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Democrats, Republicans and Trump

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Passenger bookings from Canada to the U.S. are down 70 percent from last year, according to OAG Aviation Worldwide Ltd.
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President Donald Trump was set to impose sweeping new tariffs on Wednesday as he proclaimed "Liberation Day" in the United States, escalating a trade war with global partners, risking cost increases ...
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"It's essential to act with purpose and with force, and that's what we will do," he told reporters ahead of a cabinet meeting to discuss Canada's response.

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Four Republicans help Democrats pass measure to end Canadian tariffs
Four Senate Republicans join Democrats to pass a resolution that would end President Trump's national emergency on the northern border.
Four Senate Republicans join with Democrats to rebuke Trump tariff policy in key vote
Four Senate Republicans joined with Democrats on Wednesday to deliver a rare bipartisan rebuke to President Donald Trump over trade policy.
Senate rebukes Trump on Canada tariffs, with 4 Republicans joining Democrats
The Senate vote came after Trump implemented 10% across-the-board tariffs on imports and additional reciprocal tariffs on goods from 60 countries.
Trump to impose sweeping tariffs, escalating global trade tensions
Details of Trump's "Liberation Day" tariff plans were still being formulated and closely held ahead of a White House Rose Garden announcement ceremony scheduled for 4 p.m. ET.
Canadian PM Carney vows to fight Trump tariffs with strong counter measures
Canadian prime minister Mark Carney on Wednesday vowed to counter tariffs imposed by the Trump administration. Speaking shortly after President Donald Trump announced far-reaching new tariffs on nearly all U.
Senate Votes to Rescind Some Trump Tariffs, With G.O.P. Support
A measure to cancel some Canadian tariffs is all but certain to stall in the House. But with a handful of Republicans in favor, the vote sent a signal of opposition to the levies.
Canada will impose counter measures on United States, says Carney
Canada will fight U.S. President Donald Trump's tariffs with countermeasures, Prime Minister Mark Carney said on Wednesday.
Senate Rebukes Trump Over Canada Tariffs
Wednesday's vote marked a rare bipartisan rebuke of the Trump administration’s erratic trade policies amid growing fears of an economic recession.
Donald Trump announces sweeping reciprocal tariffs against ‘friend and foe’ with a 10% minimum
We’re not taking it anymore," the president said, announcing the U.S.' tariffs would amount to half of trading partners'.

Democrats, Wisconsin and circuit court

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Crawford won an open seat on the Wisconsin Supreme Court on Tuesday, securing the court’s liberal wing another two years in the majority and giving Democrats a major win just months after they were s...
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Wisconsin voters elected Susan Crawford to the state Supreme Court on Tuesday, The Associated Press projected, maintaining the court's 4-3 liberal majority in a setback for U.S. President Donald Trump...
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The pair of special election victories in Florida means the Republican Party maintains control of the House of Representatives by a 220-213 margin.

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‘Big Psychological Boost’ for Democrats in String of Elections
The party’s position remains dire. But a judicial victory in Wisconsin and closer-than-expected losses in Florida suggest a once-demoralized Democratic base is animated again.
Liberal candidate wins Wisconsin Supreme Court election in boost for Democrats
Susan Crawford has won an open seat on the Wisconsin Supreme Court, securing the court’s liberal wing another two years in the majority.
Liberals win majority of the Wisconsin Supreme Court
Democratic-backed candidate Susan Crawford has won Wisconsin’s Supreme Court race, maintaining the liberal majority on the court in a key battleground state less than three months into President Donald Trump’s second term.
Republicans hold 2 House seats, Democrats win highly coveted Wisconsin Supreme Court seat
Wisconsin voters elected Democrat Susan Crawford to the state Supreme Court on Tuesday, maintaining the court's 4-3 liberal majority, while Republicans maintained two congressional seats in special U.
Wisconsin judicial candidate's win tests Trump, Elon Musk's influence
In three special elections on Tuesday, Republicans held onto two U.S. House seats in Florida while a liberal judge in Wisconsin also won a closely-watched state Supreme Court race against a candidate backed by Elon Musk.
Florida Republicans face off against well-funded Democrats in US House special elections
Florida state Sen. Randy Fine and chief financial officer Jimmy Patronis are looking to win their congressional special elections
3 takeaways from Florida's special election
Republicans Randy Fine and Jimmy Patronis won special elections in Florida, resulting in the GOP control of the House sitting at a 220-213 margin.
Democratic-backed candidate wins Wisconsin judicial race while GOP holds Florida House seats
In the most expensive judicial contest ever, Democratic-backed candidate Susan Crawford won a seat on Wisconsin's Supreme Court, defeating the GOP candidate who had support from President Trump and Elon Musk.
Republicans win Florida special elections in Trump strongholds by narrower margins than in 2024
Republicans Jimmy Patronis and Randy Fine have won special elections in two Florida congressional districts. They both won by narrower margins than President Trump had in their districts four years ago.
Democrats vow to fight Trump tariffs 'tooth and nail' and slam 'chaotic trade war'
"Trump's done a lot of bad things. This is way up there," Chuck Schumer said of the administration's tariff policy.
EXCLUSIVE: ‘Shady trial lawyer pipeline’ funneling millions to Democrats according to report
One of the country’s leading consumer protection firms released a report exposing a “shady lawyer pipeline" of politicians handing out lucrative public contracts to trial lawyers who contribute millions to liberal campaigns.
Full List of House Democrats Facing Primary Challenges in Midterms
So far, there are at least four House Democrats facing high-profile primary challenges ahead of the 2026 elections.
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Cory Booker’s Speech Is the Broad Trump Indictment Democrats Need
The party has been searching for a precise silver-bullet argument against Trump 2.0. Booker has shown another way forward.
EXCLUSIVE VIDEO: AOC refuses to say whether Democrats' rhetoric is responsible for Tesla attacks
Democrat Alexandria Ocasio-Cortez refused to answer whether Democrats' inflammatory rhetoric against Elon Musk is linked to attacks against Tesla owners and dealers.
Democrats demoralized by Trump get a boost from Wisconsin voters and Cory Booker’s speech
Democratic leaders are sharing a rare moment of relief — if not celebration — as they cling to election results from Wisconsin and Florida that offered a glimmer of hope for their party.
Democrats want Elon Musk to keep hitting the campaign trail
They still oppose DOGE. But after Democrats notched a victory in Wisconsin, they say they hope Elon Musk keeps campaign for Republicans.
Democrats defy Youngkin as General Assembly takes up proposed changes
House legislators took the rare action of preemptively blocking vetoes on four bills related to infertility and maternal health.
Georgia Democrats’ frustration with anti-transgender bills boils over into a walkout
Boxed into a vote on outlawing spending on gender affirming care for transgender prisoners, Georgia Democrats chose a third option Wednesday. They walked out.
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