Trump’s return
Trump’s return to the White House: His cabinet choices so far
Donald Trump, fresh off an election win earlier this month that capped a stunning comeback, is quickly announcing plans for an emboldened new administration. Trump’s first term as president between 2017 and 2021 was marked by heavy turnover, and he made strategic use at times of having people serve in an acting capacity in cabinet-level positions for several months. Cabinet positions, along with several other administration roles, generally require Senate approval. In a social media post on Nov. 10, Trump said anyone seeking to be Republican majority leader must agreeRead more
With Trump’s return, another wave of uncertainty washes over Canadian politics
For Canadians, American democracy is a spectator sport, a source of eternal concern and a measuring stick – a spectacle we regard with a mix of fascination, inspiration, fear and powerlessness, all the while defining ourselves by how we compare. The United States is both our loud neighbour and — by orders of magnitude — our most valuable trading partner. But living beside (and under the umbrella of) the world’s most powerful democracy has also brought with it a certain peace of mind. At least, until recently. Now, once again,Read more