Canada will take bigger economic hit than U.S. if Trump wins election: report
The Scotiabank analysis says if Trump follows through on threats of tariffs on all imported goods, there would be "substantial negative impacts" on the Canadian and U.S. economies.
Economy
Apr 23
Trump hush money trial: What lawyers argued in opening statements
A 12-person jury in Manhattan is set to hear opening statements in the first of four criminal cases against the presumptive Republican presidential nominee to reach trial.
U.S. News
Apr 22
Joe Biden or Donald Trump? Vladimir Putin says Russia has a preference
As Joe Biden and Donald Trump prepare for the upcoming U.S. presidential election, President Vladimir Putin said Russia has a preference for who takes the White House.
World
Feb 15
Trump trial set to hear opening statements Monday as another delay denied
The jury took final shape after lawyers spent days quizzing dozens of potential jurors on whether they can impartially judge Trump.
Crime
Apr 19
Trump posts US$175M bond in NY civil fraud case, averting costly asset seizure
The bond Trump is posting with the court now is essentially a placeholder, meant to guarantee payment if the full $454-million judgment is upheld by an appeals court.
U.S. News
Apr 1
Is Trump immune in the 2020 election case? What to watch for during hearing
The court will decide once and for all whether former presidents can be prosecuted for official acts they take while in the White House.
U.S. News
1 hour
Donald Trump won’t endorse a national ban on abortions. Here’s why
In a video released on Monday, Trump refused to endorse a national ban on abortion, saying instead that it should be up to the states to decide.
U.S. News
Apr 8
Trump calls for earlier and more debates with Biden as election draws closer
Biden has not committed to debate Trump but has not ruled it out, saying last month that it would depend on the former president's behavior.
U.S. News
Apr 11
Man in critical condition after setting himself on fire near NYC courthouse
The fire happened in a park across the street from the courthouse that has been a gathering point for protesters and media outlets covering jury selection for Donald Trump's trial.
U.S. News
Apr 19
U.S. Supreme Court takes up case on ghost guns, firearms without serial numbers
The U.S. Supreme Court justices by a 5-4 vote had previously intervened to keep the regulation in effect during the ongoing legal fight.
U.S. News
Apr 22
Judge rejects Trump’s free speech argument in Georgia election case
A Georgia judge on Thursday rejected Donald Trump's bid to dismiss criminal charges in the state's 2020 election interference case against him.
U.S. News
Apr 4
Trump’s hush-money trial to go ahead this month after judge denies delay
Former U.S. president Donald Trump is accused of falsifying business records to cover up his former lawyer Michael Cohen's $130,000 payment to porn star Stormy Daniels.
Crime
Apr 3
Company behind Trump’s Truth Social platform posts US$58M loss
Less than a week after a flashy stock market debut, Donald Trump's social media company is disclosing that it lost nearly US$58.2 million in 2023.
U.S. News
Apr 1
Possible TikTok ban in U.S. looms after Biden signs bill, setting up legal fight
TikTok's chief executive said on Wednesday the company expects to win a legal challenge to block the legislation forcing its China-based owner ByteDance to divest its U.S. assets.
U.S. News
Apr 24
Trump’s US$92 million bond approved in E. Jean Carroll defamation case
The bond offered by the Republican 2024 presidential front-runner comes after Trump’s lawyers announced they were appealing the verdict to the 2nd U.S. Circuit Court of Appeals.
U.S. News
Mar 12
U.S. Supreme Court considers Jan. 6 obstruction charges faced by rioters
It wasn’t clear how the justices would rule in a case that could affect hundreds of prosecutions related to the U.S. Capitol attack, as well as a charge against Donald Trump.
U.S. News
Apr 16
Arizona lawmakers move to repeal 1864 abortion ban after 2 failed attempts
Three Republicans joined in with all 29 Democrats on Wednesday to repeal a law that predated Arizona’s statehood and provides no exceptions for rape or incest.
U.S. News
Apr 24
U.S. House Speaker to move ahead on Ukraine, Israel aid, risking his job
House Speaker Mike Johnson is facing calls to resign or risk facing a motion to vacate as he seeks to unite Republicans behind his foreign aid plans.
U.S. News
Apr 16
Donald Trump posts $91M bond in E. Jean Carroll case, appeals ruling
While filing papers claiming Donald Trump secured the bond, Trump's lawyer simultaneously filed a notice to appeal the verdict.
U.S. News
Mar 8
Russia will attack NATO if Ukraine falls, Mike Pence warns
A Russian victory over Ukraine would embolden other authoritarian regimes, former U.S. Vice President Mike Pence said. He said China is waiting to see the West "falter."
World
Apr 19