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NPR | By A Martínez,

Steve Inskeep

Published February 12, 2026 at 4:50 AM EST

AG Pam Bondi's contentious hearing before the House Judiciary Committee, six House Republicans vote against Trump's Canadian tariffs, revised figures show hiring in 2025 was lower than reported.

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