The Liberal government is facing a tough fiscal position heading into the 2024 budget, according to new projections from the Parliamentary Budget Officer. Ottawa is simultaneously dealing with rising debt costs and a slowing economy, both of which are fuelled by decades-high interest rates from the Bank of Canada as it works to tame inflation. … Read more
Sen. Kyrsten Sinema (I-Ariz.) announced on Tuesday she won’t be seeking reelection in November, ending months of speculation about her political future. In a video released by her office, Sinema complained about the death of civility and compromise in American politics.` “The only political victories that matter these days are symbolic, attacking your opponents on … Read more
Republican presidential candidate and former U.S. President Donald Trump speaks during a campaign rally at Winthrop Coliseum ahead of the South Carolina Republican presidential primary, in Rock Hill, South Carolina, U.S., February 23, 2024. Shannon Stapleton | Reuters Several groups founded by allies of former President Donald Trump to combat alleged “voter fraud” now have … Read more
(NewsNation) — A House committee led by Republicans issued a subpoena Tuesday to former New York Gov. Andrew Cuomo, asking him to provide a deposition on his COVID-19 policies, according to a letter obtained by NewsNation. The subpoena, sent by the House Select Committee on the Coronavirus Response and signed by GOP Rep. James Comer … Read more
By Staff The Canadian Press Posted March 5, 2024 1:36 pm 1 min read Descrease article font size Increase article font size Electricity Canada is sounding the alarm over a proposed tax change it warns could see some private utilities saddled with millions in additional income taxes. Michael Powell, its vice-president of government relations, says that … Read more
Haley defended her decision to stay in the race despite having only scored one win against Trump in the primary so far. “I don’t know why everybody’s so adamant that they have to follow Trump’s lead to get me out of this race,” she told Fox News. “You know, all of these people deserve to … Read more
(NewsNation) — A bipartisan group of House lawmakers are introducing what is effectively a bill banning TikTok on Tuesday, sources tell NewsNation. While the bill isn’t limited to TikTok, it would include the social media platform among entities that would be banned, including its parent company ByteDance. The legislation makes it unlawful for American app … Read more
Environment Minister Steven Guilbeault is calling the Saskatchewan government’s decision not to pay the federal carbon price “immoral.” The minister says it’s one thing to disagree on policy, but another to “start breaking federal laws.” “If Premier Scott Moe decides he wants to start breaking federal laws then measures will be taken. We can’t let … Read more
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NASHVILLE, Tenn. (WKRN) – On Monday night, Tennessee lawmakers held off on a vote that would change how traffic stops are handled. It comes one year after the death of Tyre Nichols, a Memphis man who was brutally beaten by police officers after a traffic stop. Now, proposed legislation could make new policies put in … Read more
