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Supreme Court opinion conferring broad immunity could embolden Trump as he seeks to return to power

Supreme Court opinion conferring broad immunity could embolden Trump as he seeks to return to power

WASHINGTON (AP) — In her dissent from a Supreme Court opinion that afforded former President Donald Trump broad immunity, Justice Sonia Sotomayor pondered the potential doomsday consequences : A president could pocket a bribe for a pardon, stage a mi
Nova Scotia municipalities urged to get creative to find new revenue streams: report

Nova Scotia municipalities urged to get creative to find new revenue streams: report

HALIFAX — The tax base for municipalities across Nova Scotia isn't keeping up with the cost of services and programs, and local governments need to get creative in finding new revenue, including by asking Ottawa for a cut of personal income taxes.
Ominous history for Biden: Incumbents trying to win over their parties often struggle to win again

Ominous history for Biden: Incumbents trying to win over their parties often struggle to win again

ATLANTA (AP) — There's plenty of worry among Democrats about whether 81-year-old President Joe Biden is up to the job itself or the task of defeating Donald Trump. Previous presidential campaigns offer lessons. None convey reasons for optimism.
Biden plans public events blitz as White House pushes back on pressure to leave the race

Biden plans public events blitz as White House pushes back on pressure to leave the race

WASHINGTON (AP) — The White House announced Tuesday that President Joe Biden will meet with congressional leaders and Democratic governors , sit for a network TV interview and hold a press conference in the coming days, a blitz designed to push back
Judge delays Trump’s hush money sentencing until at least September after high court immunity ruling

Judge delays Trump’s hush money sentencing until at least September after high court immunity ruling

In a major reprieve for former President Donald Trump, sentencing for his hush money convictions was postponed Tuesday until at least September — if ever — as the judge agreed to weigh the possible impact of a new Supreme Court ruling on presidential
‘Frustration takes over’: How arbitration plans went awry in WestJet mechanics strike

‘Frustration takes over’: How arbitration plans went awry in WestJet mechanics strike

Arbitration doesn't typically spur a strike. If anything, the reverse occurs.
Trudeau missing Calgary Stampede this summer, his only absence outside COVID-19 years

Trudeau missing Calgary Stampede this summer, his only absence outside COVID-19 years

OTTAWA — Prime Minister Justin Trudeau's summer campaign circuit will not include a stop at the Calgary Stampede.
Jewish teachers file antisemitism complaint against B.C. Teachers' Federation

Jewish teachers file antisemitism complaint against B.C. Teachers' Federation

VANCOUVER — A group of British Columbia teachers has launched a human rights complaint against their union, accusing the BC Teachers' Federation of having "engaged in and enabled antisemitism.
Liberal MP Ken McDonald says he won’t run again

Liberal MP Ken McDonald says he won’t run again

OTTAWA — Liberal MP Ken McDonald, who opposed his party over the federal carbon price, says he won’t run in the next federal election.
Pressure is building on Biden to step aside. But many Democrats feel powerless to replace him

Pressure is building on Biden to step aside. But many Democrats feel powerless to replace him

WASHINGTON (AP) — Bernie Sanders describes President Joe Biden's recent debate performance as “painful.” In an interview, he says he's not confident that Biden can win this fall.