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The 911 presidency: Trump flexes emergency powers in his second term

The 911 presidency: Trump flexes emergency powers in his second term

WASHINGTON (AP) — Call it the 911 presidency. Despite insisting that the United States is rebounding from calamity under his watch, President Donald Trump is harnessing emergency powers unlike any of his predecessors.
Bank of Canada head Tiff Macklem says mandate should evolve in a 'shock-prone' world

Bank of Canada head Tiff Macklem says mandate should evolve in a 'shock-prone' world

OTTAWA — Tiff Macklem is wearing an Edmonton Oilers pin as he reflects on coming very close to beating big odds.
Trump's big bill also seeks to undo the big bills of Biden and Obama

Trump's big bill also seeks to undo the big bills of Biden and Obama

WASHINGTON (AP) — Chiseling away at President Barack Obama’s Affordable Care Act . Rolling back the green energy tax breaks from President Joe Biden’s Inflation Reduction Act .
What it would take to convert a jet from Qatar into Air Force One to safely fly Trump

What it would take to convert a jet from Qatar into Air Force One to safely fly Trump

WASHINGTON (AP) — President Donald Trump really wants to fly on an upgraded Air Force One — but making that happen could depend on whether he’s willing to cut corners with security.
U.S. ambassador says Canadians facing device searches, detainment 'not a pattern'

U.S. ambassador says Canadians facing device searches, detainment 'not a pattern'

OTTAWA — The American ambassador to Canada is pushing back on Ottawa's travel advice, saying his country doesn't search phones at the border and arguing some Americans travelling here are having a tough time.
Marc Garneau left lasting legacy on Earth and in space, former colleagues say

Marc Garneau left lasting legacy on Earth and in space, former colleagues say

MONTREAL — Canadian scientists working on asteroid missions, exploring the universe through the James Webb Space Telescope or helping to put rovers on Mars say they can in some way thank Marc Garneau, who left an enduring legacy both as an astronaut
As his trade war faces legal pushback, Trump has other tariff tools he could deploy

As his trade war faces legal pushback, Trump has other tariff tools he could deploy

WASHINGTON — U.S. President Donald Trump's tariffs are facing legal headwinds for the first time — but he has other tools he could deploy in his quest to realign global trade.
Trump promised to welcome more foreign students. Now, they feel targeted on all fronts

Trump promised to welcome more foreign students. Now, they feel targeted on all fronts

To attract the brightest minds to America, President Donald Trump proposed a novel idea while campaigning: If elected, he would grant green cards to all foreign students who graduate from U.S. colleges.
Democratic states double down on laws resisting Trump's immigration crackdown

Democratic states double down on laws resisting Trump's immigration crackdown

As President Donald Trump’s administration targets states and local governments for not cooperating with federal immigration authorities , lawmakers in some Democratic-led states are intensifying their resistance by strengthening state laws restricti
Alberta resumes buying U.S. alcohol, months after pause meant to fight tariffs

Alberta resumes buying U.S. alcohol, months after pause meant to fight tariffs

EDMONTON — Alberta is buying American alcohol and gambling machines again, three months after Premier Danielle Smith announced restrictions aimed at fighting back against U.S. tariffs.