Skip to content

Politics

Judge considers whether Florida's 'Alligator Alcatraz' detention center violates environmental law

Judge considers whether Florida's 'Alligator Alcatraz' detention center violates environmental law

MIAMI (AP) — A federal judge heard arguments Wednesday over whether to stop construction of an immigration detention center — built in the middle of the Florida Everglades and dubbed “Alligator Alcatraz” — because it didn't follow environmental laws.
Read more >
Texas Democrats' walkout to block a new map, by the numbers

Texas Democrats' walkout to block a new map, by the numbers

AUSTIN, Texas (AP) — Texas House Democrats are camping out in other states to block a new U.S. House map that would give the GOP more winnable seats in the 2026 elections.
Read more >
Trump maintains influence over GOP and keeps potential successors vying for his favor

Trump maintains influence over GOP and keeps potential successors vying for his favor

WASHINGTON (AP) — Although President Donald Trump has not directly said he thinks JD Vance should be the heir to his “Make America Great Again” base of support, he acknowledged this week that his vice president is probably the favorite to succeed him
Read more >
Judge issues temporary injunction against Trump administration cancellation of humanities grants

Judge issues temporary injunction against Trump administration cancellation of humanities grants

WASHINGTON (AP) — A federal judge in Oregon issued an injunction Wednesday temporarily stopping the mass cancellation of National Endowment for the Humanities grants to humanities councils around the country, saying the cancellations were likely unco
Read more >
Premier Ford warns Trump could reopen CUSMA trade pact in the fall

Premier Ford warns Trump could reopen CUSMA trade pact in the fall

OTTAWA — Ontario Premier Doug Ford is warning that U.S. President Donald Trump could choose to suddenly "pull the carpet out from underneath us" by opening up the trade agreement his administration negotiated with Canada during his first term.
Read more >
North Carolina Gov. Stein signs stopgap budget bill and vetoes opt-in bill helping school choice

North Carolina Gov. Stein signs stopgap budget bill and vetoes opt-in bill helping school choice

RALEIGH, N.C. (AP) — North Carolina Gov. Josh Stein signed into law on Wednesday a stopgap spending measure while lawmakers remain in a state budget impasse.
Read more >
First Nation disappointed as B.C. court rejects challenge to Mount Polley dam level

First Nation disappointed as B.C. court rejects challenge to Mount Polley dam level

VANCOUVER — The B.C. Supreme Court has dismissed a First Nation's bid to stop a tailings dam from being raised at the Mount Polley mine site, which suffered a catastrophic dam collapse that spilled millions of litres of waste and water 11 years ago.
Read more >
Trump moves to shut down NASA missions that measure carbon dioxide and plant health

Trump moves to shut down NASA missions that measure carbon dioxide and plant health

The Trump administration is moving to shut down two NASA missions that monitor a potent greenhouse gas and plant health, potentially shutting off an important source of data for scientists, policymakers and farmers.
Read more >
Muslims leaders say anti-Palestinian discrimination is casting a chill on free speech

Muslims leaders say anti-Palestinian discrimination is casting a chill on free speech

OTTAWA — Schools and employers are linking Palestinian culture with terrorism and retaliating against people who are speaking out about the war in Gaza, a new report suggests.
Read more >
The Latest: Trump says he plans 100% tariff on computer chips, likely increasing electronics costs

The Latest: Trump says he plans 100% tariff on computer chips, likely increasing electronics costs

U.S. President Donald Trump said Wednesday that he plans to put a 100% tariff on computer chips. The move will likely increase the cost of electronics, autos, household appliances and other essential goods.
Read more >