Tag: Politics
How political convention memorabilia finds its way to museums
As political conventions end, historians carefully select items like hats, pins and signs to preserve the spirit of these events. These pieces are sent to the Smithsonian's National Museum of American History for future generations to see.
Rail shutdown likely as labour minister says ‘significant issues’ remain
Freight trains across Canada are expected to come to a grinding halt as soon as 12:01 a.m. Thursday with roughly 9,000 railway employees nearing a looming strike or lockout date.
A Canadian has been arrested in Russia, officials say
Global Affairs Canada said it is 'aware of an arrest involving a Canadian in Russia,' adding that officials have reached out to local authorities to offer consular assistance.
Ukraine launches one of its largest drone attacks on Moscow
Moscow came under one of the largest attacks yet by Ukrainian drones since the start of fighting in 2022, Russian authorities reported Wednesday.
Canada pledges $5.7M aid for Ukraine as minister visits Kyiv
The funding includes $2 million for Save the Children Canada, which has helped Ukrainian kids with food, education and psychosocial support.
Face the Nation: Beshear, Goolsbee, Milgram
Missed the second half of the show? The latest on... the 2024 Presidential Election, U.S. economy and the medicinal use of ketamine
Japan will get a new prime minister this fall. Here’s why
Fumio Kishida was elected president of his governing Liberal Democratic Party and became prime minister in 2021, with his three-year term expiring in September.
Ukraine claims more advances as troops press on incursion into Russia
Ukrainian forces pushed on with their major cross-border incursion into Russia's Kursk region for a second week Wednesday, claiming to have taken more ground.
U.S. orders missile submarine to Middle East amid regional tensions
Pentagon chief has ordered a guided missile submarine to the Middle East and is telling the USS Abraham Lincoln aircraft carrier strike group to sail more quickly to the area.
8/11: Face the Nation – CBS News
This week on “Face the Nation,” There are new reports of foreign intervention in the 2024 election, and this time, the target is former President Trump’s campaign. GOP vice presidential nominee and Ohio Sen. JD Vance, Democratic Gov. Laura Kelly of Kansas...
Face the Nation: Kelly, Moynihan, McKenzie
Missed the second half of the show? The latest on...Kansas Gov. Laura Kelly, the twice-elected Democratic governor of the red state of Kansas, praised Vice President Kamala Harris’ selection of Minnesota Gov. Tim Walz as her running mate, calling him a “h...
Canada and allies hit Belarus with new sanctions, urge prisoners’ release
The new sanctions were announced to mark the fourth anniversary of President Alexander Lukashenko's 'fraudulent' election victory and resulting crackdown on protesters.
Canada pulls diplomats’ families out of Israel as fears of a spiral grow
“Global Affairs Canada approved the temporary relocation of dependent children and their legal guardians from Tel Aviv to a safe third country,” says Ottawa.
