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A Democratic Party in crisis will elect its new chairman on Saturday

A Democratic Party in crisis will elect its new chairman on Saturday

NEW YORK (AP) — The Democratic National Committee will elect a new chair on Saturday as the party seeks new leadership to guide Democrats through Donald Trump's second presidency .
Trump makes moves to expand his power, sparking chaos and a possible constitutional crisis

Trump makes moves to expand his power, sparking chaos and a possible constitutional crisis

Just a little over a week into his second term, President Donald Trump is taking steps to maximize his power, sparking chaos and what critics contend is a constitutional crisis as he challenges the separation of powers that have defined American gove
Ontario election 2025: Where the leaders are on Wednesday, Jan. 29

Ontario election 2025: Where the leaders are on Wednesday, Jan. 29

Here’s where the leaders of Ontario’s main political parties are on Wednesday, Jan. 29: Progressive Conservative Leader Doug Ford Windsor: After kicking off his campaign at 10 a.m.
Assembly of Manitoba Chiefs to choose new leader in byelection

Assembly of Manitoba Chiefs to choose new leader in byelection

WINNIPEG — First Nations leaders are to choose a new head for the Assembly of Manitoba Chiefs after the sudden death of Cathy Merrick last year.
Most Canadian business leaders support dollar-for-dollar retaliatory tariffs: KPMG

Most Canadian business leaders support dollar-for-dollar retaliatory tariffs: KPMG

TORONTO — The vast majority of Canadian business leaders want a targeted, dollar-for-dollar retaliatory response if the United States delivers on its tariff threats this week, a new KPMG in Canada survey found.
Trump plans to sign the Laken Riley Act into law as his administration's first piece of legislation

Trump plans to sign the Laken Riley Act into law as his administration's first piece of legislation

WASHINGTON (AP) — President Donald Trump on Wednesday will sign the Laken Riley Act into law as his administration's first piece of legislation . It mandates the detention and potential deportation of people in the U.S.
Judge set to sentence former Sen. Bob Menendez, who was convicted of taking bribes of cash and gold

Judge set to sentence former Sen. Bob Menendez, who was convicted of taking bribes of cash and gold

NEW YORK (AP) — Former U.S. Sen.
South Carolina's McMaster is now the longest serving governor at the job he loves

South Carolina's McMaster is now the longest serving governor at the job he loves

COLUMBIA, S.C. (AP) — Wednesday is a big day for South Carolina Gov. Henry McMaster. Yes, he's giving his eighth State of the State address.
Trump offering federal workers buyouts with about 8 months' pay in effort to shrink government

Trump offering federal workers buyouts with about 8 months' pay in effort to shrink government

WASHINGTON (AP) — The Trump administration announced Tuesday that it is offering buyouts to all federal employees who opt to leave their jobs by next week — an unprecedented move to shrink the U.S. government at breakneck speed.
The Latest: Federal judge temporarily blocks Trump’s federal funding freeze

The Latest: Federal judge temporarily blocks Trump’s federal funding freeze

A federal judge has temporarily blocked a Trump administration freeze on federal grants and loans that could total trillions of dollars and cause disruptions in health care research, education programs and other initiatives.