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Poll shows strong national support for Alberta staying in Canada
A fresh Ipsos poll finds Canadians largely united behind keeping Alberta within the confederation, even as separatist sentiment bubbles in both Alberta…
Administration uses pocket rescission to cut $1 bn of aid
President Trump has employed a seldom‑used budget maneuver to pull almost $1 billion from Congress‑backed immigrant, minority and research programs, prompting fierce criticism…
US given seven-day plan to lift Hormuz blockage, Iran says
Iran tells Washington a week‑long roadmap could reopen the Strait of Hormuz, but the United States remains cautious amid election pressures and…
GOP candidates wobble while 2026 Senate map tightens
GOP contenders scramble to distance from Trump, while Democrats eye a possible Senate breakthrough in key battlegrounds.
Missouri redistricting halted and a government-funded Trump ad raises questions
The Supreme Court has again barred a Republican‑crafted congressional map in Missouri, while a taxpayer‑paid Trump commercial on Fox News fuels a…
Republicans distance themselves from Trump on Iran conflict
Republican hopefuls from the Midwest to the Sun Belt are publicly urging an end to the Iran war, signaling a shift in…
Key outcomes from the lavish Trump-Xi meeting in D.C.
Trump and Xi finish a glossy three‑day summit, extending a trade pause while sparking debate over AI, Taiwan and future talks.
Court lifts block on controversial voter-verification database
The high court has cleared the way for a revamped federal database to be used in voter‑eligibility checks, sparking fresh debate over…
Veteran and rally victim James Copenhaver passes away at 76
James Copenhaver, a veteran shot at a Trump rally, passes away at 76, prompting tributes from his family and the former president.
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Israel’s premier attacks allies and foes at UN amid ICC warrant
Netanyahu’s UN speech ignited walkouts, accusations and legal controversy as he blasted foes and defended Israel ahead of elections.
New rebel alliance challenges Abiy Ahmed’s government
A new alliance of former foes has seized airports and towns, reviving fears of full‑scale conflict in Ethiopia.
US-China summit sees short-term trade pause and AI talks
Xi meets Trump in Washington, securing a brief trade lull but leaving AI, Taiwan and rare‑earth disputes wide open.
Federal judge orders Trump to restore three outlets’ White House passes
A U.S. District Judge ordered the Trump administration to temporarily reinstate press badges for three news outlets after finding the ban lacked…
Trump orders warning signs after White House report on Smithsonian
Trump’s push to label the Smithsonian “woke” reignites a long‑running battle over how America’s story is told.