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Hegseth defends Trump's firings of Pentagon leaders and says there may be more dismissals

Hegseth defends Trump's firings of Pentagon leaders and says there may be more dismissals

WASHINGTON (AP) — Defense Secretary Pete Hegseth insists President Donald Trump ’s abrupt firing of the nation’s senior military officer amid a wave of dismissals at the Pentagon wasn't unusual, brushing aside outcry that the new administration is op
Petition asking PM to revoke Elon Musk's Canadian citizenship garners support

Petition asking PM to revoke Elon Musk's Canadian citizenship garners support

OTTAWA — Thousands of people have electronically signed a parliamentary petition calling for revocation of Elon Musk's Canadian citizenship over his role in the Trump administration, which is pointedly threatening Canada's sovereignty.
Trump's Russian rapprochement, Mars musing and DOGE dividends. And is the gold gone? It's Week 5

Trump's Russian rapprochement, Mars musing and DOGE dividends. And is the gold gone? It's Week 5

WASHINGTON (AP) — President Donald Trump's fifth week in office included a dramatic shift in U.S.
Trump and Musk aren't the first to make deep cuts. Clinton-era Reinventing Government saved billions

Trump and Musk aren't the first to make deep cuts. Clinton-era Reinventing Government saved billions

DENVER (AP) — A new administration swept into Washington and announced plans to shake it up, using corporate know-how and new technology to streamline the federal bureaucracy.

Battle for Sault Ste. Marie, Thunder Bay ridings puts northern issues in spotlight

Lisa Vezeau-Allen says it's not just Sault Ste. Marie's steelworkers who are bracing for looming U.S. tariffs on steel and aluminum imports.
Carney under pressure as Liberal leadership candidates prepare for French debate

Carney under pressure as Liberal leadership candidates prepare for French debate

OTTAWA — Presumed Liberal leadership front-runner Mark Carney faces a major test Monday in Montreal, when he and his rivals square off in person for the first time in a French-language debate.
Credits to remember and errors to avoid as tax filing season gets underway

Credits to remember and errors to avoid as tax filing season gets underway

It’s the time of the year again to gather your receipts and hope for a big refund. The official opening of tax-filing season gets underway with electronic filing service Netfile set to open on Monday.
Parti Québécois faces drop in support for sovereignty amid Trump threats

Parti Québécois faces drop in support for sovereignty amid Trump threats

MONTREAL — With Canadians – and even Quebecers – rallying around the flag in the face of threats from the Trump administration, the sovereigntist Parti Québécois is struggling to find its footing.
Kamala Harris receives prestigious Chairman's prize at NAACP Image Awards

Kamala Harris receives prestigious Chairman's prize at NAACP Image Awards

LOS ANGELES (AP) — Former Vice President Kamala Harris stepped on the NAACP Image Awards stage Saturday night with a sobering message, calling the civil rights organization a pillar of the Black community and urging people to stay resilient and hold
States threaten fines and jail time for local officials who resist Trump's immigration crackdown

States threaten fines and jail time for local officials who resist Trump's immigration crackdown

ATLANTA (AP) — Republican state lawmakers seeking to aid President Donald Trump’s crackdown on illegal immigration are threatening local officials who resist with lawsuits, fines and even potential jail time.