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Trump's rhetoric on elections turns ominous as voting nears in the presidential race

Trump's rhetoric on elections turns ominous as voting nears in the presidential race

With early voting fast approaching, the rhetoric by Republican presidential nominee Donald Trump has turned more ominous with a pledge to prosecute anyone who “cheats” in the election in the same way he believes they did in 2020, when he falsely clai
Trump said fixing child care would not be very expensive. Here are price tags for other proposals

Trump said fixing child care would not be very expensive. Here are price tags for other proposals

Asked recently how he would bring down the high cost of child care, former President Donald Trump said doing so would be relatively “not very expensive” — at least, not compared with revenue from tax hikes he would impose on foreign goods.
Protesters get 6 1/2-year sentences for roles in Coutts border blockade

Protesters get 6 1/2-year sentences for roles in Coutts border blockade

LETHBRIDGE, Alta. — One of two men sentenced Monday to 6 1/2 years for firearms violations and mischief at the border blockade at Coutts, Alta., says the time he has already spent behind bars has changed him and his "solemn weapon” is now love.
Mark Carney to lead Liberal economic task force ahead of next election

Mark Carney to lead Liberal economic task force ahead of next election

NANAIMO, B.C. — Former Bank of Canada governor Mark Carney will chair a Liberal task force on economic growth, the party announced Monday as Liberal MPs meet to strategize for the upcoming election year.
The Latest: Harris and Trump are prepping for the debate but their strategies are vastly different

The Latest: Harris and Trump are prepping for the debate but their strategies are vastly different

Kamala Harris and Donald Trump are veering sharply in how they gear up for Tuesday’s presidential debate , setting up a showdown that reflects not just two separate visions for the country but two politicians who approach big moments very differently
Groups want Alberta coal hearings adjourned while Appeal Court considers applications

Groups want Alberta coal hearings adjourned while Appeal Court considers applications

At least three requesters want Alberta's energy regulator to call off hearings on coal exploration in the Rocky Mountains while the province's top court considers whether the proposal's applications are legitimate.
Trump said fixing child care would not be very expensive. Here are price tags for other proposals

Trump said fixing child care would not be very expensive. Here are price tags for other proposals

Asked recently how he would bring down the high cost of child care, former President Donald Trump said doing so would be relatively “not very expensive” — at least, not compared with revenue from tax hikes he would impose on foreign goods.
Trial begins over Texas 'Trump Train' highway confrontation

Trial begins over Texas 'Trump Train' highway confrontation

AUSTIN, Texas (AP) — On a busy Texas highway days before the 2020 election, former Democratic lawmaker Wendy Davis used her phone to record the scene unfolding around their Biden-Harris campaign bus: A convoy of President Donald Trump supporters weav
Trump signals support for reclassifying pot as a less dangerous drug, in line with Harris' position

Trump signals support for reclassifying pot as a less dangerous drug, in line with Harris' position

WASHINGTON (AP) — Donald Trump has signaled support for a potentially historic federal policy shift to reclassify marijuana as a less dangerous drug, putting his position in line with that of his Democratic opponent, Kamala Harris .
Police are questioning Florida voters about signing an abortion rights ballot petition

Police are questioning Florida voters about signing an abortion rights ballot petition

TALLAHASSEE, Fla.