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AFN chief says next week's gathering will set stage for major projects talks

AFN chief says next week's gathering will set stage for major projects talks

OTTAWA — The Assembly of First Nations' annual general meeting next week in Winnipeg will set the stage — and the tone — for engaging with governments on major infrastructure projects.
Alberta, citing oil prices and U.S. trade woes, says budget deficit rising to $6.5B

Alberta, citing oil prices and U.S. trade woes, says budget deficit rising to $6.5B

CALGARY — The bad news for Alberta's oil-reliant budget is set to get worse. Finance Minister Nate Horner says softening oil prices mean this year's projected budget deficit is expected to grow by $1.3 billion, and will now finish at $6.
Fact File: Canada a top contributor to Ukraine aid, but per capita claims exaggerated

Fact File: Canada a top contributor to Ukraine aid, but per capita claims exaggerated

After Prime Minister Mark Carney's surprise visit to Ukraine this past weekend, criticism of the nearly $22 billion in assistance Canada has pledged to the country so far spread on social media, along with misunderstandings about what's included in t
Trump fires Democratic member of Surface Transportation Board ahead of huge rail merger decision

Trump fires Democratic member of Surface Transportation Board ahead of huge rail merger decision

President Donald Trump has fired one of two Democratic members of the U.S. Surface Transportation Board to break a 2-2 tie before the body considers the largest railroad merger ever proposed. Board member Robert E.
Judge throws out campaign finance lawsuit between Republican rivals in Georgia governor's race

Judge throws out campaign finance lawsuit between Republican rivals in Georgia governor's race

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Fed official sues Trump over attempt to fire her, challenging his power over the independent agency

Fed official sues Trump over attempt to fire her, challenging his power over the independent agency

WASHINGTON (AP) — Federal Reserve Governor Lisa Cook has sued the Trump administration in an effort to overturn the president’s attempt to fire her, launching an unprecedented legal battle that could significantly reshape the Fed’s longstanding polit
The Latest: Trump fired CDC Director Susan Monarez himself, White House says

The Latest: Trump fired CDC Director Susan Monarez himself, White House says

The director of the nation’s top public health agency, Susan Monarez, was fired by President Donald Trump himself late Wednesday because she wasn’t “aligned with the president’s mission” and refused to resign, according to the White House press secre
Al Sharpton leads pro-DEI 'March on Wall Street' on anniversary of the 1963 March on Washington

Al Sharpton leads pro-DEI 'March on Wall Street' on anniversary of the 1963 March on Washington

NEW YORK (AP) — The Rev. Al Sharpton led a protest march Thursday through Manhattan's Financial District to urge corporate America to resist the Trump administration’s campaign to roll back diversity, equity and inclusion initiatives.
Former MLB star Mark Teixeira announces bid for US House seat in Texas

Former MLB star Mark Teixeira announces bid for US House seat in Texas

Former Major League Baseball star Mark Teixeira announced Thursday that he's running for the Republican nomination for a House seat in Texas.
As sub competition heats up, TKMS and Germany making moves in Canada

As sub competition heats up, TKMS and Germany making moves in Canada

OTTAWA — Representatives from the German government and submarine builder ThyssenKrupp Marine Systems insist there's no question they can meet Canada's tight delivery deadline for getting its first new submarine by 2035.