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Carney’s Liberal party wins Canadian election and completes a stunning turnaround fueled by Trump
By ROB GILLIESUpdated 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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Eric Adams unfazed by ruling against his plan to combat migrant crime: ‘All part of the process’
New York City Mayor Eric Adams, one of the only major Democrats in the nation who has been willing to cooperate with the Trump administration’s crackdown on migrant crime, appears unfazed by the latest ruling against his efforts to allow ICE agents into Rikers Island detention facilities.
When asked by Fox News Digital what his response to this ruling was, Adams simply laughed and said it is "all part of the process."
Adams, who is running for re-election as an Independent, is facing heavy criticism from Democrats across the country for cooperating...
Continue reading...When asked by Fox News Digital what his response to this ruling was, Adams simply laughed and said it is "all part of the process."
Adams, who is running for re-election as an Independent, is facing heavy criticism from Democrats across the country for cooperating...
Trump White House takes 100-day victory lap on reforming key agency amid fierce pushback
FIRST ON FOX: As President Trump marks his first 100 days in office on Tuesday, the administration is touting all of their fulfilled campaign promises when it comes to Social Security, an issue where he has been much maligned by Democrats and some in the media.
"I am proud of the extraordinary work by our dedicated employees at SSA to help deliver on President Trump’s promise to protect Social Security," Lee Dudek, acting commissioner of the Social Security Administration (SSA), told Fox News Digital in a statement.
"They have worked tirelessly to...
Continue reading..."I am proud of the extraordinary work by our dedicated employees at SSA to help deliver on President Trump’s promise to protect Social Security," Lee Dudek, acting commissioner of the Social Security Administration (SSA), told Fox News Digital in a statement.
"They have worked tirelessly to...
Trump's first 100 Days in images
From high-stakes executive orders to historic moments on the world stage, these images capture the defining scenes of President Donald Trump’s first 100 days back in the White House.
Continue reading...White House blasts Amazon over tariff cost report: ‘Hostile and political act'
The White House on Tuesday slammed Amazon for reportedly planning to display the cost of President Donald Trump's tariffs next to the total price of products on its site.
"This is hostile and political act by Amazon," White House press secretary Karoline Leavitt told reporters.
"Why didn't Amazon do this when the Biden administration hiked inflation to the highest level in 40 years?" Leavitt asked.
She added, "This is another reason why Americans should buy American."
Shares of the online retail giant founded by Jeff Bezos dropped more than 2% in...
Continue reading..."This is hostile and political act by Amazon," White House press secretary Karoline Leavitt told reporters.
"Why didn't Amazon do this when the Biden administration hiked inflation to the highest level in 40 years?" Leavitt asked.
She added, "This is another reason why Americans should buy American."
Shares of the online retail giant founded by Jeff Bezos dropped more than 2% in...
Trump administration orders federal agencies to track office use
The Trump administration has told federal agencies to monitor and report occupancy data in public buildings and offices leased by the government, as President Trump presses government workers to stop working from home.
Agencies have until Sunday to begin "utilization monitoring," according to an Office of Management and Budget memo obtained by CBS News and dated April 21. Agencies can use data from workers' ID cards, according to the memo, and if that isn't possible, the General Services Administration suggests daily surveys and collecting laptop...
Continue reading...Agencies have until Sunday to begin "utilization monitoring," according to an Office of Management and Budget memo obtained by CBS News and dated April 21. Agencies can use data from workers' ID cards, according to the memo, and if that isn't possible, the General Services Administration suggests daily surveys and collecting laptop...
Some fentanyl dealers would be charged with felony murder under new bill
FIRST ON FOX: A new piece of legislation was introduced in both the House and the Senate on Tuesday that would allow fentanyl dealers connected to distribution resulting in death to be charged with felony murder.
Under current U.S. law, there is a mandatory minimum of 20 years in prison for the same offense, but the legal process of prosecution is not tried as a murder case. The legislation would increase the severity and consequences of dealers to further crackdowns on the fentanyl crisis that has taken roughly 280,000 thousand American lives since...
Continue reading...Under current U.S. law, there is a mandatory minimum of 20 years in prison for the same offense, but the legal process of prosecution is not tried as a murder case. The legislation would increase the severity and consequences of dealers to further crackdowns on the fentanyl crisis that has taken roughly 280,000 thousand American lives since...
Minnesota House Democrat jumps into open Senate race, GOP aims to flip her seat
Rep. Angie Craig, D-Minn., says she is running for Senate to replace Sen. Tina Smith, leaving a gaping hole in a very competitive district.
Craig will join a hotly contested Democratic primary to replace Smith, who announced last year that she would not seek re-election. Craig currently occupies the seat for Minnesota's second congressional district, a toss-up that Republicans are now hoping to take in her absence.
"Out of touch Democrat Angie Craig just announced she’s running for Senate, and MN-02 is now an extremely competitive open seat. With...
Continue reading...Craig will join a hotly contested Democratic primary to replace Smith, who announced last year that she would not seek re-election. Craig currently occupies the seat for Minnesota's second congressional district, a toss-up that Republicans are now hoping to take in her absence.
"Out of touch Democrat Angie Craig just announced she’s running for Senate, and MN-02 is now an extremely competitive open seat. With...
Vulnerable House Dem rakes in thousands of dollars from Pelosi despite past criticism
Rep. Marie Gluesenkamp Perez, D-Wash., described Rep. Nancy Pelosi, D-Calif., during her 2022 campaign as unrepresentative of American voters, but campaign finance reports revealed she collected at least $31,000 from the former House speaker and her political action committees during her three years in Congress.
