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California Democrats' push for redistricting faces a tight legislative deadline

California Democrats' push for redistricting faces a tight legislative deadline

SACRAMENTO, Calif. (AP) — California Democrats started a partisan push to draw new congressional districts and reshape the state’s U.S.
Anand says war in Ukraine influencing Canada's Arctic security policy

Anand says war in Ukraine influencing Canada's Arctic security policy

OTTAWA — Foreign Affairs Minister Anita Anand said Monday the federal government is leaving "no stone unturned" to defend Canada's North as changes in the global order in recent years are having direct implications for Canada's Arctic sovereignty.
Iowa US Senate candidate ends bid to run against Republican incumbent Joni Ernst

Iowa US Senate candidate ends bid to run against Republican incumbent Joni Ernst

DES MOINES, Iowa (AP) — An Iowa Democratic state lawmaker bowed out of the 2026 U.S. Senate primary race on Monday and endorsed a fellow legislator as the “best hope” to unseat Republican U.S. Sen.
Quebec union leaders say workers could face same fate as Air Canada flight attendants

Quebec union leaders say workers could face same fate as Air Canada flight attendants

MONTREAL — The presidents of two major Quebec unions fear that workers in the province could soon face the same treatment as striking Air Canada flight attendants under a provincial law passed in May.
A look at Texas' redistricting walkout and California's response, by the numbers

A look at Texas' redistricting walkout and California's response, by the numbers

A walkout by Democratic legislators in Texas has ended and Republicans arranged to push a plan for redrawing the state's congressional districts through the GOP-controlled Legislature and give President Donald Trump a better political landscape.
Drop in oil prices helps push N.L. deficit forecast up by 68 per cent to $626M

Drop in oil prices helps push N.L. deficit forecast up by 68 per cent to $626M

ST. JOHN'S — The deficit forecast for Newfoundland and Labrador has been revised upward by almost 70 per cent, primarily due to a volatile oil market and a stronger Canadian dollar.
20 states and DC sue DOJ to stop immigration requirements on victim funds

20 states and DC sue DOJ to stop immigration requirements on victim funds

A coalition of attorneys general from 20 states and Washington, D.C., is asking a federal judge to stop the U.S.
Judge issues injunction preventing Trump's FTC from investigating watchdog Media Matters

Judge issues injunction preventing Trump's FTC from investigating watchdog Media Matters

WASHINGTON (AP) — A federal judge has issued an injunction preventing the Trump administration's Federal Trade Commission from investigating Media Matters for America, the liberal media watchdog group that had alleged the spread of hate speech on X s
Housing crunch: Nova Scotia opens rental units for health-care workers in South Shore

Housing crunch: Nova Scotia opens rental units for health-care workers in South Shore

LUNENBURG — Nova Scotia's government says it has opened the first phase of a housing project dedicated to help health-care workers find homes in the South Shore. Susan Corkum-Greek, member of legislature for Lunenburg, N.S.
With the Ottawa Treaty under threat, an expert warns landmines won't keep Europe safe

With the Ottawa Treaty under threat, an expert warns landmines won't keep Europe safe

OTTAWA — An expert who has disposed of bombs in some of the world's most dangerous places says European governments pinning their security hopes on landmines are turning to an ineffective tool that will only spread misery and hunger.