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Here's the latest as Canada faces steel and aluminum tariffs from the United States

Here's the latest as Canada faces steel and aluminum tariffs from the United States

OTTAWA — U.S. President Donald Trump has announced that he will impose 25 per cent tariffs on all aluminum and steel imports to the U.S., including those from Canada, on March 12. Here's the latest news (all times eastern): ——— 7:50 p.m.
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White House fires USAID inspector general after warning about funding oversight, officials say

White House fires USAID inspector general after warning about funding oversight, officials say

WASHINGTON (AP) — The White House fired the inspector general for the U.S. Agency for International Development on Tuesday, U.S.
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DOGE cuts $900 million from agency that tracks American students' academic progress

DOGE cuts $900 million from agency that tracks American students' academic progress

WASHINGTON (AP) — A federal research agency that tracks the progress of America’s students is being hit with almost $900 million in cuts after Elon Musk’s Department of Government Efficiency found no need for much of its work.
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Trump administration appeals Maryland judge's ruling blocking birthright citizenship order

President Donald Trump's administration on Tuesday said it's appealing a Maryland federal judge's ruling blocking the president's executive order seeking to end birthright citizenship for people whose parents are not legally in the country.
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Leaders of Ontario Liberals, New Democrats promise to help young people

Leaders of Ontario Liberals, New Democrats promise to help young people

Two Ontario party leaders laid out their plans to help young people deal with the affordability crisis, promising to reduce student debt and youth unemployment.
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New York City argues for noncitizen voting law before state's top court

New York City argues for noncitizen voting law before state's top court

ALBANY, N.Y. (AP) — New York’s top court was asked Tuesday to reverse a ruling against a law that would allow noncitizens to vote in New York City municipal elections by lawyers who argued city officials acted within their legal powers.
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B.C. minister confident of new aluminum markets, as risk of 50% U.S. tariffs emerges

B.C. minister confident of new aluminum markets, as risk of 50% U.S. tariffs emerges

British Columbia's aluminum sector will find new markets beyond the United States, provincial Mines Minister Jagrup Brar said, after the prospect of American tariffs as high as 50 per cent on Canadian metal exports emerged. U.S.
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The Latest: Trump and Elon Musk defend their attempts to downsize the federal government

The Latest: Trump and Elon Musk defend their attempts to downsize the federal government

President Donald Trump made a rare appearance with Elon Musk , his most powerful adviser, in the Oval Office on Tuesday before signing an executive order to continue downsizing the federal workforce.
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After meeting with Trump, Jordan's king says his country opposes displacing Palestinians in Gaza

After meeting with Trump, Jordan's king says his country opposes displacing Palestinians in Gaza

WASHINGTON (AP) — President Donald Trump hosted Jordan’s King Abdullah II at the White House on Tuesday and renewed his insistence that Gaza could somehow be emptied of all residents, controlled by the U.S. and redeveloped as a tourist area.
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Alabama seeks to join states that allow the death penalty for child rape

Alabama seeks to join states that allow the death penalty for child rape

MONTGOMERY, Ala. (AP) — Alabama lawmakers on Tuesday advanced legislation that would allow child rapists to be sentenced to death as some Republicans hope to entice the U.S.
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