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The Latest: Trump set to announce new tariffs in what he calls ‘Liberation Day’

The Latest: Trump set to announce new tariffs in what he calls ‘Liberation Day’

After weeks of White House hype and public anxiety, President Donald Trump is set to announce a barrage of self-described “reciprocal” tariffs on friend and foe alike.
Trump pressures Senate Republicans to oppose resolution that would nullify Canada tariffs

Trump pressures Senate Republicans to oppose resolution that would nullify Canada tariffs

WASHINGTON (AP) — Senate Republicans are facing pressure Wednesday from President Donald Trump to oppose a Democratic resolution that would nullify the presidential emergency on fentanyl he is using to implement tariffs on Canada.
Trump is set to announce new tariffs as he takes a political and financial gamble

Trump is set to announce new tariffs as he takes a political and financial gamble

WASHINGTON (AP) — After weeks of White House hype and public anxiety, President Donald Trump is set on Wednesday to announce a barrage of what he calls reciprocal tariffs on friend and foe alike.
Montana's anti-transgender bathroom restrictions are on hold under a judge's order

Montana's anti-transgender bathroom restrictions are on hold under a judge's order

HELENA, Mont. (AP) — A judge on Wednesday temporarily blocked a Montana law that restricts transgender people's use of bathrooms in public buildings. The measure signed into effect by Gov.
Once common, now unusual: Conservative candidate publicly quashes shouts that the other side cheated

Once common, now unusual: Conservative candidate publicly quashes shouts that the other side cheated

PEWAUKEE, Wis. (AP) — As the first news outlets began calling the Wisconsin Supreme Court election for the liberal candidate Susan Crawford , her opponent called her — to concede.
Wisconsin and Florida elections provide early warning signs to Trump and Republicans

Wisconsin and Florida elections provide early warning signs to Trump and Republicans

A trio of spring elections offered early warning signs to Republicans and President Donald Trump , as Democrats rallied against his efforts to slash the federal government and the outsize role being played by billionaire Elon Musk in the early days o
Newfoundland and Labrador's 2021 pandemic election will finally be tried in court

Newfoundland and Labrador's 2021 pandemic election will finally be tried in court

ST. JOHN'S — A man who says his right to vote was denied in Newfoundland and Labrador's 2021 election will finally have his day in court.
Supreme Court appears divided over whether states can cut off Planned Parenthood funding

Supreme Court appears divided over whether states can cut off Planned Parenthood funding

WASHINGTON (AP) — The Supreme Court appeared divided Wednesday over whether states should be able cut off Medicaid funding to Planned Parenthood, a case that comes amid a wider push from abortion opponents to defund the nation’s leading abortion prov
Religious gathering cancelled in N.S. because of fears of U.S. border policies

Religious gathering cancelled in N.S. because of fears of U.S. border policies

FREDERICTON — A gathering of religious groups from across North America that was supposed to be held this year in Nova Scotia has been postponed indefinitely because of worries over U.S. border policies.
All eyes are on Trump today as trade war continues to dominate election campaign

All eyes are on Trump today as trade war continues to dominate election campaign

OTTAWA — Conservative Leader Pierre Poilievre and the NDP's Jagmeet Singh spelled out their plans to deal with U.S.