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Things to know about 'no tax on tips,' Trump's tax pledge that's in the GOP budget bill

Things to know about 'no tax on tips,' Trump's tax pledge that's in the GOP budget bill

NEW YORK (AP) — President Donald Trump's “ no tax on tips ” pledge became a catchphrase for his 2024 campaign. Now it's inching closer to reality. The idea is firmly planted in the sprawling tax cuts package House Republicans passed early Thursday .
Results from federal election recount in rural Newfoundland riding expected Friday

Results from federal election recount in rural Newfoundland riding expected Friday

ST. JOHN'S — Elections Canada says results are expected Friday in a federal election vote recount in central Newfoundland and Labrador. The judicial recount in the Terra Nova—The Peninsulas riding began May 12 in Marystown, N.L.
As 'smallest town in Canada' empties out, former residents recall its vibrant past

As 'smallest town in Canada' empties out, former residents recall its vibrant past

ST. JOHN'S — A Newfoundland community that bills itself as the smallest town in Canada will soon be empty, and former residents say they'll never forget their joyful years living there. Tilt Cove, N.L.
Supreme Court won't review decision to send seized material to U.S. authorities

Supreme Court won't review decision to send seized material to U.S. authorities

OTTAWA — The Supreme Court of Canada will not review a decision to send information to U.S. authorities investigating commercial espionage allegations.
House Republicans pass Trump's big bill of tax breaks and program cuts after all-night session

House Republicans pass Trump's big bill of tax breaks and program cuts after all-night session

WASHINGTON (AP) — House Republicans stayed up all night to pass their multitrillion-dollar tax breaks package , with Speaker Mike Johnson defying the skeptics and unifying his ranks to muscle President Donald Trump's priority bill to approval Thursda
House Republicans pass Trump's big bill of tax breaks and program cuts after all-night session

House Republicans pass Trump's big bill of tax breaks and program cuts after all-night session

WASHINGTON (AP) — House Republicans stayed up all night to pass their multitrillion-dollar tax breaks package , with Speaker Mike Johnson defying the skeptics and unifying his ranks to muscle President Donald Trump's priority bill to approval Thursda
Why Kamala Harris could run for California governor and bypass another White House bid

Why Kamala Harris could run for California governor and bypass another White House bid

LOS ANGELES (AP) — Many of Kamala Harris’ supporters and detractors alike think she'd have better odds running for California governor rather than president a third time. There are several reasons for Harris to make a bid to replace term-limited Gov.
Trump's big tax bill has passed the House. Here's what's inside it

Trump's big tax bill has passed the House. Here's what's inside it

WASHINGTON (AP) — House Republicans early Thursday took a major step forward on President Donald Trump’s agenda, approving a legislative package that combines tax breaks, spending cuts, border security funding and other priorities.
B.C. seen as 'final frontier' for federal NDP as leadership question looms

B.C. seen as 'final frontier' for federal NDP as leadership question looms

VICTORIA — Kelowna resident and former federal NDP candidate Cade Desjarlais sees the party in "disarray.
ICE agents wait in hallways of immigration court as Trump seeks to deliver on mass arrest pledge

ICE agents wait in hallways of immigration court as Trump seeks to deliver on mass arrest pledge

MIAMI (AP) — Juan Serrano, a 28-year-old Colombian migrant with no criminal record, attended a hearing in immigration court in Miami on Wednesday for what he thought would be a quick check-in.
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