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From fighting disease to protecting the Amazon rainforest, USAID has big impact across the globe

From fighting disease to protecting the Amazon rainforest, USAID has big impact across the globe

The Trump administration’s decision to close the U.S.
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Trump's US trade negotiator choice vows hardline policies

Trump's US trade negotiator choice vows hardline policies

WASHINGTON (AP) — Jamieson Greer, President Donald Trump's choice to be the top U.S. trade negotiator, promised to pursue the president's hardline trade policies in testimony Wednesday before the Senate Finance Committee.
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IRS workers involved in 2025 tax season can't take buyout until after the taxpayer filing deadline

IRS workers involved in 2025 tax season can't take buyout until after the taxpayer filing deadline

WASHINGTON (AP) — IRS employees involved in the 2025 tax season will not be allowed to accept a buyout offer from the Trump administration until after the taxpayer filing deadline, according to a letter sent Wednesday to IRS employees.
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Quebec tables bill to formally make hockey its 'national' sport

Quebec tables bill to formally make hockey its 'national' sport

QUÉBEC — The Quebec government wants to enshrine into law that hockey is the province's "national" sport. Culture Minister Mathieu Lacombe's bill, tabled today, also names the first Saturday in February as national ice hockey day.
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Musk uses his X ownership and White House position to push Trump priorities, intimidate detractors

Musk uses his X ownership and White House position to push Trump priorities, intimidate detractors

WASHINGTON (AP) — The emergence of X owner Elon Musk as the most influential figure around President Donald Trump has created an extraordinary dynamic — a White House adviser who's using one of the world’s most powerful information platforms to sell
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Ohio elections chief Frank LaRose will run for state auditor in 2026

Ohio elections chief Frank LaRose will run for state auditor in 2026

COLUMBUS, Ohio (AP) — Ohio Secretary of State Frank LaRose announced Thursday that he is running for state auditor in 2026, continuing the recent game of musical chairs among high-ranking Ohio Republicans.
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Federal government ends boycott of advertising spending on Meta platforms

Federal government ends boycott of advertising spending on Meta platforms

OTTAWA — The federal government has ended its boycott on buying advertisements on Meta platforms, including Facebook and Instagram. The Privy Council Office confirmed the government's decision, first reported by CTV news.
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Musk uses his X ownership and White House position to push Trump priorities, intimidate detractors

Musk uses his X ownership and White House position to push Trump priorities, intimidate detractors

WASHINGTON (AP) — The emergence of X owner Elon Musk as the most influential figure around President Donald Trump has created an extraordinary dynamic — a White House adviser who's using one of the world’s most powerful information platforms to sell
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Trump's US trade negotiator pick vows hardline policies

Trump's US trade negotiator pick vows hardline policies

WASHINGTON (AP) — Jamieson Greer, President Donald Trump's choice to be the top U.S. trade negotiator, promised to pursue the president's hardline trade policies .
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Ohio elections chief Frank LaRose will run for state auditor in 2026

Ohio elections chief Frank LaRose will run for state auditor in 2026

COLUMBUS, Ohio (AP) — Ohio Secretary of State Frank LaRose has decided to launch a bid for state auditor in 2026, continuing the recent game of musical chairs among high-ranking Ohio Republicans.
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