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'We have to straighten out the press': Trump's plan to sue media critics into submission
Lock up political critics? Donald Trump is open to it. But his prevailing tactic entering his second term is suing the media. We’re not talking about run-of-the-mill libel lawsuits. Free speech analysts call this a well-worn authoritarian tactic for scaring critics into self-censoring.
Trump starts a victory dance over Canada border moves
The running gag about Canada as a 51st state is clearly generating a torrent of yuk-yuks on Fox News, and indignation from Trump's critics. However, new statements from his transition team, press secretary and Capitol Hill Republicans could ultimately point to a more hopeful development for Canada.
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Trump trash talks Freeland in blast from her political past
An unfriendly farewell message from Donald Trump, the U.S. president-elect, rekindled memories of how Freeland spent a key chapter of her career in the federal cabinet, where U.S. affairs were central to her tenure.
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Will a shocking crime spur change in U.S. health care? Don't count on it
The shooting of insurance CEO Brian Thompson unearthed a wellspring of hatred for his industry. Americans say they want change. But here's a reality impeding reform in the sector: Most Americans like their health care, and they vote like it.
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Trump ally on Canada's fentanyl talk: Not good enough
To get out of Donald Trump's tariff threat, Ottawa is downplaying its role in the fentanyl trade, while promising more monitoring at the border. But U.S. officials who've worked on this issue, including one for Trump, say it needs structural reforms to tackle international criminal networks.
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A parent's pardon: Joe Biden's precedent-setting move magnifies power of the presidency
The blanket pardon of Hunter Biden last weekend highlights the expansive power of the U.S. presidency and it may only be growing. Democrats are worried that this first-ever pardon of a president's child will only weaken them, and embolden president-elect Donald Trump.
The takeaway from Trudeau's trip to Mar-a-Lago: For Trump, fentanyl is priority No. 1
U.S. president-elect Donald Trump left his Canadian guests at Mar-a-Lago with a clear impression that fentanyl is his top priority for now in the Canada-U.S. relationship, according to Canadian officials familiar with the details of Friday's surprise dinner.
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What's Trump's price for averting tariffs? He didn't tell Trudeau
What would it take for Donald Trump to declare a win and drop plans for potentially devastating tariffs? It's the multibillion-dollar enigma now rippling across North America. Details are scant but one thing is clear: We're entering a new chapter, where security risks trumping trade.
Donald Trump threatens 25% tariff on products from Canada, Mexico
Donald Trump has levelled his most severe threat against Canada in years, warning that on his very first day on office he will impose a 25 per cent tariff on all goods from Canada and Mexico, unless those countries curb the flow of drugs and migrants over their borders.
Trump has ideas for installing his controversial cabinet picks. He didn't use them on Matt Gaetz
Donald Trump and his allies have signalled their willingness to fight to install the cast of controversial characters he's picked for his cabinet. It looks like Matt Gaetz isn't part of the plan. The polarizing pick for attorney general withdrew his name from consideration Thursday.