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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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Continue reading..."This is hostile and political act by Amazon," White House press secretary Karoline Leavitt told reporters.
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