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Senate passes immigrant detention bill that could be the first measure Trump signs into law

Senate passes immigrant detention bill that could be the first measure Trump signs into law

WASHINGTON (AP) — Fresh off President Donald Trump's inauguration , the Senate on Monday passed a bill that would require federal authorities to detain migrants accused of theft and violent crimes, the first measure he likely will sign into law and g
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Senate confirms Marco Rubio as secretary of state, giving Trump the first member of his Cabinet

Senate confirms Marco Rubio as secretary of state, giving Trump the first member of his Cabinet

WASHINGTON (AP) — The Senate quickly confirmed Marco Rubio as secretary of state Monday, voting unanimously to give President Donald Trump the first member of his new Cabinet on Inauguration Day .
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Biden leaves office and Washington after 50 years but says 'we're not leaving the fight'

Biden leaves office and Washington after 50 years but says 'we're not leaving the fight'

WASHINGTON (AP) — Joe Biden on Monday wrapped up a more than 50-year political career, but promised that “we're not leaving the fight,” as he bid farewell to the presidency and flew to California to unwind with his family and ease back into private l
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Can he do that? Lawyers and lawmakers debate if Trump has authority to suspend the US TikTok ban

Can he do that? Lawyers and lawmakers debate if Trump has authority to suspend the US TikTok ban

On the eve of his inauguration, President Donald Trump said an executive order suspending a nationwide ban on TikTok would be among his first official acts .
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Four British Columbia communities get 26 new addiction treatment beds

Four British Columbia communities get 26 new addiction treatment beds

VANCOUVER — British Columbia's minister of health says the province has opened 26 new treatment beds for people with addictions in four communities over the last several months.
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Biden leaves office and Washington after 50 years but says 'we're not leaving the fight'

Biden leaves office and Washington after 50 years but says 'we're not leaving the fight'

WASHINGTON (AP) — Joe Biden on Monday wrapped up a more than 50-year political career, but promised that “we're not leaving the fight,” as he bid farewell to the presidency and flew to California to unwind with his family and ease back into private l
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Senate passes immigrant detention bill that could be the first measure Trump signs into law

Senate passes immigrant detention bill that could be the first measure Trump signs into law

WASHINGTON (AP) — Fresh off President Donald Trump's inauguration , the Senate on Monday passed a bill that would require federal authorities to detain migrants accused of theft and violent crimes, the first measure he likely will sign into law and g
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Federal immigration department to cut more than 3,300 jobs over three years

Federal immigration department to cut more than 3,300 jobs over three years

OTTAWA — The federal immigration department is set to cut roughly 3,300 jobs over the next three years.
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At Trump's second inaugural, a changed Washington and a full embrace from Republicans

At Trump's second inaugural, a changed Washington and a full embrace from Republicans

WASHINGTON (AP) — Donald Trump took the oath of office on Monday inside a tightly packed Capitol Rotunda , where he was surrounded by a very different Washington than he was eight years ago.
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Freeland attempts to put some distance between herself and an unpopular PM Trudeau

OTTAWA — Former finance minister Chrystia Freeland is attempting to distance herself from Prime Minister Justin Trudeau and his record as she competes for his job.
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