Bush to headline fundraiser for Cheney after Trump backs foe
NEW YORK (AP) — Former President George W. Bush will headline a fundraiser next month for top Donald Trump critic Liz Cheney, turning her reelection race into a proxy war of sorts between the ex-presidents who represent two competing factions
The Latest: Kenya’s president outlines his UN priorities
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COVID case delays contentious redistricting in Oregon
A broken power-sharing deal, the lingering possibility of a Republican walkout and a COVID-19 case are adding greater uncertainty to whether Oregon legislators will successfully redraw the state’s political districts ahead of a tight deadline.
Liberals to face pressure to move quickly on fiscal plan as fourth wave hits economy
OTTAWA — The Trudeau Liberals may soon start feeling the pressure to move quickly on spending and tax plans, buoyed by a more optimistic outlook for federal finances and an electorate the parties have said is eager to see more
Bloc leader calls on Trudeau to hold summit on health transfers with premiers
MONTREAL — Federal health transfers to the provinces are the most urgent political issue facing the country, Bloc Québécois Leader Yves-François Blanchet said Wednesday as he called on the prime minister to convene a health summit with the premiers as
UK’s Johnson concedes US trade deal not in the offing
LONDON (AP) — British Prime Minister Boris Johnson conceded Wednesday that a post-Brexit trade deal with the U.S. was not imminent as he voiced confidence that the decades-long U.S. ban on imports of British lamb would be lifted.
Quick List: Close races where mail-in ballots are deciding election results
OTTAWA — Several federal ridings may not have an elected member of Parliament until Thursday or even Friday, as Elections Canada continues the arduous task of verifying and counting more than 850,000 mail-in ballots. Here is a list of 17 ridings
Most postal votes should be counted by Wednesday: Elections Canada
OTTAWA — A clutch of close-run ridings, including a nail-biting photo finish in Vancouver Granville, are still waiting for mail ballots to be counted to determine the final result. But Elections Canada says it expects most of the 850,000 postal votes,...
Former Houston cop involved in US Capitol riot pleads guilty
HOUSTON (AP) — A former Houston police officer has pleaded guilty to misdemeanor charges for taking part in the Jan. 6 storming of the U.S. Capitol building.
Conservative on national council says members should review O’Toole’s leadership
OTTAWA — A Conservative who sits on the party's national council says Erin O'Toole should undergoan acceleratedleadership review by members following his election loss, marking the first open challenge to him staying in the role. Bert Chen represents ...