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Key takeaways from Pete Hegseth's fiery confirmation hearing
WASHINGTON (AP) — Pete Hegseth , President-elect Donald Trump’s pick for defense secretary, publicly faced senators for the first time after weeks of questions from Democrats — and praise from Republicans — about his “unconventional” resume.
Jan 15, 2025 5:35 AM
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Few US adults confident Justice Department and FBI will act fairly under Trump, AP-NORC poll finds
WASHINGTON (AP) — As President-elect Donald Trump’s pick for attorney general, Pam Bondi , prepares for questioning from senators on Wednesday, only about 2 in 10 U.S.
Jan 15, 2025 5:26 AM
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Biden's big semiconductor law will ramp up US chip production -- but at a high cost, report finds
WASHINGTON (AP) — A sweeping 2022 law, touted by President Joe Biden as a way to revive U.S.
Jan 15, 2025 5:20 AM
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Supreme Court will hear Texas anti-pornography law that challengers say violates free-speech rights
WASHINGTON (AP) — A Texas anti-pornography law is going before the Supreme Court on Wednesday in a collision of free speech rights , regulation of online content and the protection of children.
Jan 15, 2025 5:20 AM
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Few US adults confident Justice Department and FBI will act fairly under Trump, AP-NORC poll finds
WASHINGTON (AP) — As President-elect Donald Trump’s pick for attorney general, Pam Bondi , prepares for questioning from senators on Wednesday, only about 2 in 10 U.S.
Jan 15, 2025 5:02 AM
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Biden promised to turn the page on Trump. Now he's being replaced by him
WASHINGTON (AP) — Joe Biden promised nothing short of a national exorcism when he took office. He wanted to “restore the soul" of the country and prove that Donald Trump was only a footnote in the American story, not its next chapter.
Jan 15, 2025 4:53 AM
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Supreme Court will hear Texas anti-pornography law that challengers say violates free-speech rights
WASHINGTON (AP) — A Texas anti-pornography law is going before the Supreme Court on Wednesday in a collision of free speech rights , regulation of online content and the protection of children.
Jan 15, 2025 4:15 AM
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Canada carbon rebate goes out today as future of carbon tax remains unclear
OTTAWA — The first carbon rebate of 2025 is being paid out today to households in provinces that use the federal carbon pricing system — even as the future of the rebate program itself remains uncertain.
Jan 15, 2025 2:00 AM
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Transgender Albertan says tribunal ruling will lead to justice for LGBTQ+ community
EDMONTON — Alberta's human rights tribunal has dismissed a gender discrimination complaint against an Edmonton 911 operator, but the LGBTQ+ advocate who lodged it expects the ruling will lead to justice for others.
Jan 15, 2025 2:00 AM
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Trudeau and the premiers meet to discuss a response to Trump's threatened tariffs
OTTAWA — Canada's premiers are set to meet with Prime Minister Justin Trudeau and members of his cabinet today to talk about U.S. president-elect Donald Trump's vow to impose steep tariffs.
Jan 15, 2025 2:00 AM
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