WASHINGTON, United States — Democrats, civic organizations and state and local election officials are quietly preparing for possible attempts by President Donald Trump’s administration to interfere with the November midterm elections, ranging from federal law-enforcement activity near voting centers to challenges against ballot counts and mail voting.
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Randy George Fired After Kid Rock Flyby Probe
WASHINGTON — U.S. Defense Secretary Pete Hegseth removed Army Chief of Staff Gen. Randy George on April 2, shortly after George was reportedly told to stand down from a probe into a March 28 helicopter flyby near musician Kid Rock’s Tennessee home.
Canada US Tariffs: Ottawa Hits $20 Billion Goods
OTTAWA, Canada — Canada will impose new retaliatory tariffs on C$27.6 billion ($19.94 billion) of United States goods from September 8, matching the value of new US duties and escalating an already strained trade relationship between the two countries.
Trump Proposes $103,265 H-1B Visa Fee
WASHINGTON, United States — The Trump administration has proposed formally codifying a $103,265 fee on new H-1B visas, extending a policy that was temporarily introduced last year but blocked by a federal judge. The proposal comes as the administration pursues a broader crackdown on immigration and employment-based visas.
Trump Tariffs Hit Quebec Independence Support
MONTREAL, Canada — Quebec’s long-running independence movement is facing an unexpected obstacle ahead of the province’s next election: U.S. President Donald Trump. As tariffs hit key industries and threats to make Canada the 51st state fuel anxiety, support for Quebec sovereignty has fallen to about 30%, its lowest level in decades, prompting the separatist Parti Quebecois to rule out a third independence referendum while Trump remains in the White House.
Canada to Retaliate With US Tariffs After Talks Collapse
OTTAWA, Canada — Canada will impose retaliatory tariffs on US goods from September 8 after trade negotiations with the United States broke down, Prime Minister Mark Carney said Saturday. The Canadian government is preparing measures it says will respond to Washington’s planned tariffs while protecting Canadian workers and businesses.