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An American tradition: Defeated candidates attending the president-elect's inauguration

An American tradition: Defeated candidates attending the president-elect's inauguration

In January 1981, Jimmy Carter nodded politely toward Ronald Reagan as the new Republican president thanked the Democrat for his administration's help after Reagan resoundingly defeated Carter the previous November.
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What to watch as Pete Hegseth faces questions about his experience and personal past

What to watch as Pete Hegseth faces questions about his experience and personal past

WASHINGTON (AP) — Defense secretary nominee Pete Hegseth will publicly face senators for the first time Tuesday after weeks of privately pushing back on criticism over his qualifications and personal past.
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Pete Hegseth, Trump's nominee for defense secretary, faces crucial test at confirmation hearing

Pete Hegseth, Trump's nominee for defense secretary, faces crucial test at confirmation hearing

WASHINGTON (AP) — President-elect Donald Trump’s choice for defense secretary, Pete Hegseth , is heading into a potentially explosive confirmation hearing Tuesday as senators question whether the former combat veteran and TV news show host is fit to
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Freeland to announce Liberal leadership bid within the next week

Freeland to announce Liberal leadership bid within the next week

OTTAWA — Former finance minister Chrystia Freeland will announce her intention to run for the Liberal party leadership just before the U.S. presidential inauguration, a source close to her campaign team said Monday.
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Environmentalists claim 'setback' for species protection in B.C. port expansion case

Environmentalists claim 'setback' for species protection in B.C. port expansion case

A Federal Court judge has thrown out a legal challenge by environmental groups that claimed allowing the expansion of a massive container facility on British Columbia's waterfront would threaten the survival of southern resident killer whales and sal
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A new rival bid for US Steel is emerging as the US extends deadline on Nippon's bid blocked by Biden

A new rival bid for US Steel is emerging as the US extends deadline on Nippon's bid blocked by Biden

HARRISBURG, Pa. (AP) — The bid by Japan's Nippon Steel to buy U.S. Steel may have a new lease on life, even as the potential for a new bid for the storied Pittsburgh steelmaker began to emerge Monday.
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Biden says he's leaving Trump with a 'strong hand to play' in world conflicts

Biden says he's leaving Trump with a 'strong hand to play' in world conflicts

WASHINGTON (AP) — President Joe Biden said Monday that his stewardship of American foreign policy has left the U.S.
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Elections task force watching Liberal race for signs of foreign interference

Elections task force watching Liberal race for signs of foreign interference

OTTAWA — The Liberal party's leadership race will be monitored by Canada's elections intelligence task force for signs of foreign interference, national security adviser Nathalie Drouin said Monday.
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Elections BC hasn't called in RCMP as Conservatives seek police probe of Surrey race

Elections BC hasn't called in RCMP as Conservatives seek police probe of Surrey race

VICTORIA — Elections BC says it hasn't asked the RCMP to investigate a complaint from the B.C. Conservatives about alleged "voting irregularities" in the October provincial election, despite a call from the party for police to get involved.
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Arizona's Democratic governor faces uphill battle as Republicans control Legislature

Arizona's Democratic governor faces uphill battle as Republicans control Legislature

PHOENIX (AP) — Arizona Democratic Gov. Katie Hobbs knows she is outnumbered this legislative session, since Republicans expanded their majorities in the statehouse after the last election.
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