Politics

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

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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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Hegseth directs Pentagon to find $50 billion in cuts this year to fund Trump military priorities

WASHINGTON (AP) — Defense Secretary Pete Hegseth has directed the military services to identify $50 billion in programs that could be cut next year in order to redirect those savings to fund President Donald Trump's priorities.

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DOGE notches courtroom wins as Elon Musk crusades to slash federal government

WASHINGTON (AP) — Although some parts of President Donald Trump ’s agenda are getting bogged down by litigation, Elon Musk ’s Department of Government Efficiency is having better luck in the courtroom.

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The Latest: Justice Department official urges quick dismissal of criminal case against NYC mayor

The Justice Department’s second-in-command demanded that a judge dismiss corruption charges against New York City Mayor Eric Adams .

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Michigan Supreme Court Chief Justice announces she is stepping down

LANSING, Mich. (AP) — The chief justice of the Michigan Supreme Court announced Wednesday that she is stepping down from the court by the end of April, opening the door for the court to have a 6-1 majority of Democratic-backed justices.

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New Social Security chief contradicts claims that millions of dead people are getting payouts

WASHINGTON (AP) — The new head of the Social Security Administration said Wednesday that deceased centenarians are “not necessarily receiving benefits," contradicting claims that tens of millions of dead people over the age of 100 are getting payment

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Maine residents to vote on proposal to require voter identification at polls

PORTLAND, Maine (AP) — Maine voters will decide whether the state will become the latest to require voter identification at the polls.

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Trudeau says democracy at stake as Ukraine is kept away from peace talks

OTTAWA — Prime Minister Justin Trudeau says Ukraine must have a seat at the table in any peace talks, now that negotiations between Washington and Moscow have left Canadian and European leaders grappling with how to respond.

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Senate GOP budget bill back on track hours after Trump threw it into turmoil

WASHINGTON (AP) — Back on track, Senate Republicans pushed ahead Wednesday with their $340 billion budget bill focused on funding the White House's mass deportations and border security agenda after Vice President JD Vance gave a green light to proce

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