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Trump is slashing public radio funding. Here's why it will hit rural communities hardest
Gwen Johnson of Jackhorn, Ky., isn't one to hit snooze after being awoken by public radio, as listening to FM through the day has always comforted her. Now, however, stations like the ones the 67-year-old enjoys are set to lose financial support as the Trump administration rescinds congressional funding to public media, a move he says will save billions in wasteful spending.
Trump's MAGA base is in crisis over the Epstein files. Could it cost Republicans the midterms?
As some Donald Trump supporters express anger with the U.S. president over his administration's handling of the Jeffrey Epstein files, he says he "no longer" wants their support — and he might not get it during the 2026 midterms.
Trump wants to take over some U.S. cities. It's unlikely — but he can make life hard for them
U.S. President Donald Trump is in a battle with American cities — and in the last few weeks, he's implied that he would use the powers of the presidency to order a federal takeover of New York City and Washington, D.C. Does he have the power to?
CUSMA-compliant goods exempt from Trump's latest tariff threat on Canada
U.S. President Donald Trump’s latest threat of a 35 per cent tariff on imports from Canada will not apply to goods that comply with the Canada-U.S.-Mexico Agreement, a Trump administration official told CBC News.
Manitoba premier shoots back at U.S. lawmakers over smoke complaint
Manitoba's premier shot back on Thursday at six U.S. lawmakers who recently complained about Canadian wildfire smoke travelling south, which they said was making it difficult for some Americans to enjoy their summer.
Analysis
What the Trump-Netanyahu meetings reveal about Gaza ceasefire talks
Fresh off their joint military assault in Iran, Israeli Prime Minister Benjamin Netanyahu and U.S. President Donald Trump took a victory lap at the White House Monday evening. But after a second meeting Tuesday, it's unclear how much closer they are to a ceasefire deal in Gaza.
The U.S. turns 249 today. Can Americans still find common ground?
Poll after poll has shown where Americans are apart from each other: on Trump's presidency, his immigration crackdown, U.S. support for Ukraine, and on the massive spending bill just passed by Congress, among other issues. So what — if anything — still brings Americans together across party lines?
As Musk melts down over budget bill, Trump threatens his government contracts
U.S. President Donald Trump and tech titan Elon Musk are feuding again, as Trump's "big, beautiful bill" — a budget reconciliation bill that is projected to add trillions to the country's federal deficit — passes a vote in the Senate.
Analysis
Ottawa avoided a trade setback. But Trump could come for supply management next
By quashing the digital services tax, Canadian negotiators paid a kind of toll on the road to a trade deal with the U.S., in that they simply kept the talks rolling. But the move could back Canada against the wall on the far thornier issue of supply management.
Canada's GDP shrank in April, with hefty decline in manufacturing
Canada's economy shrank by 0.1 per cent on a monthly basis in April, Statistics Canada said on Friday, with the data agency's advance estimate for May showing a similar decline in activity.