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Trump calls DeSantis abortion ban 'a terrible mistake,' sparking anger from some key Republicans

Trump calls DeSantis abortion ban 'a terrible mistake,' sparking anger from some key Republicans

Donald Trump is facing new blowback from anti-abortion activists for refusing to commit to national abortion restrictions and for calling Florida Gov. Ron DeSantis' signing of a six-week ban on the procedure a “terrible mistake.
Former Kentucky Gov. Brereton Jones dies, fought to bolster health care and ethics laws in office

Former Kentucky Gov. Brereton Jones dies, fought to bolster health care and ethics laws in office

FRANKFORT, Ky. (AP) — Former Kentucky Gov. Brereton C. Jones, a Republican turned Democrat who led efforts to improve health care and strengthen ethics laws during his one term three decades ago, has died, Gov. Andy Beshear said Monday.
Ex-DOJ official Jeffrey Clark acted within the scope of official duties in Georgia case, lawyer says

Ex-DOJ official Jeffrey Clark acted within the scope of official duties in Georgia case, lawyer says

ATLANTA (AP) — Former Justice Department official Jeffrey Clark was acting within the scope of his official duties when he wrote a letter expressing concern about alleged problems with the 2020 election in Georgia , his lawyer said Monday as he sough
B.C. launches 'one-stop shop' for provincial permits needed to build homes

B.C. launches 'one-stop shop' for provincial permits needed to build homes

VANCOUVER — British Columbia's government is aiming to speed up the construction of new homes and secondary suites by releasing new guides and programs to help streamline the process.
Republican gubernatorial candidate in Kentucky appears to soften his hardline opposition to abortion

Republican gubernatorial candidate in Kentucky appears to soften his hardline opposition to abortion

LOUISVILLE, Ky.
Undo Line 5 shutdown order, federal government's filing urges U.S. appeals court

Undo Line 5 shutdown order, federal government's filing urges U.S. appeals court

WASHINGTON — Shutting down Line 5 would cause Canada "grave harm" and violate its treaty rights, government lawyers argued Monday as the federal government rejoined the legal fray over the controversial cross-border oil and gas pipeline.
Atlanta to release copies of 'Stop Cop City' petitions, even as referendum is stuck in legal limbo

Atlanta to release copies of 'Stop Cop City' petitions, even as referendum is stuck in legal limbo

ATLANTA (AP) — Atlanta's city government will scan and release copies of petitions against a proposed police and firefighter training center, even though the city still isn't verifying voter signatures or otherwise moving forward with the citywide re
Backlog of air passenger complaints tops 57,000, hitting new peak

Backlog of air passenger complaints tops 57,000, hitting new peak

MONTREAL — The backlog of air passenger complaints at Canada’s transport regulator has hit a new high topping 57,000, as dissatisfaction over cancellations and compensation persist three and a half years after the outbreak of the COVID-19 pandemic.
House gives unanimous consent to rubber-stamp bail reform bill, send it to Senate

House gives unanimous consent to rubber-stamp bail reform bill, send it to Senate

OTTAWA — The House of Commons has unanimously agreed to adopt the Liberal government's bail-reform bill at all stages and send it to the Senate for review. The decision came on MPs' first day back in Ottawa after a summer break.

Manitoba Tories pledge millions for First Nations-run drug treatment centre

WINNIPEG — Manitoba's Progressive Conservatives are promising millions in capital funding to go toward the development of a new First Nations-operated addiction centre if re-elected in next month's provincial election, as all three parties said they
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