To address the doctor shortage, the Canadian government is introducing a new express entry category for foreign doctors. This policy shift, announced by Immigration Minister Lena Diab, will open 5,000 permanent residency spots for international doctors, in addition to existing immigration levels. Starting in 2026, eligible physicians with at least one year of Canadian work experience and a job offer will be able to apply. The initiative aims to support reliable care, a stable health system, and improve access to healthcare for Canadians.
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During a White House roundtable on Monday, President Donald Trump appeared to doze off while Agriculture Secretary Brooke Rollins was explaining a new aid package for farmers. This marks the second instance in less than a week where the 79-year-old president struggled to stay awake during an official event. Despite briefly awakening to correct the details of the financial plan, the President’s actions have raised concerns and scrutiny regarding his physical and mental fitness. This comes after recent reports that have focused on his possible deteriorating health.
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In a striking turn of events, an investigation reveals that former President Donald Trump engaged in the same actions he is accusing his political opponents of, specifically mortgage fraud. The report details that in 1993, Trump secured mortgages for two Florida properties, claiming each as his principal residence, despite evidence suggesting he did not reside in either. Experts have noted the hypocrisy, particularly considering Trump’s administration has used similar claims to target political adversaries like Lisa Cook and Letitia James. Trump’s spokesperson responded by claiming no fraud, while the former president himself has not commented on the matter.
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A San Diego man is seeking his wife’s release from the Otay Mesa Detention Center after she was detained by ICE following her green card interview. Viktoriia Bulavina, a Ukrainian refugee with Temporary Protective Status (TPS), was detained despite having a pending TPS extension. Her husband, Viktor Korol, is working with an immigration attorney to secure her release, highlighting the emotional distress and lack of proper resources she is experiencing. According to Bulavina’s attorney, her detention is unjustified, emphasizing that she has complied with all requirements.
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President Donald Trump hosted the 2025 Kennedy Center Honors, awarding Sylvester Stallone, George Strait, KISS, Gloria Gaynor, and Michael Crawford. During the event, Trump remarked on the persistence of the honorees, while also taking jabs at some audience members. Trump, who appointed himself chairman of the Kennedy Center, has revamped the organization, replacing board members and expressing a desire to align it with his vision, going so far as to announce over $100 million raised in a month. This year’s honorees were selected by Trump, and a bill was proposed to rename the Kennedy Center after him and the Opera House after Melania Trump, which has sparked some controversy.
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Following Marjorie Taylor Greene’s recent interview on 60 Minutes, former President Donald Trump took to Truth Social to express his disapproval. Trump referred to Greene as a “very dumb person” and criticized her statements during the interview, where she made claims against him and other Republican lawmakers. He also attacked the CBS News program 60 Minutes, and its parent company, Paramount, for airing the interview. Trump concluded by demanding an apology from Lesley Stahl and 60 Minutes.
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Alina Habba, former personal lawyer to President Trump, resigned as the acting US attorney for the district of New Jersey after an appeals court ruled her appointment unlawful due to the Trump administration’s procedural violations. Despite her departure, Habba stated the decision was not a surrender and the Justice Department would seek further review of the ruling. The court found that the administration used improper maneuvers to install Habba without Senate approval, a process that has also affected other US attorney appointments. Trump has criticized the “blue slip” process, which requires home-state senator approval, and other judges across the country have come to similar rulings.
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President Zelenskyy responded to criticism regarding the unread “peace plan” by stating that disagreements persist among the involved parties. Specifically, sensitive issues like security guarantees for Ukraine and the control of eastern regions require further discussion. Negotiations have not yet produced a unified vision for Donbas, and Ukraine is advocating for a separate security-guarantee agreement with its Western allies. Zelenskyy’s comments followed remarks by former US President Donald Trump, who claimed that Russia supported the plan while Zelenskyy had not reviewed it.
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X, formerly Twitter, has prohibited the European Commission from advertising on its platform after being fined €120 million by the EU. The fine was issued due to the platform’s deceptive blue tick system, which the EU deemed insufficient in verifying users and potentially exposing them to scams. In response to the fine and the subsequent ad ban, X accused the EU of exploiting its advertising system, while Elon Musk expressed disapproval of the EU, leading to accusations of censorship from US officials.
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Former FBI agents who were fired after kneeling during a 2020 racial justice protest in Washington have filed a lawsuit to regain their positions, claiming their actions were for de-escalation rather than political expression. The agents contend they were terminated in September by Director Kash Patel due to a perceived lack of political affiliation with President Donald Trump, despite an internal review and a Justice Department inspector general reaching a different conclusion. The agents, who knelt to defuse a tense situation during civil unrest prompted by George Floyd’s death, are seeking reinstatement, backpay, and the expungement of records, arguing their actions saved lives and prevented violence. The lawsuit alleges a partisan effort to retaliate against employees perceived as unsympathetic to President Trump.
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Trump Slams *60 Minutes* After Greene Interview
Following Marjorie Taylor Greene’s recent interview on 60 Minutes, former President Donald Trump took to Truth Social to express his disapproval. Trump referred to Greene as a “very dumb person” and criticized her statements during the interview, where she made claims against him and other Republican lawmakers. He also attacked the CBS News program 60 Minutes, and its parent company, Paramount, for airing the interview. Trump concluded by demanding an apology from Lesley Stahl and 60 Minutes.
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