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Ottawa Police Service Faces $25 Million Deficit Amid Economic Uncertainty
The capital’s police force warns of a $25 million shortfall in 2026, sparking debate over cuts and revenue options.
White House Brawl: Trump's UFC Event Clears Legal Hurdle
A federal judge has denied a request to block President Trump's UFC Freedom 250 event at the White House, citing lack of...
Labour’s Defence Funding Crisis Deepens as Starmer’s Authority Falters
Resignations over a £28 billion defence shortfall expose a leadership vacuum in the UK’s Labour government.
Kennedy Center Board Fights Judge's Order to Strip Trump's Name, Citing 'Wasteful' Confusion
The Kennedy Center board seeks to delay a judge's ruling that only Congress can remove President Trump's name, arguing t...
Platner Slams Trump’s ‘Worst Person’ Attack, Frames Senate Race as Fight Against Oligarchy
Maine Democratic Senate hopeful Platner rebuts Trump’s personal jab, positioning his small‑donor campaign against billio...
Canada’s Crisis Montage: ALS, Weather Warnings, and Cultural Crossroads
From a man’s battle with ALS to a tornado in Manitoba, Canada’s headlines this week weave a tapestry of resilience, infr...
Trump's $0-taxpayer ballroom: A secure fortress or a political lightning rod?
President Trump's privately funded White House ballroom, built after an assassination attempt, divides lawmakers over se...
Washington State's Human Rights Commissioner Under Fire for Antisemitic Remarks
Washington State's Human Rights Commissioner Jasmin sparks outrage with antisemitic remarks, sparking calls for his remo...
ODNI Maps 120 U.S.-Funded Biolabs as Senate Bill Threatens Israel Intelligence Ties
New ODNI data on overseas labs fuels COVID‑origin debate while a Senate proposal could curb presidential intel sharing w...
Utah Tax Commission Moves to Oust San Juan County Assessor Over Tax Missteps
State officials say San Juan County Assessor Rick Meyer broke tax law and mishandled assessments, prompting the first-ev...
Gunfire Near the White House Leaves Secret Service Client Hospitalized
A suspect opened fire on the North Lawn Saturday night, killing himself and wounding client Robert Del Real, who remains...
Republicans Push Jay Clayton’s DNI Confirmation to Unblock Spy Program Stalemate
Senate eyes June 19 for Jay Clayton to assume acting DNI duties as GOP leaders rush his confirmation to end intelligence...
California Democrats' World Cup Gamble Backfires
California Democrats' World Cup viewing conditions spark outrage, highlighting the increasingly charged atmosphere aroun...
Pulitzer Journalist Defends Senate Candidate Amid Abuse Allegations
A Pulitzer‑winning reporter faces backlash for minimizing physical‑abuse claims against Democratic Senate hopeful Graham...
Iranian Activist and Others Sent to Conflict‑Ravaged Central African Republic Despite U.S. Protection
U.S. officials deported migrants with withholding of removal, including an Iranian pro‑democracy activist, to the war‑to...
YouTuber Rachel Protests ICE Family Detention After Newark Visit
After touring Delaney Hall in Newark, the 20‑year‑old child‑development advocate delivered 535 letter packets to Congres...
San Diego Shifts Measure C Funds to Fight Floods and Save Arts
The city’s 2020 hotel‑tax revenue is being redirected to cover a $1.2 million dewatering project and a $3 million market...
Judge Refuses to Lift Block on Trump's $1.8B 'Anti-Weaponization' Fund Without Sworn Pledge
A federal judge doesn't trust verbal promises alone — demanding a sworn affidavit from the acting attorney general that ...
Amanda Holden's Call to Action: 'Kick Out' the PM Over Social Media Ban Delays
TV judge Amanda Holden is taking matters into her own hands by deleting social media apps from her daughter's phone, cit...
Trump’s ‘Low IQ’ Posts: 24 Slurs and a Racial Pattern Exposed on the House Floor
An investigation reveals Donald Trump used ‘low IQ’ 24 times on Truth Social, eight of every ten aimed at Black or brown...
Trump's Unsteady Ground: Independent Voters Abandon Him
A sharp decline in support among independents without a college degree has erased previous educational divides, leaving ...
Trump’s $700 Billion Pentagon Push Overshadows Looming Social Security Gap
A Republican‑led defense budget surge could outpace the Social Security shortfall, raising questions about fiscal priori...
Amanda Holden Slams Starmer Over Delayed Under‑16 Social Media Ban
The Britain’s Got Talent judge demands the prime minister’s removal and pulls her own teen’s apps, heightening pressure ...
Trump's Iran Deal: A Fragile Ceasefire on the Brink
President Trump's accusations of Iranian dishonesty threaten to derail a landmark agreement, as the world waits with bat...
Canada's Top Court Rules New Brunswick's Lieutenant-Governor Must Be Bilingual in 6-3 Landmark Decision
The Supreme Court of Canada has held that New Brunswick's lieutenant-governor must be able to speak both English and Fre...
Federal Employee Charged with Deleting COVID‑19 Origins Records Exposes FOIA Enforcement Gap
A whistleblower case reveals how agencies can sidestep FOIA by erasing files and claiming ‘reasonable’ searches, prompti...
Trump's Nuclear Red Line: A $300 Billion Gamble
President Trump's strong denial of a leaked Iranian ceasefire agreement has cast doubt on the prospects for a US-Iran de...
Champagne's High-Speed Rail Conundrum: Ethics and Politics Collide
Finance Minister François-Philippe Champagne defends his ethics record amidst scrutiny over the $90 billion Alto high-sp...
Labour MPs Flip on Welfare Cuts After £4.8bn Rebellion – What Changed?
A year after forcing a U-turn on disability benefits, Labour MPs now signal willingness to back cuts, driven by a new re...
Paxton's Lawsuit Against ActBlue Falls Flat
A federal judge has dealt a major blow to Texas Attorney General Ken Paxton's lawsuit against ActBlue, ruling that the m...