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Answering your questions about President Trump's reciprocal tariffs

Answering your questions about President Trump's reciprocal tariffs

WASHINGTON (AP) — After weeks of anticipation and speculation, President Donald Trump followed through on his reciprocal tariff threats by declaring on Wednesday a 10% baseline tax on imports from all countries and higher tariff rates on dozens of na
Health department layoffs mean that data on drug use and mental health could sit unused

Health department layoffs mean that data on drug use and mental health could sit unused

Most teenagers don’t use drugs. There’s data to show that because of a 50-year-old government survey that may now be in jeopardy. The entire 17-member U.S.
North Dakota voters banned lawmakers from seeking term limit changes. They did it anyway

North Dakota voters banned lawmakers from seeking term limit changes. They did it anyway

BISMARCK, N.D. (AP) — When North Dakota voters approved term limits for state legislators, they specified that the Legislature couldn’t seek to change the new restrictions. On Wednesday, the state House opted to propose a big change, anyway.
'Fiscal mismatch': S&P downgrades B.C.'s credit rating for fourth time in four years

'Fiscal mismatch': S&P downgrades B.C.'s credit rating for fourth time in four years

VICTORIA — Credit rating agency S&P has downgraded British Columbia's rating for the fourth time in four years, citing record capital spending and a "fiscal mismatch" in its operations.
'Liberation Day': A timeline of Donald Trump's trade war with Canada

'Liberation Day': A timeline of Donald Trump's trade war with Canada

For over a year before the November 2024 presidential election, Donald Trump had been signalling plans to impose across-the-board tariffs if he won the United States presidency. Trump was elected on Nov.
Religious gathering cancelled in N.S. because of fears of U.S. border policies

Religious gathering cancelled in N.S. because of fears of U.S. border policies

FREDERICTON — A gathering of religious groups from across North America that was supposed to be held this year in Nova Scotia has been postponed indefinitely because of worries over U.S. border policies.
Democrats demoralized by Trump get a boost from Wisconsin voters and Cory Booker's speech

Democrats demoralized by Trump get a boost from Wisconsin voters and Cory Booker's speech

NEW YORK (AP) — For a day, at least, Democrats across the country have a sense that their comeback against President Donald Trump may have begun.
Celebrating fact-checking around the globe

Celebrating fact-checking around the globe

It's International Fact-Checking Day, an event to highlight the work of fact-checkers around the world.
Montana's anti-transgender bathroom restrictions are on hold under a judge's order

Montana's anti-transgender bathroom restrictions are on hold under a judge's order

HELENA, Mont. (AP) — A judge on Wednesday temporarily blocked a Montana law that restricts transgender people's use of bathrooms in public buildings. The measure, which Republican Gov.
Trump gives GOP senators his support as they charge ahead on tax package and spending cuts

Trump gives GOP senators his support as they charge ahead on tax package and spending cuts

WASHINGTON (AP) — Republican senators unveiled a budget proposal Wednesday that's central to President Donald Trump's domestic agenda of tax breaks, spending cuts and border security , but they're delaying some of the most difficult decisions, includ
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