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Bondi says she won't play politics as attorney general but doesn't rule out probes of Trump foes

Bondi says she won't play politics as attorney general but doesn't rule out probes of Trump foes

WASHINGTON (AP) — Pam Bondi , Donald Trump's pick for attorney general, sought to reassure Democratic senators Wednesday that her Justice Department would not prosecute anyone for political purposes but also refused to rule out the potential for inve
Trump's pick for budget director won't say whether he would release Ukraine aid

Trump's pick for budget director won't say whether he would release Ukraine aid

WASHINGTON (AP) — Russell Vought , President-elect Donald Trump’s nominee for White House budget director , declined Wednesday to fully commit to doling out congressionally approved funds, specifically U.S. military aid to Ukraine.
Tory organizer says Liberal leadership contest rules ensure a Freeland-Carney race

Tory organizer says Liberal leadership contest rules ensure a Freeland-Carney race

OTTAWA — Former central banker Mark Carney will launch his highly anticipated bid to lead the Liberal party at an event in Edmonton on Thursday, a week ahead of a fast-approaching deadline to enter the race.
'We're essential': Disability rights groups shocked by Alberta government funding cut

'We're essential': Disability rights groups shocked by Alberta government funding cut

EDMONTON — Three Alberta disability advocacy groups say they're shocked and saddened after learning the provincial government plans to back out of their funding contracts more than a year early.
US recovers $31 million in Social Security payments to dead people

US recovers $31 million in Social Security payments to dead people

WASHINGTON (AP) — Ever since the U.S.
Biden's education chief says he avoided 'culture wars' despite goading from GOP governors

Biden's education chief says he avoided 'culture wars' despite goading from GOP governors

WASHINGTON (AP) — While Republican states were working to limit school history lessons and ban transgender athletes , President Joe Biden’s education chief says he was focused on what matters: putting more social workers in schools, expanding summer
Michigan Gov. Gretchen Whitmer, a potential 2028 candidate, wants to find common ground with Trump

Michigan Gov. Gretchen Whitmer, a potential 2028 candidate, wants to find common ground with Trump

LANSING, Mich. (AP) — Michigan Gov. Gretchen Whitmer wants a fresh start with President-elect Donald Trump but also warns that she won't back down over tariffs that she believes would hurt the auto industry in her state.
Vivek Ramaswamy, an Ohio native, is interested in filling Vance's old Senate seat, AP source says

Vivek Ramaswamy, an Ohio native, is interested in filling Vance's old Senate seat, AP source says

Former Republican presidential candidate Vivek Ramaswamy has expressed interest in the Ohio U.S.
Head of US cybersecurity agency says she hopes it keeps up election work under Trump

Head of US cybersecurity agency says she hopes it keeps up election work under Trump

NEW YORK (AP) — Jen Easterly, the outgoing head of the U.S.
Kid Rock, Jason Aldean to perform during Trump's Inauguration weekend

Kid Rock, Jason Aldean to perform during Trump's Inauguration weekend

A host of big-name performers including Kid Rock and country singer Jason Aldean will be making their way to Washington, D.C., to perform at various presidential inauguration events over the weekend.