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N.S. premier backtracks on bill allowing the firing of auditor general without cause

N.S. premier backtracks on bill allowing the firing of auditor general without cause

HALIFAX — Nova Scotia’s premier says he is withdrawing amendments to a bill that would have allowed his government to fire the province’s auditor general without cause and veto the public release of her reports.
Sending Canadian troops to Ukraine 'on the table' under possible peace deal: Trudeau

Sending Canadian troops to Ukraine 'on the table' under possible peace deal: Trudeau

KYIV — Prime Minister Justin Trudeau did not rule out sending Canadian troops to Ukraine as part of a possible ceasefire deal as he joined European leaders Monday in Kyiv to mark the third anniversary of Russia's full-scale invasion.
New FBI Director Kash Patel is sworn in as acting ATF chief, AP source says

New FBI Director Kash Patel is sworn in as acting ATF chief, AP source says

WASHINGTON (AP) — New FBI Director Kash Patel was sworn in Monday as acting chief of the Bureau of Alcohol, Tobacco, Firearms and Explosives , taking the helm of two separate and sprawling Justice Department agencies, according to a person familiar w
Ontario PCs make $40B in platform promises, pledge to axe floor price for alcohol

Ontario PCs make $40B in platform promises, pledge to axe floor price for alcohol

TORONTO — Ontario's Progressive Conservatives released their platform Monday, with three days until election day, and it contains $40 billion in promises plus a proposal to get rid of the minimum retail price for liquor.
Jagmeet Singh says he's still the right person to lead NDP despite falling support

Jagmeet Singh says he's still the right person to lead NDP despite falling support

OTTAWA — Jagmeet Singh says he's "absolutely" the right person to lead the New Democrats into the next election despite the party's drop in the polls.
Federal workers return to offices amid threat from Elon Musk

Federal workers return to offices amid threat from Elon Musk

Federal employees across the country, many of whom have worked from home since the COVID-19 pandemic, were back at agency offices Monday under President Donald Trump’s return-to-office mandate .
Trump's Cabinet members have already backtracked on some promises made before being confirmed

Trump's Cabinet members have already backtracked on some promises made before being confirmed

WASHINGTON (AP) — As they mustered support for their confirmations by the U.S. Senate, some of President Donald Trump's appointees made statements from which they've already distanced themselves upon taking office.
Apple announces $500 billion investment in US amid tariff threats that could affect the iPhone

Apple announces $500 billion investment in US amid tariff threats that could affect the iPhone

NEW YORK (AP) — Apple announced Monday that it plans to invest more than $500 billion in the United States over the next four years, including plans to hire 20,000 people and build a new server factory in Texas.
Kentucky Senate hopeful Daniel Cameron praises Trump, criticizes his mentor, Mitch McConnell

Kentucky Senate hopeful Daniel Cameron praises Trump, criticizes his mentor, Mitch McConnell

FRANKFORT, Ky. (AP) — Republican Senate candidate Daniel Cameron lavished praise Monday on Donald Trump and criticized his mentor Sen.
The few Republicans who still oppose Trump gather in search of a path to oppose him

The few Republicans who still oppose Trump gather in search of a path to oppose him

WASHINGTON (AP) — Conservatives from across the country filled a ballroom a few blocks from the White House and lamented that the United States is abandoning the ideals that forged a great nation.
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