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The Latest: Trump fires Federal Reserve board member Lisa Cook amid mortgage fraud allegations

The Latest: Trump fires Federal Reserve board member Lisa Cook amid mortgage fraud allegations

President Donald Trump says he’s firing Lisa Cook, a member of the Federal Reserve’s board of governors, amid mortgage fraud allegations, opening a new front in the fight over America’s central bank.
Asked about Chinese ferry deal, Gregor Robertson says 'Buy Canada' policy needs work

Asked about Chinese ferry deal, Gregor Robertson says 'Buy Canada' policy needs work

COQUITLAM — Gregor Robertson, the minister responsible for the federal agency that helped fund a BC Ferries contract to buy ships from China, says Canada needs to "catch up" with the United States when it comes to protecting domestic jobs and the eco
Carney took 'cautious' position in comments about sending troops to Ukraine

Carney took 'cautious' position in comments about sending troops to Ukraine

OTTAWA — Prime Minister Mark Carney raised more questions than answers about Canada's position when he said he's not ready to rule out sending troops to Ukraine once the war with Russia ends, experts say.
Ottawa slams Israel after official finding of famine, urges halt to escalating war

Ottawa slams Israel after official finding of famine, urges halt to escalating war

OTTAWA — The Carney government endorsed a UN-backed finding that famine is occurring in the Gaza Strip, and is urging Israel to stop ramping up its campaign in the Palestinian territory.
First Nations 'making history' to buy B.C. port terminal that moves critical minerals

First Nations 'making history' to buy B.C. port terminal that moves critical minerals

Two First Nations have formed a joint partnership with a transport company to purchase the Port of Stewart bulk terminal on the Portland Canal that separates British Columbia and Alaska.
Trump honors fallen US service members and criticizes Biden to mark Afghanistan bombing anniversary

Trump honors fallen US service members and criticizes Biden to mark Afghanistan bombing anniversary

WASHINGTON (AP) — President Donald Trump on Monday marked the fourth anniversary of the suicide bombing that killed 13 U.S. service members during the chaotic withdrawal at the end of the Afghanistan War by signing a proclamation honoring the fallen.
Kilmar Abrego Garcia faces new deportation efforts after ICE detains him in Baltimore

Kilmar Abrego Garcia faces new deportation efforts after ICE detains him in Baltimore

BALTIMORE (AP) — Kilmar Abrego Garcia, whose case has become a flashpoint in President Donald Trump’s aggressive effort to remove noncitizens from the U.S.
LeBlanc set to meet Lutnick in Washington after Ottawa drops some tariffs

LeBlanc set to meet Lutnick in Washington after Ottawa drops some tariffs

WASHINGTON — Canada-U.S. Trade Minister Dominic LeBlanc is set to meet with U.S. Commerce Secretary Howard Lutnick in Washington this week after Ottawa announced it would be lifting some retaliatory tariffs.
Some FEMA staff call out Trump cuts in public letter of dissent

Some FEMA staff call out Trump cuts in public letter of dissent

More than 180 current and former employees of the Federal Emergency Management Agency published a letter Monday warning that debilitating cuts to the agency charged with handling federal disaster response risks a catastrophe like the one seen after H
What to know about Trump deportation policies that could send Kilmar Abrego Garcia to Uganda

What to know about Trump deportation policies that could send Kilmar Abrego Garcia to Uganda

HOUSTON (AP) — Efforts by U.S.