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Politics · United StatesHouse Democrats Prioritize Healthcare and Iran War
House Democrats aim to swiftly address healthcare access and the Iran war upon taking majority control. Early legislative efforts will focus on boosting Medicaid and restoring Affordable Care Act subsidies, alongside efforts to end the Iran war and reverse trade tariffs.
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Politics · United StatesCanada tables bill to exclude mental illness from MAID
Canada's federal government has introduced Bill C-41, proposing to indefinitely exclude individuals whose sole underlying condition is mental illness from medically assisted death (MAID). The bill also permits advance requests for MAID, though provincial implementation may differ.
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Politics · United StatesPennsylvania lawmakers close Sunshine Act loophole
Pennsylvania lawmakers have passed a bill to close a loophole in the Sunshine Act, a government transparency law. The law requires public bodies to publicize voting agendas 24 hours in advance, but a court ruling had expanded exceptions to this rule.
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Politics · United StatesRep. Mullin introduces bill to classify some air guns as firearms
U.S. Representative Kevin Mullin has introduced a bill that would classify certain high-powered air guns as firearms, requiring background checks for their purchase. The legislation, named Garrett's Law, is intended to close a perceived loophole in federal gun laws.
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PoliticsSenator Kennedy proposes ban on naming buildings after living politicians
Senator John Kennedy has called for a rule to prevent buildings from being named after living politicians. This initiative arises as President Donald Trump seeks to rename the Kennedy Center in his own name.
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Politics · United StatesUS Senators Push for Permanent Chinese Vehicle Ban During Xi Visit
US senators are working to fast-track legislation for a permanent ban on Chinese vehicles this week. This effort coincides with Chinese President Xi Jinping's visit to Washington, with reports citing a document as the basis for the legislative push.
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Politics · United StatesTrump signs sanctions targeting Russia and Iran
President Trump has signed new legislation that expands sanctions against Russia and extends existing measures targeting Iran. The law addresses Russian energy revenue, shadow-fleet sanctions evasion, and Iran, with bipartisan support from Pennsylvania lawmakers.
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Politics · United StatesGovernment proposes extending fuel excise tax pause
The federal government has introduced a bill to extend the pause on the federal fuel excise tax. Finance Minister François-Philippe Champagne put forward the legislation, which is now facing significant debate. The measure aims to provide continued financial relief to farmers, families, and truckers.
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Politics · United StatesGovernment to introduce bill aimed at economic resilience
The Canadian government plans to introduce a bill to strengthen the economy. While the government states the aim is to reduce intervention in collective bargaining, critics and labour leaders express concern that it may weaken workers' rights and bargaining power.
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Politics · United StatesHouse Votes to End Penny Production
The U.S. House of Representatives has unanimously passed the Common Cents Act, a bill that would end the minting of new pennies. The Treasury estimates this change could save $56 million annually. The U.S. Mint stopped producing pennies in November 2025.
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Politics · United StatesGovernment abandons plan to bypass species protection laws
The federal government has withdrawn a proposal that would have allowed ministers to exempt certain projects from laws protecting species at risk. Environmental groups remain concerned about other potential avenues for bypassing the Species At Risk Act.
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Politics · United StatesTrump says he would support ban on Sharia law in US
Donald Trump stated he would support legislation prohibiting Sharia law in the United States, arguing the country must have only one legal system. He cited London and Paris as examples of European capitals where Islamic religious law operates as a 'second way of life'. Trump also discussed affordability, blaming Democrats for high prices.
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Politics · United StatesUS advocates seek Republican support to end child marriage
Organisations advocating to end child marriage in the United States are targeting Republican lawmakers at state and federal levels, framing it as a nonpartisan issue affecting children. Some states are advancing laws to set the minimum marriage age at 18, while California legislators face lobbying to remove exceptions.
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