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The Latest: Prime Minister Carney rebuffs Trump’s push to make Canada the 51st state

The Latest: Prime Minister Carney rebuffs Trump’s push to make Canada the 51st state

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Trump, Carney faceoff in Oval Office leaves gaping differences on tariffs, 51st state

Trump, Carney faceoff in Oval Office leaves gaping differences on tariffs, 51st state

WASHINGTON (AP) — U.S.
Carney says he pushed back against Trump in private on '51st state' notion

Carney says he pushed back against Trump in private on '51st state' notion

WASHINGTON — Canada will never become a U.S. state, Prime Minister Carney declared to President Donald Trump in public and private during White House meetings both leaders described as productive and cordial.

In one day, two separate judges rule Trump improperly used 18th century wartime act against gang

Two separate federal judges 2,000 miles apart ruled Tuesday that President Donald Trump improperly used an 18th century wartime law to try to speed the deportations of people his administration labels members of a Venezuelan gang, adding to mounting
Quick quotes: Reaction to Carney meeting Trump to talk trade, security

Quick quotes: Reaction to Carney meeting Trump to talk trade, security

OTTAWA — The world was watching when Prime Minister Mark Carney met with U.S. President Donald Trump in Washington on Tuesday.
Puerto Rico governor under fire as federal funds for solar projects are stalled

Puerto Rico governor under fire as federal funds for solar projects are stalled

SAN JUAN, Puerto Rico (AP) — Puerto Rico’s governor came under fire Tuesday as her pledge to support the investment of millions of federal dollars in solar projects across the U.S. territory appeared to fade. More than a week has passed since the U.
Court upholds racketeering convictions of ex-Ohio House speaker and lobbyist in $60M bribery scheme

Court upholds racketeering convictions of ex-Ohio House speaker and lobbyist in $60M bribery scheme

COLUMBUS, Ohio (AP) — A federal appeals court upheld the racketeering convictions of former Ohio House Speaker Larry Householder and an ex-lobbyist on Tuesday in a $60 million bribery scandal described as the largest corruption scheme in state histor
Danielle Smith dismisses Doug Ford's warning against separatist threats from Alberta

Danielle Smith dismisses Doug Ford's warning against separatist threats from Alberta

EDMONTON — Alberta Premier Danielle Smith is urging her Ontario counterpart Doug Ford to mind his own business when it comes to talk of separating from Canada.
Conservatives choose Andrew Scheer as interim Opposition leader in Parliament

Conservatives choose Andrew Scheer as interim Opposition leader in Parliament

OTTAWA — The Conservative caucus has tapped former leader Andrew Scheer to lead the party in the House of Commons when Parliament resumes on May 26 — a role that's needed because Pierre Poilievre lost his seat in last week's election.
Manitoba Tories say bill to protect gender expression could infringe on free speech

Manitoba Tories say bill to protect gender expression could infringe on free speech

WINNIPEG — Manitoba's new Opposition leader says his party wants changes and clarity on a bill by the NDP government that would add gender expression to the province's human rights code.