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Trump and Hulk Hogan forged a decadeslong bond based on wrestling, reality stardom and politics

Trump and Hulk Hogan forged a decadeslong bond based on wrestling, reality stardom and politics

WASHINGTON (AP) — One was a businessman turned reality TV star twice elected president. The other was a professional wrestler who became politically active later in life.
Lula says the US has ignored Brazil’s attempts to negotiate Trump's announced tariff

Lula says the US has ignored Brazil’s attempts to negotiate Trump's announced tariff

SAO PAULO (AP) — Brazilian President Luiz Inácio Lula da Silva said Thursday that his government has not been successful in trying to negotiate the 50% tariff on Brazilian imports that U.S. President Donald Trump has threatened to impose.
Migrant sent to El Salvador prison by the Trump administration says he was beaten by guards

Migrant sent to El Salvador prison by the Trump administration says he was beaten by guards

WASHINGTON (AP) — A migrant from Venezuela deported by the Trump administration to El Salvador has taken the first step toward suing the U.S.
Bail hearing underway for 3 men accused of terrorism in alleged Quebec extremist plot

Bail hearing underway for 3 men accused of terrorism in alleged Quebec extremist plot

QUÉBEC — A bail hearing will continue for a second day on Friday for three men facing terrorism charges in an alleged anti-government plot to forcibly take over land in the Quebec City region.
How Trump could use a building renovation to oust Fed Chair Powell

How Trump could use a building renovation to oust Fed Chair Powell

WASHINGTON (AP) — President Donald Trump may have found a way to achieve his goal of removing Federal Reserve Chair Jerome Powell: by accusing him of mismanaging the U.S. central bank’s $2.5 billion building renovation project.
Trump signs bill to cancel $9 billion in foreign aid, public broadcasting funding

Trump signs bill to cancel $9 billion in foreign aid, public broadcasting funding

WASHINGTON (AP) — President Donald Trump signed a bill Thursday canceling about $9 billion that had been approved for public broadcasting and foreign aid as Republicans look to lock in cuts to programs targeted by the White House’s Department of Gove
The Latest: Trump visiting Federal Reserve as feud with its chair continues

The Latest: Trump visiting Federal Reserve as feud with its chair continues

Live updates: President Donald Trump is visiting the Federal Reserve headquarters in Washington Thursday, a week after indicating that Fed chair Jerome Powell’s handling of an extensive renovation project on two Fed buildings could be grounds for fir
Democratic Gov. Tony Evers won't seek third term in battleground Wisconsin

Democratic Gov. Tony Evers won't seek third term in battleground Wisconsin

MADISON, Wis. (AP) — Wisconsin Gov. Tony Evers announced Thursday that he won't seek a third term, setting off a scramble to replace the two-term Democrat in the battleground state’s first open race for governor in 16 years.
Photo Gallery: Prime Minister Carney visits Northwest Territories

Photo Gallery: Prime Minister Carney visits Northwest Territories

Prime Minister Mark Carney visited the town where he was born, as he travelled across the Northwest Territories.
Royal Canadian Navy to retire eight warships before the end of the year

Royal Canadian Navy to retire eight warships before the end of the year

HALIFAX — The Royal Canadian Navy plans to retire some of its older warships this fall.
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