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Key takeaways from Pete Hegseth's fiery confirmation hearing

Key takeaways from Pete Hegseth's fiery confirmation hearing

WASHINGTON (AP) — Pete Hegseth , President-elect Donald Trump’s pick for defense secretary, publicly faced senators for the first time after weeks of questions from Democrats — and praise from Republicans — about his “unconventional” resume.
Few US adults confident Justice Department and FBI will act fairly under Trump, AP-NORC poll finds

Few US adults confident Justice Department and FBI will act fairly under Trump, AP-NORC poll finds

WASHINGTON (AP) — As President-elect Donald Trump’s pick for attorney general, Pam Bondi , prepares for questioning from senators on Wednesday, only about 2 in 10 U.S.
Biden's big semiconductor law will ramp up US chip production -- but at a high cost, report finds

Biden's big semiconductor law will ramp up US chip production -- but at a high cost, report finds

WASHINGTON (AP) — A sweeping 2022 law, touted by President Joe Biden as a way to revive U.S.
Supreme Court will hear Texas anti-pornography law that challengers say violates free-speech rights

Supreme Court will hear Texas anti-pornography law that challengers say violates free-speech rights

WASHINGTON (AP) — A Texas anti-pornography law is going before the Supreme Court on Wednesday in a collision of free speech rights , regulation of online content and the protection of children.
Few US adults confident Justice Department and FBI will act fairly under Trump, AP-NORC poll finds

Few US adults confident Justice Department and FBI will act fairly under Trump, AP-NORC poll finds

WASHINGTON (AP) — As President-elect Donald Trump’s pick for attorney general, Pam Bondi , prepares for questioning from senators on Wednesday, only about 2 in 10 U.S.
Biden promised to turn the page on Trump. Now he's being replaced by him

Biden promised to turn the page on Trump. Now he's being replaced by him

WASHINGTON (AP) — Joe Biden promised nothing short of a national exorcism when he took office. He wanted to “restore the soul" of the country and prove that Donald Trump was only a footnote in the American story, not its next chapter.
Supreme Court will hear Texas anti-pornography law that challengers say violates free-speech rights

Supreme Court will hear Texas anti-pornography law that challengers say violates free-speech rights

WASHINGTON (AP) — A Texas anti-pornography law is going before the Supreme Court on Wednesday in a collision of free speech rights , regulation of online content and the protection of children.
Canada carbon rebate goes out today as future of carbon tax remains unclear

Canada carbon rebate goes out today as future of carbon tax remains unclear

OTTAWA — The first carbon rebate of 2025 is being paid out today to households in provinces that use the federal carbon pricing system — even as the future of the rebate program itself remains uncertain.
Transgender Albertan says tribunal ruling will lead to justice for LGBTQ+ community

Transgender Albertan says tribunal ruling will lead to justice for LGBTQ+ community

EDMONTON — Alberta's human rights tribunal has dismissed a gender discrimination complaint against an Edmonton 911 operator, but the LGBTQ+ advocate who lodged it expects the ruling will lead to justice for others.
Trudeau and the premiers meet to discuss a response to Trump's threatened tariffs

Trudeau and the premiers meet to discuss a response to Trump's threatened tariffs

OTTAWA — Canada's premiers are set to meet with Prime Minister Justin Trudeau and members of his cabinet today to talk about U.S. president-elect Donald Trump's vow to impose steep tariffs.