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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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Trump repeatedly walked back tariffs in first 100 days as White House announces latest duty tax relief

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President Donald Trump has championed tariffs as the economic tool that will bring parity to the nation's chronic trade deficit with foreign countries while boosting U.S. jobs and the economy. But many of Trump's tariff polices have been walked back or paused after going into effect.

"I will immediately begin the overhaul of our trade system to protect American workers and families. Instead of taxing our citizens to enrich other countries, we will tariff and tax foreign countries to enrich our citizens," Trump declared in his inaugural address Jan...
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Trump touts 'most successful' first 100 days in presidential history during Michigan rally

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President Donald Trump touted the first 100 days of his second term as the "most successful" of any administration in history during a Michigan rally with supporters Tuesday evening.

The president's remarks came during Trump's first major political rally since taking office, organized to celebrate Trump's achievements throughout his second term thus far.

"We're here tonight in the heartland of our nation to celebrate the most successful first 100 days of any administration in the history of our country — and that's according to many, many people,"...
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Trump diplomats to Turkey, UK confirmed as Houston Rockets owner awaits late Senate vote

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Two of President Donald Trump’s diplomatic nominees were confirmed by the Senate on Tuesday, as a prominent NBA team owner awaited a late evening vote on his own confirmation.

Investors Tom Barrack and Warren Stephens were up for ambassadorship posts to Turkey, and the United Kingdom and Northern Ireland respectively.

Tilman Fertitta, owner of the Houston Rockets and CEO of Landry’s Restaurants group will face a confirmation vote later in the evening in the upper chamber to be President Donald Trump’s ambassador to Italy and San Marino.

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Doug Emhoff lashes out after Trump removes him from Holocaust Memorial Council

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Former Second Gentleman Doug Emhoff lashed out at the Trump administration, accusing it of politicizing the Holocaust and dishonoring the memory of six million murdered Jews after he was removed from the United States Holocaust Memorial Council.

The Holocaust Memorial Council oversees the United States Holocaust Memorial Museum in Washington, D.C. Most of the members of the council are appointed by the president and serve five-year terms.

Emhoff, who is Jewish and is married to former Vice President Kamala Harris, was appointed to the council by...
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Here's what Trump has done on 14 of his major campaign promises

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President Donald Trump has moved with remarkable speed in his first 100 days, issuing more than 100 executive orders and pushing an agenda that has the potential to rapidly remake America.

That effort comes from some big promises he made on the campaign trail, including to implement tariffs, carry out mass deportations and end major international conflicts.

Here's a look at many of those promises and whether or not he's followed through:

During his 721-day campaign, Trump consistently promised to end the war in Ukraine. At times, he even went as...
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The Six Triple Eight, an all-Black female WWII unit, receives Congressional Gold Medal

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An all-Black, all-female World War II unit received the Congressional Gold Medal on Tuesday for improving soldiers' morale with their work sorting mail addressed to those on the frontlines.

Congress passed bipartisan legislation in 2022 to recognize the unit with the gold medal, one of the highest civilian honors. On Tuesday, House Speaker Mike Johnson hosted the ceremony to award the honor in Emancipation Hall at the U.S. Capitol building.

"The entire Six Triple Eight are great American patriots, loyal to a nation that for far too long failed to...
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Dozens of states sue over Trump administration's cuts to Americorps

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Two dozen states filed a lawsuit Tuesday over dramatic cuts to Americorps, alleging the Trump administration is trying to "dismantle" the volunteer service organization as part of its sweeping federal cost-cutting campaign.

Americorps has put 85% of its staff on administrative leave ahead of planned job cuts, the lawsuit says. The agency has also allegedly slashed its National Civilian Community Corps, which sends volunteers to work on conservation, natural disaster response and other projects, and cut hundreds of millions in grants, covering 41% of...
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GOP lawmakers want to revamp student loans. Here's what to know.

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Republican lawmakers on Monday introduced a proposal to overhaul the nation's student loan system, including eliminating a popular repayment plan that had helped millions save money on their debt payments.

The proposal, which was released by the House Committee on Education and the Workforce, would save more than $330 billion, according to a statement by Committee Chairman Tim Walberg, a Republican from Michigan.

