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Senate panel advances nomination of Kash Patel, Trump's pick to lead the FBI

Senate panel advances nomination of Kash Patel, Trump's pick to lead the FBI

WASHINGTON (AP) — The Senate Judiciary Committee voted along party lines on Thursday to advance the nomination of Kash Patel , Donald Trump's pick for FBI director, pushing past Democratic concerns that he would operate as a loyalist for the presiden
Sen. Tina Smith of Minnesota won’t seek reelection, dealing blow to Democrats’ hopes to take Senate

Sen. Tina Smith of Minnesota won’t seek reelection, dealing blow to Democrats’ hopes to take Senate

ST. PAUL, Minn. (AP) — U.S. Sen. Tina Smith of Minnesota said Thursday that she won't seek reelection, dealing a blow to her fellow Democrats' hopes of retaking the Senate. Smith made the announcement on a video posted to social media.
Trump's education secretary may be asked to dismantle the Education Department. Here's what it does

Trump's education secretary may be asked to dismantle the Education Department. Here's what it does

WASHINGTON (AP) — If Linda McMahon is confirmed as education secretary, President Donald Trump has said he wants her to “put herself out of a job.
NHL, NHLPA announce World Cup of Hockey tournament for 2028

NHL, NHLPA announce World Cup of Hockey tournament for 2028

MONTREAL — NHL commissioner Gary Bettman wants a cycle of best-on-best hockey every two years. The first step in making that happen is complete.
Amid 'new dynamic,' former state Sen. Niraj Antani drops one statewide campaign, launches another

Amid 'new dynamic,' former state Sen. Niraj Antani drops one statewide campaign, launches another

COLUMBUS, Ohio (AP) — Former Republican state Sen. Niraj Antani is suspending his 2026 campaign for Ohio secretary of state to run for state treasurer.
Gould promises to open 'path' to a basic personal income

Gould promises to open 'path' to a basic personal income

OTTAWA — Liberal MP Karina Gould said she would work toward establishing a basic personal income if she wins the party's leadership race next month. Gould spoke about the policy at Fredericton's food bank Thursday morning.
Trump says he'll sign sweeping reciprocal tariffs on US trading partners on Thursday

Trump says he'll sign sweeping reciprocal tariffs on US trading partners on Thursday

WASHINGTON (AP) — President Donald Trump said Thursday that he’ll sign an order that increases U.S. tariffs to the rates other countries charge on imports.
The White House says it's a 'fact' that the Gulf of Mexico has been renamed. Is that right?

The White House says it's a 'fact' that the Gulf of Mexico has been renamed. Is that right?

WASHINGTON (AP) — For more than four centuries, the body of water stretching from Florida through Texas and into Mexico has been known as the Gulf of Mexico.
Given Christianity's dominance in US, Trump raises eyebrows with anti-Christian bias initiative

Given Christianity's dominance in US, Trump raises eyebrows with anti-Christian bias initiative

Christianity is by far the largest faith in America, and Christian conservatives have a strong grip on the levers of government.
Canadian children see thousands of digital ads for unhealthy food every year: report

Canadian children see thousands of digital ads for unhealthy food every year: report

MONTREAL — Children in Canada are exposed to more than 4,000 ads for food on their mobile devices every year, with the vast majority promoting unhealthy products, according to a new report.
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