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Jim Justice says he turned West Virginia's budget from cow dung to gold. Gov. Morrisey disagrees

Jim Justice says he turned West Virginia's budget from cow dung to gold. Gov. Morrisey disagrees

CHARLESTON, W.Va. (AP) — U.S. Sen. Jim Justice said he transformed West Virginia's financial policy from cow dung into gold during his time as governor. But one man’s gold is another man’s ... something else. Newly inaugurated Gov.
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Trump readies matching tariffs on trade partners, possibly setting up a major economic showdown

Trump readies matching tariffs on trade partners, possibly setting up a major economic showdown

WASHINGTON (AP) — President Donald Trump is taking additional action to upset the world trade system, with plans to sign an order as soon as Wednesday that would require that U.S. tariffs on imports match the tax rates charged by other countries.
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Connecticut Rep. John Larson says a complex partial seizure caused him to stop speech on House floor

Connecticut Rep. John Larson says a complex partial seizure caused him to stop speech on House floor

WASHINGTON (AP) — Connecticut U.S. Rep. John Larson, who inexplicably stopped speaking during a speech Monday on the House of Representatives floor, said Tuesday night he had suffered a complex partial seizure.
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Leger poll: Carney as leader would have Liberals tied with Conservatives

Leger poll: Carney as leader would have Liberals tied with Conservatives

OTTAWA — A new poll suggests that if Mark Carney wins the Liberal leadership race, he would erase the massive lead the Conservatives have enjoyed for the past year and a half.
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Here's the latest as Canada faces steel and aluminum tariffs from the United States

Here's the latest as Canada faces steel and aluminum tariffs from the United States

OTTAWA — U.S. President Donald Trump has announced that he will impose 25 per cent tariffs on all aluminum and steel imports to the U.S., including those from Canada, on March 12. Here's the latest news (all times eastern): ——— 7:50 p.m.
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White House fires USAID inspector general after warning about funding oversight, officials say

White House fires USAID inspector general after warning about funding oversight, officials say

WASHINGTON (AP) — The White House fired the inspector general for the U.S. Agency for International Development on Tuesday, U.S.
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DOGE cuts $900 million from agency that tracks American students' academic progress

DOGE cuts $900 million from agency that tracks American students' academic progress

WASHINGTON (AP) — A federal research agency that tracks the progress of America’s students is being hit with almost $900 million in cuts after Elon Musk’s Department of Government Efficiency found no need for much of its work.
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Trump administration appeals Maryland judge's ruling blocking birthright citizenship order

President Donald Trump's administration on Tuesday said it's appealing a Maryland federal judge's ruling blocking the president's executive order seeking to end birthright citizenship for people whose parents are not legally in the country.
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Leaders of Ontario Liberals, New Democrats promise to help young people

Leaders of Ontario Liberals, New Democrats promise to help young people

Two Ontario party leaders laid out their plans to help young people deal with the affordability crisis, promising to reduce student debt and youth unemployment.
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New York City argues for noncitizen voting law before state's top court

New York City argues for noncitizen voting law before state's top court

ALBANY, N.Y. (AP) — New York’s top court was asked Tuesday to reverse a ruling against a law that would allow noncitizens to vote in New York City municipal elections by lawyers who argued city officials acted within their legal powers.
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