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- Nancy Kassebaum Baker, former Kansas senator, passes away at 94
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- Supreme Court permits White House ballroom construction to proceed temporarily
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Nancy Kassebaum Baker, the first woman elected to the U.S. Senate without a spouse’s influence, has died at the age of 94. Elected in 1978, Kassebaum Baker served three terms and was noted for her independent approach and willingness to engage with constituents, even on contentious issues.
The Supreme Court has temporarily permitted construction of the White House ballroom to proceed, following Chief Justice John Roberts’ stay on a lower court’s injunction. This order will remain until the Court reviews the Justice Department’s appeal regarding the project’s funding and legality.
The United States is set to implement 50% tariffs on $20 billion of Canadian goods following unsuccessful negotiations. In response, Canadian Prime Minister Mark Carney announced a matching tariff strategy, citing Washington’s last-minute changes as the cause for the breakdown in talks.
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President Donald Trump has called on Saudi Arabia and other OPEC nations to reduce oil prices, warning that high costs are prolonging the Russia-Ukraine conflict. Speaking at the World Economic Forum in Davos, Trump expressed surprise that OPEC hadn’t acted to lower prices before the elections, emphasising the impact on global stability.
A rapidly growing wildfire, known as the Hughes Fire, is threatening communities about 45 miles north of Los Angeles. The blaze has already consumed over 10,000 acres (4,000 hectares), forcing the evacuation of tens of thousands of residents in an area still recovering from previous devastating fires.
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