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FACT FOCUS: No evidence that $50 million was designated by the US to buy condoms for Hamas

FACT FOCUS: No evidence that $50 million was designated by the US to buy condoms for Hamas

During a signing ceremony Wednesday for the Laken Riley Act, President Donald Trump claimed that his administration had “identified and stopped $50 million being sent to Gaza to buy condoms for Hamas.
Calgary council approves Green Line, ending heated political battle with province

Calgary council approves Green Line, ending heated political battle with province

CALGARY — The City of Calgary is moving forward with a multi-billion-dollar transit project that was the centre of a months-long battle with the Alberta government. Council hit pause on the $6.
The Latest: Trump wants to send immigrants who are in the US illegally to Guantanamo Bay

The Latest: Trump wants to send immigrants who are in the US illegally to Guantanamo Bay

President Donald Trump said Wednesday that he is directing the opening of a detention center at Guantanamo Bay to hold up to 30,000 immigrants who are living illegally in the United States.
After rebuke from legislative leaders, Florida Gov. Ron DeSantis pledges to veto immigration bill

After rebuke from legislative leaders, Florida Gov. Ron DeSantis pledges to veto immigration bill

TALLAHASSEE, Fla. (AP) — Florida Gov.
Smith announces new Crown corporation to oversee Alberta's rainy day fund

Smith announces new Crown corporation to oversee Alberta's rainy day fund

Alberta Premier Danielle Smith announced a new Crown corporation Wednesday to oversee the province's rainy day fund. The Heritage Fund Opportunities Corp.
Robert F. Kennedy Jr. struggles to answer questions on Medicare and Medicaid at confirmation hearing

Robert F. Kennedy Jr. struggles to answer questions on Medicare and Medicaid at confirmation hearing

WASHINGTON (AP) — In a contentious confirmation hearing to become the nation's top health official, Robert F. Kennedy Jr .
Defense secretary pulls Trump critic Gen. Milley's security clearance and protective detail

Defense secretary pulls Trump critic Gen. Milley's security clearance and protective detail

WASHINGTON (AP) — Defense Secretary Pete Hegseth is pulling security protections and clearance for Gen.
Meta agrees to pay $25 million to settle lawsuit from Trump after Jan. 6 suspension

Meta agrees to pay $25 million to settle lawsuit from Trump after Jan. 6 suspension

WASHINGTON (AP) — Meta has agreed to pay $25 million to settle a lawsuit filed by President Donald Trump against the company after it suspended his accounts following the Jan.
Ukrainians worry as their three-year emergency visas are set to expire

Ukrainians worry as their three-year emergency visas are set to expire

OTTAWA — Many of the 300,000 Ukrainians who have come to Canada on three-year emergency visas since 2022 face an uncertain future as their temporary resident permits come closer to expiring, the Ukrainian Canadian Congress warned Wednesday.
GOP-led immigration bill signals Trump that Tennessee wants to aid his deportation crackdown

GOP-led immigration bill signals Trump that Tennessee wants to aid his deportation crackdown

NASHVILLE, Tenn.