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Green Party co-leader says removal from leaders' debates is 'undemocratic'

Green Party co-leader says removal from leaders' debates is 'undemocratic'

OTTAWA — The stage will look different that originally planned Wednesday night, when Canada's major party leaders square off in the first of two nationally televised debates. Instead of five podiums on the stage, there will now only be four.
California will sue to stop Trump from imposing sweeping tariffs

California will sue to stop Trump from imposing sweeping tariffs

SACRAMENTO, Calif. (AP) — California Gov. Gavin Newsom said Wednesday that his state will file a lawsuit challenging President Donald Trump's authority to impose sweeping tariffs that have set off a global trade war .
Harvard's challenge to Trump administration could test limits of government power

Harvard's challenge to Trump administration could test limits of government power

On one side is Harvard, the nation’s oldest and wealthiest university, with a brand so powerful that its name is synonymous with prestige.
The Latest: Trump administration sues Maine over transgender athletes in girls sports

The Latest: Trump administration sues Maine over transgender athletes in girls sports

President Donald Trump's administration announced a lawsuit Wednesday against Maine’s education department for not complying with the government’s push to ban transgender athletes in girls sports, escalating a dispute over whether the state is abidin
RFK Jr.'s mixed message about the measles outbreaks draws criticism from health officials

RFK Jr.'s mixed message about the measles outbreaks draws criticism from health officials

WASHINGTON (AP) — As measles outbreaks popped up across the U.S. this winter, pediatricians waited for the nation's public health agency to send a routine, but important, letter that outlines how they could help stop the spread of the illness.
Marjorie Taylor Greene laughs off protests to deliver pro-Trump message at Georgia town hall

Marjorie Taylor Greene laughs off protests to deliver pro-Trump message at Georgia town hall

ACWORTH, Ga. (AP) — U.S. Rep.
The EPA can't end grants from $20 billion Biden-era fund for climate-friendly projects, a judge says

The EPA can't end grants from $20 billion Biden-era fund for climate-friendly projects, a judge says

A federal judge says some nonprofits awarded billions for a so-called green bank to finance clean energy and climate-friendly projects cannot have their contracts scrapped and must have access to some of the frozen money.
Ontario's bill to remove certain bike lanes to be tested with Charter challenge

Ontario's bill to remove certain bike lanes to be tested with Charter challenge

TORONTO — An Ontario law empowering the province to remove three major Toronto bike lanes is being tested in court by a group of cyclists who argue it's unconstitutional.
Visa cancellations sow panic for international students, with hundreds fearing deportation

Visa cancellations sow panic for international students, with hundreds fearing deportation

WASHINGTON (AP) — At first, the bar association for immigration attorneys began receiving inquiries from a couple students a day. These were foreigners studying in the U.S.
Vermont maple syrup makers face uncertainty amid Canada and China tariff chaos

Vermont maple syrup makers face uncertainty amid Canada and China tariff chaos

MORGAN, Vt. (AP) — Making maple syrup in New England's fickle spring weather can be an unpredictable business. Now President Donald Trump's ever-changing tariff policies are adding anxiety about an industry that depends on multinational trade.