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Nicaragua’s Ortega proposes reform to make him and his wife ‘copresidents’

Associated Press MEXICO CITY (AP) — Nicaragua’s President Daniel Ortega is proposing a constitutional reform that would officially make him and his wife, current Vice President Rosario Murillo, “copresidents” of the Central American nation. The proposal, seen by The Associated Press, also seeks to extend the presidential term to six years from five. The proposals

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North Carolina Republicans push through bill weakening incoming governor and attorney general

Associated Press RALEIGH, N.C. (AP) — North Carolina Republican legislators have given final approval to a series of political power moves that would weaken the incoming governor and other Democratic elected officials. The Senate voted Wednesday along party lines for a measure that would alter yet again how the State Board of Elections is appointed.

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Canada’s provincial leaders want a free trade deal with the US that excludes Mexico

Associated Press TORONTO (AP) — The leader of Canada’s most populous province says all of the country’s provincial and territorial premiers want Prime Minister Justin Trudeau’s federal government to negotiate a bilateral trade deal with the United States that excludes Mexico. Ontario Premier Doug Ford chaired a call with all 13 provincial and territorial premiers.

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Trump-nominated judge says blanket pardons for Capitol rioters would be ‘beyond frustrating’

Associated Press WASHINGTON (AP) — A federal judge who was nominated by Donald Trump says it would be “beyond frustrating and disappointing” if the president-elect hands out mass pardons to rioters who stormed the U.S. Capitol after the 2020 election. U.S. District Judge Carl Nichols’ remarks during a hearing on Tuesday represent a rare instance

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