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Gaetz withdraws as Trump's pick for attorney general, averting confirmation battle in the Senate

Gaetz withdraws as Trump's pick for attorney general, averting confirmation battle in the Senate

WASHINGTON (AP) — Matt Gaetz withdrew Thursday as President-elect Donald Trump’s pick for attorney general following continued scrutiny over a federal sex trafficking investigation that cast doubt on his ability to be confirmed as the nation's chief
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The Latest: Matt Gaetz withdraws his name from consideration as Trump’s attorney general

The Latest: Matt Gaetz withdraws his name from consideration as Trump’s attorney general

Former Florida congressman Matt Gaetz has withdrawn as President-elect Donald Trump’s pick for attorney general following scrutiny over a federal sex trafficking investigation.
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Alberta forecasts $4.6-billion surplus in budget update, but braces for uncertainty

Alberta forecasts $4.6-billion surplus in budget update, but braces for uncertainty

EDMONTON — The Alberta government is forecasting a $4.6-billion surplus this fiscal year, but Finance Minister Nate Horner says Alberta's in for a "challenging" future. The government's second-quarter fiscal update says just $2.
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Georgia Attorney General Chris Carr launches Republican bid in 2026 governor’s race

Georgia Attorney General Chris Carr launches Republican bid in 2026 governor’s race

ATLANTA (AP) — Georgia's Republican attorney general, Chris Carr, said Thursday that he's running for governor in 2026, becoming the first major candidate from either party to announce a bid.
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Quebec fiscal update: $2.1B in new spending, end of tax credit for some older workers

Quebec fiscal update: $2.1B in new spending, end of tax credit for some older workers

QUÉBEC — Quebec's finance minister has tabled an economic update with $2.1 billion in new spending over five years amid what Eric Girard describes as a stronger-than-expected recovery from last year's economic slowdown.
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M. Jodi Rell, who became Connecticut governor after her predecessor resigned, dies at 78

M. Jodi Rell, who became Connecticut governor after her predecessor resigned, dies at 78

Former Connecticut Gov. M. Jodi Rell, who took over the office to become the second female governor in state history after her predecessor resigned amid a corruption scandal, has died. She was 78.
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Retail industry praises GST holiday but says they may be 'laborious' for some

Retail industry praises GST holiday but says they may be 'laborious' for some

Retail organizations are applauding a move to temporarily stop charging the federal sales tax on many items, but say the decision means some businesses have their work cut out for them.
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Georgia Attorney General Chris Carr launches Republican bid in 2026 governor’s race

ATLANTA (AP) — Georgia's Republican attorney general, Chris Carr, said Thursday that he's running for governor in 2026, becoming the first major candidate from either party to announce a bid.
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House passes bill that would allow Treasury to target nonprofits it deems to support terrorism

House passes bill that would allow Treasury to target nonprofits it deems to support terrorism

WASHINGTON (AP) — The U.S.
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Gaetz withdraws as Trump's pick for attorney general

Gaetz withdraws as Trump's pick for attorney general

WASHINGTON (AP) — Matt Gaetz has withdrawn as President-elect Donald Trump’s pick for attorney general following scrutiny over a federal sex trafficking investigation. The Florida Republican made the announcement Thursday.
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