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What's in Trump's big bill? Trillions in tax cuts, changes to Medicaid and more

What's in Trump's big bill? Trillions in tax cuts, changes to Medicaid and more

WASHINGTON (AP) — Republicans in Congress are moving with rapid speed to advance President Donald Trump's big bill of tax breaks, spending cuts and beefed-up border security funding as leaders work to enact many of his campaign promises.

20 Democratic attorneys general sue Trump administration over conditions placed on federal funds

PROVIDENCE, R.I.
Despite a polarizing election, poll suggests Canadians don't want a two-party system

Despite a polarizing election, poll suggests Canadians don't want a two-party system

OTTAWA — While the recent federal election turned into a tight race between the Liberals and Conservatives that left other parties trailing far behind, a new poll suggests most Canadians don't want the country end up with a two-party system.
Minister denies daycare funding for B.C. legislature, saying area is well served

Minister denies daycare funding for B.C. legislature, saying area is well served

VICTORIA — Plans by the British Columbia legislative assembly to open a child-care facility remain up in the air after the provincial government rejected a funding request. The legislature sought the funding in February 2024, but B.C.
Saskatchewan firefighter groups concerned over building burn legislation

Saskatchewan firefighter groups concerned over building burn legislation

REGINA — Saskatchewan's legislature has passed a bill that opens the door for local governments to order firefighters to burn down derelict buildings, a move firefighters say they oppose.
Ex-mayor Gregor Robertson gets second shot at housing crisis in Carney's cabinet

Ex-mayor Gregor Robertson gets second shot at housing crisis in Carney's cabinet

Gregor Robertson set himself a bold goal as the newly elected mayor in Vancouver in 2008 – ending street homelessness in the city by 2015.
Live updates: Trump receives lavish royal welcome to Saudi Arabia

Live updates: Trump receives lavish royal welcome to Saudi Arabia

President Donald Trump is in Saudi Arabia for the first leg of his three-nation visit to the Middle East this week.
North Carolina justice sworn in after long battle over result

North Carolina justice sworn in after long battle over result

RALEIGH, N.C. (AP) — North Carolina Supreme Court Justice Allison Riggs was sworn in to a new term on Tuesday after the Democrat won a monthslong fight against her Republican rival’s challenges to thousands of ballots.
Trump's new pardon attorney says he will scrutinize pardons that Biden issued at the end of his term

Trump's new pardon attorney says he will scrutinize pardons that Biden issued at the end of his term

WASHINGTON (AP) — Ed Martin Jr.
Erskine-Smith says he feels 'disrespected' after being dropped from cabinet

Erskine-Smith says he feels 'disrespected' after being dropped from cabinet

OTTAWA — Former housing minister Nate Erskine-Smith says it's "impossible not to feel disrespected" after being dropped from cabinet.