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Major Michigan city decides against verifying mail ballots early, potentially slowing results

Major Michigan city decides against verifying mail ballots early, potentially slowing results

LANSING, Mich.
Policy points, partisan jabs mark closing foreign interference hearing

Policy points, partisan jabs mark closing foreign interference hearing

OTTAWA — Participants in a federal public inquiry are calling on Ottawa to take bolder action against foreign interference by making effective use of legal tools, closing loopholes and fostering public education.
Like Biden, Harris puts focus on Trump as the end of the campaign draws near

Like Biden, Harris puts focus on Trump as the end of the campaign draws near

WASHINGTON (AP) — With the end of her abbreviated presidential campaign in sight, Kamala Harris is trying to put the focus squarely on Donald Trump and his threat to democratic institutions, echoing the strategy used by Joe Biden before he ended his

In rare move, Pentagon denies falsehood about troops allowed to use force during election

WASHINGTON (AP) — In a rare move, the Pentagon strongly pushed back Thursday against misinformation spread on social media that falsely suggests U.S. troops have been authorized to use force against American citizens during the election.
Joly at Paris summit on Lebanon as Canadian donation-matching goal falling short

Joly at Paris summit on Lebanon as Canadian donation-matching goal falling short

OTTAWA — A coalition of Canadian groups is raising the alarm about a shortfall in donations to help with Lebanon's humanitarian crisis, as Foreign Affairs Minister Mélanie Joly joined colleagues at a summit to try helping the country cope with the da
NDP plan motion to push back against anti-abortion 'creep' from Conservatives

NDP plan motion to push back against anti-abortion 'creep' from Conservatives

OTTAWA — The NDP is taking aim at the Conservatives on abortion by putting forward a motion to call out what it calls a "creep" of legislation, petitions and threats aimed at reducing access to abortion.
Saskatchewan Party on board with federal partnership on homeless support: Moe

Saskatchewan Party on board with federal partnership on homeless support: Moe

MOOSE JAW, Sask. — Saskatchewan Party Leader Scott Moe says he would welcome a discussion with federal partners on tackling homelessness if re-elected as premier on Monday.
What is fascism? And why does Harris say Trump is a fascist?

What is fascism? And why does Harris say Trump is a fascist?

WASHINGTON (AP) — Vice President Kamala Harris was asked this week if she thought Donald Trump was a fascist, and she replied “Yes, I do.
Trudeau says he will lead party into next election despite caucus revolt

Trudeau says he will lead party into next election despite caucus revolt

OTTAWA — One day after Prime Minister Justin Trudeau was presented with a letter from some of his MPs asking for his resignation, he made crystal clear he is not going anywhere.
Trudeau announces massive drop in immigration targets as Liberals make major pivot

Trudeau announces massive drop in immigration targets as Liberals make major pivot

OTTAWA — The federal government slashed immigration targets to levels that will flatten population growth as Prime Minister Justin Trudeau admitted Thursday the government did not get the balance right after the COVID-19 pandemic.