Politics
Canadian Trade Tensions and Political Maneuvering
Canada's opposition leader Pierre Poilievre demanded that Prime Minister Mark Carney reconvene Parliament amid trade tensions with the U.S. Meanwhile, Supreme Court Justice Clarence Thomas praised Sen. Ted Cruz for defending him against ethics complaints.
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The Hill
BREWER, Maine — Vice President Vance rallied Republicans in Maine on Monday, defending the escalating trade war with Canada that has drawn criticism from Sen. Susan Collins (R), who skipped the event. Collins previously said she was already “scheduled” Monday, but she has been the loudest voice in
2026-08-24 17:27 UTC
The Hill
Supreme Court Justice Clarence Thomas praised Sen. Ted Cruz (R-Texas) during a podcast appearance for publicly defending him against ethics complaints in recent years. “You’re one of the people who actually stands up, particularly at times when others seem to wither, and I appreciate it,” Thomas sai
2026-08-24 17:28 UTC
The Hill
Canadian opposition leader Pierre Poilievre pressed his country’s prime minister, Mark Carney, to reconvene the Canadian Parliament amid trade tensions with the U.S. “As Canadians are vulnerable to an escalating trade war with the United States, Parliament must be reconvened. Canadians deserve answe
2026-08-24 17:34 UTC