alberta holds auction, bidder ponies up US$400K to hunt one bighorn sheep

EDMONTON — The right to hunt a single bighorn sheep, Alberta's official mammal, has netted the province US$400,000 at auction.
Privy Council had diplomats urge Denmark to expedite Carolyn Bennett's ambassadorship

Privy Council had diplomats urge Denmark to expedite Carolyn Bennett's ambassadorship

OTTAWA — Bureaucrats working for Prime Minister Justin Trudeau had diplomats push Denmark to speed up the appointment of former cabinet minister Carolyn Bennett as ambassador to that country — a change most embassy staff learned of through a media le