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Lawmakers remove ‘revenge’ tax provision from Trump's big bill after Treasury Department request

Lawmakers remove ‘revenge’ tax provision from Trump's big bill after Treasury Department request

WASHINGTON (AP) — Congressional Republicans agreed to remove the so-called revenge tax provision from President Donald Trump’s big bill on Thursday after a request by Treasury Secretary Scott Bessent.
How Zohran Mamdani's 'joyous' ground game helped him topple Andrew Cuomo in NYC's primary

How Zohran Mamdani's 'joyous' ground game helped him topple Andrew Cuomo in NYC's primary

NEW YORK (AP) — On Tuesday night, shortly before polls closed in New York's Democratic mayoral primary, and less than an hour until the first signs of his seismic upset over Andrew Cuomo, Zohran Mamdani was in a Brooklyn park, searching for a ride.
Ottawa eyeing Ukrainian partnership, EU loans for defence equipment, minister says

Ottawa eyeing Ukrainian partnership, EU loans for defence equipment, minister says

OTTAWA — Ottawa is considering whether to follow in the footsteps of several European nations by forging a new defence co-production deal with Ukraine for military equipment, Defence Minister David McGuinty said Thursday.
Major projects: How Bill C-5 works and why it alarms its critics

Major projects: How Bill C-5 works and why it alarms its critics

OTTAWA — Parliament has passed controversial major projects legislation that Prime Minister Mark Carney says Canada needs to shore up its economy in the face of a trade war with the United States.
Gun control crusader and former US Rep. Carolyn McCarthy dead at 81

Gun control crusader and former US Rep. Carolyn McCarthy dead at 81

Former U.S. Rep. Carolyn McCarthy, who successfully ran for Congress in 1996 as a crusader for gun control after a mass shooting on a New York commuter train left her husband dead and her son severely wounded, has died. She was 81.
Alberta company at the centre of allegations on health contracts urges audit release

Alberta company at the centre of allegations on health contracts urges audit release

EDMONTON — An Alberta company swept up in allegations of government corruption says it’s being further harmed by the suppression of a report it believes could clear the name of its CEO.
Trumps drop 'Made in the USA' label for new phone and a debate ensues: How to define 'made'?

Trumps drop 'Made in the USA' label for new phone and a debate ensues: How to define 'made'?

NEW YORK (AP) — When the Trump family unveiled a new phone before a giant American flag at its headquarters earlier this month, the pitch was simple and succinct, packed with pure patriotism: “Made in the U.S.A.
Two First Nations setting up encampment near proposed bridge to Ring of Fire

Two First Nations setting up encampment near proposed bridge to Ring of Fire

A political decision one thousand kilometres from Jeronimo Kataquapit's home in a remote First Nation near James Bay set the course for his summer.
Senators diverge sharply on damage done by Iran strikes after classified briefing

Senators diverge sharply on damage done by Iran strikes after classified briefing

WASHINGTON (AP) — Senators emerged from a classified briefing Thursday with sharply diverging assessments of President Donald Trump’s bombing of three Iranian nuclear sites , with Republicans calling the mission a clear success and Democrats expressi
Nova Scotia ministers silent on environmental racism report, to meet with authors

Nova Scotia ministers silent on environmental racism report, to meet with authors

HALIFAX — Nova Scotia government ministers say they will meet with a panel tasked with examining environmental racism in the province, although they remain tight-lipped on the panel's findings, which were submitted a year ago.