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Trump administration throws hundreds of affordable housing projects into limbo after contract cuts

Trump administration throws hundreds of affordable housing projects into limbo after contract cuts

The Trump administration has stalled at least $60 million in funding intended largely for affordable housing developments nationwide, throwing hundreds of projects into a precarious limbo, according to information and documents obtained by The Associ
George Santos’ ex-fundraiser is sentenced to a year in prison for wire fraud

George Santos’ ex-fundraiser is sentenced to a year in prison for wire fraud

CENTRAL ISLIP, N.Y. (AP) — A former campaign fundraiser for ex- U.S. Rep.
Thrust into unemployment, axed federal workers face relatives who celebrate their firing

Thrust into unemployment, axed federal workers face relatives who celebrate their firing

NEW YORK (AP) — Scrambling to replace their health insurance and to find new work , some laid-off federal workers are running into another unexpected unpleasantry: Relatives cheering their firing.
Manitoba's NDP government to deliver annual budget on March 20

Manitoba's NDP government to deliver annual budget on March 20

WINNIPEG — The Manitoba government is set to deliver its annual budget on March 20. Premier Wab Kinew has said the fiscal plan will take into account the economic impact of tariffs threatened or imposed by U.S. President Donald Trump.
Alberta working on agreement to send Turkish pain medication to Ukraine: Smith

Alberta working on agreement to send Turkish pain medication to Ukraine: Smith

EDMONTON — Alberta Premier Danielle Smith says her government is working on a deal to send scores of its controversial stash of unused children's pain medication to Ukraine.
Ottawa pledges $675M for Gavi vaccine alliance, targets malaria, HPV doses

Ottawa pledges $675M for Gavi vaccine alliance, targets malaria, HPV doses

OTTAWA — The federal government is pledging $675 million for vaccination programs aimed at children in developing countries.
Alberta pledges millions to kickstart event space near Edmonton Oilers arena

Alberta pledges millions to kickstart event space near Edmonton Oilers arena

Edmonton is getting an influx of public dollars to expand its entertainment district around the home of the NHL’s Edmonton Oilers, two years after the provincial government committed hundreds of millions for a new arena in Calgary.
Ottawa outlaws another 179 types of firearms, announces classification review

Ottawa outlaws another 179 types of firearms, announces classification review

OTTAWA — The Liberal government has outlawed another 179 firearm varieties, adding to the list of prohibited guns it considers too dangerous for use by hunters or sport shooters.
Freedom Caucus in Wyoming claims victory with approval of most priorities

Freedom Caucus in Wyoming claims victory with approval of most priorities

CHEYENNE, Wyo. (AP) — Leaders of the first Freedom Caucus majority in a U.S.
Trump tells crypto leaders at White House summit he's committed to helping their industry

Trump tells crypto leaders at White House summit he's committed to helping their industry

President Donald Trump said Friday he’s committed to making the U.S. a world leader in cryptocurrencies as industry leaders heaped praise on him for reversing what they said had been unfair attacks on digital assets by the previous administration.