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The week that Trump pushed the global economy to the brink with tariffs - and then pulled back

The week that Trump pushed the global economy to the brink with tariffs - and then pulled back

WASHINGTON (AP) — The stock market was soaring and the sun was shining when President Donald Trump stepped out of the Oval Office on Wednesday afternoon. Less than two hours earlier, he had retreated from his plans to increase tariffs on many U.S.
The week that Trump pushed the global economy to the brink with tariffs - and then pulled back

The week that Trump pushed the global economy to the brink with tariffs - and then pulled back

WASHINGTON (AP) — The stock market was soaring and the sun was shining when President Donald Trump stepped out of the Oval Office on Wednesday afternoon. Less than two hours earlier, he had retreated from his plans to increase tariffs on many U.S.
Johnson vows to try again after GOP holdouts block action on Trump’s ‘big, beautiful’ budget bill

Johnson vows to try again after GOP holdouts block action on Trump’s ‘big, beautiful’ budget bill

WASHINGTON (AP) — After abruptly halting votes, House Speaker Mike Johnson vowed to try again Thursday to approve a Republican budget framework, having worked into the night to satisfy GOP holdouts who refused to advance trillions of dollars in tax b
Trump's new energy order puts states' climate laws in the crosshairs of the Department of Justice

Trump's new energy order puts states' climate laws in the crosshairs of the Department of Justice

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Trump targets ‘Anonymous’ author and former top cybersecurity official in escalation of retribution

Trump targets ‘Anonymous’ author and former top cybersecurity official in escalation of retribution

WASHINGTON (AP) — President Donald Trump intensified his efforts to punish his critics on Wednesday by signing a pair of memoranda directing the Justice Department to investigate two officials from his first administration and stripping them of any s
House GOP holdouts threaten Trump’s ‘big, beautiful’ budget bill as Speaker Johnson postpones vote

House GOP holdouts threaten Trump’s ‘big, beautiful’ budget bill as Speaker Johnson postpones vote

WASHINGTON (AP) — Despite a shove from President Donald Trump , House Republicans abruptly postponed a vote late Wednesday on their budget framework , unable to convince conservative GOP holdouts who had raised grave misgivings over allowing trillion
Vancouver police officer admits to discreditable conduct over sexualized messages

Vancouver police officer admits to discreditable conduct over sexualized messages

BURNABY — The Vancouver Police Department should adopt a "stand alone" sexual harassment policy after a high-ranking veteran officer admitted to sexually harassing multiple women, including students he taught at B.C.
Trump limits tariffs on most nations for 90 days, raises taxes on Chinese imports

Trump limits tariffs on most nations for 90 days, raises taxes on Chinese imports

WASHINGTON (AP) — Facing a global market meltdown, President Donald Trump on Wednesday abruptly backed off his tariffs on most nations for 90 days even as he further jacked up the tax rate on Chinese imports to 125% .
Nenshi calls proposed Alberta cut of council conduct rules 'an affront' to voters

Nenshi calls proposed Alberta cut of council conduct rules 'an affront' to voters

EDMONTON — Alberta NDP Leader Naheed Nenshi says the government's proposed bill to wipe out municipal councils' codes of conduct could create a free-for-all of delinquency and grift. "This bill is an affront to local voters.
Republican-led House passes bill to limit nationwide orders from federal district judges

Republican-led House passes bill to limit nationwide orders from federal district judges

WASHINGTON (AP) — The House passed legislation Wednesday mostly along party lines that limits the authority of federal district judges to issue nationwide orders, as Republicans react to several court rulings against the Trump administration.