"I want to make my position clear that I will not vote for Nancy Pelosi as Speaker of the House," Perez told The Columbian in 2022. "I look around, I look at my community, and I don’t see leadership in Congress looking like that."
Despite...
Continue reading..."I want to make my position clear that I will not vote for Nancy Pelosi as Speaker of the House," Perez told The Columbian in 2022. "I look around, I look at my community, and I don’t see leadership in Congress looking like that."
Despite...
100 days of injunctions, trials and 'Teflon Don': Trump second term meets its biggest tests in court
President Donald Trump has spent the first 100 days of his second White House term signing a flurry of executive orders aimed at delivering on his policy priorities: slashing government spending, cracking down on illegal immigration and eliminating many diversity and equity initiatives enacted under the Biden administration.
The more than 150 executive orders Trump has signed far outpace those of his predecessors. But they have also triggered a torrent of lawsuits seeking to block or pause his actions, teeing up a high-stakes showdown over how far...
Continue reading...The more than 150 executive orders Trump has signed far outpace those of his predecessors. But they have also triggered a torrent of lawsuits seeking to block or pause his actions, teeing up a high-stakes showdown over how far...
Revenge porn bill backed by Melania Trump heads to president's desk after overwhelming House vote
The House on Monday overwhelmingly passed a bill backed by first lady Melania Trump that cracks down on the posting of explicit images, including "deep fake" nudes generated of people by artificial intelligence, without consent.
The Tools to Address Known Exploitation by Immobilizing Technological Deepfakes on Websites and Networks – known as the TAKE IT DOWN Act – was approved by a 409-2 vote and now heads to President Donald Trump’s desk.
The measure "generally prohibits the nonconsensual online publication of intimate visual depictions of...
Continue reading...The Tools to Address Known Exploitation by Immobilizing Technological Deepfakes on Websites and Networks – known as the TAKE IT DOWN Act – was approved by a 409-2 vote and now heads to President Donald Trump’s desk.
The measure "generally prohibits the nonconsensual online publication of intimate visual depictions of...
After Hurricane Helene, Virginia couple welcomes new home built by volunteers
A Virginia elderly couple who nearly died during Hurricane Helene had their home rebuilt by a group of volunteers and nonprofit organizations, making it one of many homes set to be rebuilt for storm victims.
Carl and Linda McMurray’s new home, which was built by the Mennonite Disaster Service (MDS), was celebrated Friday in the company of local leaders during a ribbon-cutting ceremony, including Gov. Glenn Youngkin and Rep. Morgan Griffith, R-Va.
The overall project to rebuild victims' homes is expected to cost about $1.4 million. Funding comes...
Continue reading...Carl and Linda McMurray’s new home, which was built by the Mennonite Disaster Service (MDS), was celebrated Friday in the company of local leaders during a ribbon-cutting ceremony, including Gov. Glenn Youngkin and Rep. Morgan Griffith, R-Va.
The overall project to rebuild victims' homes is expected to cost about $1.4 million. Funding comes...
House Democrat announces articles of impeachment against Trump: 'Clear and present danger'
Rep. Shri Thanedar, D-Mich., announced on Monday that he introduced seven articles of impeachment against President Donald Trump.
"Donald Trump has repeatedly demonstrated that he is unfit to serve as President and represents a clear and present danger to our nation’s constitution and our democracy," Thanedar said in a news release.
The articles allege wrongdoing by Trump including "Obstruction of Justice and Abuse of Executive Power," "Usurpation of Appropriations Power," "Abuse of Trade Powers and International Aggression," "Violation of First...
Continue reading..."Donald Trump has repeatedly demonstrated that he is unfit to serve as President and represents a clear and present danger to our nation’s constitution and our democracy," Thanedar said in a news release.
The articles allege wrongdoing by Trump including "Obstruction of Justice and Abuse of Executive Power," "Usurpation of Appropriations Power," "Abuse of Trade Powers and International Aggression," "Violation of First...
Noem says she's "very confident" suspects in purse theft are undocumented
Homeland Security Secretary Kristi Noem said she's "very confident" that the two people arrested in connection with the theft of her purse are in the country illegally.
"These are career criminals," Noem told CBS News in an interview at the U.S.-Mexico border on Monday. "They have perpetuated crimes against many people in this country for many years illegally."
Noem's purse was stolen April 20 when she was at a restaurant in Washington, D.C., with her family. She said the bag was sitting between her feet when it was taken.
Noem said she does not...
Continue reading..."These are career criminals," Noem told CBS News in an interview at the U.S.-Mexico border on Monday. "They have perpetuated crimes against many people in this country for many years illegally."
Noem's purse was stolen April 20 when she was at a restaurant in Washington, D.C., with her family. She said the bag was sitting between her feet when it was taken.
Noem said she does not...
How Trump policies and Project 2025 match up after first 100 days
Washington — President Trump repeatedly distanced himself from Project 2025 on the campaign trail, saying he had "nothing to do with" the initiative spearheaded by the Heritage Foundation, had not read it and didn't have any plans to.
But as the president marks 100 days in the White House, many of the plans he has rolled out since the start of his second term closely align with those in the pages of Project 2025's sprawling, 900-page policy blueprint, which lays out an overhaul of the executive branch.
Overseen by the Heritage Foundation, Project...
Continue reading...But as the president marks 100 days in the White House, many of the plans he has rolled out since the start of his second term closely align with those in the pages of Project 2025's sprawling, 900-page policy blueprint, which lays out an overhaul of the executive branch.
Overseen by the Heritage Foundation, Project...