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Former Trans Mountain CEO to head up Carney's major projects office in Calgary

Former Trans Mountain CEO to head up Carney's major projects office in Calgary

OTTAWA — Ottawa's one-stop shop for businesses to pitch plans for large industrial construction projects will be headquartered in Calgary and managed by former Trans Mountain CEO Dawn Farrell, the Prime Minister's Office said Friday.
Judges, defense lawyers and grand jurors poke holes in cases from Trump's DC federal intervention

Judges, defense lawyers and grand jurors poke holes in cases from Trump's DC federal intervention

WASHINGTON (AP) — A grand jury refused to indict a man who was captured on video hurling a sandwich at a federal agent. Prosecutors dropped another case after complaints that police illegally searched a man’s satchel and found a gun.
Trump administration tells states to remove references to 'gender ideology' from sex ed materials

Trump administration tells states to remove references to 'gender ideology' from sex ed materials

President Donald Trump's administration this week told 40 states to eliminate parts of lessons that focus on LGBTQ+ issues from federally funded sexual education materials or that they will lose funding.
Gov. Gretchen Whitmer calls special election for state Senate seat that could split Michigan chamber

Gov. Gretchen Whitmer calls special election for state Senate seat that could split Michigan chamber

LANSING, Mich. (AP) — Michigan Gov.
South Carolina GOP governor hopefuls clamor to show Trump ties, as Evette launches race's first ad

South Carolina GOP governor hopefuls clamor to show Trump ties, as Evette launches race's first ad

CHAPIN, S.C. (AP) — South Carolina Lt. Gov.
Fed governor Cook seeks court order blocking her firing by Trump

Fed governor Cook seeks court order blocking her firing by Trump

A lawyer for Lisa Cook on Friday urged a U.S. judge to let the Federal Reserve governor keep her job while she fights President Donald Trump's attempt to fire her in a stunning assault on the central bank's independence. The case in the U.S.
New York mayoral candidate Zohran Mamdani is working to woo Black voters away from Adams and Cuomo

New York mayoral candidate Zohran Mamdani is working to woo Black voters away from Adams and Cuomo

NEW YORK (AP) — New York City mayoral hopeful Zohran Mamdani seemed at ease as he made his way from a high-rise apartment building to a street festival in the historic Black neighborhood of Harlem on a recent Sunday.
Poilievre wants 'reasonable' self-defence defined in Criminal Code

Poilievre wants 'reasonable' self-defence defined in Criminal Code

OTTAWA — The federal government needs to amend the Criminal Code so the use of force is presumed to be reasonable to defend your home and family if someone breaks into it, Conservative Leader Pierre Poilievre said Friday.
Fed governor Cook to seek court order blocking her firing by Trump

Fed governor Cook to seek court order blocking her firing by Trump

A case that could provide the Trump administration with new and expansive power over the traditionally independent Federal Reserve will get its first court hearing Friday.
What to know about a Texas bill to let residents sue out-of-state abortion pill providers

What to know about a Texas bill to let residents sue out-of-state abortion pill providers

A measure that would allow nearly any private citizen to sue out-of-state prescribers and others who send abortion pills into Texas has won first-round approval in the state House.