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The U.S. has hit its debt ceiling. How could Canada be impacted if a deal isn’t reached?U.S. officials have given lawmakers until June to reach a deal to raise its borrowing limit, but experts are split on whether the fight will spark an economic crisis in Canada.EconomyJan 19
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Next test for new U.S. House speaker Kevin McCarthy? Win GOP support for House rulesAfter a15-ballot election to become House speaker, Kevin McCarthy faces his next big test in governing a fractious, slim majority: passing a rules package to govern the House.U.S. NewsJan 8
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Kevin McCarthy elected U.S. House speaker on 15th ballot, ending 4-day stalemateAfter four days of grueling ballots, McCarthy flipped more than a dozen conservative holdouts to become supporters, with the remaining holdouts finally dropping their opposition.U.S. NewsJan 6
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U.S. House speaker race deadlocked for 3rd day as Kevin McCarthy’s losses mountMcCarthy lost seventh, eighth and then historic ninth, 10th and 11th rounds of voting, surpassing the number it took the last time this happened, 100 years ago.U.S. NewsJan 5
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Republicans fail to elect U.S. House speaker for 2nd straight day of multiple ballotsThe party was unable to elect their leader Rep. Kevin McCarthy or to come up with a new strategy to end the political chaos that has tarnished the start of their new majority.U.S. NewsJan 4
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U.S. House left without speaker after Republican Kevin McCarthy loses multiple votesA protracted speaker election could undermine House Republican hopes of moving forward on investigations into Democratic President Joe Biden's administration and his family.U.S. NewsJan 3
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U.S. voters seek ‘new leadership’ after disappointing GOP midterms: Mike PenceMike Pence said he hadn’t watched Donald Trump’s full announcement speech on Tuesday, but made the case that voters are looking for a new, less contentious direction.WorldNov 17, 2022
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Republicans secure slim U.S. House majority, blunting Biden but posing challengesMore than a week after Election Day, Republicans secured the 218th seat needed to flip the House from Democratic control, with some races still too close to call.WorldNov 16, 2022
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Trump’s early 2024 White House bid won’t shield him from his legal woes: expertsWith the 2024 presidential campaign months away from beginning in earnest, federal prosecutors have plenty of time to continue their work even as Trump hits the campaign trail.WorldNov 16, 2022
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Donald Trump announces 3rd presidential bid despite dwindling Republican supportTrump's announcement came after a weak Republican midterm performance and a looming runoff election in Georgia, which has prompted many in the party to look for alternatives.WorldNov 15, 2022
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