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Trump administration asks Supreme Court to partly allow birthright citizenship restrictions

Trump administration asks Supreme Court to partly allow birthright citizenship restrictions

WASHINGTON (AP) — The Trump administration is asking the Supreme Court to allow restrictions on birthright citizenship to partly take effect while legal fights play out.
The Latest: Putin voices support for US ceasefire proposal, Trump hosts NATO leader

The Latest: Putin voices support for US ceasefire proposal, Trump hosts NATO leader

Russia President Vladimir Putin agreed in principle on Thursday with a U.S. proposal for a ceasefire in its war against Ukraine.
Trump's ambassador pick says Canada is sovereign as president threatens annexation

Trump's ambassador pick says Canada is sovereign as president threatens annexation

WASHINGTON — The man set to become America's top diplomat in Ottawa said Thursday that Canada is a sovereign state — contradicting U.S. President Donald Trump, who is doubling down on his calls to make Canada a U.S. state.
Senate Democrats refuse to go along with GOP spending plan, as shutdown deadline nears

Senate Democrats refuse to go along with GOP spending plan, as shutdown deadline nears

WASHINGTON (AP) — A day before a shutdown deadline, Senate Democrats are mounting a last-ditch protest over a Republican-led government funding bill that already passed the House but failed to slap any limits on President Donald Trump and billionaire
Health groups urge shielding medical supplies, devices from counter-tariffs

Health groups urge shielding medical supplies, devices from counter-tariffs

TORONTO — Health associations are urging governments to ensure Canadian patients don't get caught in the crossfire of the ongoing trade war with the U.S.
Ottawa to provide $156.8 million for eight BC Hydro projects

Ottawa to provide $156.8 million for eight BC Hydro projects

VANCOUVER — The federal government is providing nearly $157 million for eight electrical infrastructure projects across British Columbia.
Nova Scotia NDP urging public to weigh in on the government's 'overreaching' bills

Nova Scotia NDP urging public to weigh in on the government's 'overreaching' bills

HALIFAX — A series of contentious Nova Scotia government bills — including one that would lift a ban on fracking and uranium mining — come before a legislature committee next week, and the province’s Opposition leader is urging the public to make its
Tariff war: New Brunswick premier says cutting power to Maine still an option

Tariff war: New Brunswick premier says cutting power to Maine still an option

FREDERICTON — New Brunswick Premier Susan Holt says it's unlikely the province will cut off the electricity NB Power supplies to northern Maine as the trade war with the United States drags on, but she says that could change.
Federal student loan site down Wednesday, a day after layoffs gutted Education Department

Federal student loan site down Wednesday, a day after layoffs gutted Education Department

WASHINGTON (AP) — An hours-long outage Wednesday on StudentAid.
Some universities are freezing hiring as Trump threatens federal funding

Some universities are freezing hiring as Trump threatens federal funding

Universities across the U.S. have announced hiring freezes, citing new financial uncertainty as the Trump administration threatens a range of cuts to federal contracts and research grants.