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With the House of Commons prorogued, some key Liberal legislation may not pass

With the House of Commons prorogued, some key Liberal legislation may not pass

OTTAWA — Gov. Gen. Mary Simon granted Justin Trudeau's request Monday to prorogue Parliament until Mar. 24, suspending activities of the House of Commons while the Liberals move to replace him as both Liberal Leader and prime minister.
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The seven key pieces of Justin Trudeau’s political legacy

The seven key pieces of Justin Trudeau’s political legacy

OTTAWA — Prime Minister Justin Trudeau announced Monday he will resign as prime minister and Liberal leader once the party chooses a successor. Trudeau, who was first elected Oct. 19, 2015, steps down after nearly a decade in power.
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Meta's new board includes UFC boss Dana White, a familiar figure in Trump's orbit

Meta's new board includes UFC boss Dana White, a familiar figure in Trump's orbit

Meta has appointed three new members to its board of directors, including Dana White, the president and CEO of Ultimate Fighting Championship and a familiar figure in the orbit of incoming President Donald Trump.
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Jack Smith finalizing Trump investigation report that could be released as early as Friday

Jack Smith finalizing Trump investigation report that could be released as early as Friday

WASHINGTON (AP) — Special counsel Jack Smith said Tuesday that his team was finalizing a two-volume report on its investigations into President-elect Donald Trump and that at least one volume of it could be released by the Justice Department as early
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Immigration is a higher priority for Americans than it was a year ago, an AP-NORC poll shows

Immigration is a higher priority for Americans than it was a year ago, an AP-NORC poll shows

WASHINGTON (AP) — More Americans say immigration should be a top focus for the U.S.
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Trump's inauguration coincides with an unprecedented string of high-stakes security events in DC

Trump's inauguration coincides with an unprecedented string of high-stakes security events in DC

WASHINGTON (AP) — The last time a president was inaugurated, there was a global pandemic and a violent siege at the very spot at the U.S. Capitol where the ceremony takes place.
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Chinese tech companies Tencent, CATL and others protest US listings as army-linked companies

Chinese tech companies Tencent, CATL and others protest US listings as army-linked companies

HONG KONG (AP) — The U.S.
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Jimmy Carter will be honored in Washington, a city where he remained an outsider

Jimmy Carter will be honored in Washington, a city where he remained an outsider

WASHINGTON (AP) — Nearly 44 years after Jimmy Carter left the nation's capital in humbling defeat, the 39th president returns to Washington for three days of state funeral rites starting on Tuesday.
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Trump's praise of Carter in death after jeering him in life deepens a contradictory relationship

Trump's praise of Carter in death after jeering him in life deepens a contradictory relationship

WASHINGTON (AP) — Living to 100 let Jimmy Carter fulfill his wish to vote for Democratic Vice President Kamala Harris against Republican Donald Trump in November.
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Biden will announce the creation of two new national monuments to protect tribal lands in California

Biden will announce the creation of two new national monuments to protect tribal lands in California

LOS ANGELES (AP) — President Joe Biden is establishing two new national monuments in California that will honor Native American tribes, the White House confirmed Tuesday, as Biden seeks to conserve at least 30% of U.S.
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