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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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Trump to ease auto tariffs as he celebrates 100th day with Michigan rally

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President Donald Trump will sign a proclamation later Tuesday aboard Air Force One that will soften auto tariffs, senior White House officials confirmed.

Senior administration officials said Tuesday during a call with the media that the current 25% tariff leveled on imported cars will remain intact, but that other similar tariffs, such as tariffs on steel and aluminum, will not stack on top of the 25% auto tariff.

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Gorscuh scolds Supreme Court litigator in rare, heated exchange

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Supreme Court Justice Neil Gorsuch scolded an experienced lawyer during oral arguments Monday in a case centered on disability discrimination in public schools – a rare and heated exchange that surprised many longtime court-watchers.

The tense exchange took place during oral arguments in A.J.T. v. Osseo Area Schools, a case centered on whether school districts can be held liable for discriminating against students with disabilities under the Americans with Disabilities Act of 1990 and the Rehabilitation Act of 1973.

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Trump buries Biden foreign policy in first 100 days

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One hundred days into his new administration, President Donald Trump has reset negotiations with allies and foes across the globe, and experts say one is certain: it is all transactional.

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Trump poll numbers on economy fall during trade fight, surveys find

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President Donald Trump's poll numbers on the economy have fallen as his administration continues trade negotiations on his wide-ranging reciprocal tariffs approach.

Approximately 55% of Americans think Trump’s policies "worsened economic conditions in the country," according to a CNN poll conducted by SSRS between April 17-24. That marked an increase from 51% of respondents who said so when the pollster last asked the same question between March 6-9.

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Millionaires could see rate hike in Trump agenda bill, House GOP tax writer says

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EXCLUSIVE: Congressional Republicans are working on a multitrillion-dollar bill advancing President Donald Trump's agenda – and it could include a modest tax hike on wealthy Americans, one of the House GOP's tax writers said.

"There's potentially some talk about a tax hike on wealthier Americans. I think our goal in this committee, and the president's goal, has been to provide tax relief for the working and middle class," Rep. Nicole Malliotakis, R-N.Y., told Fox News Digital on Tuesday.

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Dems slam Trump admin over alleged $436B spending block

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Two top Democrats have blasted President Donald Trump and Elon Musk for what they claim is the administration’s withholding of more than $430 billion in already congressionally approved funding.

The frozen allotments span the federal government, according to the first estimate of the potential impoundments in the project led by Sen. Patty Murray, D-Wash., and Rep. Rosa DeLauro, D-Conn., who released the figures to coincide with the administration marking its 100 days in office.

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Stefanik undercuts Speaker Johnson in stunning public House GOP spat

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Rep. Elise Stefanik, R-N.Y., appeared to accuse Speaker Mike Johnson, R-La., of lying about discussing the New York governor's race with her on Tuesday.

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Potential 2028 hopeful accused of 'inciting violence' after call for 'mass protests' against Trump

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Several reported dead after suspected shooting in Sweden

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The incident took place at a hair salon in the town of Uppsala, Swedish media report.
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Pressure mounts to probe Kenya police and army after BBC exposé

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A BBC investigation identifies members of the security forces who shot dead protesters last June.
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David Perdue confirmed as Trump's top China diplomat after key Senate vote

  • News source: FOX News
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Former Georgia GOP Sen. David Perdue was confirmed Tuesday by the Senate 67-29 as President Donald Trump’s ambassador to China.

Perdue, a former business executive with companies like Tennessee-based Dollar General and experience in global supply chains, including through Beijing, has long been a close ally of the president.

The ex-lawmaker, who is also the cousin of former Gov. Sonny Perdue, passed his critical cloture vote by 64-27 on Monday evening, which ended further substantial debate on his nomination.

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Democrat Beto O'Rourke says he'll run for Senate if Texans want him to

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The case for REAL ID: Why Congress passed this requirement in 2005

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In the years following the Sept. 11, 2001 attacks, policymakers’ intense focus on national security led to sweeping changes in air travel; however, more than two decades later, one major requirement born out of that era has still not fully taken effect.

On May 7, Americans will finally be required to present a REAL ID-compliant identification card to board domestic flights.

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Trump’s executive order blitz: What he's signed and what's changed

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President Donald Trump signed at least 137 executive orders in his 100 days in the Oval Office, trouncing his predecessors' respective records on signed EOs in the same time period, dating back to at least President Franklin D. Roosevelt.

Trump signed 26 executive orders in his first day back in the Oval Office, and a total of 45 in his first 10 days. His 137 executive orders in his first 100 days is a benchmark that has not been met since at least Roosevelt, whose presidency began in 1933.

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Canada will deal with Trump 'on our terms', Carney tells BBC

  • News source: BBC News - World
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Speaking exclusively to the BBC, Canada's PM says he will only visit the US when there is a "serious discussion to be had".
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