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Justice Department cutting up to 264 jobs as it faces 'budgetary pressures'

Justice Department cutting up to 264 jobs as it faces 'budgetary pressures'

OTTAWA — The federal Department of Justice is set to lay off as many as 264 employees as it navigates what it calls "significant budgetary pressures.
Transportation chief seeks to weaken fuel economy standards, calls Biden-era rule 'illegal'

Transportation chief seeks to weaken fuel economy standards, calls Biden-era rule 'illegal'

DETROIT (AP) — Transportation Secretary Sean Duffy said in a rule Friday that Biden-era fuel economy standards for gas-powered cars and trucks are illegal and moved to reverse them, paving the way for a likely reset of rules.
AFN to hold emergency meeting with chiefs on major projects bill

AFN to hold emergency meeting with chiefs on major projects bill

OTTAWA — The Assembly of First Nations will hold an emergency meeting next week to discuss the implications of federal legislation that would speed up approvals for major projects.
Manitoba residents fleeing scorching wildfires take refuge in Niagara Falls, Ont.

Manitoba residents fleeing scorching wildfires take refuge in Niagara Falls, Ont.

NIAGARA FALLS — Until two weeks ago, Tyrone Caribou and his five children lived together in a house on a remote First Nation reserve in northern Manitoba.
Former Tennessee football coach Derek Dooley eyes GOP Senate run against Jon Ossoff in Georgia

Former Tennessee football coach Derek Dooley eyes GOP Senate run against Jon Ossoff in Georgia

DALTON, Ga. (AP) — Derek Dooley, a former University of Tennessee football coach, said Friday that he is considering a Republican run for U.S. Senate in Georgia in 2026 against Democratic incumbent Jon Ossoff . The trial balloon shows how Gov.

Guest lineups for the Sunday news shows

WASHINGTON (AP) — ABC’s “This Week” — Ukrainian President Volodymyr Zelenskyy; House Speaker Mike Johnson. ___ NBC's “Meet the Press” — Sens. James Lankford, R-Okla., and Cory Booker, D-N.J. ___ CNN's “State of the Union” — Sens.
Musk could lose billions of dollars depending on how spat with Trump unfolds

Musk could lose billions of dollars depending on how spat with Trump unfolds

NEW YORK (AP) — The world’s richest man could lose billions in his fight with world’s most powerful politician .
Supreme Court of Canada says babysitter must be acquitted in toddler's death

Supreme Court of Canada says babysitter must be acquitted in toddler's death

OTTAWA — An acquittal is the appropriate outcome for a British Columbia woman whose conviction in the drowning death of a toddler was set aside two years ago, the Supreme Court of Canada has ruled.
U.S. ambassador Pete Hoekstra says Canada's economic hopes align with Trump's goals

U.S. ambassador Pete Hoekstra says Canada's economic hopes align with Trump's goals

OTTAWA — U.S. President Donald Trump's goal of enhancing American power aligns with Prime Minister Mark Carney's aim of making Canada's economy the fastest-growing in the G7, Trump's envoy to Canada said Friday.
Quebec premier says he's not going anywhere as legislative session ends

Quebec premier says he's not going anywhere as legislative session ends

MONTREAL — Following a legislative session dominated by an embarrassing scandal and persistent queries about his political future, Quebec Premier François Legault insists he's not bothered by withering criticism from his opponents, and remains focuse