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The Latest: Trump agrees to 30-day pause on tariffs to Canada and Mexico

The Latest: Trump agrees to 30-day pause on tariffs to Canada and Mexico

In separate negotiations, Canadian Prime Minister Justin Trudeau and Mexican President Claudia Sheinbaum have agreed with U.S. President Donald Trump to pause planned tariffs for at least a month .
Trump administration opens antisemitism inquiries at 5 colleges including Columbia and Berkeley

Trump administration opens antisemitism inquiries at 5 colleges including Columbia and Berkeley

WASHINGTON (AP) — The Trump administration is opening new investigations into allegations of antisemitism at five U.S. universities including Columbia and the University of California, Berkeley, the Education Department announced Monday.
Oregon judge pauses camping ban enforcement in city at heart of Supreme Court homelessness ruling

Oregon judge pauses camping ban enforcement in city at heart of Supreme Court homelessness ruling

PORTLAND, Ore. (AP) — An Oregon judge on Monday ordered the city at the heart of a major U.S.
Alberta law society reprimands ex-justice minister Kaycee Madu, orders $39K payment

Alberta law society reprimands ex-justice minister Kaycee Madu, orders $39K payment

EDMONTON — Alberta's law society has formally reprimanded former provincial justice minister Kaycee Madu and ordered him to pay nearly $39,000 in costs.
Interprovincial trade barriers: what they are, why they exist and how to cut them

Interprovincial trade barriers: what they are, why they exist and how to cut them

OTTAWA — The Trump administration's on-again, off-again threat to impose damaging tariffs has boosted an old idea for driving economic growth in Canada: eliminating interprovincial trade barriers.
Trump sticks to hockey, avoids tariff talks during Stanley Cup champion Florida Panthers' visit

Trump sticks to hockey, avoids tariff talks during Stanley Cup champion Florida Panthers' visit

WASHINGTON (AP) — President Donald Trump mostly stuck to sports and avoided any talk of tariffs as he celebrated the NHL’s defending Stanley Cup champion Florida Panthers at the White House on Monday.
A running list of Ontario election promises in campaign for snap Feb. 27 vote

A running list of Ontario election promises in campaign for snap Feb. 27 vote

TORONTO — A running list of election promises announced by the Ontario Progressive Conservatives, NDP, Liberals and Greens in the province's snap election campaign. The vote is set for Feb. 27. Progressive Conservatives Feb.
ACLU sues over Trump shutting down asylum access at the southern border

ACLU sues over Trump shutting down asylum access at the southern border

WASHINGTON (AP) — Immigration advocacy groups on Monday sued the Trump administration over its ban on asylum access at the southern border, saying the sweeping restrictions illegally put people who are fleeing war and persecution in harm's way.
In wake of mass shootings, Alabama lawmakers eye ban on Glock switches and public safety bills

In wake of mass shootings, Alabama lawmakers eye ban on Glock switches and public safety bills

MONTGOMERY, Ala. (AP) — After a violent year that saw multiple mass shootings in the state, Alabama Gov.
Trump administration ends temporary deportation protection for 350,000 Venezuelans

Trump administration ends temporary deportation protection for 350,000 Venezuelans

WASHINGTON (AP) — President Donald Trump's administration is ending protections that shielded roughly 350,000 Venezuelans from deportation, leaving them with two months before they lose their right to work in the U.S.