Politics

Trump fires 2 Democrats on the Federal Trade Commission, seeking more control over regulators

WASHINGTON (AP) — President Donald Trump fired two Democratic members of the Federal Trade Commission on Tuesday, intensifying efforts to exert his administration's control over independent agencies across the government.

Mar 18, 2025 6:53 PM Read more >

Trump's cuts to Voice of America may be welcomed by China's government

BEIJING (AP) — The recent move by U.S. President Donald Trump to make cuts at Voice of America and other U.S. government-run media may be welcome news for China's ruling Communist Party.

Mar 18, 2025 6:34 PM Read more >

Federal judge blocks Trump administration from banning transgender people from military service

WASHINGTON (AP) — A federal judge blocked enforcement of President Donald Trump’s executive order banning transgender people from military service on Tuesday, the latest in a string of legal setbacks for his sweeping agenda. U.S.

Mar 18, 2025 6:31 PM Read more >

Prime Minister Mark Carney set to host meeting with Canada's premiers Friday

OTTAWA — Prime Minister Mark Carney is hosting a meeting with Canada's premiers on Friday. The Prime Minister's Office and the office of Ontario Premier Doug Ford confirmed details of the meeting.

Mar 18, 2025 6:28 PM Read more >

A look at the judge who blocked Trump's deportations and is now facing calls for impeachment

WASHINGTON (AP) — The federal judge who ruled against Donald Trump's deportation plans and is now facing calls for his impeachment is no stranger to politically fraught cases — including ones involving the president.

Mar 18, 2025 5:48 PM Read more >

Judge rules DOGE's USAID dismantling likely violates the Constitution

WASHINGTON (AP) — The dismantling of the U.S.

Mar 18, 2025 5:34 PM Read more >

Alberta premier defends $4.8-million office budget increase

EDMONTON — Alberta Premier Danielle Smith is defending a nearly 23 per cent increase to her office's budget, saying it's coming at the expense of the Energy Ministry as her office assumes some formal and financial responsibility for promoting the pro

Mar 18, 2025 5:31 PM Read more >

Liberals lagging behind other parties on nominating candidates as election looms

OTTAWA — With a federal election call expected any day now, the Liberal party has only nominated about half of the candidates it would need to have a full slate on the ballot even as their polling numbers have been jump-started following their recent

Mar 18, 2025 5:27 PM Read more >

US government court filings keep Prince Harry's immigration forms secret

WASHINGTON (AP) — Heavily redacted court filings released Tuesday shed no fresh light on the circumstances under which Prince Harry entered the United States, the latest development in a legal fight by a conservative group that is pushing to find out

Mar 18, 2025 5:22 PM Read more >

Roberts rejects Trump's call for impeaching judge who ruled against his deportation plans

WASHINGTON (AP) — In an extraordinary display of conflict between the executive and judiciary branches, Chief Justice John Roberts rejected calls for impeaching judges Tuesday, shortly after President Donald Trump demanded the removal of one who rule

Mar 18, 2025 5:17 PM Read more >

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Do you think New West city council should sign a carbon emission declaration and pledge form?

No, it's an invasion of privacy. No, the climate change focus should be on policy, not on personal choices. No, it's unfair to those who may have mobility or other challenges. No, for another reason not listed here. Yes, councillors should lead by example. Yes, personal responsibility and policy change can co-exist in the fight against climate change. Yes, it would make a symbolic statement. Yes, for another reason not listed here. Don't know/don't care.

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