Testy Mullin confirmation hearing: DHS nominee Mullin says he would require judicial warrants to enter homes, businesses
[ad_1] U.S. Senator Markwayne Mullin, President Donald Trump’s nominee to be Homeland Security secretary, tesifies before a Senate Homeland Security and Governmental Affairs Committee confirmation hearing on Capitol Hill in Washington, D.C., U.S., March 18, 2026. Evan Vucci | Reuters Sen. Markwayne Mullin, the nominee to lead the Department of Homeland Security, said he would […]
Carney climate plan at risk as Canadian oil companies stress need to boost production | Globalnews.ca
[ad_1] A key plank of Canadian Prime Minister Mark Carney’s climate plan will likely miss its target implementation date, industry sources said, raising new doubts about Canada meeting its environmental goals in the face of higher oil prices and uncertain U.S. trade policy. Carney, a former U.N. climate envoy, committed last fall to negotiating a […]
Premier Doug Ford heaps praise on gun owner who shot intruder at Vaughan home | Globalnews.ca
[ad_1] Ontario Premier Doug Ford has heaped praise on a homeowner who shot an intruder in Vaughan, suggesting he should have “shot him a couple more times.” It was just before 1 a.m. on Tuesday when York Regional Police say they responded to reports of a shooting at a home around Carville Woods Circle and […]
Ontario Premier Ford urges B.C., Quebec to drop EV sales targets | Globalnews.ca
[ad_1] By Allison Jones The Canadian Press Posted March 18, 2026 11:40 am Updated March 18, 2026 11:43 am 1 min read Descrease article font size Increase article font size Ontario Premier Doug Ford is asking his counterparts in Quebec and British Columbia to drop their electric-vehicle sales targets, saying they are making the country […]
California Dems react to Chavez child rape claims as Newsom is yet to adress scandal
[ad_1] California Democrats reacted with disgust to the shocking allegations of sexual abuse of women and girls by labor icon Cesar Chavez — while Gov. Gavin Newsom has yet to address the scandal tearing through the state. A bombshell New York Times investigation published Wednesday said that Chavez raped and sexually assaulted two girls who […]
Making ammunition in Canada ‘essential’ for independence: defence minister – National | Globalnews.ca
[ad_1] The federal government on Wednesday said it will spend $1.4 billion to boost Canada’s ammunition production, with Defence Minister David McGuinty calling it “essential” for Canada’s independence. McGuinty said the launch of the Canadian Defence Industry Resilience Program will be part of Canada’s broader Defence Industrial Strategy, which Prime Minister Mark Carney announced last […]
Time for ‘serious’ talks on how AI uses news media information: minister – National | Globalnews.ca
[ad_1] Culture Minister Marc Miller says the government must have a serious conversation about artificial intelligence (AI) systems’ use of news. “Having the news cannibalized and regurgitated undermines the spirit of the use of that news in the first place and the purpose for which it’s used and we have to have a serious conversation […]
Israel says it has killed Iran’s intelligence minister in third assassination in two days
[ad_1] Iran’s then incumbent Minister of Intelligence Esmail Khatib (C) sits with Iran’s President Masoud Pezeshkian (C-R) before a speech to members of parliament in the capital Tehran, on August 17, 2024, as he defends his cabinet selection. Atta Kenare | Afp | Getty Images Israel’s Defense Forces said Wednesday that Iran’s Intelligence Minister Esmail […]
Critics say Ford is ‘flooding the zone’ to distract from transparency controversy | Globalnews.ca
[ad_1] Critics in Ontario say a flurry of government announcements on justice, alcohol and roads is designed to distract from sweeping changes the Progressive Conservatives are planning to apply to the province’s transparency laws. On Friday morning, Minister of Public and Business Service Delivery and Procurement Stephen Crawford announced the government would clamp down on […]
Saskatchewan finance minister says deficit budget aims to protect provincial services | Globalnews.ca
[ad_1] Saskatchewan’s finance minister is opting to wear the same shoes he wore last year for this year’s budget day, saying it reflects the province’s response to “tough economic times” around the world. “They are in good shape, just needed a little touch-up and they needed some protection,” Jim Reiter told reporters Tuesday while holding […]