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Republican presidential hopeful wants to build a wall — along the Canada-U.S. border

Republican presidential hopeful wants to build a wall — along the Canada-U.S. border

WASHINGTON — It was a well-worn Canadian punchline during Donald Trump's tenure in the White House: someone should build a wall along the Canada-U.S. border. Vivek Ramaswamy says he wants to do exactly that.
Federal government provides millions for clean energy projects in Manitoba

Federal government provides millions for clean energy projects in Manitoba

WINNIPEG — The federal government is providing nearly $185 million to help fund two hydro projects in Manitoba. Deputy Prime Minister Chrystia Freeland was in Winnipeg to announce Ottawa will contribute $114.
Requirements toughen for candidates to qualify for the GOP presidential debate next month in Alabama

Requirements toughen for candidates to qualify for the GOP presidential debate next month in Alabama

COLUMBIA, S.C. (AP) — A fourth Republican presidential debate has been set for next month, with heightened polling requirements that could make the stage less crowded than before.
CPP Investments earned 0.1% net return in second quarter

CPP Investments earned 0.1% net return in second quarter

TORONTO — The Canada Pension Plan Investment Board earned a net return of 0.1 per cent in its second quarter. The fund manager says it saw losses in fixed income and weakness in public equities as global markets declined.
Nation's first openly gay governor looking to re-enter politics after nearly 20 years

Nation's first openly gay governor looking to re-enter politics after nearly 20 years

JERSEY CITY, N.J. (AP) — The nation’s first openly gay governor is looking to re-enter politics nearly 20 years after he left. Former New Jersey Gov. Jim McGreevey announced Thursday that he will seek the mayor's office in Jersey City in 2025.
Verdict is in: Texas voters tell oldest judges it's time to retire

Verdict is in: Texas voters tell oldest judges it's time to retire

AUSTIN, Texas (AP) — When it comes to age on the ballot, Texas didn't wait until 2024 to weigh in.
GOP candidates hit Trump and back Israel. Here are highlights from the Republican debate

GOP candidates hit Trump and back Israel. Here are highlights from the Republican debate

WASHINGTON (AP) — As they face an increasingly urgent task to emerge as a clear alternative to former President Donald Trump , five Republican presidential candidates gathered Wednesday for the party's latest debate.
House Republicans subpoena Hunter and James Biden as their impeachment inquiry ramps back up

House Republicans subpoena Hunter and James Biden as their impeachment inquiry ramps back up

WASHINGTON (AP) — House Republicans issued subpoenas Wednesday to members of President Joe Biden's family, taking their most aggressive step yet in an impeachment inquiry bitterly opposed by Democrats that is testing the reach of congressional oversi
Donald Trump's rivals vow to back Israel and argue over China and Ukraine at the third debate

Donald Trump's rivals vow to back Israel and argue over China and Ukraine at the third debate

MIAMI (AP) — In their first debate since the start of the Israel-Hamas war , the Republican presidential candidates all declared hawkish support for Israel but squabbled over China and Ukraine as they faced growing pressure to try to catch Donald Tru
Ivanka Trump’s testimony: She worked on dad’s deals, not financial documents key to civil fraud case

Ivanka Trump’s testimony: She worked on dad’s deals, not financial documents key to civil fraud case

NEW YORK (AP) — Ivanka Trump didn't want to testify.