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‘I’m very worried about it’: Burke’s warning on Australia becoming a guest worker economy
Home Affairs Minister Tony Burke fears Australia could become a guest worker economy, as the number of temporary visas issued each year passes 1 million and the government prepares to announce major changes to the immigration system.
Trump signs order to remove Canadian goods from U.S. federal procurement - Toronto Star
U.S. President Donald Trump signed an order today directing federal agencies overseeing government procurement in the United States to remove all products of Canadian origin.
Canadian basketball scores new state-of-the-art facility with $100-million federal backing
In a landmark announcement, the federal government injected $76 million into a new national basketball facility, topped up by $24 million from the province of Ontario to reach an even $100 million in funding.
9/16: The Takeout with Major Garrett
Federal Reserve unanimously votes to raise interest rates; President Trump stumping for GOP Senate nominee Michael Whatley in North Carolina.
Skid Row forgeries, illegal votes and a mayoral candidate: Election fraud cases pile up nationwide
Noncitizen voting and fraudulent voter registration cases were announced across several states this week, adding to DOJ's growing election fraud prosecutions from recent weeks.
Gavin Newsom blames Trump for housing costs using chart showing massive increase under Biden
Gov. Gavin Newsom blamed President Donald Trump for record housing costs, but the chart he shared shows prices skyrocketed under the Biden administration.
Israel and Morocco agree to open embassies, upgrading diplomatic ties
Israel and Morocco have agreed to upgrade their diplomatic ties, including elevating their respective missions to embassies and appointing ambassadors to both countries.
Israel prepared to ‘finish job’ in Gaza and remove Palestinians, minister says
Israel prepared to ‘finish job’ in Gaza and remove Palestinians, minister says scmp.com
14 key takeaways from John Lee’s policy address, Hong Kong’s first 5-year plan
14 key takeaways from John Lee’s policy address, Hong Kong’s first 5-year plan scmp.com
Frail Mitch McConnell appears to need assist from fellow Republicans after he nearly votes wrong way in Senate
Sen. Mitch McConnell appeared frail and required assistance from a fellow Republican senator at a committee hearing on Wednesday, two days after returning to the Hill for the first time since his hospitalization in June.
Committee investigating Epstein holds billionaire Leon Black in contempt of Congress
Billionaire investor Leon Black refused to appear before the committee investigating convicted sex offender Jeffrey Epstein for a deposition. Now it's up to the Department of Justice whether to pursue criminal charges.
US Congress passes Russia sanctions bill
The sanctions package is considered the most substantial US legislative effort against Moscow since Trump returned to the White House. It awaits the president's signature, and he has said he will sign it.
Warsh Declines Comment on Any Discussion With President Trump
"Balance of Power" focuses on the intersection of politics and global business. On today's show, Reps. Mike Lawler (R-NY) and Josh Gottheimer (D-NJ) say they would not have raised interest rates and discuss the impact of higher rates and inflation on consumers. In a Truth Social ...
Congressional committee may not clear sale of 2,000-pound bombs to Israel - Middle East Eye
US House Speaker Mike Johnson has cancelled the last day of voting in the lower chamber until after the November midterm elections, just after a Republican congressman introduced articles of impeachment against Secretary of War Pete Hegseth.
US House passes Russia sanctions bill, handing Trump more leverage against Moscow
The vote ends a nearly two-year pause in Ukraine assistance from Congress.
Trump accuses Democrats of derailing probe into attempt on his life
FILE PHOTO: US President Donald Trump. © Global Look Press / CNP / AdMedia US President Donald Trump has claimed that an FBI probe into his attempted assassination in July 2024 was deliberately mishandled as part of a “Democrat plot” to prevent him from winning a second term. He...