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Nenshi calls proposed Alberta cut of council conduct rules 'an affront' to voters

Nenshi calls proposed Alberta cut of council conduct rules 'an affront' to voters

EDMONTON — Alberta NDP Leader Naheed Nenshi says the government's proposed bill to wipe out municipal councils' codes of conduct could create a free-for-all of delinquency and grift. "This bill is an affront to local voters.
Republican-led House passes bill to limit nationwide orders from federal district judges

Republican-led House passes bill to limit nationwide orders from federal district judges

WASHINGTON (AP) — The House passed legislation Wednesday mostly along party lines that limits the authority of federal district judges to issue nationwide orders, as Republicans react to several court rulings against the Trump administration.
B.C. expands heat-pump rebate program as end of carbon tax weighs on CleanBC

B.C. expands heat-pump rebate program as end of carbon tax weighs on CleanBC

British Columbia Energy Minister Adrian Dix says the province will have to "make choices" on programs within its CleanBC initiative given the repeal of the consumer carbon tax.
Judges bar US use of Alien Enemies Act to deport Venezuelans held in parts of Texas and New York

Judges bar US use of Alien Enemies Act to deport Venezuelans held in parts of Texas and New York

McALLEN, Texas (AP) — Judges in Texas and New York on Wednesday temporarily barred the U.S.
In Alberta, Carney follows Poilievre in pledging to speed up resource projects

In Alberta, Carney follows Poilievre in pledging to speed up resource projects

OTTAWA — Liberal Leader Mark Carney took his promise of making Canada an "energy superpower" to the heart of Canada's oil industry Wednesday, becoming the second party leader in three days to promise to speed up the review process to greenlight major
Trump offers rare praise for Michigan Gov. Whitmer as she appears with him in Oval Office

Trump offers rare praise for Michigan Gov. Whitmer as she appears with him in Oval Office

LANSING, Mich. (AP) — Michigan Gov.
Former Facebook executive tells Senate committee company undermined US national security with China

Former Facebook executive tells Senate committee company undermined US national security with China

Former Facebook executive Sarah Wynn-Williams testified before the Senate Judiciary Committee Wednesday, accusing the social media company of undermining national security and briefing China on U.S.
Interior Department staff, including those at national parks, offered buyouts and early retirement

Interior Department staff, including those at national parks, offered buyouts and early retirement

Employees across the Department of the Interior have until the end of Wednesday to respond to the latest offer to take buyouts or early retirement, according to a document obtained by The Associated Press, as the Trump administration continues its ef
Ex-congressman Nickel launches bid to unseat North Carolina Sen. Thom Tillis in 2026

Ex-congressman Nickel launches bid to unseat North Carolina Sen. Thom Tillis in 2026

RALEIGH, N.C. (AP) — Former Democratic U.S. Rep. Wiley Nickel of North Carolina announced on Wednesday his candidacy to try to unseat Sen.
Kash Patel has been replaced by Army Secretary Driscoll as acting head of the ATF, AP sources say

Kash Patel has been replaced by Army Secretary Driscoll as acting head of the ATF, AP sources say

WASHINGTON (AP) — FBI Director Kash Patel has been removed as the acting chief of the Bureau of Alcohol, Tobacco, Firearms and Explosives and has been replaced with the Army secretary, three people familiar with the matter said Wednesday.
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