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Energy minister makes the case for U.S.-Canada energy alliance in Washington

Energy minister makes the case for U.S.-Canada energy alliance in Washington

WASHINGTON — Energy and Natural Resources Minister Jonathan Wilkinson — the latest Liberal to visit Washington in response to president-elect Donald Trump’s tariff threats — is making a pitch for a Canada-U. S. energy and resource alliance.
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Pro-Stacey Abrams groups fined $300,000 after admitting they broke Georgia campaign finance law

Pro-Stacey Abrams groups fined $300,000 after admitting they broke Georgia campaign finance law

ATLANTA (AP) — The Georgia Ethics Commission on Wednesday fined two advocacy groups that were founded by Democrat Stacey Abrams and led by Raphael Warnock before voters elected him to the U.S. Senate.
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Bondi in her confirmation hearing says Trump was 'targeted' by Justice Department investigations

Bondi in her confirmation hearing says Trump was 'targeted' by Justice Department investigations

WASHINGTON (AP) — Pam Bondi , Donald Trump's pick for attorney general, insisted at her Senate confirmation hearing Wednesday that the president-elect had been targeted by years of investigations and pledged that she would not “politicize” the Justic
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John Ratcliffe, Trump's CIA pick, tells senators the agency is 'not where we’re supposed to be'

John Ratcliffe, Trump's CIA pick, tells senators the agency is 'not where we’re supposed to be'

WASHINGTON (AP) — President-elect Donald Trump's pick to lead the CIA told senators during his confirmation hearing Wednesday that the nation's premier spy agency must do a better job of staying ahead of global threats posed by Russia, China and othe
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Rift remains over energy exports as Trudeau, premiers meet to talk Trump tariffs

Rift remains over energy exports as Trudeau, premiers meet to talk Trump tariffs

OTTAWA — Newfoundland and Labrador Premier Andrew Furey said Wednesday Canada should make sure the U.S. is aware of its critical reliance on Canadian energy — but should not pull back on those exports just yet.
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CME says Canada must act decisively to protect manufacturing if U.S. tariffs imposed

CME says Canada must act decisively to protect manufacturing if U.S. tariffs imposed

OTTAWA — Canadian Manufacturers and Exporters says Canada must act decisively to protect the manufacturing sector if U.S. president-elect Donald Trump goes ahead with his threat to impose tariffs on Canadian goods headed to the U.S.
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Michigan Gov. Gretchen Whitmer, a potential 2028 candidate, wants to find common ground with Trump

Michigan Gov. Gretchen Whitmer, a potential 2028 candidate, wants to find common ground with Trump

LANSING, Mich. (AP) — Michigan Gov. Gretchen Whitmer wants a fresh start with President-elect Donald Trump but also warns that she won't back down over tariffs that she believes would hurt the auto industry in her state.
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Concerns raised over comments referencing Muslims reposted by Tory leadership hopeful

Concerns raised over comments referencing Muslims reposted by Tory leadership hopeful

WINNIPEG — One of the two candidates for the leadership of the Manitoba Progressive Conservatives is under fire over a social media post that referred to his opponent's Muslim faith.
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Canada says it has border under control just ahead of Trump inauguration

Canada says it has border under control just ahead of Trump inauguration

OTTAWA — Public Safety Minister David McGuinty says Ottawa has added 60 new drones at the Canada-U.S. border and will deploy two new helicopters this week as it moves to ratchet up security.
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Bondi faces a skeptical reception from Democrats at confirmation hearing over her loyalty to Trump

Bondi faces a skeptical reception from Democrats at confirmation hearing over her loyalty to Trump

WASHINGTON (AP) — Pam Bondi , Donald Trump's pick for attorney general, will face sharp questioning from Democratic senators at a confirmation hearing Wednesday expected to center on concerns that the Republican president-elect will look to use the J
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