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Zuckerberg dines with Trump in Mar-a-Lago

Zuckerberg dines with Trump in Mar-a-Lago

FORT LAUDERDALE, Fla.
Not a moment to ‘squabble,’ Freeland says after premiers’ meeting on Trump tariffs

Not a moment to ‘squabble,’ Freeland says after premiers’ meeting on Trump tariffs

OTTAWA — Unity among provinces and the federal government is critical in the face of the grave challenge posed by the threat of massive new import tariffs from Canada's closest trading partner, Deputy Prime Minister Chrystia Freeland said Wednesday f
Liberal GST holiday expected to pass soon as government introduces solo bill

Liberal GST holiday expected to pass soon as government introduces solo bill

OTTAWA — The Liberal government introduced a stand-alone bill to implement its proposed GST holiday Wednesday, hours after the NDP threatened it would not pass the legislation if it was linked to a $250 rebate for working Canadians.
Alberta's pledge to take over ownership of emissions data 'irresponsible': Guilbeault

Alberta's pledge to take over ownership of emissions data 'irresponsible': Guilbeault

EDMONTON, ALBERTA, CANADA — Federal Environment Minister Steven Guilbeault says Alberta's plan to make greenhouse gas emissions data the property of the provincial government could lead to oil and gas companies breaking federal laws.
US sanctions more allies of Maduro over alleged post-election crackdown in Venezuela

US sanctions more allies of Maduro over alleged post-election crackdown in Venezuela

CARACAS, Venezuela (AP) — The United States has imposed sanctions on an additional 21 allies of Venezuelan President Nicolás Maduro, accusing them on Wednesday of perpetrating some of the repression with which officials in the country responded to Ju
Republican Miller-Meeks wins reelection after recount in close Iowa congressional race

Republican Miller-Meeks wins reelection after recount in close Iowa congressional race

DES MOINES, Iowa (AP) — Republican Rep. Mariannette Miller-Meeks won her reelection bid Wednesday after a recount confirmed her lead, helping her party pad its thin majority in the U.S.
FACT FOCUS: Posts misrepresent Biden administration spending on EV charging stations

FACT FOCUS: Posts misrepresent Biden administration spending on EV charging stations

As President Joe Biden's term comes to an end, social media users are falsely claiming that his administration spent billions of dollars on the construction of just a handful of electric vehicle charging stations.
Democrat Derek Tran defeats GOP Rep. Michelle Steel in Southern California swing House district

Democrat Derek Tran defeats GOP Rep. Michelle Steel in Southern California swing House district

LOS ANGELES (AP) — Democrat Derek Tran ousted Republican U.S. Rep. Michelle Steel in a Southern California House district Wednesday that was specifically drawn to give Asian Americans a stronger voice on Capitol Hill.
Trump selects longtime adviser Keith Kellogg as special envoy for Ukraine and Russia

Trump selects longtime adviser Keith Kellogg as special envoy for Ukraine and Russia

WEST PALM BEACH, Fla. (AP) — President-elect Donald Trump said Wednesday that he has chosen Keith Kellogg, a highly decorated retired three-star general, to serve as his special envoy for Ukraine and Russia.
Liberal candidate in B.C. byelection seeks Métis membership after identity questioned

Liberal candidate in B.C. byelection seeks Métis membership after identity questioned

The Liberal candidate in a federal byelection in British Columbia says she is applying for Métis membership after a local group questioned her claims of Indigenous identity.