Politics

Trump administration investigates Maine for claims of withholding gender transitions from parents

PORTLAND, Maine (AP) — The administration of President Donald Trump is investigating Maine with a claim that dozens of school districts in the state violate federal law by withholding information about students' gender transitioning from parents.

Mar 28, 2025 3:38 PM Read more >

Alberta putting $17 million toward planning urgent care centres

AIRDRIE, Alta. — The Alberta government says it will spend $17 million to plan nine new urgent care centres across the province.

Mar 28, 2025 3:27 PM Read more >

$Nova Scotia Mi'kmaw chiefs oppose new fracking law, considering legal action$

Nova Scotia Mi'kmaw chiefs oppose new fracking law, considering legal action

HALIFAX — Mi’kmaw chiefs in Nova Scotia say they are considering legal action against newly passed provincial legislation that opens the door to hydraulic fracturing for natural gas.

Mar 28, 2025 2:41 PM Read more >

A federal judge temporarily blocks parts of Trump's anti-DEI executive orders

CHICAGO (AP) — A federal judge has temporarily blocked the U.S.

Mar 28, 2025 2:31 PM Read more >

Appeals court rules Trump can fire board members of independent labor agencies

WASHINGTON (AP) — An appeals court ruled Friday that President Donald Trump can fire two board members of independent agencies handling labor issues from their respective posts in the federal government. A divided three-judge panel of the U.S.

Mar 28, 2025 2:19 PM Read more >

Mahmoud Khalil's lawyers appear in New Jersey court over jurisdiction of Columbia activist's case

NEWARK, N.J.

Mar 28, 2025 2:02 PM Read more >

List of Ontario public employees making over $100,000 grows

TORONTO — The number of public sector employees in Ontario earning more than $100,000 a year has grown to more than 377,000, with the top spot again going to the CEO of Ontario Power Generation.

Mar 28, 2025 1:14 PM Read more >

Man suspected of setting fire to Tesla vehicles in Las Vegas arrested, police say

LAS VEGAS (AP) — A man suspected of setting fire to Tesla vehicles in Las Vegas and painting the word “resist” on the service center's doors has been arrested, police announced Thursday.

Mar 28, 2025 12:48 PM Read more >

PHOTO COLLECTION: US Federal government buildings

This is a collection of photos chosen by AP photo editors. The Associated Press

Mar 28, 2025 11:54 AM Read more >

Deed tax increase won't hurt demand for Nova Scotia recreational properties: Realtor

HALIFAX — Demand for cottages and recreational properties in Nova Scotia should remain strong despite the doubling of the province’s deed transfer tax, says an executive with a major real estate agency.

Mar 28, 2025 10:51 AM Read more >