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Democrats are at odds over response as Trump announces the US has entered Israel-Iran war

Democrats are at odds over response as Trump announces the US has entered Israel-Iran war

After nearly two years of stark divisions over the war in Gaza and support for Israel, Democrats seemed to remain at odds over policy toward Iran. Progressives demanded unified opposition before President Donald Trump announced U.S.

Guest lineups for the Sunday news shows

WASHINGTON (AP) — ABC’s “This Week” — Sen. Tom Cotton, R-Ark. ___ NBC's “Meet the Press” — Vice President JD Vance; Sens. Lindsey Graham, R-S.C., and Mark Kelly, D-Ariz. ___ CNN's “State of the Union” — Homeland Security Secretary Kristi Noem; Sen.
Transcript of Trump’s speech on US strikes on Iran

Transcript of Trump’s speech on US strikes on Iran

WASHINGTON (AP) — A transcript of President Donald Trump’s speech on U.S. airstrikes on Iran on Saturday as transcribed by The Associated Press: Thank you very much. A short time ago, the U.S.
Montreal's Canada Day parade cancelled for a second year in a row, organizer says

Montreal's Canada Day parade cancelled for a second year in a row, organizer says

MONTREAL — Montreal has cancelled its once-annual Canada Day parade for the second time in as many years, event organizers announced this week.
Ex-Texas US Rep. Blake Farenthold, who left office amid harassment allegations, dies at 63

Ex-Texas US Rep. Blake Farenthold, who left office amid harassment allegations, dies at 63

Former Texas Republican U.S. Rep. Blake Farenthold , who left Congress amid sexual harassment allegations, has died. He was 63.

Judge blocks the Trump administration's National Science Foundation research funding cuts

BOSTON (AP) — A federal judge has blocked President Donald Trump 's administration from making drastic cuts to research funding provided by the National Science Foundation. U.S.
First Nations youth say they're 'starting a movement' against major projects bills

First Nations youth say they're 'starting a movement' against major projects bills

OTTAWA — First Nations youth leaders are warning Canadians can expect a long, tense summer of protests as governments push forward with plans to fast-track major projects — and young people will be leading the charge.
Ottawa considering 'combination of approaches' to 20% military pay hike

Ottawa considering 'combination of approaches' to 20% military pay hike

OTTAWA — Defence Minister David McGuinty's office says it's considering a “combination of approaches” to boosting pay for armed service members, including introducing retention bonuses for “stress trades.
Many Americans are witnessing immigration arrests for the first time and reacting

Many Americans are witnessing immigration arrests for the first time and reacting

SAN DIEGO (AP) — Adam Greenfield was home nursing a cold when his girlfriend raced in to tell him Immigration and Customs Enforcement vehicles were pulling up in their trendy San Diego neighborhood.
Rhode Island lawmakers pass bill to ban sales of assault weapons

Rhode Island lawmakers pass bill to ban sales of assault weapons

PROVIDENCE, R.I. (AP) — Rhode Island’s Democratic-controlled state House on Friday approved legislation that would ban the sale and manufacturing of many semiautomatic rifles commonly referred to as assault weapons.