The plan comes as Republicans move to slash federal spending in order to pass legislation that would extend President Trump's 2017 tax...
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Fox News Politics: 100 Days of Court-ing Conflict

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Welcome to the Fox News Politics newsletter, with the latest updates on the Trump administration, Capitol Hill and more Fox News politics content.

Here's what's happening…

-Revenge porn bill backed by Melania Trump heads to president's desk after overwhelming House vote

-Trump nabs 30K illegal immigrants, 1,100 gang members in 100 days: 'Crime will go down,' ex-FBI agent says

-Promises made, promises kept: How Trump's first 100 days stack up against Inauguration Day pledges

President Donald Trump has spent the first 100 days of his second White...
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Vulnerable House Dem ripped for 'flip flopping' on key Trump policy supported by union she backs

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Democratic Rep. Marcy Kaptur, who is considered one of the most vulnerable incumbent Democrats heading into next year’s midterm elections, is facing criticism for her recent opposition to President Trump’s tariff plans despite a long history of fighting for tariffs while representing union-heavy northwest Ohio.

Kaptur, who has served in Congress since the early 1980s, has been vocally criticizing Trump over his tariff plan, including on the House floor last month when she argued that a 25% tariff on Canada would "raise your prices on everything."...
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Dem senators rip GOP's 'Silence of the Lambs' as Trump marks 100th day

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Senate Democratic leaders spoke out Tuesday on President Donald Trump’s 100th day in office, and one lawmaker compared Republicans’ cooperation with the administration to the "Silence of the Lambs."

Senate Minority Leader Charles Schumer, D-N.Y., led off by mockingly "congratulating" Trump for being a "powerful and unifying force in only 100 days."

"With his embarrassing, insulting, petty and outrageous attacks, Donald Trump has given Canada a new national resolve," he said of Prime Minister Mark Carney’s victory over conservative Pierre Poilievre...
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WATCH: AOC leaves door open for 2028 presidential bid as campaign buzz soars

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EXCLUSIVE: Rep. Alexandria Ocasio-Cortez, D-N.Y., did not rule out 2028 presidential aspirations when asked by Fox News Digital about the viral video that had pundits guessing if she was soft-launching her campaign.

"I think what people should be most concerned about is the fact that Republicans are trying to cut Medicaid right now, and people's healthcare is in danger. That's really what my central focus is," the New York Democrat said when asked if she was considering a run for president, despite President Donald Trump's assurances that he...
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DOGE's greatest hits: Look back at the department's most high-profile cuts during Trump's first 100 days

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As President Trump marks his 100th day in office on Tuesday, the Department of Government Efficiency (DOGE) says that it has cut at least $160 billion in waste, fraud, and abuse in the federal government, including several high-profile cuts that have been highlighted over the past few months.

One of the most talked about DOGE targets in Trump's first term was spending at the U.S. Agency for International Development (USAID).

Sen. Joni Ernst, R-Iowa, the Senate DOGE Caucus Chairwoman, who says she speaks to Musk about spending cuts every few days...
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Trump announces new 'serious power' fighter jets for Michigan Guard base to replace aging A-10s

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President Donald Trump unveiled new plans Tuesday to swap out the retiring A-10 Warthog aircraft based out of Selfridge Air National Guard Base in Michigan with 21 brand-new F-15EX Eagle II fighter jets.

Trump shared details of the new fighter jet mission during a speech to National Guardsmen at the Michigan base for an event commemorating his 100th day in office.

"Fresh off the line. That means they are brand new," Trump said. "They've never been anywhere. This is where they're going to be for a long time. And I saw one of them, flew over my...
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Trump ousts Biden-appointed Holocaust Museum board members

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President Trump has fired members of the U.S. Holocaust Memorial Museum's board who were appointed by former President Joe Biden, including former second gentleman Doug Emhoff, according to former board members.

Ron Klain, once Biden's chief of staff, told CBS News he and all others appointed to the U.S. Holocaust Memorial Council in early 2025 by Biden have been fired. Biden appointed 12 people to the 68-member board in January before leaving office. The New York Times first reported the firings.

"Today, I was informed of my removal from the...
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