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Trump backs idea to send some DOGE savings to American citizens

Trump backs idea to send some DOGE savings to American citizens

WASHINGTON (AP) — President Donald Trump said that he likes the idea of giving some of the savings from Elon Musk's Department of Government Efficiency back to U.S. citizens as a kind of dividend.
Ontario election 2025: Where the leaders are on Thursday, Feb. 20

Ontario election 2025: Where the leaders are on Thursday, Feb. 20

Here’s where the leaders of Ontario’s main political parties are on Thursday, Feb. 20: Progressive Conservative Leader Doug Ford Milton: Ford is making an announcement and speaking to reporters at 11 a.m.
New poll says 27% of Canadians view the United States as an 'enemy' country

New poll says 27% of Canadians view the United States as an 'enemy' country

OTTAWA — A new poll suggests that more than a quarter of Canadians — 27 per cent — now see the United States as an "enemy" country, while another 30 per cent still say they consider the U.S. an ally.
Trump wants to know if there's gold in Fort Knox. (There is)

Trump wants to know if there's gold in Fort Knox. (There is)

WASHINGTON (AP) — While flying back to Washington aboard Air Force One on Wednesday night, a reporter asked President Donald Trump whether Elon Musk would pursue budget cuts at the Pentagon.
Republicans are pursuing separate paths to get Trump's priorities through Congress

Republicans are pursuing separate paths to get Trump's priorities through Congress

WASHINGTON (AP) — Senate Majority Leader John Thune teed up a vote this week on a budget plan that sets the stage for a massive boost in defense and border security spending, and leaves a looming tax cut fight for later this year.
Trump says federal government should 'take over' DC, backing congressional GOP push

Trump says federal government should 'take over' DC, backing congressional GOP push

WASHINGTON (AP) — President Donald Trump on Wednesday threw his support behind congressional efforts for a federal takeover of the nation's capital, saying he approves putting the District of Columbia back under direct federal control.
Agriculture Department tries to rehire fired workers tied to bird flu response

Agriculture Department tries to rehire fired workers tied to bird flu response

OMAHA, Neb. (AP) — The Agriculture Department is scrambling to rehire several workers who were involved in the government's response to the ongoing bird flu outbreak that has devastated egg and poultry farms over the past three years.
IRS plans to lay off 7,000 probationary workers beginning Thursday, AP source says

IRS plans to lay off 7,000 probationary workers beginning Thursday, AP source says

WASHINGTON (AP) — The IRS will lay off roughly 7,000 workers in Washington and around the country beginning Thursday, a person familiar with the plans told The Associated Press.
Trump and Musk say they like working together and will keep at it. Will it last?

Trump and Musk say they like working together and will keep at it. Will it last?

WASHINGTON (AP) — It's been a burning political question for weeks: How long will President Donald Trump — who doesn’t like sharing the spotlight — be able to do just that with Elon Musk , a billionaire also overly fond of attention? In a joint Fox N
Alberta premier shuffles deputy health minister amid allegations of corruption

Alberta premier shuffles deputy health minister amid allegations of corruption

Alberta Premier Danielle Smith removed her government's deputy minister of health Wednesday but bucked calls for a public inquiry into allegations of government interference in lucrative medical contracts.
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