Breaking down the executive actions Trump is using to govern

Liberal Leader Mark Carney has acknowledged that U.S. President Donald Trump reiterated his threat to annex Canada during their March 28 call, despite previously claiming Trump respected Canada's sovereignty. Carney stated that the discussions were constructive and focused on initiating negotiations for a new economic and security relationship between the two nations post-election. He expressed irritation at repeated inquiries about the annexation remark, emphasizing the importance of the call's conclusions and asserting that such a...

Kieron Goodwin, 33, was found guilty of murdering his girlfriend, Olivia Wood, 29, on the night she intended to leave him after a short, abusive relationship. Over three months, Goodwin subjected Olivia to severe physical and psychological abuse, coercing her into sexual activities and manipulating her into giving him over £6,000, which he used for cocaine. Following a five-week trial, he was convicted of murder and 15 other offenses against Olivia and three other women,...

Amsterdam Mayor Apologizes for Holocaust RoleOn the 80th anniversary of World War II's end, Amsterdam's Mayor Femke Halsema issued a formal apology for the city's complicity in the Holocaust, acknowledging that the government failed its Jewish residents. The speech, delivered at a Holocaust commemoration site, highlighted the collaboration between local officials and Nazis, resulting in the deportation and murder of over 60,000 Jews. In a commitment to promote Jewish life, the city will invest €25...

A number of nonprofit organizations focused on safety and victim support are facing federal funding cuts from the Department of Justice, with the National Center for Victims of Crime potentially shutting down its hotline service due to the reduction. The DOJ's memo indicates that grants are being terminated as they no longer align with agency priorities, affecting approximately 55 organizations nationwide, including Youth Alive in California. Critics, including former DOJ official Stacey Young, argue that...

Summary Michael Storer faced a challenging penultimate stage in the Tour of the Alps, losing his 41-second lead after a strong performance from Dutch rider Thymen Arensman, who won the stage with a significant breakaway. Despite his exhaustion, Storer remains in a favorable position, leading the general classification by 2:04 over third-placed Gee and is considered a favorite for the final victory. Meanwhile, Jai Hindley, the 2022 Giro d'Italia winner, struggled in the tough conditions,...

In a recent update from Al-Monitor Washington, it has been reported that Syria’s new leader, who has past ties to al-Qaeda, is open to the possibility of normalizing relations with Israel. This development signifies a potential shift in diplomatic relations within the region. For more insights into US-Middle East diplomacy, readers are encouraged to sign up for the full newsletter. Full Article