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Trump proposes 'getting rid of FEMA' while touring disaster areas

Trump proposes 'getting rid of FEMA' while touring disaster areas

LOS ANGELES (AP) — President Donald Trump surveyed disaster zones in California and North Carolina on Friday and said he was considering “getting rid of” the Federal Emergency Management Agency, offering the latest sign of how he is weighing sweeping
The Latest: Hegseth confirmed as defense secretary in victory for Trump

The Latest: Hegseth confirmed as defense secretary in victory for Trump

President Donald Trump is in the fifth day of his second term in office, striving to remake the traditional boundaries of Washington by asserting unprecedented executive power .
Hegseth confirmed as Trump's defense secretary in tie-breaking vote despite turmoil over his conduct

Hegseth confirmed as Trump's defense secretary in tie-breaking vote despite turmoil over his conduct

WASHINGTON (AP) — The Senate confirmed Pete Hegseth as the nation's defense secretary late Friday in a dramatic tie-breaking vote, swatting back questions about his qualifications to lead the Pentagon amid allegations of heavy drinking and aggressive
Gould stirs debate among Liberal MPs over whether they 'lost trust' of Canadians

Gould stirs debate among Liberal MPs over whether they 'lost trust' of Canadians

OTTAWA — Liberal leadership contender Karina Gould opened up a soul-searching debate in her party's caucus after declaring Canadians "lost trust" in the Liberals during Prime Minister Justin Trudeau's later years in office.
Amazon stays course on Quebec shutdown plan despite pressure from Ottawa

Amazon stays course on Quebec shutdown plan despite pressure from Ottawa

OTTAWA — Plans to close all seven of Amazon warehouses in Quebec are unchanged, the company said Friday even as the federal industry minister called for a review of Ottawa's "business relationship" with the online retail giant.

Guest lineups for the Sunday news shows

WASHINGTON (AP) — ABC’s “This Week” — President Donald Trump's “border czar,” Tom Homan; Sen. Elissa Slotkin, D-Mich. ___ NBC's “Meet the Press” — Sens. Lindsey Graham, R-S.C., and Adam Schiff, D-Calif. ___ CNN's “State of the Union” — Graham; Gov.
Minnesota high court sides with Democrats in struggle with Republicans over control of state House

Minnesota high court sides with Democrats in struggle with Republicans over control of state House

MINNEAPOLIS (AP) — The Minnesota Supreme Court sided with Democrats on Friday in a power struggle with Republicans in the state House of Representatives but left it up to lawmakers to figure out a way to work together.
Former trade rep says Alberta undermined Canada as Trump warns of failed-state status

Former trade rep says Alberta undermined Canada as Trump warns of failed-state status

OTTAWA — Ottawa's former chief trade negotiator Steve Verheul says Alberta is undermining Canada's attempts to prevent the U.S. from levying damaging tariffs — a measure U.S.
Trump pumps coal as answer to AI power needs but any boost could be short-lived

Trump pumps coal as answer to AI power needs but any boost could be short-lived

CHEYENNE, Wyo. (AP) — President Donald Trump’s promise to go all in on fossil fuels includes praise for coal, a reliable but polluting energy source that's long been in decline.
'I'm homeless': Jasper residents rally for housing as government negotiations stall

'I'm homeless': Jasper residents rally for housing as government negotiations stall

JASPER, ALTA. — An Albertan who lost her home in the devastating Jasper wildfire last year says broken promises by the United Conservative Party government in setting up interim housing for those displaced are unacceptable.
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