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The Latest: Trump orders federal law enforcers onto streets of Washington, D.C.

The Latest: Trump orders federal law enforcers onto streets of Washington, D.C.

With President Donald Trump calling for a federal takeover of the nation’s capital city , the White House says there will be an increased presence of federal law enforcement on the streets of Washington, D.C., for at least the next week.
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Democratic Detroit lawmaker Joe Tate drops out of US Senate race

Democratic Detroit lawmaker Joe Tate drops out of US Senate race

LANSING, Mich. (AP) — A Detroit lawmaker is dropping out of the race to represent Michigan in the U.S. Senate , he announced Friday, leaving three Democratic front-runners to compete in the primary. State Rep.
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Titan disaster: federal Fisheries Department was part of previous OceanGate mission

Titan disaster: federal Fisheries Department was part of previous OceanGate mission

HALIFAX — The federal Fisheries Department is shedding new light on its relationship with OceanGate, the American company behind the deepsea Titan submersible that imploded south of Newfoundland in 2023, killing all five people aboard.
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Ontario's proposed updates to municipal code of conduct rules flawed, critics say

Ontario's proposed updates to municipal code of conduct rules flawed, critics say

As the Ontario legislature considers a bill that would give municipal councils the power to remove misbehaving and unethical members, some critics say the proposed legislation has serious flaws that must be addressed to ensure accountability.
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Trump’s new tariffs go into effect as US economy shows signs of strain

Trump’s new tariffs go into effect as US economy shows signs of strain

WASHINGTON (AP) — President Donald Trump began imposing higher import taxes on dozens of countries Thursday just as the economic fallout of his monthslong tariff threats has begun to cause visible damage to the U.S. economy.
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Judge orders temporary halt to construction at Florida's 'Alligator Alcatraz' detention center

Judge orders temporary halt to construction at Florida's 'Alligator Alcatraz' detention center

MIAMI (AP) — A federal judge on Thursday ordered a two-week halt to construction at an immigrant detention center in the Florida Everglades dubbed “Alligator Alcatraz” as she considers whether it violates environmental laws.
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JD Vance went kayaking for his birthday. Secret Service had the river level raised

JD Vance went kayaking for his birthday. Secret Service had the river level raised

COLUMBUS, Ohio (AP) — Vice President JD Vance's security detail had an Ohio river's water level raised last weekend to accommodate a kayaking trip he and his family took to celebrate his 41st birthday. The U.S.
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Judge reserves decision on whether to strike review of Alberta separation question

Judge reserves decision on whether to strike review of Alberta separation question

EDMONTON — A judge has reserved his decision on whether to review a proposed Alberta separation referendum question. Court of King's Bench Justice Colin Feasby is expected to give his ruling Aug. 14.
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Intel's stock tumbles after Trump says its CEO must resign

Intel's stock tumbles after Trump says its CEO must resign

Shares of Intel slumped Thursday after President Donald Trump said in a social media post that the chipmaker's CEO needs to resign. “The CEO of Intel is highly CONFLICTED and must resign, immediately,” Trump posted on Truth Social.
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Trump's redistricting fight mushrooms with Vance in Indiana and Florida joining the fray

Trump's redistricting fight mushrooms with Vance in Indiana and Florida joining the fray

INDIANAPOLIS, Indiana (AP) — As President Donald Trump ramps up pressure on Republican-run states to redraw congressional boundaries , he has dispatched Vice President JD Vance to Indiana and called for a new federal census — moves reflecting his int
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