Chris Iorfida

Senior Writer

Chris Iorfida, based in Toronto, has been with CBC since 2002 and written on subjects as diverse as politics, business, health, sports, arts and entertainment, science and technology.

Latest from Chris Iorfida

Trump administration promises on Jeffrey Epstein case fizzle out, angering some allies

The U.S. Justice Department and White House have scrambled this week to explain a significant walkback from promises of potentially explosive information involving accused sex trafficker Jeffrey Epstein and his alleged clientele.
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Elon Musk wants to start a new political party. Here's what could stop him (or slow him down)

Elon Musk has the money and, at least for the moment, the motivation to steer America's politics away from its two dominant parties. But long-standing obstacles to third parties, as well as Musk's own unique profile, could prove too formidable.

Republicans, X accused of spreading racism, Islamophobia in posts about NYC's Mamdani

Zohran Mamdani's Democratic primary upset this week in New York City has been followed by a surge in anti-Muslim posts, including by some Republican lawmakers.

From Bobby Sherman to Bieber, the mixed fortunes of teen idols

Former teen idol Bobby Sherman, who died this week at age 81, led an apparently productive and fulfilling life after fading from the spotlight. Justin Bieber, one of the last of the male teen idols, does not appear to be on that path.

Iran decision shouldn't be Trump's alone, MAGA voices and Democrats say

Some longtime defenders of Donald Trump's America First mantra are urging him not to drag the U.S. deeper into the Israel-Iran conflict, but most Republicans in Congress do not appear as eager to criticize the president.

U.S. political violence is landing on the doorstep now, with deadly effect

It appears that Minnesota House Speaker Melissa Hortman was the first U.S. state legislator specifically targeted and killed in over 25 years, a partisan attack targeting the members of the opposite political party.

Trump's military parade is costing millions and, potentially, something more valuable, critics say

Donald Trump's long-desired military parade was only confirmed six weeks ago, but it now arrives in a week that has raised alarm among military experts and Democrats over the politicization of American troops.

Days into L.A. immigration raid protests, it appears journalists are bearing the brunt of injuries

U.S. President Donald Trump has said that without a military response, Los Angeles would have been "obliterated" due to protests over immigration raids. At least so far, the protests have not led to life-threatening injuries.

Beach Boys visionary Brian Wilson dead at 82

Brian Wilson, whose virtuoso vocal and musical arrangements led the Beach Boys to commercial and critical success, making them one of America's most influential bands, before personal demons waylaid his life and career for several years, has died.

Sly Stone, of the iconic band Sly and the Family Stone, dead at age 82

Sly Stone, the iconic frontman of the band Sly and the Family Stone, and an influential figure in funk, soul and rock, has died at the age of 82.