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Trump administration is flouting an order to temporarily lift a freeze on foreign aid, judge says

Trump administration is flouting an order to temporarily lift a freeze on foreign aid, judge says

WASHINGTON (AP) — The Trump administration has kept withholding foreign aid despite a court order and must at least temporarily restore the funding to programs worldwide , a federal judge said Thursday. Judge Amir H.
Sen. Mitch McConnell won't seek reelection in 2026, ending long tenure as Republican power broker

Sen. Mitch McConnell won't seek reelection in 2026, ending long tenure as Republican power broker

WASHINGTON (AP) — Republican Sen.
Tiger Woods joins another White House meeting as PGA Tour moves closer to Saudi deal

Tiger Woods joins another White House meeting as PGA Tour moves closer to Saudi deal

Tiger Woods joined PGA Tour Commissioner Jay Monahan and player director Adam Scott in a second White House meeting Thursday with President Donald Trump, another sign the sport is moving rapidly toward ending the division brought on by Saudi-funded L
IRS layoffs could hurt revenue collection and foil efforts to go after rich tax dodgers, experts say

IRS layoffs could hurt revenue collection and foil efforts to go after rich tax dodgers, experts say

WASHINGTON (AP) — The layoffs of roughly 7,000 IRS probationary workers beginning this week likely mean the end of the agency's plan to go after high-wealth tax dodgers and could spell disaster for revenue collections, experts say.
Kids' disability rights cases stalled as Trump began to overhaul Education Department

Kids' disability rights cases stalled as Trump began to overhaul Education Department

WASHINGTON (AP) — It was obvious to Christine Smith Olsey that her son was not doing well at school, despite educators telling her to leave it to the experts.
A running list of Ontario election promises in campaign for snap Feb. 27 vote

A running list of Ontario election promises in campaign for snap Feb. 27 vote

TORONTO — A running list of election promises announced by the Ontario Progressive Conservatives, NDP, Liberals and Greens in the province's snap election campaign. The vote is set for Feb. 27. Progressive Conservatives Feb.
Trump administration throws out protections from deportation for roughly half a million Haitians

Trump administration throws out protections from deportation for roughly half a million Haitians

WASHINGTON (AP) — The Trump administration is throwing out protections that shielded roughly half a million Haitians from deportation, meaning they would lose their work permits and could be eligible to be removed from the country by August.
Liberals increase Sudan war refugee quota as Quebec bars relatives from resettlement

Liberals increase Sudan war refugee quota as Quebec bars relatives from resettlement

OTTAWA — The federal government is increasing the number of refugees it plans to resettle as a result of Sudan's civil war, with changes that could see 7,000 more people reach Canada through various programs.
Dr. Mehmet Oz holds millions from companies that he'd wield power over if confirmed, report shows

Dr. Mehmet Oz holds millions from companies that he'd wield power over if confirmed, report shows

WASHINGTON (AP) — The wealth of Dr.
B.C. task force aims to grow agriculture, food processing industries

B.C. task force aims to grow agriculture, food processing industries

British Columbia is launching a task force focused on growing the agriculture and food processing industries after years of struggle due to climate, labour concerns and now the threat of tariffs from the United States.
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