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Gaetz's withdrawal highlights how incoming presidents often lose Cabinet nominees

Gaetz's withdrawal highlights how incoming presidents often lose Cabinet nominees

MARTIN, Tenn. (AP) — Losing a Cabinet nominee to the confirmation process isn't unheard of for incoming presidents — including for Donald Trump when he was elected the first time.
JD Vance is leaving the Senate for the vice presidency. That's set off a scramble for his Ohio seat

JD Vance is leaving the Senate for the vice presidency. That's set off a scramble for his Ohio seat

COLUMBUS, Ohio (AP) — JD Vance's election as vice president has opened up one of Ohio's U.S. Senate seats for the third time in as many years, setting off a scramble for the appointment among the state's ruling Republicans. GOP Gov.
Gaetz's withdrawal highlights how incoming presidents often lose Cabinet nominees

Gaetz's withdrawal highlights how incoming presidents often lose Cabinet nominees

MARTIN, Tenn. (AP) — Losing a Cabinet nominee to the confirmation process isn't unheard of for incoming presidents — including for Donald Trump when he was elected the first time.
No evidence linking Modi to criminal activity in Canada: national security adviser

No evidence linking Modi to criminal activity in Canada: national security adviser

OTTAWA — A senior official says the Canadian government is not aware of any evidence linking Indian Prime Minister Narendra Modi to alleged criminal activity perpetrated by Indian agents on Canadian soil.
Democrats strike deal to get more Biden judges confirmed before Congress adjourns

Democrats strike deal to get more Biden judges confirmed before Congress adjourns

WASHINGTON (AP) — The Senate won't hold votes on four of President Joe Biden's appellate court nominees as part of a deal with Republicans to allow for speedier consideration of other judicial nominations and bring Biden within striking distance of t
Petition by RFK Jr. fan prompts Montreal council to end water fluoridation

Petition by RFK Jr. fan prompts Montreal council to end water fluoridation

MONTREAL — Municipal officials have opted to end water fluoridation on the Island of Montreal in a move spurred by a petition from a resident who claims he has the support of Robert F. Kennedy Jr.
House passes bill that would allow Treasury to target nonprofits it deems to support terrorism

House passes bill that would allow Treasury to target nonprofits it deems to support terrorism

WASHINGTON (AP) — The U.S.
Trump chooses loyalist Pam Bondi for attorney general pick after Matt Gaetz withdraws

Trump chooses loyalist Pam Bondi for attorney general pick after Matt Gaetz withdraws

WASHINGTON (AP) — President-elect Donald Trump said Thursday he will nominate former Florida Attorney General Pam Bondi to lead the Justice Department, turning to a longtime ally after his first choice, Matt Gaetz , withdrew his name from considerati
What to know about Pam Bondi, Trump's new pick for attorney general

What to know about Pam Bondi, Trump's new pick for attorney general

NEW YORK (AP) — Pam Bondi, the former Florida attorney general, was chosen Thursday by Donald Trump to serve as U.S.
Nova Scotia's main party leaders spar in final televised debate of election campaign

Nova Scotia's main party leaders spar in final televised debate of election campaign

HALIFAX — Progressive Conservative Leader Tim Houston asked Nova Scotians on Thursday to be patient, saying his government's plan for health care, housing, and affordability is working — and that he needs a second term in office to see his vision thr