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Biden says he was the steady hand the world needed after Trump, who's ready to shake things up again

Biden says he was the steady hand the world needed after Trump, who's ready to shake things up again

WASHINGTON (AP) — President Joe Biden strode into the White House four years ago with a foreign policy agenda that put repairing alliances strained by four years of Republican Donald Trump's “America First” worldview front and center.
A tough-on-crime approach is back in US state capitols

A tough-on-crime approach is back in US state capitols

JEFFERSON CITY, Mo. (AP) — Within minutes of his inauguration Monday, new Missouri Gov. Mike Kehoe is expected to issue a variety of orders targeting crime. The tone-setting move reflects a national trend.
Arizona's Democratic governor faces uphill battle as Republicans keep tight grip on legislature

Arizona's Democratic governor faces uphill battle as Republicans keep tight grip on legislature

PHOENIX (AP) — Arizona Democratic Gov. Katie Hobbs knows she is outnumbered this legislative session, with Republicans having expanded their majorities in the statehouse after the last election.
West Virginia's conservative shift could sharpen under its incoming governor

West Virginia's conservative shift could sharpen under its incoming governor

CHARLESTON, W.Va. (AP) — West Virginia Gov. Jim Justice signed a number of socially conservative laws during his two terms in office. But he rarely pushed for them. The Democrat-turned-Republican, now heading to the U.S.
Minister says dozens of firefighters from Alberta and B.C. to deploy in California

Minister says dozens of firefighters from Alberta and B.C. to deploy in California

OTTAWA — Emergency Preparedness Minister Harjit Sajjan says dozens of firefighters from Alberta and British Columbia will help fight wildfires in California, and the federal government is co-ordinating efforts with the provinces to deploy resources.
PHOTO COLLECTION: Trump Inauguration Rehearsal

PHOTO COLLECTION: Trump Inauguration Rehearsal

This is a collection of photos chosen by AP photo editors. The Associated Press
Biden speaks with relatives of Americans held by Taliban, but deal to bring them home still elusive

Biden speaks with relatives of Americans held by Taliban, but deal to bring them home still elusive

WASHINGTON (AP) — President Joe Biden spoke Sunday with relatives of three Americans the U.S. government is looking to bring home from Afghanistan, but no agreement has been reached on a deal to get them back, family members said.
Biden speaks with relatives of Americans held by Taliban, but deal to bring them home still elusive

Biden speaks with relatives of Americans held by Taliban, but deal to bring them home still elusive

WASHINGTON (AP) — President Joe Biden spoke Sunday with relatives of three Americans the U.S.
MacKinnon won't join Liberal leadership race, cites lack of time to mount campaign

MacKinnon won't join Liberal leadership race, cites lack of time to mount campaign

OTTAWA — Another minister rumoured to have been considering a run for the Liberal leadership has decided against it, saying there isn't enough time for him to mount the kind of campaign he wants.
Vance says Jan. 6 participants who committed violence 'obviously' shouldn't be pardoned

Vance says Jan. 6 participants who committed violence 'obviously' shouldn't be pardoned

WASHINGTON (AP) — Vice President-elect JD Vance says people responsible for the violence during the Capitol riot “obviously” should not be pardoned , as President-elect Donald Trump is promising to use his clemency power on behalf of many of those wh