Politics

A look at Laura Loomer, longtime Trump ally criticized for racist posts and Sept. 11 conspiracies

Laura Loomer, a right-wing personality known for her incendiary social media presence, appeared to have been sidelined at points by Donald Trump's campaign and then by his administration.

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Brown University to see half a billion in federal funding halted by Trump administration

WASHINGTON (AP) — The Trump administration is planning to halt more than half a billion dollars in contracts and grants awarded to Brown University, adding to a list of Ivy League colleges that have had their federal money threatened as a result of t

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Republicans moving ahead with Trump's 'big' bill of tax breaks and spending cuts amid tariff uproar

WASHINGTON (AP) — After a long wait, the Senate is launching action on President Donald Trump's "big, beautiful bill” of tax breaks and spending cuts at a risky moment for the U.S. and global economy .

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Alberta oil well report updated after concerns over taxpayer backstop recommendation

A new version of a government-commissioned report about Alberta's inactive oil wells and what to do about them now says the province should manage a new insurance fund, rather than backstop it with taxpayer funding.

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High anxiety over softwood lumber despite tone change from U.S.: B.C. premier

British Columbia's premier said Thursday he is encouraged to see a shifting tone in U.S. President Donald Trump's talks with Canada, but concerns remain about how tariffs could devastate the province's softwood lumber sector.

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Yukon targets Elon Musk's companies in response to U.S. tariffs

The Yukon government says it's ending rebates for all Tesla products, as it targets companies associated with tech entrepreneur Elon Musk, who is also a senior adviser to U.S. President Donald Trump.

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The Latest: Trump’s new tariffs lead to the biggest Dow wipeout since 2020

Financial markets around the world were reeling Thursday following President Donald Trump’s latest and most severe volley of tariffs , and the U.S. stock market may be taking the worst of it.

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Prime Minister Mark Carney says Canada will match U.S. auto tariffs

OTTAWA — Prime Minister Mark Carney said Thursday that Canada will hit back against U.S. President Donald Trump's 25 per cent auto tariffs with matching levies on vehicles imported from the United States.

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Federal judge rules action against NEA unnecessary after it backed off bans on gender ideology

A federal judge on Thursday denied a motion to stop the National Endowment for the Arts from barring funds to artists whose projects promote gender ideology, saying the agency no longer was doing it.

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New Hampshire Congressman Chris Pappas announces bid to succeed fellow Democrat in US Senate

CONCORD, N.H. (AP) — Four-term Congressman Chris Pappas of New Hampshire announced his bid Thursday to succeed retiring U.S. Sen. Jeanne Shaheen , a fellow Democrat, next year.

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