Politics
Mitch McConnell blocks 2nd attempt by Senate Democrats to make Mueller report public
Mitch McConnell said it’s not “unreasonable” to give the Justice Department time after Robert Mueller submitted his report there. Continue reading
SNC-Lavalin now says its CEO never issued threats over jobs — not that they were never raised
By Jesse Ferreras Online Journalist
SNC-Lavalin’s CEO initially said it “never put forward anything that is a purely economic argument” in its push for a deferred prosecution. The company changed its tune Monday. Continue reading
Sen. Lindsey Graham wants a special counsel to probe Trump-Russia investigation
The leading Senate Republican said he would ask Attorney General William Barr to appoint a special counsel to probe whether U.S. law enforcement officials made missteps in their investigation. Continue reading
‘This is wrong’: ex-Supreme Court candidate says his candidacy is being used to further an agenda
Well-placed sources say Jody Wilson-Raybould’s choice for chief justice was a moment of “significant disagreement” with Trudeau. Continue reading
Mueller report says no collusion, but questions remain about Trump Tower meeting
While the details of the report remain secret, many expected the now infamous Trump Tower meeting to play a key part in it, as it allegedly involves high-ranking members talking to foreigners Continue reading
Trudeau says Wilson-Raybould, Philpott are welcome to run as Liberals in federal election
“I look forward to continuing to engage with both Jody Wilson-Raybould and Jane Philpott as they make their way forward.” Continue reading
A foreign company won’t comply with a Mueller subpoena — and it’s racking up a $50K fine daily
The Supreme Court is rejecting an appeal from a company owned by an unidentified foreign government that has refused to turn over information demanded by Robert Mueller’s investigation. Continue reading
ANALYSIS: Donald Trump takes a victory lap after conclusion of Russia probe
By Jackson Proskow Washington Bureau Chief
Donald Trump’s best day in office leaves him in a worse position than other presidents on their worst days, Jackson Proskow says. Continue reading
Pro-military party leads after Thailand’s first election since 2014 coup
Thailand’s military-appointed leader, Prime Minister Prayuth Chan-ocha, appears to have held onto power, according to early results. Continue reading
COMMENTARY: Justin Trudeau needs to remove Jody Wilson-Raybould and Jane Philpott from caucus
Whatever their rationale, it now appears that Wilson-Raybould and Philpott are mounting a full-blown coup, Tasha Kheiriddin says. Continue reading