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Trump acknowledges concerns over Musk's business interests and says he shouldn't get war plans

Trump acknowledges concerns over Musk's business interests and says he shouldn't get war plans

WASHINGTON (AP) — President Donald Trump said Friday that war plans should not be shared with his adviser Elon Musk because of his business interests, a rare suggestion that the billionaire entrepreneur's expansive role in the administration will fac
Nova Scotia NDP questions lack of pharmacare deal with Ottawa

Nova Scotia NDP questions lack of pharmacare deal with Ottawa

HALIFAX — Nova Scotia still hasn’t signed on to the federal government’s pharmacare plan, and the province’s Opposition New Democrats are wondering why.
Western Canadian business groups outline wish list ahead of federal election call

Western Canadian business groups outline wish list ahead of federal election call

CALGARY — Western Canadian business groups have outlined their wish list ahead of an expected federal election call this weekend. Councils in B.C.
Carney confirms Liberals won't proceed with planned capital gains tax change

Carney confirms Liberals won't proceed with planned capital gains tax change

OTTAWA — Days before he's expected to call a federal election, Prime Minister Mark Carney is confirming he won't move ahead with a key Liberal tax policy.
Democrats' new digital strategy tops trending charts but also draws mockery from allies and foes

Democrats' new digital strategy tops trending charts but also draws mockery from allies and foes

WASHINGTON (AP) — For weeks, Democratic lawmakers have met with and mimicked figures they believe may offer them a path back to power in Washington: online influencers and content creators.
Some voters are pushing back on lawmakers' efforts to overturn citizen ballot initiatives

Some voters are pushing back on lawmakers' efforts to overturn citizen ballot initiatives

JEFFERSON CITY, Mo. (AP) — One by one, each of the more than 50 people seated on folding chairs at a public library explained why they were there. “I'm just really upset about our voting rights being taken away from us,” one woman said.
Trump's call to dismantle Education Department shows Republican rightward lurch and his grip on GOP

Trump's call to dismantle Education Department shows Republican rightward lurch and his grip on GOP

WASHINGTON (AP) — A little more than 23 years ago, Republican President George W. Bush sat at a desk at a high school in Hamilton, Ohio, and signed a law that would vastly expand the role of the Education Department and transform American schooling .
Trump has ordered the dismantling of the Education Department. Here's what it does

Trump has ordered the dismantling of the Education Department. Here's what it does

WASHINGTON (AP) — Moving to fulfill a campaign promise, President Donald Trump signed an executive order Thursday calling for the dismantling of the Education Department , an agency Republicans have talked about closing for decades.
Liberals revoke Arya's nomination, after removing him from leadership race

Liberals revoke Arya's nomination, after removing him from leadership race

OTTAWA — Liberal MP Chandra Arya says his nomination to run for the party again in his Ottawa riding has been revoked. The 62-year-old has represented the city's Nepean seat since 2015.
New Jersey Democratic Sen. Andy Kim implores town hall to 'please stay engaged'

New Jersey Democratic Sen. Andy Kim implores town hall to 'please stay engaged'

EGG HARBOR CITY, N.J. (AP) — New Jersey Sen. Andy Kim implored a standing-room-only town hall on Thursday to get involved in politics as a way to push back against President Donald Trump's agenda.