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A look at Green Party of Ontario Leader Mike Schreiner

A look at Green Party of Ontario Leader Mike Schreiner

TORONTO — Mike Schreiner has led the Green Party of Ontario since 2009. Born: June 9, 1969. Early years: Schreiner was born in Kansas and raised on his family's grain and cattle farm.
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A look at Ontario Liberal Party Leader Bonnie Crombie

A look at Ontario Liberal Party Leader Bonnie Crombie

TORONTO — Bonnie Crombie has been the leader of the Ontario Liberal Party since late 2023. Born: Feb. 5, 1960. Early years: Crombie grew up as an only child in a rooming house in Toronto's west end with her mother and grandparents.
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A look at Progressive Conservative Party of Ontario Leader Doug Ford

A look at Progressive Conservative Party of Ontario Leader Doug Ford

TORONTO — Doug Ford, leader of the Progressive Conservative Party of Ontario, has called an early election. He leads the party for a third consecutive campaign. Born: November 20, 1964.
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A look at Ontario New Democratic Party Leader Marit Stiles

A look at Ontario New Democratic Party Leader Marit Stiles

TORONTO — Marit Stiles has led the Ontario New Democratic Party since 2023. Born: Sept. 20, 1969. Early years: Stiles was born in St. John's, N.L., and grew up on a small farm outside the city where her family raised goats, chickens and vegetables.
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Firings, freezes and layoffs: A look at Trump's moves against federal employees and programs

Firings, freezes and layoffs: A look at Trump's moves against federal employees and programs

CHAPIN, S.C. (AP) — Changeover among federal government agencies is normal when a new administration comes to Washington.
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Highlights of the foreign interference commission's final report

Highlights of the foreign interference commission's final report

OTTAWA — After 18 months of hearings and testimony from more than 100 witnesses, the Commission on Foreign Interference released its final report Tuesday.
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Trump Justice Department says it has fired employees involved in prosecutions of the president

Trump Justice Department says it has fired employees involved in prosecutions of the president

WASHINGTON (AP) — The Justice Department said that it had fired more than a dozen employees who worked on criminal prosecutions of President Donald Trump , moving rapidly to pursue retribution against lawyers involved in the investigations and signal
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Sean Duffy is confirmed by the Senate to lead the Transportation Department

Sean Duffy is confirmed by the Senate to lead the Transportation Department

NEW YORK (AP) — Sean Duffy was confirmed Tuesday as transportation secretary, giving him a key role in helping President Donald Trump cut regulations and fix the nation's infrastructure.
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Sean Duffy is confirmed by the Senate to lead the Transportation Department

Sean Duffy is confirmed by the Senate to lead the Transportation Department

NEW YORK (AP) — Sean Duffy was confirmed Tuesday as transportation secretary, giving him a key role in helping President Donald Trump cut regulations and fix the nation's infrastructure.
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Some Trump voters are skeptical of his opening moves to embrace fellow billionaires

Some Trump voters are skeptical of his opening moves to embrace fellow billionaires

MESA, Ariz. (AP) — Enrique Lopez votes sporadically but bought into Donald Trump’s vows to fight for everyday workers, helping the Republican flip Arizona last year.
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