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DeSantis appointee says he won't help his elected replacement take office

DeSantis appointee says he won't help his elected replacement take office

TALLAHASSEE, Fla. (AP) — A state attorney in Florida told his staff he can't legally help his elected replacement take over his seat because Gov.
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Wisconsin Republicans sue to resolve conflict of when Electoral College votes must be cast for Trump

MADISON, Wis.
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In promising to shake up Washington, Trump is in a class of his own

In promising to shake up Washington, Trump is in a class of his own

WASHINGTON (AP) — In the history of American politics, there's no shortage of presidents who promised to shake up Washington once they got to the White House.
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Ontario First Nations mull next steps on child welfare amid various legal opinions

Ontario First Nations mull next steps on child welfare amid various legal opinions

OTTAWA — First Nations leaders are split over next steps after a landmark $47.8-billion child welfare reform deal with Canada was struck down, prompting differing legal opinions from both sides.
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Trump has flip-flopped on abortion policy. His appointees may offer clues to what happens next

Trump has flip-flopped on abortion policy. His appointees may offer clues to what happens next

CHICAGO (AP) — As Donald Trump’s Cabinet begins to take shape, those on both sides of the abortion debate are watching closely for clues about how his picks might affect reproductive rights policy in the president-elect’s second term .
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GST break would cost Ottawa $2.7B if provinces with HST asked for compensation

GST break would cost Ottawa $2.7B if provinces with HST asked for compensation

OTTAWA — The federal government's GST holiday would cost as much as $2.7 billion if provinces with a harmonized sales tax asked for compensation, the parliamentary budget officer said on Monday.
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Both sides in abortion debate seek clues in Trump's nominees to key positions

CHICAGO (AP) — As Donald Trump’s Cabinet begins to take shape, those on both sides of the abortion debate are watching closely for clues about how his picks might affect reproductive rights policy in the president-elect’s second term .
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‘Polarization’ is Merriam-Webster’s 2024 word of the year

‘Polarization’ is Merriam-Webster’s 2024 word of the year

The results of the 2024 U.S. presidential election rattled the country and sent shockwaves across the world — or were cause for celebration, depending on who you ask.
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Kentucky Gov. Andy Beshear picked to lead Democratic efforts to win governorships in 2026 midterms

FRANKFORT, Ky. (AP) — Looking to strengthen his foothold in national politics, Kentucky Gov.
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Finance minister says government's fiscal update coming Dec. 16

Finance minister says government's fiscal update coming Dec. 16

OTTAWA — Finance Minister Chrystia Freeland will publish the government's fall economic statement on Dec. 16, just before members of Parliament are expected to head home for the holidays.
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