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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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Aurélie Rivard wins 3rd straight Paralympic title in women's S10 400m freestyle | CBC Sports
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August 24, 2024

Aurélie Rivard wins 3rd straight Paralympic title in women’s S10 400m freestyle | CBC Sports

Canada’s Aurélie Rivard swam to her third consecutive Paralympic gold…

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Canadian shot putter Greg Stewart repeats as Paralympic champion in Paris | CBC Sports
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August 24, 2024

Canadian shot putter Greg Stewart repeats as Paralympic champion in Paris | CBC Sports

Canada’s Greg Stewart successfully defended his Paralympic title in the…

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Paralympic newsletter: Canada wins its first two medals, plus who to watch on Friday | CBC Sports
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August 24, 2024

Paralympic newsletter: Canada wins its first two medals, plus who to watch on Friday | CBC Sports

This is a web version of CBC Sports’ daily newsletter,…

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Watch the Paris 2024 Paralympic Games opening ceremony | CBC Sports
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August 24, 2024

Watch the Paris 2024 Paralympic Games opening ceremony | CBC Sports

Click on the video player above to watch live coverage…

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Pat Anderson, Katarina Roxon named Canada's flag-bearers for Paris Paralympics opening ceremony | CBC Sports
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August 24, 2024

Pat Anderson, Katarina Roxon named Canada’s flag-bearers for Paris Paralympics opening ceremony | CBC Sports

Basketball player Pat Anderson and swimmer Katarina Roxon, who have…

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How Canadian researchers are trying to win the battle against a stubborn wheat disease
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August 24, 2024

How Canadian researchers are trying to win the battle against a stubborn wheat disease

Of the myriad diseases that threaten wheat, Canada’s largest field…

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Ontario bans drug consumption sites near schools, child-care centres | CBC News
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August 20, 2024

Ontario bans drug consumption sites near schools, child-care centres | CBC News

Ontario has banned supervised drug consumption sites within 200 metres…

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What the 100% tariff on Chinese electric vehicles means for Canadians | CBC News
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August 18, 2024

What the 100% tariff on Chinese electric vehicles means for Canadians | CBC News

Canada’s new tariff on electric vehicles from China will reverberate through…

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EV sales are still growing. So why are carmakers pulling back? | CBC News
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August 18, 2024

EV sales are still growing. So why are carmakers pulling back? | CBC News

Some of the headlines about electric vehicles lately might give…

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