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Why Trump suddenly cares about the U.S. debt ceiling

Why Trump suddenly cares about the U.S. debt ceiling

As the U.S. Congress scrambled to come up with a spending bill to avoid a government shutdown Friday, U.S. president-elect Donald Trump insisted that a debt ceiling increase be included in any such deal, then went a step further by seeking to suspend or eliminate the debt limit before he takes office. Here’s why.

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Business

February 4, 2025

Purolator buys customs broker Livingston amid heightened trade uncertainty

MISSISSAUGA, Ont. — Purolator Inc. has acquired Livingston International, one…

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Entertainment, Entertainment, Arts, Music

February 4, 2025

Down Under, but not out: Drake returns in Australia, dons bullet-riddled hoodie

TORONTO — Drake has kicked off his tour in Perth,…

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Business, Defence, Economy, Justice, National, Politics

February 4, 2025

Fact-checking Trump’s executive order threatening tariffs on Canada

OTTAWA — To justify his executive order imposing stiff tariffs…

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Ontario/Quebec, Sports

February 4, 2025

Responsible Gambling Council offers Super Bowl bettors tips before the big game

TORONTO — A survey conducted by Leger for the Responsible…

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Business, Ontario/Quebec, Sports

February 4, 2025

Survey: Nearly half of Ontarians planning to watch Super Bowl will bet on game

TORONTO — It’s sports betting’s biggest event and the Responsible…

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Business

February 4, 2025

Insolvencies rose 12.1 per cent in 2024, led by business filings

OTTAWA — Insolvencies rose 12.1 per cent last year compared…

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Several people killed in mass shooting at a school in Sweden
Star

February 4, 2025

Several people killed in mass shooting at a school in Sweden

Around 10 people were killed in a school shooting in…

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Justice, Ontario/Quebec

February 4, 2025

Two men are dead after attempted home invasion in South Glengarry, Ont.: police

Police say two men were shot dead during an attempted…

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Sports

February 4, 2025

Raptors swingman Barrett in concussion protocol, ruled out against visiting Knicks

TORONTO — Raptors swingman RJ Barrett is in concussion protocol…

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