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The Latest: Trump signs executive orders and answers questions from reporters at the White House

The Latest: Trump signs executive orders and answers questions from reporters at the White House

After signing several executive orders, President Donald Trump fielded questions from reporters, including on reports that 18 senior administration officials texted attack plans for military strikes in Yemen to a group chat in a secure messaging app
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Texas Rep. Jasmine Crockett mocks wheelchair-bound Greg Abbott as 'Gov. Hot Wheels'

Texas Rep. Jasmine Crockett mocks wheelchair-bound Greg Abbott as 'Gov. Hot Wheels'

Texas Rep. Jasmine Crockett mocked her state’s governor during a weekend appearance, referring to Greg Abbott — who uses a wheelchair — as “Gov. Hot Wheels” while speaking at a banquet in Los Angeles. “You all know we got Gov. Hot Wheels down there.
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'Into the lion's den': Amid criticism, Alberta's Smith set to attend U.S. fundraiser

'Into the lion's den': Amid criticism, Alberta's Smith set to attend U.S. fundraiser

EDMONTON — Premier Danielle Smith is getting set to fly to Florida for an event hosted by a far-right U.S. influencer, with her chief of staff calling the foray a patriotic act of courage by a “noble” leader.
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Early voting and spending surge in Wisconsin Supreme Court race that has drawn national attention

Early voting and spending surge in Wisconsin Supreme Court race that has drawn national attention

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Trump's crypto empire set to expand with new stablecoin and investment fund offerings

Trump's crypto empire set to expand with new stablecoin and investment fund offerings

President Donald Trump’s crypto empire is expanding with the recent announcements of a new dollar-backed stablecoin and investment funds for digital assets.
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Ontario consumption sites free to relocate, court hears, contrary to past statements

Ontario consumption sites free to relocate, court hears, contrary to past statements

TORONTO — Lawyers for the province say Ontario's new law on supervised consumption sites does not ban them entirely and those deemed too close to schools and daycares are free to relocate farther away.
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5 high-level CDC officials are leaving in the latest turmoil for the public health agency

5 high-level CDC officials are leaving in the latest turmoil for the public health agency

NEW YORK (AP) — The Centers for Disease Control and Prevention was rocked by five high-level departures on Tuesday in the latest turmoil for the nation's top public health agency. The departures were announced at a meeting of agency senior leaders.
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Beijing's envoy calls for more trade with Canada as U.S. trade war continues

Beijing's envoy calls for more trade with Canada as U.S. trade war continues

OTTAWA — Beijing's ambassador to Canada says China is interested in stepping up trade with Ottawa as the U.S. continues to pursue a global trade war. Wang Di says Washington should not force Canada to choose between the U.S.
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Trump has begun another trade war. Here's a timeline of how we got here

Trump has begun another trade war. Here's a timeline of how we got here

NEW YORK (AP) — Long-threatened tariffs from U.S. President Donald Trump have plunged the country into a global trade war — all while on-again, off-again new levies continue to escalate uncertainty. Trump is no stranger to tariffs.
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Trump nominates Republican once accused of mishandling taxpayer funds as HHS watchdog

Trump nominates Republican once accused of mishandling taxpayer funds as HHS watchdog

WASHINGTON (AP) — President Donald Trump has nominated a Republican attorney who was once accused of mishandling taxpayer funds and has a history of launching investigations against abortion clinics to lead the Department of Health and Human Services
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