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2 more Republicans join Georgia's competitive race for lieutenant governor

2 more Republicans join Georgia's competitive race for lieutenant governor

ATLANTA (AP) — Two more Republicans joined the growing list of candidates vying to become lieutenant governor in next year's election. Georgia state Sen. Blake Tillery, a Republican, launched his campaign Monday and state Rep.
Anand says famine in Gaza has reached 'unimaginable levels'

Anand says famine in Gaza has reached 'unimaginable levels'

OTTAWA — Foreign Affairs Minister Anita Anand said Tuesday that a "famine is unfolding" in Gaza and new Israeli restrictions will only make it worse.
DeSantis picks state Sen. Jay Collins to be Florida’s lieutenant governor

DeSantis picks state Sen. Jay Collins to be Florida’s lieutenant governor

TALLAHASSEE, Fla. (AP) — Florida Gov. Ron DeSantis tapped Republican state Sen. Jay Collins to be his next lieutenant governor Tuesday.
Trump says Intel CEO has an 'amazing story' days after calling for his resignation

Trump says Intel CEO has an 'amazing story' days after calling for his resignation

Less than a week after demanding his resignation , President Donald Trump is now calling the career of Intel's CEO an “amazing story.” Shares of Intel, which slid last week after CEO Lip-Bu Tan came under fire from the U.S.
Trump's rhetoric about DC echoes a history of racist narratives about urban crime

Trump's rhetoric about DC echoes a history of racist narratives about urban crime

WASHINGTON (AP) — President Donald Trump has taken control of D.C.
US Rep. Barry Moore, an Alabama Republican, launches bid for the Senate

US Rep. Barry Moore, an Alabama Republican, launches bid for the Senate

MONTGOMERY, Ala. (AP) — Republican U.S. Rep. Barry Moore of Alabama announced Tuesday that he is running for the U.S. Senate, seeking the position being vacated by Sen. Tommy Tuberville who is running for governor.
Federal Liberals looking to provide 'certainty' to investors in fall budget

Federal Liberals looking to provide 'certainty' to investors in fall budget

OTTAWA — Major institutional investors are asking the federal government to give them a reason to invest more at home in the upcoming fall budget, say the Liberal MPs leading budget consultations across Canada.
US and China extend trade truce another 90 days, easing tension between world's largest economies

US and China extend trade truce another 90 days, easing tension between world's largest economies

WASHINGTON (AP) — President Donald Trump extended a trade truce with China for another 90 days Monday, at least delaying once again a dangerous showdown between the world’s two biggest economies.
Petition revives campaign to award Victoria Cross to Afghan war veterans

Petition revives campaign to award Victoria Cross to Afghan war veterans

OTTAWA — A petition sponsored by a Liberal MP is reviving calls for a fresh look at whether veterans of the Afghanistan conflict should be reconsidered for Canada's top military honour.
Trump backs Burt Jones in Republican race for Georgia governor in 2026

Trump backs Burt Jones in Republican race for Georgia governor in 2026

ATLANTA (AP) — President Donald Trump has endorsed Burt Jones' Republican bid for governor in Georgia, a boost to the incumbent lieutenant governor's effort to set himself up as the 2026 frontrunner for the GOP nomination.
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