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What the world is looking for in Canada’s election
Assassinations, spies and taxes… as Canadians head to the polls, several other countries are closely watching.
Who are Canadians voting for in this election?
The BBC spoke to eight voters asking who they voted for and what their main election issues are.
House Freedom Caucus members see group as launchpad for higher office
As the House Freedom Caucus has become a path to influence in the Trump era, several members of the hard-line conservative group are hoping that can catapult them to higher office. Reps. Andy Biggs (R-Ariz.) and Byron Donalds (R-Fla.) have launched bids for governor in their respective home states, while Rep. Ralph Norman (R-S.C.) is […]
Critics see ‘monumental shift’ in Trump remaking of DOJ civil rights division
The Trump administration has shifted staff and undertaken a series of policy changes at the Justice Department’s Civil Rights Division that current and former staff say strike at the heart of its mission. Justice Department leadership has in recent weeks directed attorneys to focus on priorities laid out in executive orders from President Trump, such […]
House Republicans dive into details of Trump agenda bill
House Republicans are slated to dive into the details of their sprawling bill full of President Trump’s domestic policy priorities this week, as leaders eye an ambitious timeline for moving the package through the lower chamber. At least five House committees are scheduled to convene to craft portions of the bill — a gathering known […]
The US used to be the gold standard for press freedom. Not any more | Kai Falkenberg
The Trump administration is creating a chilling effect on independent reporting and public dissent This week is World Press Freedom Day. That used to be a time when we pointed fingers at governments that kept journalists from doing their jobs – places like Turkey, where reporters are imprisoned for libel, or Saudi Arabia, where government […]
Trump’s second term will be the worst presidential term ever | Steven Greenhouse
Tragically, the president’s second term is already more lawless and more authoritarian than any in US history In his first 100 days back in office, Donald Trump has made a strong case that his second term will be by far the worst presidential term in US history. So many of his flood-the-zone actions have been […]
How a solar storm could lead to a US nuclear disaster worse than Chornobyl | Mark Leyse
Solar storms as intense as a 1921 superstorm have the potential to cause a nightmare scenario – and we are unprepared On 14 May 1921, a powerful solar storm – called the New York Railroad storm – caused the northern lights to illuminate New York City’s night sky. On Broadway, crowds lingered, enjoying “flaring skies” […]
How Trump’s war on DEI is roiling US police: ‘it doesn’t mean work will stop’
As Trump administration fights diversity, some officers fear for future of policing as they observe culture shifts After the murder of George Floyd, protests pushed some police agencies to bring in a new class of professionals including Colleen Jackson to help make departments more representative of and responsive to the communities they serve. Hired as […]
‘We’re simply not ready’: REAL ID rollout could trigger national headache, state lawmaker warns
A Kentucky lawmaker is urging the federal government to delay its forthcoming REAL ID deadline as his state and others face a whirlwind of logistical issues. “Kentucky wants to comply with REAL ID, but we’re simply not ready. And we’re not alone. At least 17 other states are still below 50% compliance, and 30 states […]
Hawley reignites ‘PELOSI Act’ push to ban lawmakers from trading stocks
Sen. Josh Hawley, R-Mo., is reintroducing legislation Monday that would ban members of Congress and their spouses from trading stocks while in office. Hawley introduced the “PELOSI Act” in 2023, but failed to make progress under President Joe Biden’s administration. The proposal has since gained popularity among lawmakers on both sides of the aisle, and […]
Trump disdains conservatism. His governing philosophy is absolute power | Sidney Blumenthal
The president’s clashes with the judiciary over immigration have launched a constitutional crisis. We’re headed toward a collision Donald Trump issued his declaration of war against his “enemies within” at the Department of Justice on 14 March. Thus the president launched a constitutional crisis that encompasses not just a group of migrants snatched without due […]
Group dedicated to electing GOP women rolls out first round of endorsements
Winning for Women PAC, a group dedicated to electing Republican women to office, rolled out its first round of House and Senate endorsements on Monday. In the Senate, the group is backing Sens. Ashley Moody (R-Fla.), Joni Ernst (R-Iowa) and Susan Collins (R-Maine). Meanwhile in the House, the group is throwing its support behind Reps. […]
What has DOGE done in Trump’s first 100 days?
100 days into President Trump’s second term, DOGE hasn’t delivered on its promised savings, efficiency or transparency in meaningful ways. But it has amassed unprecedented power over government data. (Image credit: Andrew Harnik)
NATO chief calls for more defense spending from Europe and Canada
President Trump has long been a critic of NATO and believes Europe does not contribute enough to its own defense. NATO Secretary General Mark Rutte agrees, and says ‘that is going to happen.’ (Image credit: AP Photo)
Trump needs unity among Republicans to pass his budget bill. Can he get it?
Congress returns from a two-week recess with a massive item on its to-do list: budget reconciliation. Lawmakers barely passed the plan’s framework along party lines and now face an uphill battle on reaching consensus. (Image credit: Bill Clark/CQ-Roll Call, Inc via Getty Imag)
When will we get results of the Canada election?
Here’s how – and when – we will know who won the election and will form the new government in Canada.
Canada votes in pivotal election transformed by Trump
The US president came to dominate on the campaign trail, with the contest being viewed as a referendum on how Canada should engage with him.
A stunning reversal of fortunes in Canada’s historic election
After a campaign upended by Trump’s threats, the Liberals hope they can hold onto power.