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The FBI and DHS leaders won't testify publicly about national security threats before the Senate

The FBI and DHS leaders won't testify publicly about national security threats before the Senate

WASHINGTON (AP) — The leaders of the FBI and the Department of Homeland Security declined to testify publicly at a scheduled Senate committee hearing Thursday on global threats to national security, a break from standard protocol of open testimony be
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Georgia Attorney General Chris Carr launches Republican bid in 2026 governor’s race

Georgia Attorney General Chris Carr launches Republican bid in 2026 governor’s race

ATLANTA (AP) — Georgia's Republican attorney general, Chris Carr, said Thursday that he's running for governor in 2026, becoming the first major candidate from either party to announce a bid.
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Georgia Attorney General Chris Carr launches Republican bid in 2026 governor’s race

ATLANTA (AP) — Georgia's Republican attorney general, Chris Carr, said Thursday that he's running for governor in 2026, becoming the first major candidate from either party to announce a bid.
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Gaetz withdraws as Trump's pick for attorney general

Gaetz withdraws as Trump's pick for attorney general

WASHINGTON (AP) — Matt Gaetz has withdrawn as President-elect Donald Trump’s pick for attorney general following scrutiny over a federal sex trafficking investigation. The Florida Republican made the announcement Thursday.
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Former Saskatchewan Party legislature member sentenced to probation for assault

Former Saskatchewan Party legislature member sentenced to probation for assault

MOOSE JAW, Sask. — A former Saskatchewan Party legislature member has been sentenced to 12 months probation after pleading guilty to assault.
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Elon Musk's budget crusade could cause a constitutional clash in Trump's second term

Elon Musk's budget crusade could cause a constitutional clash in Trump's second term

WASHINGTON (AP) — When Elon Musk first suggested a new effort to cut the size of government, Donald Trump didn't seem to take it seriously. His eventual name for the idea sounded like a joke too.
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House passes bill that would allow Treasury to target nonprofits it deems to support terrorism

House passes bill that would allow Treasury to target nonprofits it deems to support terrorism

WASHINGTON (AP) — The U.S.
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Was it all a joke? How stand-up comedy helped reelect Trump

Was it all a joke? How stand-up comedy helped reelect Trump

Did stand-up comedians help reelect Donald Trump? Not a joke, as outgoing President Joe Biden might say.
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Trump's incoming chief of staff is a former lobbyist. She'll face a raft of special interests

Trump's incoming chief of staff is a former lobbyist. She'll face a raft of special interests

WASHINGTON (AP) — As incoming White House chief of staff, one of Susie Wiles ’ vexing challenges will be policing the buffet line of powerful interests who want something from Donald Trump. It’s a world she knows well.
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The FBI and DHS leaders won't testify publicly about national security threats before the Senate

The FBI and DHS leaders won't testify publicly about national security threats before the Senate

WASHINGTON (AP) — The leaders of the FBI and the Department of Homeland Security declined to testify publicly at a scheduled Senate hearing Thursday on global national security threats, a break from precedent following years of open testimony before
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