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House prepares to pass immigrant detention bill that would be Trump's first law to sign

House prepares to pass immigrant detention bill that would be Trump's first law to sign

WASHINGTON (AP) — The House is heading towards a final vote on a bill to require the detainment of unauthorized migrants accused of theft and violent crimes, marking the first legislation that President Donald Trump can sign as Congress, with some bi
Centennial College suspends 49 programs as international student enrolment drops

Centennial College suspends 49 programs as international student enrolment drops

TORONTO — One of Ontario's largest colleges is suspending dozens of programs in the latest round of cuts at post-secondary institutions as the federal government reduces the number of international students in Canada.
'Remedy' for Nova Scotians with disabilities in institutions behind schedule

'Remedy' for Nova Scotians with disabilities in institutions behind schedule

HALIFAX — Shannon Sweet lives in a Halifax nursing home, but she imagines a home of her own, with a kitchen set up for her wheelchair and visiting staff to assist her with some daily needs.
Ottawa dragging its feet on protecting endangered caribou: B.C. conservation groups

Ottawa dragging its feet on protecting endangered caribou: B.C. conservation groups

Southern mountain caribou are disappearing in British Columbia and the federal government has been dragging its feet for more than a decade on protecting the endangered herds, conservation groups say in a letter to the environment minister.
Democratic Michigan Secretary of State Jocelyn Benson launches bid for governor

Democratic Michigan Secretary of State Jocelyn Benson launches bid for governor

LANSING, Mich.
White House would have many ways to upend lives of Trump's enemies

White House would have many ways to upend lives of Trump's enemies

WASHINGTON (AP) — For the many people considered enemies by President Donald Trump, his return to the White House has sparked anxiety about how much power he has to upend their lives.
Trump has canceled Biden's ethics rules. Critics call it the opposite of 'drain the swamp'

Trump has canceled Biden's ethics rules. Critics call it the opposite of 'drain the swamp'

WASHINGTON (AP) — Donald Trump took office eight years ago, pledging to “drain the swamp” and end the domination of Washington influence peddlers.
Steve Bannon's border wall trial delayed until March 4 as new lawyers plot aggressive defense

Steve Bannon's border wall trial delayed until March 4 as new lawyers plot aggressive defense

NEW YORK (AP) — Steve Bannon’s trial on charges that he duped donors who gave money to build a wall along the U.S.
Trump administration freezes many health agency reports and online posts

Trump administration freezes many health agency reports and online posts

The Trump administration has put a freeze on many federal health agency communications with the public through at least the end of the month. In a memo obtained by The Associated Press, acting Secretary of the U.S.
Texas man who tried to scam ex-US Rep. George Santos sentenced to 18 months in prison

Texas man who tried to scam ex-US Rep. George Santos sentenced to 18 months in prison

NEW YORK (AP) — A Texas man was sentenced to a year and a half in prison Wednesday over his effort to dupe George Santos out of nearly $1 million by offering to destroy evidence in the disgraced congressman’s corruption case.