Politics

Musk uses his X ownership and White House position to push Trump priorities, intimidate detractors

WASHINGTON (AP) — The emergence of X owner Elon Musk as the most influential figure around President Donald Trump has created an extraordinary dynamic — a White House adviser who's using one of the world’s most powerful information platforms to sell

Feb 6, 2025 9:55 AM Read more >

Ohio elections chief Frank LaRose will run for state auditor in 2026

COLUMBUS, Ohio (AP) — Ohio Secretary of State Frank LaRose announced Thursday that he is running for state auditor in 2026, continuing the recent game of musical chairs among high-ranking Ohio Republicans.

Feb 6, 2025 9:40 AM Read more >

Federal government ends boycott of advertising spending on Meta platforms

OTTAWA — The federal government has ended its boycott on buying advertisements on Meta platforms, including Facebook and Instagram. The Privy Council Office confirmed the government's decision, first reported by CTV news.

Feb 6, 2025 9:22 AM Read more >

Musk uses his X ownership and White House position to push Trump priorities, intimidate detractors

WASHINGTON (AP) — The emergence of X owner Elon Musk as the most influential figure around President Donald Trump has created an extraordinary dynamic — a White House adviser who's using one of the world’s most powerful information platforms to sell

Feb 6, 2025 9:09 AM Read more >

Trump's US trade negotiator pick vows hardline policies

WASHINGTON (AP) — Jamieson Greer, President Donald Trump's choice to be the top U.S. trade negotiator, promised to pursue the president's hardline trade policies .

Feb 6, 2025 7:58 AM Read more >

Ohio elections chief Frank LaRose will run for state auditor in 2026

COLUMBUS, Ohio (AP) — Ohio Secretary of State Frank LaRose has decided to launch a bid for state auditor in 2026, continuing the recent game of musical chairs among high-ranking Ohio Republicans.

Feb 6, 2025 6:31 AM Read more >

A short honeymoon for Catholics in D.C. as Vice President Vance clashes with bishops on migration

The sense of Catholic unity didn’t last long. Less than a week after Vice President JD Vance shared the inauguration stage with a senior Catholic cardinal, Vance picked a fight with the top American leaders of his church.

Feb 6, 2025 6:03 AM Read more >

Ontario election 2025: Where the party leaders are on Thursday, Feb. 6

Here's where the leaders of Ontario’s main political parties are on Thursday, Feb. 6: Progressive Conservative Leader Doug Ford Waterloo: Ford is set to visit two manufacturing facilities in the region and hold a media availability.

Feb 6, 2025 2:00 AM Read more >

Community groups say Canadians are scared as Trudeau warns hate crimes are rising

OTTAWA — As Prime Minister Justin Trudeau and other leaders warn of a rising tide of hate around the world, community groups in Canada say they're getting more and more calls from frightened people.

Feb 6, 2025 2:00 AM Read more >

What to know about the court cases over President Trump's birthright citizenship order

SEATTLE (AP) — A federal judge who already questioned the constitutionality of President Donald Trump's birthright citizenship executive order is set to hear arguments Thursday over a longer-term pause of the directive, which aims to end citizenship

Feb 5, 2025 10:19 PM Read more >