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US officials to investigate labor and human rights abuses in Nicaragua

WASHINGTON (AP) — The Biden administration is opening an investigation into labor and human rights abuses in Nicaragua, a U.S. official said, affecting relations with a country the U.S.
Justice Department ignored some policies when seizing reporters' phone records, watchdog finds

Justice Department ignored some policies when seizing reporters' phone records, watchdog finds

WASHINGTON (AP) — Federal prosecutors sidestepped some Justice Department rules when they seized the phone records of reporters as part of media leak investigations during the Trump administration, according to a new watchdog report being released as
Michigan Democrats look toward a future that some hope includes Pete Buttigieg

Michigan Democrats look toward a future that some hope includes Pete Buttigieg

MONROE, Mich. (AP) — In a packed union hall outside Detroit, a worker shifts the conversation from policy to the personal, quizzing Transportation Secretary Pete Buttigieg on his knowledge of Michigan, the state he only recently started calling home.
Michigan Democrats look toward a future that some hope includes Pete Buttigieg

Michigan Democrats look toward a future that some hope includes Pete Buttigieg

MONROE, Mich. (AP) — In a packed union hall outside Detroit, a worker shifts the conversation from policy to the personal, quizzing Transportation Secretary Pete Buttigieg on his knowledge of Michigan, the state he only recently started calling home.
With employees in limbo, TikTok hoping for 'solution' to Ottawa's shutdown order

With employees in limbo, TikTok hoping for 'solution' to Ottawa's shutdown order

OTTAWA — The Liberal government’s move to order the shutdown of TikTok’s Canadian operations over national security concerns has left hundreds of the company’s Canadian employees in limbo.
How U.S. tariffs could affect Canada's agriculture industry and consumer prices

How U.S. tariffs could affect Canada's agriculture industry and consumer prices

As Donald Trump’s inauguration looms, Canada’s agriculture industry is waiting with bated breath to see whether the sweeping tariffs he’s threatened will come to pass.
Republican-led states are rolling out plans that could aid Trump's mass deportation effort

Republican-led states are rolling out plans that could aid Trump's mass deportation effort

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Elon Musk warns Republicans against standing in Trump's way - or his

Elon Musk warns Republicans against standing in Trump's way - or his

DES MOINES, Iowa (AP) — A week after President-elect Donald Trump’s victory, Elon Musk said his political action committee would “play a significant role in primaries.
Critics raise eyebrows over plan to send prohibited firearms to Ukraine war effort

Critics raise eyebrows over plan to send prohibited firearms to Ukraine war effort

OTTAWA — Ottawa's plan to send prohibited firearms to Ukraine to fight the Russian incursion has some experts scratching their heads, while staunch Ukraine supporters worry it could unintentionally pit aggrieved gun owners against the war effort.
Lara Trump stepping down as RNC co-chair and addressing speculation about Florida Senate seat

Lara Trump stepping down as RNC co-chair and addressing speculation about Florida Senate seat

Lara Trump will step down as co-chair of the Republican National Committee as she considers a number of potential options with her father-in-law, President-elect Donald Trump , set to return to the White House.