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Battling LA's wildfires, priorities shift for Gov. Gavin Newsom's once Trump-focused special session

SACRAMENTO, Calif. (AP) — California Gov.
The Latest: Congress passes immigrant detention bill, sending Trump the first law he can sign

The Latest: Congress passes immigrant detention bill, sending Trump the first law he can sign

Donald Trump is remaking the traditional boundaries of Washington, unleashing unprecedented executive orders and daring anyone to stop him.
House passes immigrant detention bill that would be Trump's first law to sign

House passes immigrant detention bill that would be Trump's first law to sign

WASHINGTON (AP) — The House on Wednesday gave final approval to a bill that requires the detainment of unauthorized migrants accused of theft and violent crimes, marking the first legislation that President Donald Trump can sign as Congress, with som
Emergency Preparedness Minister Harjit Sajjan says he won't run in next election

Emergency Preparedness Minister Harjit Sajjan says he won't run in next election

OTTAWA — Emergency Preparedness Minister Harjit Sajjan on Wednesday became the latest member of Prime Minister Justin Trudeau's front bench to announce he won't seek re-election.
Carney, Freeland, Arya file paperwork to officially run for the Liberal leadership

Carney, Freeland, Arya file paperwork to officially run for the Liberal leadership

OTTAWA — Liberal leadership candidates Mark Carney, Chrystia Freeland and Chandra Arya have submitted their paperwork to the party and have officially entered the race.
Refugee advocates want Canada to make exemption for U.S. transgender asylum claims

Refugee advocates want Canada to make exemption for U.S. transgender asylum claims

OTTAWA — Refugee advocacy groups are asking the federal immigration minister to make an exemption in the Safe Third Country Agreement for transgender refugee claimants in the United States to seek asylum in Canada.
Government cuts $500K in funding to Alberta disability organization

Government cuts $500K in funding to Alberta disability organization

EDMONTON — Another disability advocacy organization says its funding has been cut by the Alberta government.
Oath Keepers founder Stewart Rhodes visits Capitol Hill after Trump clemency

Oath Keepers founder Stewart Rhodes visits Capitol Hill after Trump clemency

WASHINGTON (AP) — An extremist group leader who orchestrated an assault on the U.S.
Poilievre 'not aware' of more than two genders; says there are other priorities

Poilievre 'not aware' of more than two genders; says there are other priorities

OTTAWA — Conservative Leader Pierre Poilievre says he is only aware of two genders — male and female — and that the government should leave people alone.
Canada leaning toward matching tariffs on U.S. — but not all premiers agree

Canada leaning toward matching tariffs on U.S. — but not all premiers agree

OTTAWA — Canada appears to be leaning toward hitting the United States with matching tariffs if President Donald Trump makes good on his threats, but not all of the country's premiers support that approach.