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Democrats strike deal to get more Biden judges confirmed before Congress adjourns

Democrats strike deal to get more Biden judges confirmed before Congress adjourns

WASHINGTON (AP) — The Senate won't hold votes on four of President Joe Biden's appellate court nominees as part of a deal with Republicans to allow for speedier consideration of other judicial nominations and bring Biden within striking distance of t
Petition by RFK Jr. fan prompts Montreal council to end water fluoridation

Petition by RFK Jr. fan prompts Montreal council to end water fluoridation

MONTREAL — Municipal officials have opted to end water fluoridation on the Island of Montreal in a move spurred by a petition from a resident who claims he has the support of Robert F. Kennedy Jr.
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.
Trump chooses loyalist Pam Bondi for attorney general pick after Matt Gaetz withdraws

Trump chooses loyalist Pam Bondi for attorney general pick after Matt Gaetz withdraws

WASHINGTON (AP) — President-elect Donald Trump said Thursday he will nominate former Florida Attorney General Pam Bondi to lead the Justice Department, turning to a longtime ally after his first choice, Matt Gaetz , withdrew his name from considerati
What to know about Pam Bondi, Trump's new pick for attorney general

What to know about Pam Bondi, Trump's new pick for attorney general

NEW YORK (AP) — Pam Bondi, the former Florida attorney general, was chosen Thursday by Donald Trump to serve as U.S.
Nova Scotia's main party leaders spar in final televised debate of election campaign

Nova Scotia's main party leaders spar in final televised debate of election campaign

HALIFAX — Progressive Conservative Leader Tim Houston asked Nova Scotians on Thursday to be patient, saying his government's plan for health care, housing, and affordability is working — and that he needs a second term in office to see his vision thr
Alberta pitches new rules for auto insurance, including rate hikes, no-fault claims

Alberta pitches new rules for auto insurance, including rate hikes, no-fault claims

EDMONTON — Alberta Premier Danielle Smith says her government is making major changes to auto insurance, including allowing rate hikes and switching to a predominantly no-fault claims model.
Democrat Bob Casey concedes to Republican David McCormick in Pennsylvania Senate contest

Democrat Bob Casey concedes to Republican David McCormick in Pennsylvania Senate contest

HARRISBURG, Pa. (AP) — Democratic Sen.

Here are the people Trump has picked for key positions so far

President-elect Donald Trump is filling key posts in his second administration, and it's shaping up much differently than his first. He's prioritizing loyalists for top jobs.
Trump convinced Republicans to overlook his misconduct. But can he do the same for his nominees?

Trump convinced Republicans to overlook his misconduct. But can he do the same for his nominees?

WASHINGTON (AP) — In the two weeks since Donald Trump won the presidency, he's tried to demonstrate his dominance by naming loyalists for top administration positions, even though many lack expertise and some face sexual misconduct accusations.