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Treasury secretary calls on Congress to raise or suspend the debt ceiling by mid-July

Treasury secretary calls on Congress to raise or suspend the debt ceiling by mid-July

WASHINGTON (AP) — The U.S. is on track to run out of money to pay its bills as early as August without congressional action, Treasury Secretary Scott Bessent warned Friday .
Ousted top election official in key swing state urges civility toward 'caretakers of our democracy'

Ousted top election official in key swing state urges civility toward 'caretakers of our democracy'

The former North Carolina elections director who was ousted this week after a politically motivated move by Republicans said Friday she hopes the new leadership will approach elections in a nonpartisan way and called for an end to verbal attacks agai
Manitoba government moves dozens of people from encampments into housing

Manitoba government moves dozens of people from encampments into housing

WINNIPEG — The Manitoba government says it has moved dozens of people living in encampments into homes over the past three months as part of its long-term strategy to reduce homelessness. The province is providing $6.
Prime Minister Mark Carney to unveil his new cabinet on Tuesday

Prime Minister Mark Carney to unveil his new cabinet on Tuesday

OTTAWA — Prime Minister Mark Carney is set to unveil his new cabinet at Rideau Hall on Tuesday — and it's expected to be a slimmed-down front bench meant to signal a more businesses-minded approach to government.
On podcasts, Trump’s surgeon general pick touts organics, questions vaccines and talks spirituality

On podcasts, Trump’s surgeon general pick touts organics, questions vaccines and talks spirituality

NEW YORK (AP) — President Donald Trump's newest surgeon general nominee is a burgeoning health influencer who has shared her approach to health care through appearances on some of the nation’s most popular wellness and right-wing podcasts.
15 states sue over Trump's move to fast-track oil and gas projects via his 'energy emergency' order

15 states sue over Trump's move to fast-track oil and gas projects via his 'energy emergency' order

A coalition of 15 states is suing over President Donald Trump's efforts to fast-track energy-related projects, saying the administration is bypassing environmental protection laws and threatening endangered species, critical habitat and cultural reso
White House downplays North American auto industry's concerns about U.K. trade deal

White House downplays North American auto industry's concerns about U.K. trade deal

WASHINGTON — The White House on Friday downplayed the North American automobile industry's claim that U.S. President Donald Trump's new trade deal with the United Kingdom could make the sector less competitive.
Donald Trump taps wellness influencer close to Robert F. Kennedy Jr. for surgeon general

Donald Trump taps wellness influencer close to Robert F. Kennedy Jr. for surgeon general

WASHINGTON (AP) — President Donald Trump is tapping Dr. Casey Means, a physician-turned-wellness influencer with close ties to Health and Human Services Secretary Robert F. Kennedy Jr.
'Policing in Nunavik is broken': Inuit group wants change after latest fatal shooting

'Policing in Nunavik is broken': Inuit group wants change after latest fatal shooting

MONTREAL — The political organization that represents Inuit in Quebec says policing in the Far North is "broken" after an officer shot and killed an Inuk man on Tuesday.
NDP talking to the Carney government about getting official party status: Davies

NDP talking to the Carney government about getting official party status: Davies

OTTAWA — Interim NDP leader Don Davies said Friday his party is in "very early" discussions with Prime Minister Mark Carney's government about being granted official party status in the House of Commons.
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