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Washington lawyer sues Trump administration over revocation of security clearance

Washington lawyer sues Trump administration over revocation of security clearance

WASHINGTON (AP) — A prominent Washington attorney sued the Trump administration Monday over the revocation of his security clearance, calling it an act of “improper political retribution” that jeopardizes his ability to continue representing clients
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Newly elected MPs start parliamentary orientation sessions on days in Ottawa

Newly elected MPs start parliamentary orientation sessions on days in Ottawa

OTTAWA — Sima Acan took a seat Monday afternoon inside a room with 14 of her rookie colleagues for the first of a flurry of orientation sessions for her new job as a member of Parliament.
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Trump has threatened a 100% tariff on movies made outside the US. Here's what we know

Trump has threatened a 100% tariff on movies made outside the US. Here's what we know

NEW YORK (AP) — President Donald Trump is eyeing Hollywood for his next round of tariffs , threatening to levy all films produced outside the U.S. at a steep rate of 100%.
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Carney moving into Rideau Cottage while 24 Sussex remains vacant

Carney moving into Rideau Cottage while 24 Sussex remains vacant

OTTAWA — Prime Minister Mark Carney will soon move into Rideau Cottage, while the official residence of the prime minister at 24 Sussex Drive remains vacant.
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Ann Telnaes, who quit Washington Post in protest, wins Pulitzer for 'fearlessness' in commentary

Ann Telnaes, who quit Washington Post in protest, wins Pulitzer for 'fearlessness' in commentary

NEW YORK (AP) — A longtime editorial cartoonist for The Washington Post who quit in protest early this year after editors killed her sketch criticizing the Post owner and other media chief executives working to curry favor with Trump has won the Puli
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Canada's resolve against U.S. threats should extend to human rights: Amnesty chief

Canada's resolve against U.S. threats should extend to human rights: Amnesty chief

OTTAWA — The global head of Amnesty International is calling on Ottawa to bring the same intensity it has used to call out U.S. tariffs and annexation threats to also call out breaches in human rights by Washington and other countries.
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AFGE president says downsizing after Trump's order threatens the union's survival

AFGE president says downsizing after Trump's order threatens the union's survival

IOWA CITY, Iowa (AP) — The president of the nation’s largest union for federal workers said Monday the organization’s ongoing staff downsizing will devastate the services it provides members and threatens the group’s survival.
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Competition Bureau sues Canada's Wonderland over alleged 'drip pricing'

Competition Bureau sues Canada's Wonderland over alleged 'drip pricing'

GATINEAU — The Competition Bureau is suing Canada's Wonderland for allegedly making false or misleading price claims online. The bureau says the amusement park north of Toronto is advertising prices that don't include a mandatory fee of up to $9.99.
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Trump administration says it will pay immigrants in the US illegally $1,000 to leave the country

Trump administration says it will pay immigrants in the US illegally $1,000 to leave the country

WASHINGTON (AP) — Pushing forward with its mass deportation agenda , President Donald Trump's administration said Monday that it would pay $1,000 to immigrants who are in the United States illegally and return to their home country voluntarily.
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Former Proud Boys leader Enrique Tarrio says he met with Trump in Florida

Former Proud Boys leader Enrique Tarrio says he met with Trump in Florida

WASHINGTON (AP) — Former Proud Boys leader Enrique Tarrio, who was pardoned by Donald Trump for his conviction related to the Jan. 6, 2021 attack on the Capitol, said he met with the president over the weekend in Florida.
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