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McGill unions say university is threatening free speech over pro-Palestinian support

McGill unions say university is threatening free speech over pro-Palestinian support

MONTREAL — Four unions at McGill University say the school is attacking free speech by trying to cut off funding for a student organization because of its support for a pro-Palestinian group.
Conservative campaign manager Jenni Byrne says she won't run the next campaign

Conservative campaign manager Jenni Byrne says she won't run the next campaign

OTTAWA — Conservative Leader Pierre Poilievre will have to hire a new campaign manager for the next election, now that Jenni Byrne has said she will not be returning to the role.

Judges reject preclearance request for Alabama congressional plans and keep map in place

MONTGOMERY, Ala. (AP) — Federal judges on Thursday ordered Alabama to continue using a court-selected congressional map for the rest of the decade, but they declined to put the state back under the preclearance requirement of the Voting Rights Act.
Carney says Israel's plan to take over Gaza City threatens Palestinians and hostages

Carney says Israel's plan to take over Gaza City threatens Palestinians and hostages

OTTAWA — Prime Minister Mark Carney said Friday Israeli's plan to take over Gaza City will worsen the humanitarian crisis in the enclave and threaten the lives of hostages still held by Hamas — but did not say whether Canada is considering sanctions
Trump orders increased federal law enforcement presence in Washington to 'make DC safe again'

Trump orders increased federal law enforcement presence in Washington to 'make DC safe again'

WASHINGTON (AP) — The White House said Thursday night that there will be increased presence of federal law enforcement in the nation's capital to combat crime for at least the next week, amid President Donald Trump 's suggestions that his administrat
Iran International network says two journalists working in Canada targeted by regime

Iran International network says two journalists working in Canada targeted by regime

OTTAWA — As Canada and other countries accuse Tehran of spreading intimidation and violence abroad, an online broadcaster says two of its journalists working in Canada are among dozens who have been targeted by regime officials in recent weeks.
Bauer, South Carolina’s former lieutenant governor, ends GOP primary challenge to Sen. Graham

Bauer, South Carolina’s former lieutenant governor, ends GOP primary challenge to Sen. Graham

WASHINGTON (AP) — Former South Carolina Lt. Gov. André Bauer is suspending his GOP primary challenge to Sen.
How closely do congressional delegations reflect how people vote? Not very

How closely do congressional delegations reflect how people vote? Not very

WASHINGTON (AP) — The Constitution makes it clear: “The People” get to pick those who'll represent their interests in the U.S. House of Representatives.
Florida updated agreement on handling detainees at 'Alligator Alcatraz,' but a month after it opened

Florida updated agreement on handling detainees at 'Alligator Alcatraz,' but a month after it opened

ORLANDO, Fla.
The Latest: Trump orders federal law enforcers onto streets of Washington, D.C.

The Latest: Trump orders federal law enforcers onto streets of Washington, D.C.

With President Donald Trump calling for a federal takeover of the nation’s capital city , the White House says there will be an increased presence of federal law enforcement on the streets of Washington, D.C., for at least the next week.
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