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As Trump's trade deal deadline approaches, his tariffs face legal pushback in court

As Trump's trade deal deadline approaches, his tariffs face legal pushback in court

WASHINGTON — Donald Trump's plan to realign global trade faces its latest legal barrier this week in a federal appeals court — and Canada is bracing for the U.S. president to follow through on his threat to impose higher tariffs.
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Renaming of military bases stirs debate over Confederate ties

Renaming of military bases stirs debate over Confederate ties

In 2023, amid a national reckoning on issues of race in America, seven Army bases' names were changed because they honored Confederate leaders.
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Canada condemns Hong Kong authorities after warrants issued for overseas activists

Canada condemns Hong Kong authorities after warrants issued for overseas activists

OTTAWA — The Canadian government is condemning Hong Kong's law enforcement authorities after they issued bounties and warrants for 19 pro-democracy activists, some of whom live in Canada.
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Man with mental health issues found naked in Minnesota Capitol, raising new security concerns

Man with mental health issues found naked in Minnesota Capitol, raising new security concerns

MINNEAPOLIS (AP) — A naked man with apparent mental health issues was found in the Minnesota State Capitol late at night, officials said Saturday, raising questions about security after the top Democrat in the state House was killed in what authoriti
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Official fired during Trump's first term appointed president of embattled US Institute of Peace

Official fired during Trump's first term appointed president of embattled US Institute of Peace

A senior State Department official who was fired as a speechwriter during President Donald Trump 's first term and has a history of incendiary statements has been appointed to lead the embattled U.S. Institute of Peace .
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Nanaimo, B.C., councillor's motion proposes asking for closure of safe injection site

A city councillor in Nanaimo, B.C., is expected to push the city to reach out to a B.C. health authority in a bid to close the overdose prevention site next to city hall. The agenda for Monday's council meeting says Coun.
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Most Canadians think the country is making progress on reconciliation: poll

Most Canadians think the country is making progress on reconciliation: poll

OTTAWA — Most Canadians believe the country is making good progress on reconciliation with Indigenous Peoples, a new poll from Leger suggests.
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The House is looking into the Epstein investigation. Here's what could happen next

The House is looking into the Epstein investigation. Here's what could happen next

WASHINGTON (AP) — A key House committee is looking into the investigation of the late Jeffrey Epstein for sex trafficking crimes, working to subpoena President Donald Trump's Department of Justice for files in the case as well as hold a deposition of
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Alberta immigrants say seeing an uptick in anger, rise of racist narratives

Alberta immigrants say seeing an uptick in anger, rise of racist narratives

EDMONTON — Alberta resident Shamaila Akram says she can handle the increase in racial slurs and derogatory comments being thrown at her, but she worries about her newcomer and immigrant clients.
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Trump's trip to Scotland as his new golf course opens blurs politics and the family's business

Trump's trip to Scotland as his new golf course opens blurs politics and the family's business

EDINBURGH, Scotland (AP) — Lashed by cold winds and overlooking choppy, steel-gray North Sea waters, the breathtaking sand dunes of Scotland's northeastern coast rank among Donald Trump's favorite spots on earth.
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