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Vance and Musk question the authority of the courts as Trump's agenda faces legal pushback

Vance and Musk question the authority of the courts as Trump's agenda faces legal pushback

WASHINGTON (AP) — Top Trump administration officials are openly questioning the judiciary's authority to serve as a check on executive power as the new president's sweeping agenda faces growing pushback from the courts.
A presidential first: Trump at the Super Bowl, latest chapter in a complicated legacy with football

A presidential first: Trump at the Super Bowl, latest chapter in a complicated legacy with football

WEST PALM BEACH, Fla. (AP) — As a student, Donald Trump played high school football. As a business baron, he owned a team in an upstart rival to the NFL and then sued the established league.
Trump official orders consumer protection agency to stop work

Trump official orders consumer protection agency to stop work

WASHINGTON (AP) — The Trump administration has ordered the Consumer Financial Protection Bureau to stop nearly all its work, effectively shutting down an agency that was created to protect consumers after the 2008 financial crisis and subprime mortga
Elon Musk dodges DOGE scrutiny while expanding his power in Washington

Elon Musk dodges DOGE scrutiny while expanding his power in Washington

WASHINGTON (AP) — Elon Musk made a clear promise after Donald Trump decided to put him in charge of making the government more efficient. “It’s not going to be some sort of backroom secret thing,” Musk said last year.
Trudeau says powering AI without compromising climate change is a G7 priority

Trudeau says powering AI without compromising climate change is a G7 priority

PARIS — Prime Minister Justin Trudeau said that developing more electricity to power artificial intelligence will be a key priority of the G7 this year, as Canada assumes the presidency of the multinational body.

Trump official orders consumer protection agency to stop work

WASHINGTON (AP) — The Trump administration has ordered the Consumer Financial Protection Bureau to stop nearly all its work, effectively shutting down the agency that was created to protect consumers after the 2008 financial crisis and subprime mortg
Ontario PCs, Liberals try to reach voters where they are — watching the Super Bowl

Ontario PCs, Liberals try to reach voters where they are — watching the Super Bowl

Ontario’s main party leaders are taking a break from public announcements today, but they are still trying to reach voters where they are — in some cases, on the couch.
Five things to watch for in the Canadian business world in the coming week

Five things to watch for in the Canadian business world in the coming week

TORONTO — Five things to watch for in the Canadian business world in the coming week: Trade and tariffs Trade and tariffs are expected to continue dominating the headlines in Ottawa and on Bay Street this week.
Elon Musk dodges DOGE scrutiny while expanding his power in Washington

Elon Musk dodges DOGE scrutiny while expanding his power in Washington

WASHINGTON (AP) — Elon Musk made a clear promise after Donald Trump decided to put him in charge of making the government more efficient. “It’s not going to be some sort of backroom secret thing,” Musk said last year.
A presidential first: Trump at the Super Bowl, latest chapter in a complicated legacy with football

A presidential first: Trump at the Super Bowl, latest chapter in a complicated legacy with football

WEST PALM BEACH, Fla. (AP) — As a student, Donald Trump played high school football. As a business baron, he owned a team in an upstart rival to the NFL and then sued the established league.