Category Archives: Politics
Generals say Afghanistan, Somalia pullouts hurt terror fight
WASHINGTON (AP) — The complete U.S. military withdrawals from Afghanistan and Somalia last year have made it more difficult for the United States to counter terror groups that aspire to attack America and its allies, senior commanders told Congress on
Tennessee lawmakers introduce Texas-styled abortion bill
NASHVILLE, Tenn. (AP) — Despite already enacting one of the strictest abortion bans in the U.S., Tennessee Republicans on Tuesday began advancing yet another anti-abortion measure strategically written to sidestep federal court challenges.
Feds once again nix Noem’s Mount Rushmore fireworks event
PIERRE, S.D. (AP) — The National Park Service has denied South Dakota Gov. Kristi Noem’s request to mark the Fourth of July with fireworks at Mount Rushmore, citing opposition from Native American tribes as well as the possibility of igniting
A look at Canada’s sanctions and other actions against Russia
Canada has toughened sanctions against Russia following Moscow's attack on neighbouring Ukraine.Canada has sanctioned more than 900 Russian, Ukrainian and Belarusian entities and individuals it says are enabling and supporting President Vladimir Putin'...
New Brunswick health officials report another three deaths from COVID-19
FREDERICTON — Health officials in New Brunswick are reporting three additional COVID-19 deaths since Friday. The latest deaths involve a person in their 70s in the Saint John region, and two people from the Moncton area — one in their 60s
Embattled Federal Reserve pick Raskin withdraws nomination
WASHINGTON (AP) — Sarah Bloom Raskin, under fire from Senate Republicans for her views on climate change and financial regulation, has withdrawn her name from consideration for a key post on the Federal Reserve's Board of Governors.
Embattled Federal Reserve pick Raskin withdraws nomination
WASHINGTON (AP) — Sarah Bloom Raskin withdrew her nomination Tuesday to a position on the Federal Reserve’s Board of Governors after a key Democrat had joined with all Senate Republicans to oppose her confirmation.
Verbatim: Ukrainian President Volodymyr Zelenskyy’s address to Canada’s Parliament
OTTAWA — Ukrainian President Volodymyr Zelenskyy delivered an address to Canadian parliamentarians in the House of Commons on Tuesday, where he appeared through a video link. Here is a full transcript of his speech, as translated into English from the ...
Manitoba could ban some activities on legislature grounds, boost security
WINNIPEG — The Manitoba government is looking at tightening security at the legislature and banning some activities from the grounds that surround the historic building. A bill put forward by the Progressive Conservative government Tuesday proposes the...
Four recommendations given to BC Housing to improve space for women, children
VICTORIA — B.C.'s auditor general says the provincial housing agency should ensure rooms it finds for women and children fleeing violence are held exclusively for their use. In an audit of BC Housing's response to the COVID-19 pandemic, auditor general...
