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Carney in Ottawa today for cabinet committee meeting on U.S. relations

Carney in Ottawa today for cabinet committee meeting on U.S. relations

OTTAWA — Prime Minister Mark Carney has suspended his election campaign yet again to deal with the fallout of U.S. tariffs. Carney is expected to chair a meeting this morning with his cabinet committee on Canada-U.S. relations and national security.
Feds proposing regular 'intelligence-informed briefings' for opposition leaders: memo

Feds proposing regular 'intelligence-informed briefings' for opposition leaders: memo

OTTAWA — A newly released memo shows federal officials recommended almost a year ago that leaders of major opposition parties receive regular classified briefings — not only on foreign interference but also violent extremism and overseas conflicts.
Most Canadians say they expect to feel U.S. tariffs, want Canada to fight back: poll

Most Canadians say they expect to feel U.S. tariffs, want Canada to fight back: poll

OTTAWA — A new poll suggests 60 per cent of Canadians say they will personally feel the effects of U.S. tariffs — and most believe Canada should fight back.
McKinney hits the mark with Carney impression on 'This Hour Has 22 Minutes'

McKinney hits the mark with Carney impression on 'This Hour Has 22 Minutes'

Mark McKinney's impression of Canada's new prime minister may be buttoned-up and intense, but he said the process of portraying Mark Carney on "This Hour Has 22 Minutes" is loose and playful.
Senate confirms Trump nominee for chairman of Joint Chiefs of Staff in overnight vote

Senate confirms Trump nominee for chairman of Joint Chiefs of Staff in overnight vote

WASHINGTON (AP) — The Senate confirmed retired Air Force Lt. Gen. Dan “Razin” Caine to become the next chairman of the Joint Chiefs of Staff on Friday, filling the position almost two months after President Donald Trump fired his predecessor.
Now that they've passed a budget plan, the hard part begins for Republicans

Now that they've passed a budget plan, the hard part begins for Republicans

WASHINGTON (AP) — Republicans narrowly got their budget plan over the finish line . Now comes the hard part.
Trump administration to refer Maine to Justice Department over transgender participation in sports

Trump administration to refer Maine to Justice Department over transgender participation in sports

PORTLAND, Maine (AP) — The deadline has arrived for Maine officials to reach a resolution with the U.S.
Trump will undergo his annual physical Friday after years of reluctance to share medical information

Trump will undergo his annual physical Friday after years of reluctance to share medical information

WASHINGTON (AP) — Donald Trump is undergoing his annual physical on Friday, potentially giving the public its first details in years about the health of a man who in January became the oldest in U.S. history to be sworn in as president.
Social Security lists thousands of living immigrants as dead to prompt them to leave, AP sources say

Social Security lists thousands of living immigrants as dead to prompt them to leave, AP sources say

WASHINGTON (AP) — The Trump administration has moved to classify more than 6,000 living immigrants as dead, canceling their Social Security numbers and effectively wiping out their ability to work or receive benefits in an effort to get them to leave
Democratic prosecutor in crime-torn Albuquerque launches bid for New Mexico governor

Democratic prosecutor in crime-torn Albuquerque launches bid for New Mexico governor

SANTA FE, N.M.