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Correspondents’ dinner suspect charged with trying to assassinate Trump
Cole Tomas Allen made his first federal court appearance after prosecutors said he rushed a Washington Hilton security checkpoint with guns and knives during the annual media dinner
GOP leader warns Mamdani’s gifted-program plan could hurt students
New York Young Republican President Stefano Forte criticized the mayor’s education agenda, saying a shift away from gifted programs would weaken merit-based opportunity
Leavitt blames ‘left-wing cult of hatred’ after WHCA Dinner shooting
The White House press secretary accused Democrats, commentators and media figures of demonizing Trump, while saying officials will review security procedures for future events
Carney says Canada should not rush into a U.S. tariff deal
The prime minister said Ottawa is ready to negotiate but will not pursue a quick, limited agreement if it leaves Canada worse off
SPLC indicted as DOJ case follows leadership turmoil
Federal prosecutors allege the civil rights nonprofit hid payments to informants in extremist groups; the SPLC denies wrongdoing and says the program saved lives
Trudeau warns U.S. pressure could push Canada closer to China
The former prime minister cited Bombardier’s C-Series fight as a cautionary example as tariffs strain Canada’s auto sector
Ottawa approves Enbridge’s $4B Sunrise gas pipeline expansion
The B.C. project would add nearly 140 kilometres of pipe and 300 million cubic feet per day of capacity to Enbridge’s Westcoast system
Trump: Royal Visit Could Boost Strained U.S.–UK Relationship
The four-day state visit begins Monday as tensions over Iran, energy, immigration and tech taxes test the U.S.-UK relationship
Only one Trump ‘gold card’ visa approved so far, Lutnick says
Commerce Secretary Howard Lutnick told lawmakers hundreds of applicants are waiting after the administration opened the $1 million residency program in December
Former Kitchener Neurologist Jeffrey Asloka Cleared of 48 Sexual Assault Charges
Justice Craig Parry ruled the Crown had not proved Sloka used medical exams as a pretext for assault, ending a years-long criminal trial that drew a strong reaction from former patients and supporters