Politics

Biden tells donors: 'If Trump wasn’t running I’m not sure I’d be running. We cannot let him win'

BOSTON (AP) — President Joe Biden told campaign donors Tuesday that he wasn’t sure he’d be running for reelection if Donald Trump wasn’t also in the race, warning that democracy is “more at risk in 2024” and that the former president and his allies a

Dec 6, 2023 12:49 AM Read more >

From Barbie's unexpected wisdom to dissent among Kennedys, these are the top quotes of 2023

HARTFORD, Conn. (AP) — From dissent within the Kennedy family to the unexpected wisdom of Barbie, Yale's 2023 list of notable quotations have something for just about everyone. This year's list is topped by Robert F. Kennedy Jr.

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Trump declines to rule out abusing power to seek retribution if he returns to the White House

NEW YORK (AP) — Former President Donald Trump declined to rule out abusing power if he returns to the White House after Fox News Channel host Sean Hannity asked him Tuesday to respond to growing Democratic criticism of his rhetoric.

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A second Trump administration will 'come after' people in the media in the courts, an ally says

NEW YORK (AP) — A Donald Trump ally who worked in his Justice Department said Tuesday that if the former president is elected again, his administration will retaliate against people in the media “criminally or civilly.

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Wild salmon conservation group raises concerns about herring kills at B.C. fish farms

VICTORIA — Hundreds of thousands of wild fish have died at British Columbia salmon farms in recent years, with an operator blaming the kills on the "learning curve" associated with new machinery to remove sea lice from stock.

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N.S. auditor general calls for more oversight on spending outside budget process

HALIFAX — For the second consecutive year, Nova Scotia's auditor general is calling for legislative oversight of spending sprees by the Progressive Conservative government that happen outside of the regular budget process.

Dec 5, 2023 7:54 PM Read more >

FBI chief makes fresh pitch for spy program renewal and says it'd be 'devastating' if it lapsed

WASHINGTON (AP) — FBI Director Christopher Wray called Tuesday for the reauthorization of a U.S.

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Candidates vying for top job at Assembly of First Nations make final plea to assembly

OTTAWA — Hundreds of delegates listened intently Tuesday as the slate of candidates vying to take over leadership of the Assembly of First Nations pleaded their case one final time before the assembly decides their fate.

Dec 5, 2023 7:03 PM Read more >

Tories, NDP call out CBC president for not ruling out bonuses, despite layoffs

OTTAWA — Canada's public broadcaster is feeling the heat after its president declined to rule out the possibility of holiday bonuses this year, hours after announcing massive layoffs.

Dec 5, 2023 6:02 PM Read more >

Senators were intimidated, had their privilege breached, Speaker rules

OTTAWA — Any attempt to intimidate a senator while in the process of fulfilling their duties is a breach of their privilege, even if the effort is ultimately unsuccessful, the Speaker of the Senate ruled Tuesday.

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