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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, Health, Justice, National

January 30, 2025

Calls for major changes to landmark tobacco settlement too late: Imperial Tobacco

TORONTO — Imperial Tobacco is rejecting what it says are…

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Sports

January 30, 2025

Toronto Blue Jays sign three-time Cy Young winner Scherzer to one-year deal: reports

TORONTO — The Toronto Blue Jays have reportedly signed right-handed…

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Justice, National, Politics

January 30, 2025

Ottawa names a new chief adviser on combating human trafficking

OTTAWA — The federal government has appointed a long-time advocate…

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Business, Economy, Finance

January 30, 2025

S&P/TSX composite gains more than 300 points, U.S. stock markets also rise

TORONTO — Canada’s main stock index rose 1.3 per cent…

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Business, Economy, Finance

January 30, 2025

S&P/TSX composite gains more than 300 points, U.S. stock markets also rise

TORONTO — Canada’s main stock index rose 1.3 per cent…

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Business, Economy, Finance

January 30, 2025

S&P/TSX composite gains more than 300 points, U.S. stock markets also rise

TORONTO — Canada’s main stock index rose 1.3 per cent…

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Automotive, Business, Manufacturing, Ontario/Quebec, Politics

January 30, 2025

A running list of Ontario election promises in campaign for snap Feb. 27 vote

TORONTO — A running list of election promises announced by…

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Justice, National

January 30, 2025

Federal lawyer characterizes Abdelrazik’s case against Canada as ‘elaborate theory’

OTTAWA — A federal lawyer denies government responsibility for Abousfian…

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Automotive, Business, Economy, Manufacturing, National, Ontario/Quebec, Politics

January 30, 2025

PC Leader Ford to honour Ontario’s EV commitment, Crombie and Stiles less definitive

Progressive Conservative Leader Doug Ford said Thursday he will honour…

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