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Trump's appointees have criticized Trudeau, warned of border issues with Canada

Trump's appointees have criticized Trudeau, warned of border issues with Canada

WASHINGTON — Donald Trump's second administration is filling up with some of his most loyal supporters and many of the people landing top jobs have been critical of Prime Minister Justin Trudeau and security at Canada's border.

AP Race Call: Republican Ken Calvert wins reelection to U.S. House in California's 41st Congressional District

Republican Rep. Ken Calvert won reelection to a U.S. House seat representing California on Wednesday.
Republican John Thune of South Dakota is elected the next Senate majority leader

Republican John Thune of South Dakota is elected the next Senate majority leader

WASHINGTON (AP) — Republicans have elected South Dakota Sen.
Trump returns to Washington vowing a smooth transition -- something he didn't ensure four years ago

Trump returns to Washington vowing a smooth transition -- something he didn't ensure four years ago

WASHINGTON (AP) — President-elect Donald Trump made a victor’s return to Washington on Wednesday, visiting the White House for a nearly two-hour meeting with President Joe Biden and committing to a straightforward transition of power despite actively
Things to know about Sen. Marco Rubio, Trump's pick for secretary of state

Things to know about Sen. Marco Rubio, Trump's pick for secretary of state

TALLAHASSEE, Florida (AP) — President-elect Donald Trump has named Sen. Marco Rubio as his choice for secretary of state. Here are five things to know about the Republican from Florida, now in his third U.S.
Trump promises to turn Washington upside down. He's being welcomed back anyway

Trump promises to turn Washington upside down. He's being welcomed back anyway

WASHINGTON (AP) — The fireplace was crackling in the Oval Office on Wednesday morning as President Joe Biden shook hands with Donald Trump and congratulated him on his election victory.
Donald Trump's return to Washington in 10 photos

Donald Trump's return to Washington in 10 photos

WASHINGTON (AP) — Donald Trump returned to Washington on Wednesday as president-elect where he headed to the White House for the first time in four years.
Prosecutor failed to show that Musk’s $1M-a-day sweepstakes was an illegal lottery, judge says

Prosecutor failed to show that Musk’s $1M-a-day sweepstakes was an illegal lottery, judge says

PHILADELPHIA (AP) — The $1 million voter sweepstakes linked to billionaire Elon Musk was allowed to continue through Election Day because Philadelphia’s top prosecutor failed to show that it was an illegal lottery, a judge said in a new opinion.
The United Nations faces uncertainty as Trump returns to US presidency

The United Nations faces uncertainty as Trump returns to US presidency

UNITED NATIONS (AP) — The United Nations and other international organizations are bracing for four more years of Donald Trump, who famously tweeted before becoming president the first time that the 193-member U.N.
Detroit Mayor Mike Duggan says next year will be his last in office; mum on his plans afterward

Detroit Mayor Mike Duggan says next year will be his last in office; mum on his plans afterward

DETROIT (AP) — Mike Duggan says the coming year will be his last as Detroit mayor, amid growing speculation he’s among the Democrats likely to launch a gubernatorial campaign to succeed term-limited Gov. Gretchen Whitmer.