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Mexican 4-year-old is granted humanitarian parole to continue receiving lifesaving care in US

Mexican 4-year-old is granted humanitarian parole to continue receiving lifesaving care in US

LOS ANGELES (AP) — A 4-year-old Mexican girl who receives lifesaving medical care from a Southern California hospital was granted permission to remain in the country weeks after federal authorities said she could be deported, her family's attorneys s
Musk calls Trump's big tax break bill a 'disgusting abomination,' testing his influence over the GOP

Musk calls Trump's big tax break bill a 'disgusting abomination,' testing his influence over the GOP

WASHINGTON (AP) — Elon Musk blasted President Donald Trump's “big, beautiful bill" of tax breaks and spending cuts as a “disgusting abomination" on Tuesday, testing the limits of his political influence as he targeted the centerpiece of Republicans'
UN Security Council to vote on Gaza ceasefire resolution amid humanitarian crisis

UN Security Council to vote on Gaza ceasefire resolution amid humanitarian crisis

UNITED NATIONS (AP) — The U.N. Security Council scheduled a vote Wednesday on a resolution which demands “an immediate, unconditional and permanent ceasefire in Gaza respected by all parties.” U.N.
Trump administration revokes guidance requiring hospitals to provide emergency abortions

Trump administration revokes guidance requiring hospitals to provide emergency abortions

WASHINGTON (AP) — The Trump administration announced on Tuesday that it would revoke guidance to the nation's hospitals that directed them to provide emergency abortions for women when they are necessary to stabilize their medical condition.
Indigenous services minister says First Nations support for developments 'critical'

Indigenous services minister says First Nations support for developments 'critical'

OTTAWA — The federal minister of Indigenous services says she and the other Indigenous members of cabinet support their party's plan to fast-track infrastructure development — despite significant pushback from First Nations leaders.
The Latest: Musk slams Trump-backed plan to cut taxes and spending

The Latest: Musk slams Trump-backed plan to cut taxes and spending

Tech billionaire Elon Musk blasted President Donald Trump’s “big, beautiful” bill of tax cuts and spending plans just days after departing the administration .
Carney says he'll 'take note' of opposition motion to table a spring economic update

Carney says he'll 'take note' of opposition motion to table a spring economic update

OTTAWA — Prime Minister Mark Carney said he will "take note" of the successful opposition motion to add language calling for a spring economic update to the throne speech, but did not say when or how that will happen.
Five countries win seats on the UN Security Council

Five countries win seats on the UN Security Council

UNITED NATIONS (AP) — Five countries won seats on the United Nations Security Council on Tuesday in uncontested elections and will start serving two-year terms in January on the U.N.’s most powerful but deeply divided body.
Hegseth will skip a meeting on organizing military aid to Ukraine in a first for the US

Hegseth will skip a meeting on organizing military aid to Ukraine in a first for the US

WASHINGTON (AP) — For the first time since the U.S. created an international group to coordinate military aid to Ukraine three years ago, America's Pentagon chief will not be in attendance when more than 50 other defense leaders meet Wednesday.
Trump formally asks Congress to claw back approved spending targeted by DOGE

Trump formally asks Congress to claw back approved spending targeted by DOGE

WASHINGTON (AP) — The White House on Tuesday officially asked Congress to claw back $9.4 billion in already approved spending, taking funding away from programs targeted by Elon Musk's Department of Government Efficiency.