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Ontario politicians, businesspeople to mark large presence in D.C. for inauguration

Ontario politicians, businesspeople to mark large presence in D.C. for inauguration

TORONTO — Ontario politicians, business leaders and union executives are set to descend on Washington, D.C., for president-elect Donald Trump's inauguration as part of a provincial pushback to the incoming administration's looming trade war.
Civil rights leaders and King family mark MLK Day as a special call to action as Trump takes office

Civil rights leaders and King family mark MLK Day as a special call to action as Trump takes office

WASHINGTON (AP) — When President-elect Donald Trump is sworn in as president of the United States inside the Capitol’s rotunda , he will do so facing a bust of the Rev. Martin Luther King Jr. on the federal holiday commemorating King’s legacy.
Legacy news on its heels as second Trump era begins, but not abandoning mission

Legacy news on its heels as second Trump era begins, but not abandoning mission

NEW YORK (AP) — As Donald Trump prepares to assume the presidency for a second time, he faces a news establishment on its heels — but not flat on its back.
TikTok goes dark in the US

TikTok goes dark in the US

NEW YORK (AP) — TikTok’s app was removed from prominent app stores on Saturday evening just before as a federal law that bans the popular social media platform went into effect.
Trump returns to Washington for celebrations ahead of inauguration

Trump returns to Washington for celebrations ahead of inauguration

WASHINGTON (AP) — Donald Trump returned to Washington Saturday evening to celebrate with family, supporters and political allies ahead of his second inauguration, a triumphant return for the Republican four years after he departed the city under the
Judge agrees to expedite legal challenge of Trudeau's move to prorogue Parliament

Judge agrees to expedite legal challenge of Trudeau's move to prorogue Parliament

OTTAWA — A court has agreed to expedite its hearing of a legal challenge of Prime Minister Justin Trudeau's move to prorogue Parliament.
Thousands march in Washington days before Trump takes office

Thousands march in Washington days before Trump takes office

WASHINGTON (AP) — Thousands of people from around the United States rallied in the nation's capital Saturday for women's reproductive rights and other causes they believe are under threat from the incoming Trump administration, reprising the original
Liberal leadership race crystallizes as candidates make opening pitches

Liberal leadership race crystallizes as candidates make opening pitches

OTTAWA — The experienced hand who can fix the economy. The tough negotiator who can take on a Donald Trump White House. The millennial long-hauler who can rebuild the party.

NYC mayor defends private meeting with incoming President Trump

NEW YORK (AP) — New York City's Democratic mayor, who faces federal bribery charges, is defending his private meeting with President-elect Donald Trump as the Republican prepares to retake the White House on Monday.
1985 was the last time an inauguration was indoors. Ronald and Nancy Reagan felt they had no choice

1985 was the last time an inauguration was indoors. Ronald and Nancy Reagan felt they had no choice

Ronald and Nancy Reagan were disappointed. That's what White House press secretary Larry Speakes told reporters on Jan.