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Carney’s Liberal party wins Canadian election and completes a stunning turnaround fueled by Trump​

By ROB GILLIES
Updated 11:43 PM CDT, April 28, 2025

TORONTO (AP) — Prime Minister Mark Carney’s Liberal Party won Canada’s federal election on Monday, capping a stunning turnaround in fortunes fueled by U.S. President Donald Trump’s annexation threats and trade war.

After polls closed, the Liberals were projected to win more of Parliament’s 343 seats than the Conservatives, though it wasn’t immediately clear if they would win an outright majority — at least 172 — or would need to rely on one of the smaller parties to form a government and pass legislation.

The Liberals looked headed for a crushing defeat until the American president started attacking Canada’s economy and threatening its sovereignty, suggesting it should become the 51st state. Trump’s actions infuriated Canadians and stoked a surge in nationalism that helped the Liberals flip the election narrative and win a fourth-straight term in power.

“We were dead and buried in December. Now we are going to form a government,” David Lametti, a former Liberal Justice Minister, told broadcaster CTV.

“We have turned this around thanks to Mark,” he said.

The Conservative Party’s leader, Pierre Poilievre, hoped to make the election a referendum on former Prime Minister Justin Trudeau, whose popularity declined toward the end of his decade in power as food and housing prices rose. ...

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President Trump tells The Atlantic he runs the country 'and the world'

President Donald Trump was asked by The Atlantic about what he believed felt different from his first term, to which Trump responded, "the second time, I run the country and the world."
www.foxnews.com

Disability-rights arguments grow heated at Supreme Court, though sweeping ruling appears unlikely

A disability-rights case at the Supreme Court grew unusually heated on Monday, including accusations of lying and references to one side’s position being a potential “five-alarm fire.”
apnews.com

Congress returns from recess eyeing ambitious schedule to move on Trump's agenda

Congress returns Monday from a two-week recess as Republicans eye an ambitious schedule to move on the centerpiece legislation of President Trump's first-year agenda.
www.cbsnews.com

Trump celebrates the Super Bowl champ Eagles at White House

President Donald Trump celebrated the 2025 Super Bowl champion Philadelphia Eagles at the White House Monday, but several players, including quarterback Jalen Hurts, skipped the event.
apnews.com

House passes "Take it Down Act," sending revenge porn bill backed by Melania Trump to president's desk

First lady Melania Trump made a rare public appearance to advocate for the bill's passage earlier this year.
www.cbsnews.com

Trump made big promises and moved at frenetic speed. 100 days in, here's what he's done and not done

The weeks since President Donald Trump returned to office have been a whirlwind of activity to show Americans his administration is relentlessly pursuing his promises.
apnews.com

FDA to undo some layoffs, after cuts to inspections and drug safety

Some FDA scientists and inspections staff were told that their layoffs may be rescinded.
www.cbsnews.com

What the polls say about Trump's presidency at 100 days

Polling finds Trump’s overall approval is higher than in his first term, but the numbers are slipping, and he faces serious warning signs on the economy.
www.nbcnews.com

Is the US sliding into authoritarianism?

History Professor Ruth Ben-Ghiat tells us there is definitely cause for concern.
www.usatoday.com

Trump says Zelenskyy asked for more weapons at Vatican meeting and was ready to give up Crimea

U.S. President Donald Trump said on Sunday that he thinks Ukrainian President Volodymyr Zelenskyy wants to make a peace deal with Russia.
apnews.com

Liberal Mark Carney poised to win Canada election amid Trump's 51st state comments

In a social media post on the day of Canada's election, President Donald Trump suggested that Canadians should vote for him in order for Canada to become the 51st state.
abcnews.go.com

Republicans propose massive overhaul of student loans, Pell Grants

Congressional Republicans on Monday proposed to reduce eligibility for Pell Grants and impose new rules on student loan programs.
www.usatoday.com

If Trump abandons Ukraine, can Europe help Kyiv fight on? The clock is ticking to answer that

President Donald Trump is pushing Ukrainian President Volodymyr Zelensky to cede territory occupied by Russia to Moscow to bring about an end to the fighting in Ukraine.
apnews.com

Trump signs executive orders targeting immigration ahead of 100th day in office

Updates and the latest news as Trump meets with House Speaker Mike Johnson, R-La., and Congress returns from recess to work on budget legislation.
www.nbcnews.com
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New York Gov. Kathy Hochul, a Democrat, announced a $254 billion budget deal on Monday that includes an agreement with state lawmakers to add an extra charge for people who wear masks while committing crimes.

The additional charge could only be applied if a suspect is charged with a class A misdemeanor or more serious charges, Hochul said. Lawmakers agreed to reduce the mask penalty to a class B misdemeanor when prosecutors charge separate crimes, Politico reported.

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Conclave to elect new pope to begin on 7 May, Vatican says

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Trump said he could stop the Ukraine war in 24 hours. After 100 days, a deal still eludes him

  • News source: Holly Ellyatt, CNBC
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How Donald Trump tried to court the Atlantic – and why the liberal magazine landed an interview

  • News source: FOX News
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Trump made Carney's turnaround victory possible

  • News source: BBC News - World
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Mark Carney's party pull off an election win that once looked near-impossible, until the US president targeted Canada.
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‘It's unlike anything we have seen before:' European Union left reeling after Trump's first 100 days

  • News source: Sophie Kiderlin, CNBC
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European leaders have been left reeling after the first 100 days of U.S. President Donald Trump's second term saw increasing geopolitical and trade turmoil.

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Author of California child sex trafficking bill forced to exclude felony charge for buyers of teen victims

  • News source: FOX News
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A California human trafficking bill to combat child sex trafficking is being gutted with the reluctant agreement of the bill’s author to remove a provision that targets consumers in an effort to get the legislation passed.

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Canadians keep Liberal Party and Prime Minister Mark Carney in power

  • News source: Phil Helsel | NBC News
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Canadian voters backed Prime Minister Mark Carney’s Liberal Party on Monday, the Canadian Broadcasting Corp. projects, in a national election strongly influenced by President Donald Trump.
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Deal struck between US and Mexico to ensure Texas farmers get much-needed water

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The Trump administration and Mexican officials reached a deal to ensure Texas farmers get much-needed water from the Rio Grande, less than a month after President Donald Trump accused the neighbor to the south of robbing the farmers of water promised under a decades-old treaty.

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An inside look at the El Salvador prison where Kilmar Abrego Garcia was moved

  • News source: David Noriega | NBC News
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California Dem lawmakers proposes bill to decriminalize welfare fraud below $25K over administrative errors

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Dem senator says Abrego Garcia situation 'not going to end well' for Trump, argues he's 'undermining' freedom

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Trump administration targets Ivy League school, law journal for racial discrimination

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