US AND CANADA

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The US Senate confirmed Kevin Warsh as the next chair of the Federal Reserve on Wednesday in a 54-45 vote. Warsh, nominated by President Donald Trump, will succeed Jerome Powell, whose term ends this Friday. The confirmation was largely split along party lines, with Pennsylvania’s John Fetterman serving as the only Democrat to vote in favor. Warsh’s victory marks the narrowest margin for a Fed chair since the Senate approval process began in 1977.

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US  President Donald Trump on Sunday, May 10 rejected Iran’s response to a U.S. proposal for peace talks aimed at ending the war, as two ships were allowed to pass through the blockaded Strait of Hormuz. 

“I have just read the response from Iran’s so-called ‘Representatives.’ I don’t like it, TOTALLY UNACCEPTABLE,” Trump posted on Truth Social, without providing further details.

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U.S. Immigration and Customs Enforcement (ICE) officers may be deployed to provide security at FIFA World Cup matches in the U.S. next month. Department of Homeland Security (DHS) officials stated that the agency has offered its personnel to local and federal law enforcement to assist with perimeter security, a standard procedure for major events like the Super Bowl. While it is not yet clear if the offer has been accepted, officials emphasized that agents would not be screening spectators or employees for immigration status.

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US President Donald Trump on Sunday accused Iran of “playing games” and mocking the United States for decades, warning that Tehran would soon be stopped following reports that it had sent its response to Washington’s latest peace proposal. 

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A California man accused of attempting to assassinate Donald Trump at a White House press gala last month has pleaded not guilty in federal court.

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The United States government has announced tougher measures against parents who fail to pay child support, with authorities now set to revoke passports belonging to Americans who owe significant amounts in unpaid child support.

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President Donald Trump is expected to arrive in China this week with a group of leading American business executives, including Apple chief Tim Cook and Tesla and SpaceX boss Elon Musk.

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An alleged suicide note linked to Jeffrey Epstein has been unsealed by a US federal judge, marking the first time the document has been made public.

The note surfaced in connection with events that took place in July 2019, weeks before Epstein was found dead in his jail cell at the Metropolitan Correctional Center in New York City.