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Are Trump’s global tariffs illegal? | About That

Are Trump’s global tariffs illegal? | About That

Has Congress given the U.S. president the power to impose sweeping tariffs through the International Emergency Economic Powers Act? The Supreme Court will make a decision in a ruling that could restrain the Trump administration’s primary economic and foreign policy tool. Andrew Chang breaks down the central arguments for and against President Donald Trump’s use of the statute to impose worldwide tariffs — and explains why the justices don’t seem convinced.

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Could Canada join Eurovision?

Could Canada join Eurovision?

Government job cuts, more defence spending and … getting Canada into Eurovision? The budget promise has Europop fans excited, but CBC’s Abby Hughes explains why sending a Canadian to the campy song competition isn’t an easy feat.

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As anger erupts in Kursk, Putin plays down Ukrainian offensive | CBC News
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August 29, 2024

As anger erupts in Kursk, Putin plays down Ukrainian offensive | CBC News

In Kursk region, some residents are angry about the response…

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'I wasn't thinking about sex': MP responds to claim that he made homophobic comment | CBC News
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August 29, 2024

‘I wasn’t thinking about sex’: MP responds to claim that he made homophobic comment | CBC News

Conservative MP Garnett Genuis is denying claims that comments he…

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House Speaker calls on MPs to improve behaviour after rowdy question period last week | CBC News
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August 29, 2024

House Speaker calls on MPs to improve behaviour after rowdy question period last week | CBC News

House Speaker Greg Fergus is calling on MPs to improve…

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The balance of power in Ottawa has shifted to the Bloc. So what does it want? | CBC News
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August 29, 2024

The balance of power in Ottawa has shifted to the Bloc. So what does it want? | CBC News

When the NDP and Liberals signed the confidence and supply…

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'I'm right here, bro': Singh, Poilievre have tense exchange during question period | CBC News
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August 29, 2024

‘I’m right here, bro’: Singh, Poilievre have tense exchange during question period | CBC News

Tensions flared between NDP Leader Jagmeet Singh and Conservative Leader…

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Voters head to the polls in 2 federal byelections that will be closely watched on Parliament Hill | CBC News
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August 29, 2024

Voters head to the polls in 2 federal byelections that will be closely watched on Parliament Hill | CBC News

Voters are headed to the polls for federal byelections in…

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How the NDP's deal with the Liberals died | CBC News
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August 29, 2024

How the NDP’s deal with the Liberals died | CBC News

On the same day the Liberal government’s House leader told…

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Singh takes questions a day after axing deal with Liberals, creating uncertainty in Canadian politics | CBC News
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August 29, 2024

Singh takes questions a day after axing deal with Liberals, creating uncertainty in Canadian politics | CBC News

A day after breaking his political pact with the Liberal…

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Poilievre asks Singh to pull support for Liberal government to prompt fall election | CBC News
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August 29, 2024

Poilievre asks Singh to pull support for Liberal government to prompt fall election | CBC News

Conservative Leader Pierre Poilievre has written a letter to his…

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