The U.S. 9th Circuit Court of Appeals has extended the stay of a judge’s order to build housing on the VA’s West Los Angeles campus, setting an expedited April hearing for the U.S. Department of Veterans Affairs’ appeal. U.S. District Judge David O. Carter’s goal to have 200 units of temporary housing opened by early next year was halted by the VA’s appeal, citing potential harm from diverting funds from veteran services. The appeal stems from a class-action lawsuit alleging the VA failed to provide housing for disabled and homeless veterans on the campus, leading to Carter’s order for 1,800 supportive housing units and 750 temporary units.
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Canadian PM reveals Trump brought up ’51st state’ on March call
SummaryDuring a March 28 call, Donald Trump suggested making Canada the 51st state, a detail recently acknowledged by Canadian Liberal Party leader Mark Carney. As Canada approaches elections, Trump's tariff policies and statehood comments have become pivotal issues, with Carney asserting that such an idea will "never happen." Trump's ongoing tariffs on Canadian goods and his remarks about Canadian leaders have heightened patriotic sentiments, influencing the election landscape as Canadians turn out in record numbers...
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