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Trump's second week in office delivers shock therapy, chaotic orders, a mix of politics and tragedy

Trump's second week in office delivers shock therapy, chaotic orders, a mix of politics and tragedy

WASHINGTON (AP) — President Donald Trump's second week in office seemed to deliver a daily dose of shock therapy for the country. There were chaotic reminders of his first term.
Trump puts tariffs on Canada, Mexico and China, spurring trade war as North American allies respond

Trump puts tariffs on Canada, Mexico and China, spurring trade war as North American allies respond

WASHINGTON (AP) — President Donald Trump on Saturday signed an order to impose stiff tariffs on imports from Mexico, Canada and China, drawing swift retaliation and an undeniable sense of betrayal from the country's North American neighbors as a trad
Ontario election 2025: Where the party leaders are on Sunday, Feb. 2

Ontario election 2025: Where the party leaders are on Sunday, Feb. 2

Here’s where the leaders of Ontario’s main political parties are on Sunday, Feb. 2: Progressive Conservative Leader Doug Ford Ford has no public events scheduled.
Ontario election 2025: How to cast your vote on or before Feb. 27

Ontario election 2025: How to cast your vote on or before Feb. 27

Ontario's snap election is set for Feb. 27. Here's what you need to know about casting a ballot. WHO IS ELIGIBLE TO VOTE? Residents of Ontario who are Canadian citizens and 18 or older can vote.
Ontario voter turnout hit a record low in 2022. Will this election be any different?

Ontario voter turnout hit a record low in 2022. Will this election be any different?

TORONTO — The last time Ontarians went to the polls, the province recorded the lowest voter turnout in its election history. Observers say they don't expect a significant change in this month's snap election. In June 2022, just 44 per cent of 10.
US businesses brace for Trump's tariffs on Canada, Mexico and China to drive up costs

US businesses brace for Trump's tariffs on Canada, Mexico and China to drive up costs

WASHINGTON (AP) — From an ice cream parlor in California to a medical supply business in North Carolina to a T-shirt vendor outside Detroit, U.S.

Women represent half of the US. But they sometimes lack clout in budget and tax talks

JACKSON, Miss. (AP) — Women represent half of the U.S. population but it's still rare for them to have leading roles in setting taxes or budgets in some states. Take Mississippi, for example.
US businesses brace for Trump's tariffs on Canada, Mexico and China to drive up costs

US businesses brace for Trump's tariffs on Canada, Mexico and China to drive up costs

WASHINGTON (AP) — From an ice cream parlor in California to a medical supply business in North Carolina to a T-shirt vendor outside Detroit, U.S.
Trudeau announces 25 per cent targeted retaliatory tariffs

Trudeau announces 25 per cent targeted retaliatory tariffs

WASHINGTON — Prime Minister Justin Trudeau says Canada will hit back with steep, immediate retaliatory tariffs on American goods after U.S. President Donald Trump confirmed he is moving ahead with devastating duties on Canada starting Tuesday.
Democrats elect Ken Martin, the party leader in Minnesota, as their national chair

Democrats elect Ken Martin, the party leader in Minnesota, as their national chair

OXON HILL, Md. (AP) — Democrats on Saturday elected Ken Martin, the party leader in Minnesota, as the national chair, turning to a low-profile Midwestern political operative to coordinate their resistance to Donald Trump’s presidency.
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