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Ottawa provides $20M for B.C.'s forest sector amid softwood duties, trade war

Ottawa provides $20M for B.C.'s forest sector amid softwood duties, trade war

RICHMOND, B.C. — The federal government is providing about $20 million in funding to support British Columbia's forestry sector, part of Ottawa's effort to bolster the economy amid the Canada-U. S. trade war.
Justice Department moves to drop lawsuit that would allow Texas police to arrest migrants

Justice Department moves to drop lawsuit that would allow Texas police to arrest migrants

AUSTIN, Texas (AP) — The Trump administration has moved to dismiss a Biden-era lawsuit against Texas over a state law that would allow local police to arrest migrants who enter the country illegally, days after the administration's decision to dismis
Violent attacks on Tesla dealerships spike as Musk takes prominent role in Trump White House

Violent attacks on Tesla dealerships spike as Musk takes prominent role in Trump White House

SEATTLE (AP) — Cybertrucks set ablaze. Bullets and Molotov cocktails aimed at Tesla showrooms. Attacks on property carrying the logo of Elon Musk's electric-car company are cropping up across the U.S. and overseas.
Delaware's status as corporate capital might be on the line in a fight over shareholder lawsuits

Delaware's status as corporate capital might be on the line in a fight over shareholder lawsuits

HARRISBURG, Pa.
Georgia Supreme Court considers whether judge was right to block new election rules

Georgia Supreme Court considers whether judge was right to block new election rules

CARTERSVILLE, Ga.
The Latest: DOGE official to take USAID leadership role despite department helping to dismantle it

The Latest: DOGE official to take USAID leadership role despite department helping to dismantle it

A senior official at Elon Musk’s Department of Government Efficiency is taking a leadership role at the U.S.
Ottawa caps non-sufficient funds fees at $10 starting March 2026

Ottawa caps non-sufficient funds fees at $10 starting March 2026

OTTAWA — Ottawa has put in place new rules limiting the fees banks can levy on customers who don't have enough in their accounts to cover a cheque or other pre-authorized charges.
Republican-backed Wisconsin Supreme Court candidate resurfaces unproven fraud concerns

Republican-backed Wisconsin Supreme Court candidate resurfaces unproven fraud concerns

MADISON, Wis.
Social Security Administration to require in-person identity checks for new and existing recipients

Social Security Administration to require in-person identity checks for new and existing recipients

WASHINGTON (AP) — In an effort to limit fraudulent claims, the Social Security Administration will impose tighter identity-proofing measures — which will require millions of recipients and applicants to visit agency field offices rather than interact
Supreme Court seems in no hurry to rule on Trump plea to rein in judges over birthright citizenship

Supreme Court seems in no hurry to rule on Trump plea to rein in judges over birthright citizenship

WASHINGTON (AP) — The Supreme Court seems to be in no hurry to address an issue that has irritated Republican and Democratic administrations alike: the ability of a single judge to block a nationwide policy .
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