National Newswatch
April 2026
The Black Caucus is the 'conscience of…
The Supreme Court has opened the door to a coordinated attack on Black voters across the country,
Now more than ever, we need communities across this nation to mobilize -- in state legislatures, in the courts and at the ballot box,
I feel like this is an embarrassing attack upon the minorities, particularly the Black community,
I would be surprised if we do not see former slave-holding states moving at lightning speed to target districts that provide Black voters and other voters of color an equal opportunity to elect candidates,
Supreme Court hollows out a landmark law that…
Putting it in the hands of the states on this level is dangerous,
It will lead to states, primarily in the South, launching immediate efforts to redraw districts in ways that will dilute the impact of Black voters and drastically reduce the number of realistic opportunities to elect Black members to Congress,
It means that you have entire communities that can go without having representation,
Gary Fields And Kim Chandler, The Associated Press
Trump's trade czar says U.S. looking to work…
About 40 people, including Canada's Ambassador to the U.S. Mark Wiseman and Conservative MP Jamil Jivani, attended the event hosted by the American Chamber of Commerce in Canada
Ottawa-Gatineau Is the Right Home for Canada’s…
Canada has always been guided by a commitment to peace, both at home and on the global stage
Elections Alberta investigating illegal use,…
Such lists contain the personal information of Albertans, including names, addresses and phone numbers
Look everyone! I found names and addresses in a nefarious document called a phone book! Call the cops!"
Carney insists IRGC members are kept out of…
It will continue to happen unless the community gets answers for the government about why, how, when and how many more times this is going to happen. This community is terrorized. We've seen gunshots into businesses of activists,
The reality is that the process failed here. And today the prime minister went out and he said, 'Sorry, I can't comment on that. I can't comment on specific cases that are all over the news,
I'm sorry the privacy rights or can't comment does not override answering questions on how this happened and how the government is going to fix it,
Liberals shut down committee debate on…
While the project to modernize the systems the government uses to deliver benefits to Canadians, such as old age security, launched in 2017 with a $1.7 billion budget, the cost is now more than three times that sum
Unorthodox leadership change at the Fed: Warsh…
I don't know what the exact specifics of it will be,
I'm literally staying because of the actions that have been taken,
A 34-year high in dissents is not exactly the welcome mat Mr. Warsh was hoping to see upon his arrival,
We no longer anticipate a rate cut in December,
These legal actions by the administration are unprecedented in our 113-year history,
If he stays on, he stays on,
Amtrak may make it easier to bring guns on its…
The initial condition is that there’s almost 400 million guns in this country,
You have to weigh the risks and rewards. And you have to say, where are we going to put our money to get the greatest risk reduction for the greatest benefit with the least inconvenience to people?”
Just days after a man took an Amtrak train to Washington with a shotgun and pistol and tried to assassinate the president and other federal officials, the Trump Administration is trying to open the floodgates for firearms on every Amtrak route, while also moving to hollow out the agency responsible for enforcing gun laws and preventing gun trafficking,
Josh Funk And Claudia Lauer, The Associated Press
Hegseth will be grilled by Congress for the…
I think the firing of Gen. George was an extreme disservice to the United States Army,
He may be able to clean it up, but on its face, you don't go through the number of highly reputable, senior-level officials, admirals and generals,
Ben Finley And Stephen Groves, The Associated Press
Tories accuse Liberals of shutting down public…
Hegseth goes before Congress for the first time…
I think the firing of Gen. George was an extreme disservice to the United States Army,
He may be able to clean it up, but on its face, you don't go through the number of highly reputable, senior-level officials, admirals and generals,
All of our adversaries are spending more of their GDP on defense than we are,
Supreme Court weakens a key tool of the Voting…
Chief Justice John Roberts had described the district as a "snake" that stretches more than 200 miles (320 kilometers) to link parts of the Shreveport, Alexandria, Lafayette and Baton Rouge areas
Without the protections of the Voting Rights Act, there is no evidence to suggest that Black voters in our state will be able to elect candidates of their choice,
The consequences are likely to be far-reaching and grave. Today’s decision renders Section 2 all but a dead letter. In the States where that law continues to matter—the States still marked by residential segregation and racially polarized voting minority voters can now be cracked out of the electoral process,
It allows states, counties and cities to shield their discriminatory maps by claiming they are advancing their own partisan interests, ignoring that race and party are highly correlated in places across the country, particularly the South,
For decades, the Voting Rights Act has served as a critical safeguard to ensure every voice, especially those historically marginalized, has a meaningful opportunity to be heard,
This ruling is a major setback for our nation and threatens to erode the hard-won victories we've fought, bled, and died for. But the people still can fight back,
The color of one's skin should not dictate which congressional district you belong in. We commend the court for putting an end to the unconstitutional abuse of the Voting Rights Act and protecting civil rights,
This is a complete and total victory for American voters,
Kevin Warsh is one step closer to top job at the…
Mr. Warsh is a Trump sock puppet who is so cowed by the preident that he could not even say that Trump lost the 2020 election."
Man charged with trying to kill Trump at dinner…
He intended to kill and fired his shotgun while trying to breach security and attack his target. Put simply, the defendant poses an uncommonly serious danger to the community if released pending trial. The defendant's lack of criminal history and other personal circumstances do not alter this conclusion,
When you're impactful, they go after you. When you're not impactful, they leave you alone,
Conservative MP Jamil Jivani returns to…
Supreme Court mulls Trump administration push to…
'No judicial review' means no judicial review,
Federal government earmarks $145M for World Cup…
Canada is co-hosting the international competition with the United States and Mexico, and 13 matches are scheduled to take place in Toronto and Vancouver this June and July
To the millions of fans who plan on visiting from around the globe, Canada is ready to host you,
We wanted to make sure that the amounts are fair and reflect the actual needs of policing,
Today's federal announcement adds to that foundation and let us go further, supporting our police, paramedics, firefighters and crisis workers, transit partners and public safety teams with the resources they need to do this work,
Critics call out Ottawa for not contesting Iran…
Disarmament cannot gain traction if safeguards are treated as optional, or if non-compliance is met with ambiguity,
I want to be absolutely clear that there was no vote taken on the matter, and in particular, my officials who spoke two times yesterday on the issue of Iran were completely clear, that there is absolutely no support from the Canadian government for the Iranian regime and any leadership positions it holds,
The government's silence on Iran is a vote cast in its favour, no matter what they tell you,
As the position was uncontested, there was no opportunity for a vote. The vote to elect nominated candidates will take place in the UN General Assembly in November,
Canada expresses its full solidarity with the countries of the region who have borne the brunt of Iran’s attacks,
Iranian soccer officials turned away from Canada…
King Charles III and Queen Camilla begin New…
I found it extremely sweet that I was allowed to hug the queen,
I said that I do because I find it be a place of peace and calm and also remembrance, where I can remember my brother, John,