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Judge stops immediate shutdown of small US agency for African development

Judge stops immediate shutdown of small US agency for African development

A judge barred the Trump administration on Thursday from immediately moving to shut down a small federal agency that supports investment in African countries on Thursday. U.S. District Judge Richard J.
Manitoba drops 'God Save The King' rule at school, tries to enshrine school nutrition

Manitoba drops 'God Save The King' rule at school, tries to enshrine school nutrition

WINNIPEG — The Manitoba government put forward sweeping changes to the school day Thursday — eliminating a requirement to sing "God Save The King," paving the way for more Indigenous instruction, and enshrining its school nutrition program in a way t
Trump targets security clearances of law firm over actions related to 2016 Russia investigation

Trump targets security clearances of law firm over actions related to 2016 Russia investigation

WASHINGTON (AP) — President Donald Trump said Thursday he was moving to suspend the security clearances of attorneys at a prominent law firm linked to Democratic-funded opposition research during the 2016 presidential campaign into ties between the R
Trudeau aiming to secure extension to 2031 for signature $10-a-day child-care program

Trudeau aiming to secure extension to 2031 for signature $10-a-day child-care program

The federal government is trying to secure extensions through to 2031 for its national $10-a-day child-care program ahead of an expected election, but is already facing a few snags.
Canada halts second tariff wave after Trump announces pause on some duties

Canada halts second tariff wave after Trump announces pause on some duties

WASHINGTON — Finance Minister Dominic LeBlanc said Ottawa will suspend a second wave of retaliatory tariffs after U.S.
Federal government announces $10M to fund programs to counter antisemitism

Federal government announces $10M to fund programs to counter antisemitism

OTTAWA — The federal government is putting an additional $10 million into a program aimed at helping community groups counter violent extremism and antisemitism.
Georgetown law dean rebuffs DEI warning from top federal prosecutor for DC

Georgetown law dean rebuffs DEI warning from top federal prosecutor for DC

WASHINGTON (AP) — Georgetown Law School's dean on Thursday rebuffed an unusual warning from the top federal prosecutor for Washington, D.C.
Trudeau's 'colourful' call with Trump the latest eruption in a rocky relationship

Trudeau's 'colourful' call with Trump the latest eruption in a rocky relationship

OTTAWA — Prime Minister Justin Trudeau described his Wednesday phone call with U.S.
The Latest: Trump delays more tariffs amid economic fears

The Latest: Trump delays more tariffs amid economic fears

President Donald Trump said Thursday that he has postponed 25% tariffs on most goods from Mexico for a month after a conversation with Mexican President Claudia Sheinbaum . The U.S.
FBI committed to bringing home American hostages held in foreign countries, director says

FBI committed to bringing home American hostages held in foreign countries, director says

WASHINGTON (AP) — The FBI will work to “zero out” the population of Americans detained or held hostage in foreign countries, Director Kash Patel said Thursday at a State Department ceremony honoring the hostage community and their families.