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Oregon strikes an additional 302 people from voter rolls over lack of citizenship proof

Oregon strikes an additional 302 people from voter rolls over lack of citizenship proof

PORTLAND, Ore.
Harris calls Trump 'incredibly irresponsible' for spreading misinformation about Helene response

Harris calls Trump 'incredibly irresponsible' for spreading misinformation about Helene response

WASHINGTON (AP) — Vice President Kamala Harris on Monday called former President Donald Trump “incredibly irresponsible” for spreading falsehoods about the federal response to Hurricane Helene 's destruction, offering especially sharp words as a new
Federal Court of Appeal ruling allows massive CN Rail hub to proceed

Federal Court of Appeal ruling allows massive CN Rail hub to proceed

MONTREAL — The Federal Court of Appeal has dismissed a challenge to the construction of a massive rail-and-truck hub in the Greater Toronto Area, allowing the project to proceed.
Saskatchewan NDP promises more police; Saskatchewan Party proposes fertilization help

Saskatchewan NDP promises more police; Saskatchewan Party proposes fertilization help

REGINA — Saskatchewan New Democratic Leader Carla Beck promised more police officers on the campaign trail Monday, while the Saskatchewan Party's Scott Moe offered some health-care help.
Eby promises $75 million rural health loan forgiveness plan at Okanagan campaign stop

Eby promises $75 million rural health loan forgiveness plan at Okanagan campaign stop

VERNON, B.C. — NDP Leader David Eby is promising a $75-million loan forgiveness program to entice doctors, nurses and heath professionals to expand health-care services in rural British Columbia.
Kentucky's lieutenant governor leans on her teaching roots in fighting a school choice measure

Kentucky's lieutenant governor leans on her teaching roots in fighting a school choice measure

LOUISVILLE, Ky. (AP) — Democratic Lt. Gov. Jacqueline Coleman was in campaign mode Monday, railing against a ballot measure that would allow Kentucky tax money to go toward students attending private and charter schools.
Who will end the debate? Political gridlock continues in the House of Commons

Who will end the debate? Political gridlock continues in the House of Commons

OTTAWA — Federal political parties appear to be locked in a game of chicken in an increasingly precarious Parliament over a debate that has stalled almost all business in the House of Commons.

Intelligence officials say US adversaries are targeting congressional races with disinformation

WASHINGTON (AP) — It's not just the presidential election: Foreign governments are targeting House and Senate races around the country in their effort to meddle with American democracy this election year, intelligence officials warned Monday.
Rustad's Nuremberg, Nazi comparisons to COVID-19 measures 'regrettable,' says Eby

Rustad's Nuremberg, Nazi comparisons to COVID-19 measures 'regrettable,' says Eby

MAPLE RIDGE, B.C. — British Columbia's election campaign was dragged far off course Monday as the two main party leaders were forced to comment about comparisons of the Nuremberg trials of Nazi war criminals to COVID-19 pandemic health measures.
Federal ministers were told of increasing 'volume and complexity' of foreign threats

Federal ministers were told of increasing 'volume and complexity' of foreign threats

OTTAWA — A newly released document shows federal cabinet ministers were warned in May 2022 that hostile states were targeting Canada's strategic interests, the integrity of Canadian institutions and democratic processes, and the ability of the public