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A former Arizona lawmaker is indicted on charges that he forged nominating petitions

PHOENIX (AP) — A former Republican lawmaker in Arizona has been indicted on charges that he forged signatures on his nominating petitions for his 2024 reelection campaign.
Federal government slow to reduce, modernize its office space

Federal government slow to reduce, modernize its office space

OTTAWA — The federal government has moved slowly to reduce its office space, a new report by Canada's auditor general said Tuesday.
Auditor general finds F-35 costs soared due to project delays, pilot shortages

Auditor general finds F-35 costs soared due to project delays, pilot shortages

OTTAWA — The estimated cost of Canada’s incoming fleet of advanced stealth fighters exploded by nearly 50 per cent in just a few years, auditor general Karen Hogan said Tuesday.
Feds didn't follow procurement rules in contracts with company behind ArriveCan app

Feds didn't follow procurement rules in contracts with company behind ArriveCan app

OTTAWA — Federal organizations failed to follow procurement and security rules when awarding contracts to a company behind the controversial ArriveCan app, the auditor general said Tuesday.
FACT FOCUS: A Craigslist ad is not proof of paid protesters in LA. It was posted as a prank

FACT FOCUS: A Craigslist ad is not proof of paid protesters in LA. It was posted as a prank

As demonstrations in Los Angeles over immigration raids unfolded in recent days, social media users falsely cited a Craigslist ad as evidence that protesters had been paid to participate.
Five things you need to know about the auditor general and environment audits

Five things you need to know about the auditor general and environment audits

OTTAWA — Canada's auditor general and environment commissioner both released reports Tuesday covering everything from the soaring cost of fighter jets to the federal government's plans for climate change adaptation.
US imposes sanctions on a Palestinian NGO and other charities, accusing them ties to militant groups

US imposes sanctions on a Palestinian NGO and other charities, accusing them ties to militant groups

WASHINGTON (AP) — The U.S.
Credit rating agency says Manitoba's recent tax changes outweigh affordability offers

Credit rating agency says Manitoba's recent tax changes outweigh affordability offers

WINNIPEG — The Manitoba government is expected to use more "revenue levers," similar to its recent income and property tax changes, as part of its plan to reduce the deficit, a credit-rating agency report says.
Montana Supreme Court declares 2021 abortion restrictions unconstitutional

Montana Supreme Court declares 2021 abortion restrictions unconstitutional

HELENA, Mont. (AP) — Montana's Supreme Court upheld a lower court ruling that struck down as unconstitutional several laws restricting abortion access , including a ban beyond 20 weeks of gestation.
DC prepares for Trump's military parade with 18 miles of fencing and 175 magnetometers

DC prepares for Trump's military parade with 18 miles of fencing and 175 magnetometers

WASHINGTON (AP) — As the nation's capital cleans up from the culmination of World Pride this past weekend, focus now shifts to a very different massive event — Saturday's military parade to honor the 250th birthday of the Army and the 79th birthday o