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Fed chair tells Trump he has his facts wrong on central bank's renovation costs

Fed chair tells Trump he has his facts wrong on central bank's renovation costs

WASHINGTON (AP) — President Donald Trump rattled off a number to shame Federal Reserve Chair Jerome Powell about the renovation costs of the Fed's headquarters — and America's central banker dared to correct him . Live on video.
Manitoba's governing NDP announces candidate for Spruce Woods byelection

Manitoba's governing NDP announces candidate for Spruce Woods byelection

BRANDON — Manitoba's governing New Democrats nominated their candidate Thursday for a looming byelection in the Spruce Woods constituency.
Meeting with Carney offered reassurances over major projects bill, says Inuit leader

Meeting with Carney offered reassurances over major projects bill, says Inuit leader

INUVIK — An Inuit leader who met Thursday with Prime Minister Mark Carney to discuss the federal government's controversial major projects legislation says he has been assured the bill respects treaty rights.
Democrats slam rush to redraw US House maps at first hearing in Texas

Democrats slam rush to redraw US House maps at first hearing in Texas

AUSTIN, Texas (AP) — Texas Democrats on Thursday laid into Republicans for racing to create more winnable U.S.
Alberta judge finds 6 people in contempt in probe of irregular political donations

Alberta judge finds 6 people in contempt in probe of irregular political donations

EDMONTON — An Alberta judge has found six people in contempt for not attending interviews as part of an investigation into alleged irregular political donations made to the United Conservative Party.
Georgia Insurance Commissioner John King drops out of 2026 Republican race for US Senate

Georgia Insurance Commissioner John King drops out of 2026 Republican race for US Senate

ATLANTA (AP) — Georgia Insurance Commissioner John King dropped out of the 2026 Republican race for the U.S.
Federal health minister non-committal on signing more pharmacare deals

Federal health minister non-committal on signing more pharmacare deals

OTTAWA — Federal Health Minister Marjorie Michel is not committing to sign pharmacare funding deals with all provinces and territories.
LeBlanc 'encouraged' after meeting with Lutnick, lawmakers ahead of tariff deadline

LeBlanc 'encouraged' after meeting with Lutnick, lawmakers ahead of tariff deadline

WASHINGTON — Canada-U.S. Trade Minister Dominic LeBlanc said Thursday he's feeling "encouraged" after meeting with U.S. Commerce Secretary Howard Lutnick and American lawmakers in Washington ahead of next week's tariff deadline.
Tennessee sets US House special election as candidates of both major parties line up

Tennessee sets US House special election as candidates of both major parties line up

NASHVILLE, Tenn. (AP) — A December special election in Tennessee will take place to fill an opening left by Republican U.S. Rep.
Trump’s settlement with Columbia could become a model for his campaign to reshape higher education

Trump’s settlement with Columbia could become a model for his campaign to reshape higher education

WASHINGTON (AP) — The Trump administration’s milestone settlement with Columbia promises to bring stability to a university in crisis. It also delivers a crucial win to President Donald Trump in his campaign to reshape higher education .
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