Politics

Special counsel moves to dismiss election interference case against President-elect Donald Trump

WASHINGTON (AP) — Special counsel Jack Smith asked a federal judge on Monday to dismiss the case accusing President-elect Donald Trump of plotting to overturn the 2020 election , citing longstanding Justice Department policy shielding presidents from

Nov 25, 2024 10:28 AM Read more >

N.S. Tories seek 'fresh' mandate in Tuesday's election to negotiate with Ottawa

HALIFAX — Progressive Conservative Leader Tim Houston says if he's given a second mandate in Tuesday’s election, it will strengthen his position to fight Ottawa on key issues impacting the province, including carbon pricing.

Nov 25, 2024 10:25 AM Read more >

Donald Trump Jr. emerges as a political force of his own as he helps his father launch a second term

NEW YORK (AP) — When Donald Trump, House Speaker Mike Johnson, Elon Musk and Robert F. Kennedy Jr. circled up aboard the president-elect’s plane over some McDonalds burgers and fries recently, Donald Trump Jr.

Nov 25, 2024 9:27 AM Read more >

Donald Trump Jr. emerges as a political force of his own as he helps his father launch a second term

NEW YORK (AP) — When Donald Trump, House Speaker Mike Johnson, Elon Musk and Robert F. Kennedy Jr. circled up aboard the president-elect’s plane over some McDonalds burgers and fries recently, Donald Trump Jr.

Nov 25, 2024 8:45 AM Read more >

California could offer electric vehicle rebates if Trump eliminates tax credit, Newsom says

SACRAMENTO, Calif. (AP) — California could offer state tax rebates for electric vehicle purchases if the incoming Trump administration eliminates the federal EV tax credit , Gov. Gavin Newsom said Monday.

Nov 25, 2024 8:10 AM Read more >

Judge in Alex Jones' bankruptcy to hear arguments on The Onion's bid for Infowars

A bankruptcy judge is set to hear arguments Monday in conspiracy theorist Alex Jones ’ effort to stop the satirical news outlet The Onion from buying Infowars and turning it into a parody.

Nov 25, 2024 5:33 AM Read more >

Ontario missed interim target for providing hands-on care to long-term care residents

TORONTO — Ontario failed to meet its own legislated target this past year for the average number of hands-on hours of care that long-term care residents receive, a newly updated document shows.

Nov 25, 2024 1:00 AM Read more >

Senators took down one Trump Cabinet pick. But the fight over their authority is just beginning

WASHINGTON (AP) — It's a short phrase in the Constitution , mentioned in passing. But it's already taking on an outsize significance as President-elect Donald Trump charts his return to office.

Nov 24, 2024 9:08 PM Read more >

Trump 2.0 has a Cabinet and executive branch of different positions and eclectic personalities

WASHINGTON (AP) — Donald Trump’s personnel choices for his new Cabinet and White House reflect his signature positions on immigration and trade but also a range of viewpoints and backgrounds that raise questions about what ideological anchors might g

Nov 24, 2024 9:06 PM Read more >

Republicans push back against Democrats' claims that Trump intelligence pick Gabbard is compromised

FORT LAUDERDALE, Fla. (AP) — Republican senators pushed back on Sunday against criticism from Democrats that Tulsi Gabbard , Donald Trump's pick to lead U.S.

Nov 24, 2024 4:09 PM Read more >