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DOGE's access to Treasury data risks US financial standing and raises security worries, experts warn

DOGE's access to Treasury data risks US financial standing and raises security worries, experts warn

WASHINGTON (AP) — The Department of Government Efficiency’s embed into the federal government has raised a host of concerns, transforming a debate over how to cut government waste into a confrontation over privacy rights and the nation’s financial st
The Latest: Trump says ceasefire should be canceled if Hamas doesn’t release hostages by Saturday

The Latest: Trump says ceasefire should be canceled if Hamas doesn’t release hostages by Saturday

President Donald Trump said Palestinians in Gaza would not have a right to return under his plan for U.S.

Election official in Arizona’s largest county signals a shift away from combating disinformation

NEW YORK (AP) — One of the top election officials in Arizona's largest county , which has been roiled in recent years by conspiracy theories and intimidation of election workers, is moving away from the office's previous efforts to combat misinformat
Ex-Ohio State coach Jim Tressel joins a long list of sports figures who've moved into politics

Ex-Ohio State coach Jim Tressel joins a long list of sports figures who've moved into politics

College Football Hall of Fame coach Jim Tressel, who won the 2002 national title at Ohio State University, has been nominated to be the state’s next lieutenant governor , joining a long list of sports figures who’ve moved into politics.

Top Justice Department official orders prosecutors to drop charges against New York Mayor Eric Adams

NEW YORK (AP) — A top official at the U.S. Department of Justice has ordered federal prosecutors to drop charges against New York Mayor Eric Adams, a Democrat who has cultivated a warm relationship with President Donald Trump.
US cyber agency puts election security staffers who worked with the states on leave

US cyber agency puts election security staffers who worked with the states on leave

ATLANTA (AP) — Staffers at the nation’s cybersecurity agency whose job is to ensure the security of U.S.
4 Nations tournament set against backdrop of Canada-U.S. political tensions

4 Nations tournament set against backdrop of Canada-U.S. political tensions

Canada and the United States share the world's longest border at nearly 9,000 kilometres. The countries have interlinked economies and plenty in common culturally.
Ontario NDP, Liberals focus on health care as tariffs threaten to draw attention away

Ontario NDP, Liberals focus on health care as tariffs threaten to draw attention away

TORONTO — Ontario's NDP and Liberal leaders tried to keep voters focused on health care Monday, even as actions by the U.S. president threatened to once again draw attention elsewhere in the provincial election campaign.
Singh promises 100% tariffs on Tesla, revival of electric vehicle incentive program

Singh promises 100% tariffs on Tesla, revival of electric vehicle incentive program

OTTAWA — NDP Leader Jagmeet Singh says Canada should charge 100 per cent tariffs on Tesla vehicles for as long as the trade war with the United States continues.
McGill University announces budget cuts in response to new Quebec policies

McGill University announces budget cuts in response to new Quebec policies

MONTREAL — McGill University is planning cost cuts and layoffs to address a projected $45-million deficit next fiscal year, which it blames partly on new Quebec government policies.