Trump faces jail threat as judge fines him for breaking gag order during trial
Trump was held in contempt of court and fined US$9,000 for repeatedly violating a gag order that barred him from making public statements about witnesses, jurors and others.
U.S. News
Apr 30
Don Hankey: Meet the billionaire whose firm bailed out Donald Trump with US$175M
Don Hankey says he voted for Trump, but the decision to underwrite his huge bond was all business.
U.S. News
Apr 4
U.S. Senate dismisses impeachment articles against Homeland Security chief
Senators voted to dismiss both articles of impeachment against Alejandro Mayorkas and end the trial, with Democrats arguing that the articles were unconstitutional.
U.S. News
Apr 17
‘Impossible’ for Donald Trump to pay $454M bond, his lawyers say
Donald Trump hasn't yet secured a bond that would allow the former president to challenge a $454-million decision against him, his lawyer said Monday.
U.S. News
Mar 18
Fani Willis to continue Trump Georgia case after special prosecutor resigns
Fani Willis must step aside from the Georgia election interference case against Donald Trump or remove the special prosecutor with whom she had a romantic relationship.
U.S. News
Mar 15
‘Cowardly option’: Family of woman killed in Toronto hit-and-run want lengthy sentence
The family of the 29-year-old woman who was killed in a hit-and-run in Toronto two years ago is hoping the driver responsible receives a lengthy sentence.
Crime
Apr 20
Donald Trump, sons, businesses fined US$364M in NY civil fraud case
Trump will also be barred from serving as an officer or director of any New York state corporation or applying for loans from New York financial institutions for three years.
U.S. News
Feb 16
Manhattan DA seeks gag order in Trump hush money case ahead of historic trial
Alvin Bragg's office asked for a “narrowly tailored” gag order that would bar Trump from making or directing others to make public statements about potential witnesses and jurors.
U.S. News
Feb 26
U.S. sues Apple over ‘smartphone monopoly’ in antitrust lawsuit
The U.S. Justice Department alleges that Apple uses its market power to get more money from consumers, developers, artists and merchants.
U.S. News
Mar 21
Biden wins Michigan primary but sees eroded support over stance on Gaza
U.S. President Joe Biden faced a sizeable protest campaign from Arab-Americans who chose to vote "uncommitted" in the Michigan primary, where Donald Trump also clinched victory.
U.S. News
Feb 27
Brian Mulroney’s political ‘destiny’ remembered at state funeral
Brian Mulroney was honoured at a state funeral in Montreal Saturday. "To dad, everyone mattered," his daughter Caroline said in his eulogy.
Canada
Mar 23
The West Block – Episode 22, Season 13
Governments, police and auto experts brainstorming ways out of a Canada wide crisis. Public Safety Minister Dominic LeBlanc on the strategy to crack down on auto theft.
Politics
Feb 11
Canada talking with Trump allies in U.S. to prepare for possible 2nd term: envoy
Canada's ambassador to the United States said she and her team are working to strengthen relationships with lawmakers from both parties ahead of the 2024 election.
Politics
Feb 11
FBI informant charged with falsely accusing Bidens of corrupt business dealings
Prosecutors said Alexander Smirnov falsely told FBI agents in June 2020 that executives associated with the Ukrainian energy company Burisma gave money to Hunter and Joe Biden.
U.S. News
Feb 15
Trump election disqualification case heard by U.S. Supreme Court. What’s at stake?
Trump is appealing a Colorado ruling that he is ineligible to return to the White House because he violated the so-called "insurrection clause" of the U.S. Constitution.
U.S. News
Feb 8
Why Biden’s ‘diminished faculties’ are now the focus of special counsel’s report
The special counsel's report on Joe Biden's handling of classified documents has renewed scrutiny over the U.S. president's age and memory, with political and legal implications.
U.S. News
Feb 9
‘Control your client,’ judge says after Trump speaks at NY fraud trial
Donald Trump seized an opportunity to speak in court at the conclusion of his New York civil trial Thursday, unleashing a barrage of attacks before being cut off by the judge.
U.S. News
Jan 11
A Trump New Hampshire win could still see Haley emerge as threat: analysts
A Republican and Democrat weigh in on how Nikki Haley could still emerge as a 'credible threat' to Donald Trump even if he wins the New Hampshire primary.
U.S. News
Jan 21
The West Block – Episode 19, Season 13
With billions in health care spending, why are doctors saying the system is getting worse? And, after a resounding victory in Iowa, can anyone stop Donald Trump’s momentum?
Politics
Jan 21
The West Block transcript- Episode 20, Season 13
As crucial hearings into foreign interference start Monday, the list of countries accused of medalling in Canada’s democracy rose.
Politics
Jan 28