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Musk waves a chainsaw and charms conservatives talking up Trump's cost-cutting efforts

Musk waves a chainsaw and charms conservatives talking up Trump's cost-cutting efforts

OXON HILL, Md. (AP) — Billionaire Elon Musk appeared at a conservative gathering outside Washington waving a chainsaw in the air, showing openness to auditing the Federal Reserve and accusing Democrats of “treason.
Ex-coroner says B.C.'s drug policy overhaul looks like 'impulsive political decision'

Ex-coroner says B.C.'s drug policy overhaul looks like 'impulsive political decision'

British Columbia's former chief coroner says she's disappointed by the province's overhaul of its program that provides prescription alternatives to toxic street drugs, a shift she says "feels like a really impulsive political decision.
Ontario election 2025: Where the leaders are on Friday, Feb. 21

Ontario election 2025: Where the leaders are on Friday, Feb. 21

Here’s where the leaders of Ontario’s main political parties are on Friday, Feb. 21: Progressive Conservative Leader Doug Ford Washington, D.C.: Ford will be in the U.S.
Canada can legally challenge tariffs, but will Trump fall in line with the ruling?

Canada can legally challenge tariffs, but will Trump fall in line with the ruling?

If U.S. President Donald Trump imposes tariffs on Canadian goods as he’s repeatedly threated to do, experts say Canada has a strong case to challenge it under the Canada-U.S.-Mexico free trade agreement.
B.C. Conservative MLA says drug crisis cost lives of four relatives

B.C. Conservative MLA says drug crisis cost lives of four relatives

VICTORIA — The House Leader of the Opposition B.C. Conservatives has described the "unsurmountable" price paid by her family in the province's toxic drug crisis, which she said had claimed the lives of three of her cousins and a niece.
Trump holds Black History Month event as some agencies skip recognition after anti-DEI order

Trump holds Black History Month event as some agencies skip recognition after anti-DEI order

WASHINGTON (AP) — President Donald Trump marked Black History Month at the White House on Thursday by making an appearance at a celebratory reception with a surprise guest, golf legend Tiger Woods, while calling out other athletes in attendance and m
Scramble for McConnell's Senate seat underway with signs of a bruising GOP primary ahead

Scramble for McConnell's Senate seat underway with signs of a bruising GOP primary ahead

FRANKFORT, Ky. (AP) — The scramble to fill Mitch McConnell’s Senate seat in Kentucky began as soon as the long-serving Republican lawmaker revealed he won't seek reelection in 2026.
Canada triumphs over US in intense 4 Nations Face-Off final with tensions high

Canada triumphs over US in intense 4 Nations Face-Off final with tensions high

BOSTON — Canada defeated its archrival the United States 3-2 in overtime in the 4 Nations Face-Off final on Thursday night in what was an emotionally-charged affair for players and fans alike.
American fans lightly boo 'O Canada' before 4 Nations Face-Off title game

American fans lightly boo 'O Canada' before 4 Nations Face-Off title game

BOSTON (AP) — While the American fans lightly booed “O Canada” on Thursday night at the 4 Nations Face-Off hockey tournament, the Canadian singer ad libbed new lyrics as a response to President Donald Trump's chatter about turning the country into th
What's next for NYC Mayor Eric Adams as a judge weighs dismissing his corruption case?

What's next for NYC Mayor Eric Adams as a judge weighs dismissing his corruption case?

NEW YORK (AP) — New York City Mayor Eric Adams is in a state of legal and political purgatory.
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