Skip to content
Join our Newsletter

Politics

Key portfolios for business community to watch as Carney's cabinet sworn in

Key portfolios for business community to watch as Carney's cabinet sworn in

Canada's business community will be monitoring files across various portfolios after Tuesday's swearing-in of Prime Minister Mark Carney's new cabinet.
Read more >

Trial opens for former Capitol riot defendant who was arrested near Obama's DC home in 2023

WASHINGTON (AP) — Only a few Capitol riot defendants remained jailed after President Donald Trump issued mass pardons to supporters who joined a mob's attack on Jan. 6, 2021.
Read more >
Trump trade war faces legal challenge as businesses, states argue his tariffs exceeded his power

Trump trade war faces legal challenge as businesses, states argue his tariffs exceeded his power

WASHINGTON (AP) — President Donald Trump is waging a trade war without getting approval from Congress: He declared a national emergency to slap import taxes — tariffs — on almost every country on earth.
Read more >
Budget airline begins deportation flights for ICE with start of Arizona operations

Budget airline begins deportation flights for ICE with start of Arizona operations

PHOENIX (AP) — A budget airline that serves mostly small U.S.
Read more >
Theft of NS Power customer data is likely ransomware attack: security experts

Theft of NS Power customer data is likely ransomware attack: security experts

HALIFAX — Security experts say the theft of customer data from Nova Scotia's electric utility has the hallmarks of an extortion attempt by cybercriminals.
Read more >
Trump's $4.9 trillion tax plan targets Medicaid to offset costs

Trump's $4.9 trillion tax plan targets Medicaid to offset costs

WASHINGTON (AP) — House Republicans proposed sweeping tax breaks Monday in President Donald Trump's big priority bill, tallying at least $4.
Read more >
To reach Latinos, some Democrats pivot to talk more about the economy and less about immigration

To reach Latinos, some Democrats pivot to talk more about the economy and less about immigration

FORT LAUDERDALE, Fla.
Read more >
Trump's plan to accept free Air Force One replacement from Qatar raises ethical and security worries

Trump's plan to accept free Air Force One replacement from Qatar raises ethical and security worries

WASHINGTON (AP) — For President Donald Trump , accepting a free Air Force One replacement from Qatar is a no-brainer. “I would never be one to turn down that kind of an offer,” the Republican told reporters on Monday.
Read more >
Trump backs Jack Ciattarelli in New Jersey's Republican primary for governor

Trump backs Jack Ciattarelli in New Jersey's Republican primary for governor

TRENTON, N.J. (AP) — President Donald Trump endorsed Republican Jack Ciattarelli in New Jersey's GOP primary, saying he's gone “ALL IN” on the “Make America Great Again” agenda.
Read more >
Canada's ambassador says economic talks must prioritize lifting Trump's tariffs

Canada's ambassador says economic talks must prioritize lifting Trump's tariffs

WASHINGTON — Ottawa's top diplomat in Washington says talks to negotiate any new deals with the United States will prioritize ending U.S President Donald Trump's ruinous tariffs on Canadian exports.
Read more >