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A rebranded Women's March returns before Trump's inauguration as progressives seek to regroup

A rebranded Women's March returns before Trump's inauguration as progressives seek to regroup

When Elisabeth Bramble and her sister stepped off the Washington Metro to join the massive crowds during the 2017 Women’s March, she counted it as one of the most powerful moments of her life. On Saturday, she will board a 2 a.m.
Trump's swearing-in will move inside the Capitol Rotunda because of intense cold

Trump's swearing-in will move inside the Capitol Rotunda because of intense cold

WASHINGTON (AP) — President-elect Donald Trump will take the oath of office from inside the Capitol Rotunda on Monday due to forecasts of intense cold weather, according to a person familiar with the matter.
A mad scramble for JD Vance's seat in the Senate is to end with the governor's announcement Friday

A mad scramble for JD Vance's seat in the Senate is to end with the governor's announcement Friday

COLUMBUS, Ohio (AP) — Republican Gov. Mike DeWine plans to announce his choice to succeed Vice President-elect JD Vance in the U.S.
Ahead of U.S. TikTok ban, Canadians flock to Chinese 'RedNote' app

Ahead of U.S. TikTok ban, Canadians flock to Chinese 'RedNote' app

OTTAWA — With TikTok facing an imminent ban in the United States, many Canadian users are moving to rival Chinese social media app Xiaohongshu — also known as RedNote — pushing it to the top of download charts in Canada.
Q&A: 'God Bless the USA' singer Lee Greenwood on Donald Trump's inauguration and Bibles

Q&A: 'God Bless the USA' singer Lee Greenwood on Donald Trump's inauguration and Bibles

Forty years ago, Lee Greenwood released “God Bless the U.S.A.,” a patriotic anthem that has become a standard at political gatherings. He's performed the song for a number of presidents, including Ronald Reagan and George H. W. Bush.
The Senate advances a migrant detention bill that could be Trump's first law to sign

The Senate advances a migrant detention bill that could be Trump's first law to sign

WASHINGTON (AP) — The Senate is heading toward a final vote on legislation that would require federal authorities to detain migrants accused of theft and violent crimes and give states power to challenge federal immigration policies , setting a new t
How an Ontario town's refusal to declare Pride month led to a years-long legal battle

How an Ontario town's refusal to declare Pride month led to a years-long legal battle

When Douglas Judson asked the Township of Emo to declare June as Pride month and display a rainbow flag for a week in 2020, he never imagined the request would turn into a years-long legal dispute that still has no end in sight.
Biden task force calls for more training and money to avoid the mishandling of classified documents

Biden task force calls for more training and money to avoid the mishandling of classified documents

WASHINGTON (AP) — A federal task force aiming to fix the mishandling of classified documents that it says has plagued outgoing presidential administrations for decades is recommending better guidance and training on such materials.
Nova Scotia premier unsure about public release of cabinet mandate letters

Nova Scotia premier unsure about public release of cabinet mandate letters

HALIFAX — Nova Scotia Premier Tim Houston says he’s unsure whether he will publicly release mandate letters for cabinet ministers.
Wisconsin Supreme Court refuses to release voter records sought by conservative activist

Wisconsin Supreme Court refuses to release voter records sought by conservative activist

MADISON, Wis. (AP) — The Wisconsin Supreme Court on Friday rejected an attempt by a conservative activist to obtain guardianship records in an effort to find ineligible voters, but the case could return.