Doug Ford Wins in Ontario in Vote Pitched as Fight Against Trump
The Conservative, who is among Canada’s harshest critics of the U.S. president, was decisively re-elected as the province’s premier.
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Doug Ford wins Ontario election on back of tariff rallying cry
Progressive Conservative premier of Canada’s most populous province retains office and vows to work with all sides of politics in ‘fighting back against Donald Trump’. Doug Ford, the incumbent ...The Guardian - 2h -
Doug Ford: rightwing populist becomes Canada’s anti-Trump figurehead
The Ontario premier says he’s ready to stand up to Trump over tariffs – will that yield a third straight election win?. The day Donald Trump won the United States presidential election was a happy ...The Guardian - 1d -
Is New York Winning the Fight Against Rats?
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Apple shareholders vote against ending DEI program amid Trump crackdown
Vote vindicates tech company’s decision to uphold diversity initiatives as other firms give into pressure from president. Apple shareholders voted down an attempt to pressure the technology ...The Guardian - 2d -
Trump Dismantles Government Fight Against Foreign Influence Operations
Dozens of employees who had been working to fight foreign interference in U.S. elections have been reassigned or forced out, according to current and former officials.The New York Times - Feb. 20 -
Frustrated Democrats Urge Leaders to Show More Fight Against Trump
Voters, activists and even some governors, like Josh Shapiro of Pennsylvania, are growing exasperated with congressional Democrats’ restrained approach.The New York Times - 5d -
Doug Gottlieb fights back: Radio host-turned-coach takes on car crashes, snow, LeBron James and lots of losing
Gottlieb wanted a shot and Green Bay wanted a jolt. A trying first season has put the bold experiment to the test.CBS Sports - 16h -
Ontario heads to polls for snap election in face of looming Trump tariffs
Premier Doug Ford called for the early vote, arguing he needs ‘strong mandate’ in case of US-Canada trade war. Voters in Canada ’s most populous province head to the polls on Thursday to elect a ...The Guardian - 20h -
Milei wins senate votes despite memecoin scandal
Libertarian secures electoral reform after his most difficult week since becoming Argentina’s presidentFinancial Times - Feb. 21
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