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Ginni Thomas says she regrets post-election texts to Meadows

Ginni Thomas says she regrets post-election texts to Meadows

WASHINGTON (AP) — Virginia Thomas, the wife of U.S. Supreme Court Justice Clarence Thomas, says she regrets sending texts to then-White House chief of staff Mark Meadows after the 2020 election, telling the House Jan.
Rogers, Shaw disappointed by Competition Bureau appealing Tribunal decision

Rogers, Shaw disappointed by Competition Bureau appealing Tribunal decision

OTTAWA — The Competition Bureau is appealing the Competition Tribunal's dismissal of its case against Rogers Communications Inc.'s $26-billion takeover of Shaw Communications Inc., the agency said Friday.
AG: Meadows won't face voter fraud charges in North Carolina

AG: Meadows won't face voter fraud charges in North Carolina

RALEIGH, N.C. (AP) — Mark Meadows , the former White House chief of staff to President Donald Trump, won't face voter fraud charges related to his 2020 registration and absentee vote in North Carolina, the state's attorney general announced Friday.

Trump's taxes: Takeaways from release of long-sought returns

In one of its last acts under Democratic control, the House of Representatives on Friday released six years of former President Donald Trump's tax returns , dating to 2015, the year he announced his presidential bid.

Guest lineups for the Sunday news shows

WASHINGTON (AP) — ABC’s “This Week” — Gov. Asa Hutchinson, R-Ark.; Rep.-elect Maxwell Frost, D-Fla. __ NBC’s “Meet the Press” — Sen. Amy Klobuchar, D-Minn.; Rep. Mike Gallagher, R-Wis.; Facebook whistleblower Frances Haugen.
Next Bank of Canada governor would stay focused on fighting inflation: Poilievre

Next Bank of Canada governor would stay focused on fighting inflation: Poilievre

OTTAWA — Conservative Leader Pierre Poilievre says his choice for Bank of Canada governor would be someone focused entirely on keeping annual inflation at its two per cent target.
More European nations tighten COVID rules for China flights

More European nations tighten COVID rules for China flights

PARIS (AP) — France, Spain and England will implement tougher COVID-19 measures for passengers arriving from China, authorities said Friday.
Report: 'Human error' helped spur wrong ballots in Nashville

Report: 'Human error' helped spur wrong ballots in Nashville

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Pierre Poilievre doesn't like anti-Trudeau flags, but understands anger behind them

Pierre Poilievre doesn't like anti-Trudeau flags, but understands anger behind them

OTTAWA — Federal Conservative Leader Pierre Poilievre says he doesn't like the expletive-laden flags some Canadians are using to denounce Prime Minister Justin Trudeau, but that he understands the anger fuelling such displays.
Alabama to allow concealed guns without permit in 2023

Alabama to allow concealed guns without permit in 2023

MONTGOMERY, Ala. (AP) — Alabama on Jan. 1 will become the latest state to allow people to carry a concealed handgun without a state permit that requires a background check.