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Stefanik pledges an 'America First' agenda at the UN and a review of US funding

Jan. 21, 2025 16:28 PM EST

WASHINGTON (AP) — Rep. Elise Stefanik pledged Tuesday to push President Donald Trump’s “America First” stance if confirmed as U.S. ambassador to the United Nations and roll out a review of U.S. funding critical for U.N. operations and its many agencies around the world. ...

Canadian foreign minister warns of 'Trump tariff tax' on Americans as threat of 25% tariff looms

Jan. 17, 2025 14:08 PM EST

TORONTO (AP) — Canada's foreign minister on Friday warned Americans they will be paying a “Trump tariff tax” if President-elect Donald Trump follows through with a threat to impose a 25% tariff on all Canadian goods. Foreign Minister Mélanie Joly said that Canada is ready to...

The Latest: Rubio, Bondi, Ratcliffe and Duffy appear for Senate confirmation hearings

Jan. 15, 2025 15:09 PM EST

Senate hearings are scheduled this week for several of Trump’s cabinet picks including Sen. Marco Rubio for secretary of state and Pam Bondi for attorney general. Many nominees have met with senators individually. Now, they’ll go before the committees overseeing the agencies Trump wants them to...