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Powell says Fed rate cut is on hold even as Trump demands cuts

Powell says Fed rate cut is on hold even as Trump demands cuts

WASHINGTON (AP) — The Federal Reserve will continue to wait and see how the economy evolves before deciding whether to reduce its key interest rate, Chair Jerome Powell said Tuesday, a stance directly at odds with President Donald Trump’s calls for i
Independent review calls for B.C. to declare gender-based violence an epidemic

Independent review calls for B.C. to declare gender-based violence an epidemic

An independent review of the treatment of victims of sexual and intimate partner violence in the British Columbia legal system calls on the government to declare gender-based violence an epidemic.
Meat producers warn internal trade bill could cause blowback with trade partners

Meat producers warn internal trade bill could cause blowback with trade partners

OTTAWA — The Canadian Meat Council is warning that the Liberal government’s legislation to ease the movement of goods and services within Canada could actually undermine red meat exports.
Trump says whether he'll commit to NATO mutual defense guarantee 'depends on your definition'

Trump says whether he'll commit to NATO mutual defense guarantee 'depends on your definition'

THE HAGUE, Netherlands (AP) — President Donald Trump on Tuesday injected some uncertainty over whether the U.S.
Court orders Trump administration to facilitate another deported man's return from El Salvador

Court orders Trump administration to facilitate another deported man's return from El Salvador

WASHINGTON (AP) — A federal appeals court in New York on Tuesday ordered the Trump administration to facilitate the return of a man who was deported to El Salvador roughly 30 minutes after the court suspended an order to remove him from the U.S.
Immigrant rights groups urge sheriffs to prioritize public safety over immigration enforcement

Immigrant rights groups urge sheriffs to prioritize public safety over immigration enforcement

FORT LAUDERDALE, Fla.
Trump is trying to script the perfect ending to war in Iran. Will the rest of the world go along?

Trump is trying to script the perfect ending to war in Iran. Will the rest of the world go along?

WASHINGTON (AP) — President Donald Trump wanted the brief and explosive American intervention in the Middle East to end with the satisfying tidiness of a prime-time season finale.
No decision on temporary Ontario Science Centre location, minister says

No decision on temporary Ontario Science Centre location, minister says

TORONTO — Ontario has not made any decisions on a temporary science centre while a new one is being built at Ontario Place, the infrastructure minister said Tuesday, despite previously indicating one would be operating by Jan. 1, 2026.
Maine governor brings charm offensive to N.B. to win back Canadian tourism

Maine governor brings charm offensive to N.B. to win back Canadian tourism

FREDERICTON — On a visit to New Brunswick, the governor of Maine issued renewed pleas for Canadian tourists to return to the United States, despite their apparent anger over the political climate.
Carney says Canada will meet new NATO spending target by developing critical minerals

Carney says Canada will meet new NATO spending target by developing critical minerals

THE HAGUE — Canada will reach an even higher NATO spending target in part by developing its critical minerals and the infrastructure needed to get them to market, Prime Minister Mark Carney said as the annual leaders' summit of alliance members got u