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Trump has dubbed April 2 'Liberation Day' for his tariffs. Here's what to expect

Trump has dubbed April 2 'Liberation Day' for his tariffs. Here's what to expect

NEW YORK (AP) — As the trade wars launched by U.S. President Donald Trump continue to escalate, all eyes are on Wednesday.
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B.C. hunts for wasteful spending in review of health authorities, starting with PHSA

B.C. hunts for wasteful spending in review of health authorities, starting with PHSA

British Columbia is reviewing health authority spending to ensure resources go to "critical patient services" and to minimize wasteful administrative costs.
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Louisiana voters reject constitutional amendments championed by Republican governor

Louisiana voters reject constitutional amendments championed by Republican governor

NEW ORLEANS (AP) — Louisiana voters soundly rejected four constitutional amendments championed by Republican Gov. Jeff Landry related to crime, courts and finances.
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White House abruptly fires career Justice Department prosecutors in latest norm-shattering move

White House abruptly fires career Justice Department prosecutors in latest norm-shattering move

WASHINGTON (AP) — The recent firings of career Justice Department lawyers by the White House is a sign of President Donald Trump's tightening grip over the law enforcement agency known for its long tradition of political independence .
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The Latest: Trump to roll out new tariffs that he promises will free the US from foreign goods

The Latest: Trump to roll out new tariffs that he promises will free the US from foreign goods

President Donald Trump says Wednesday will be “Liberation Day” — when he plans to roll out a set of tariffs he promises will free the United States from foreign goods. The details of Trump’s next round of import taxes are still sketchy.
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Pamela Stevenson, the top Democrat in the Kentucky House, launches campaign for the US Senate

Pamela Stevenson, the top Democrat in the Kentucky House, launches campaign for the US Senate

LOUISVILLE, Ky. (AP) — Kentucky lawmaker Pamela Stevenson, the top-ranking Democrat in the GOP-led state House, launched her U.S. Senate campaign on Monday, vowing to help “stop the recklessness” in Washington if elected.
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Justice Department instructed to dismiss legal challenge to Georgia election law

Justice Department instructed to dismiss legal challenge to Georgia election law

ATLANTA (AP) — U.S.
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Rep. Nikema Williams resigns from her role as chair of Georgia's Democratic Party

Rep. Nikema Williams resigns from her role as chair of Georgia's Democratic Party

ATLANTA (AP) — U.S. Rep. Nikema Williams stepped down as chair of the Democratic Party of Georgia on Monday, five months after Kamala Harris' loss to Donald Trump in the southern swing state spotlighted discontent with her leadership.
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Nine Ontario supervised consumption sites to close despite injunction, minister says

Nine Ontario supervised consumption sites to close despite injunction, minister says

TORONTO — Nine Ontario supervised consumption sites will close Tuesday as planned, the provincial government said Monday, despite a recent court injunction allowing them to remain open temporarily.
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Under the new Trump administration, this year’s Transgender Day of Visibility has a different tenor

Under the new Trump administration, this year’s Transgender Day of Visibility has a different tenor

On the campaign trail , Donald Trump used contentiousness around transgender people's access to sports and bathrooms to fire up conservative voters and sway undecideds.
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