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

Expect 4 years of pitched battles between Trump and Democratic-run states

Donald Trump's return to the Oval Office has officials in Democratic jurisdictions preparing to defend against a barrage of executive orders, social media posts and even legislation from a Republican-controlled Congress that run counter to their policy preferences.

Who is Tulsi Gabbard, and why might Western intelligence agencies be uneasy with Trump's pick?

The choice of Tulsi Gabbard for director of national intelligence in Donald Trump's second administration could cause "a lot of headaches" for U.S. allies, including Canada, given her questionable past comments regarding both the Ukraine war and some Western adversaries led by autocrats.

Trump's return to the White House: his cabinet choices so far

U.S. president-elect Donald Trump is quickly announcing plans for an emboldened new administration. Some choices are already raising eyebrows, but it's unclear if any of the choices will face pushback in the Senate.

Joe Biden promises 'peaceful transition of power' to Trump, tries to lift spirits of Democrats

U.S. President Joe Biden addressed the nation for the first time since Tuesday's election put Donald Trump back to the White House, promising the kind of transition he was denied when the roles were reversed four years ago.

'Not what we wanted, not we fought for': Harris officially concedes defeat to Trump

World leaders began reaching out to U.S. president-elect Donald Trump on Wednesday, after his electoral victory became assured and as his Democratic rival Kamala Harris formally conceded the race.

Republicans take back control of U.S. Senate, Democrats cling to House hopes

Republicans have taken back control of the U.S. Senate, flipping three seats held by Democrats by early Wednesday. Kentucky Sen. Mitch McConnell called it "a hell of a good day."
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8 races that will help determine Senate control in the U.S. election

There are 34 Senate seats up for grabs on Tuesday. Of those seats, 11 are currently held by Republicans, meaning Democrats have many more seats to defend in order to retain control of the chamber.

Matthew Sweet back in U.S. after suffering 'debilitating' stroke in Toronto

Matthew Sweet's management thanked fans and supporters for helping raise enough money to transport him to his hometown in Nebraska after he suffered what they had earlier described as a "debilitating" stroke in Toronto.

Does pre-election legal flurry mean post-election chaos in U.S.?

According to one Democratic Party official, even before the Nov. 5 vote, there has already been more election-related litigation in 2024 than in any other year. Here are some reasons to be optimistic, or pessimistic, about the prospects of an uncontroversial result next month.

Distinguished Canadian journalist Robert Fulford dead at 92

Robert Fulford, a prominent figure in Canadian journalism in print and broadcast for for seven decades, died Tuesday at age 92.