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Trump offered a bountiful batch of campaign promises that come due on Day 1

Trump offered a bountiful batch of campaign promises that come due on Day 1

WASHINGTON (AP) — After Donald Trump becomes president again on Monday, he is on the hook for achieving a hefty chunk of his promises even before the day is out. One of those promises is to make you dizzy.
The Latest: Burgum, Zeldin and more appear for confirmation hearings, Bondi returns for day 2

The Latest: Burgum, Zeldin and more appear for confirmation hearings, Bondi returns for day 2

Senate hearings are scheduled this week for several of Trump’s picks for the Cabinet .
Get ready for an even bigger chill. Siberian air to make Trump swearing-in coldest in 40 years

Get ready for an even bigger chill. Siberian air to make Trump swearing-in coldest in 40 years

NEW ORLEANS (AP) — The vast majority of Americans are about to get an extended taste of frigid Siberian weather.
A South Dakota tribe lifts its ban on Gov. Kristi Noem ahead of her hearing to join Trump's cabinet

A South Dakota tribe lifts its ban on Gov. Kristi Noem ahead of her hearing to join Trump's cabinet

FLANDREAU, S.D. (AP) — One tribe in South Dakota lifted its order banning Gov. Kristi Noem from its territories just days before the Republican was set to appear before a U.S.
Biden warns the US risks becoming an 'oligarchy.' What does the term mean?

Biden warns the US risks becoming an 'oligarchy.' What does the term mean?

WASHINGTON (AP) — President Joe Biden in his Wednesday farewell speech to the nation warned that American democracy was sliding into an “oligarchy” of tech billionaires.
Florida Attorney General Ashley Moody will fill Marco Rubio's Senate seat

Florida Attorney General Ashley Moody will fill Marco Rubio's Senate seat

TALLAHASSEE, Fla. (AP) — Florida Attorney General Ashley Moody will take Marco Rubio ’s seat in the U.S. Senate, Gov. Ron DeSantis announced Thursday, making Moody only the second woman to represent Florida in the chamber.
Health Canada says synthetic red food dye banned by FDA poses no human risk in Canada

Health Canada says synthetic red food dye banned by FDA poses no human risk in Canada

TORONTO — A synthetic dye newly banned from the U.S. food supply will remain available in Canada, where the federal regulator has deemed it is not a health risk to the general population. With the latest decision by the U.S.
Battle over 'conversion therapy' ban, separation of powers before Wisconsin Supreme Court

Battle over 'conversion therapy' ban, separation of powers before Wisconsin Supreme Court

MADISON, Wis.
A South Dakota tribe lifts its ban on Gov. Kristi Noem ahead of her hearing to join Trump's cabinet

A South Dakota tribe lifts its ban on Gov. Kristi Noem ahead of her hearing to join Trump's cabinet

FLANDREAU, S.D. (AP) — One tribe in South Dakota lifted its order banning Gov. Kristi Noem from its territories just days before the Republican was set to appear before a U.S.

Democrats' crisis of the future: The biggest states that back them are shrinking

WASHINGTON (AP) — Texas and Florida are growing rapidly. California, Illinois and New York are shrinking.