Politics
The Premiers want more money, but will they get it?
News/Politics: Money, money, money. If there's one thing a group of premiers can get on the same page about, it's asking the federal government for more money. Their ask in this case is also not a new one; an increase to the Canada Health Transfer, but will they get it?
Miss. Supreme Court says voters with coronavirus vulnerability don't automatically qualify for absentee ballots
Mississippi voters more vulnerable to the coronavirus because of preexisting conditions don't necessarily qualify to cast an absentee ballot, the state's Supreme Court ruled Friday.
Women's rights hang in the balance in Afghanistan — along with its chance for peace
News/Politics: Observers say they're seeing a new openness to the idea of women's rights in peace talks between Afghanistan's government and the Taliban — and they're suggesting western nations stay out of the way for now.
Senate Dems open to pushing for additional Supreme Court seats if they take majority
Senate Democrats are indicating that they may push legislation to expand the Supreme Court by adding additional seats to retaliate against Republicans if they succeed in confirming President Donald Trump's pick to fill the late Justice Ruth Bader Ginsburg's seat.
Leaders from both parties under fire for previous statements about SCOTUS nominations
In the wake of Supreme Court Justice Ruth Bader Ginsburg's death, Republican and Democratic leaders are facing fresh scrutiny for stances they took regarding Supreme Court nominations in 2016 and 2020.
Analysis: As the nation mourns an icon, Democrats and Republicans fight over Supreme Court vacancy
Mourners of Supreme Court Justice Ruth Bader Ginsburg gathered quietly at the Supreme Court Saturday, laying rows of flowers and writing chalk messages to honor the gender equality icon. But America was closely watching how the Republican machinations to replace her, already unfolding swiftly, will play out across the street at the Capitol and on the campaign trail.
Officials warned that Wilbur Ross' order shortening census schedule could make it seem politically manipulated
Census Bureau officials warned in mid-July that Commerce Secretary Wilbur Ross' orders to end the 2020 census early risked producing a tally of "unacceptable quality" with "fatal flaws" that carries the stain of "politically-manipulated results."
Political money flows as both parties gear up for Supreme Court fight
The death of Justice Ruth Bader Ginsburg set off a wave of political fundraising on Saturday, leading both Democrats and Republicans to ready tens of millions in spending ahead of the fight to replace the late Supreme Court justice.
'He had it all': Former PM Brian Mulroney, political leaders reflect on John Turner's legacy
News/Politics: Former prime minister Brian Mulroney says he will remember his friend and former political rival John Turner as a rare gentleman who brought a “great sense” of dignity to his long career as a politician.
Cory Gardner says country needs time to mourn Ginsburg death 'before the politics begin'
Colorado Sen. Cory Gardner, up for reelection in a swing state, said Saturday the nation needs to “reflect” on the legacy of late Supreme Court Justice Ruth Bader Ginsburg “before the politics begin.”