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Trump's election may usher in leadership change at FBI

Trump's election may usher in leadership change at FBI

WASHINGTON (AP) — Donald Trump lavished Christopher Wray with praise when he named him FBI director in 2017 , introducing him as an “impeccably qualified individual” and a “model of integrity.” So much has changed in the seven years since.
N.S. Progressive Conservative election platform includes cap on electricity rates

N.S. Progressive Conservative election platform includes cap on electricity rates

HALIFAX — Nova Scotia's incumbent Progressive Conservatives released their election platform Friday, announcing that if elected to govern Nov. 26, they will impose a cap on electricity rate increases.
Ranked voting will determine the winner of Maine's 2nd Congressional District

Ranked voting will determine the winner of Maine's 2nd Congressional District

LEWISTON, Maine (AP) — Votes will have to be redistributed under Maine’s ranked choice system to determine the winner of a key congressional race, election officials said.

Judge strikes down New York law intended to protect minority groups' voting power

A judge has struck down a state law that made it easier for New Yorkers to sue over electoral divisions and voting rules that weakened the political voice of minority groups, saying its special protections based on race and ethnicity are unconstituti
Saskatchewan NDP's Beck holds first caucus meeting after election, outlines plans

Saskatchewan NDP's Beck holds first caucus meeting after election, outlines plans

REGINA — Saskatchewan Opposition NDP Leader Carla Beck held her first post-election caucus meeting Friday, saying she wants to prove to residents her party is the government in waiting.
The hardest job in Washington? A look at those who have served as chief of staff for Trump

The hardest job in Washington? A look at those who have served as chief of staff for Trump

WASHINGTON (AP) — Susie Wiles will be the latest occupant of the hottest hot seat in Washington — Donald Trump's chief of staff.
Federal government faces potential loss if Trans Mountain pipeline sold: PBO

Federal government faces potential loss if Trans Mountain pipeline sold: PBO

Taxpayers are facing potential billions of dollars in losses on the sale of the Trans Mountain pipeline as the Parliamentary Budget Officer estimates its current value is less than the sum of its assets. The pipeline could be worth between $29.
A guide to key figures in Donald Trump's orbit

A guide to key figures in Donald Trump's orbit

WASHINGTON (AP) — Donald Trump will return to the White House accompanied by a crew of longtime friends and aides as well as newfound, splashy allies.
Bribery charges brought against Mississippi mayor, prosecutor and council member

Bribery charges brought against Mississippi mayor, prosecutor and council member

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Donald Trump election sparks U.S. interest in move to Canada, say immigration lawyers

Donald Trump election sparks U.S. interest in move to Canada, say immigration lawyers

Vancouver immigration lawyer Ryan Rosenberg says he’s been getting so many inquiries from disaffected U.S. voters that he set up a website to address their concerns. It’s called “Trumpugees.