The Trump administration has officially completed the revamp of the U.S. government's civil service system, granting the president authority over the hiring and firing of approximately 50,000 career federal employees, as per an official government announcement. The overhaul, unveiled by the Office of Personnel Management (OPM), fulfills a campaign pledge by Trump to remove job protections for federal workers deemed to have undue influence on government policies. This marks the most substantial alteration to civil service regulations in over a century. Originally named the "Schedule F" overhaul, the initiative was delayed due to Trump's loss in the 2020 election.
Under the new policy, Trump will have the...
Authorities in Arizona revealed on Thursday that investigators believe the mother of Today show host Savannah Guthrie, who has been reported missing, is still missing and no suspects have been identified yet.Pima County Sheriff Chris Nanos disclosed that DNA tests confirmed blood found on Nancy Guthrie's porch matched her DNA, indicating she was taken against her will from her Tucson home at the age of 84 over the weekend.Sheriff Nanos expressed the hope of bringing Nancy back home but admitted the lack of evidence proving she is still alive during a news conference held five days post her disappearance report.The FBI announced a $50,000 US reward...
The Federal Court of Appeal ruled on Friday that the Liberal government's use of the Emergencies Act to disperse the convoy protests in Ottawa and at border points nearly four years ago was deemed unreasonable. The court upheld a...
The federal Conservative Party is making efforts to mend relationships with provincial leaders following public tensions with both Ontario and Nova Scotia's Progressive Conservative premiers last year. Pierre Poilievre's new campaign manager, Steve Outhouse, reached out to Tim Houston...
Canada experienced a shift to a trade surplus in March as exports surged due to higher crude oil prices and increased demand for gold, while imports decreased, according to recent data. Statistics Canada reported a surplus of $1.78 billion...
The Ekati Diamond Mine's owning company has sought protection from creditors, citing financial struggles due to a significant drop in diamond prices. This drop, exceeding 70% in a year, has put at risk numerous jobs, substantial payments committed to...
The Trump administration has officially completed the revamp of the U.S. government's civil service system, granting the president authority over the hiring and firing...
Quebec's electoral landscape has been reshaped in anticipation of the upcoming provincial election, resulting in the Gaspésie area and Montreal Island losing one electoral...
Canada's Laurie Blouin claimed the top spot at a World Cup women's snowboard slopestyle competition held in Aspen, Colorado. Despite starting in sixth place,...
B.C. Ferries Adjusts Schedule to Prevent Collisions with Humpback Whales
B.C. Ferries is modifying the timetable for the Northern Expedition route in northern B.C. to...
Protesters expressing frustration over Iran's struggling economy staged a sit-in at Tehran's Grand Bazaar on Tuesday, witnesses reported. Security forces later used tear gas to disperse the demonstrators as the market closed down. This protest at the Grand Bazaar,...
Amnesty International, a global organization known for its involvement in human rights issues in developing nations, has shifted its focus to a small community in southwest Nova Scotia. The organization is supporting the efforts of a group of African...
Manitoba Independent legislator Mark Wasyliw has initiated a legal action for defamation against Premier Wab Kinew and two other members of Kinew's NDP administration. The lawsuit alleges that they linked the former defense attorney, now MLA, with convicted criminal...
In 2025, Greater Vancouver saw its lowest annual home sales figures in over twenty years as buyer interest waned, housing inventory grew, and prices softened, according to the latest data from Greater Vancouver Realtors. Residential property transactions in the...
The Trump administration has officially completed the revamp of the U.S. government's civil service system, granting the president authority over the hiring and firing of approximately 50,000 career federal employees, as per an official government announcement. The overhaul, unveiled...
The Federal Court of Appeal ruled on Friday that the Liberal government's use of the Emergencies Act to disperse the convoy protests in Ottawa and at border points nearly four years ago was deemed unreasonable. The court upheld a...
Quebec's electoral landscape has been reshaped in anticipation of the upcoming provincial election, resulting in the Gaspésie area and Montreal Island losing one electoral district each. Conversely, the rapidly expanding Laurentians and Centre-du-Québec regions will each gain a seat....
Canada's Laurie Blouin claimed the top spot at a World Cup women's snowboard slopestyle competition held in Aspen, Colorado. Despite starting in sixth place, the Quebec City native delivered a remarkable final run, earning a score of 81.21 to...
Protesters expressing frustration over Iran's struggling economy staged a sit-in at Tehran's Grand Bazaar on Tuesday, witnesses reported. Security forces later used tear gas to disperse the demonstrators as the market closed down. This protest at the Grand Bazaar,...
Canada experienced a shift to a trade surplus in March as exports surged due to higher crude oil prices and increased demand for gold, while imports decreased, according to recent data. Statistics Canada reported a surplus of $1.78 billion...
The Tla-o-qui-aht First Nation, located near Tofino, British Columbia, expresses frustration and anger over the recent issuance of more than 30 mineral exploration-related permits by the British Columbia government within its territory. Mining activities are prohibited in the Tranquil...
Authorities in Arizona revealed on Thursday that investigators believe the mother of Today show host Savannah Guthrie, who has been reported missing, is still missing and no suspects have been identified yet.Pima County Sheriff Chris Nanos disclosed that DNA...
The federal Conservative Party is making efforts to mend relationships with provincial leaders following public tensions with both Ontario and Nova Scotia's Progressive Conservative premiers last year. Pierre Poilievre's new campaign manager, Steve Outhouse, reached out to Tim Houston...
The Parti Québécois has maintained a significant lead in the polls for almost two years, with leader Paul St-Pierre Plamondon pledging to initiate a referendum on Quebec sovereignty within his first term. This political landscape has sparked discussions within...
Editor's note: In April, the White House announced sweeping tariffs to revitalize American manufacturing. But will production indeed return to U.S. soil as the Trump administration hopes? CGTN has launched a five-part "Return of American Manufacturing?" series to explore...
Tariffs are "for national security, to protect jobs and to fight unfair trade practices." Really? According to the latest polls, the vast majority of Americans neither support the government's tariff policy nor believe it will create jobs.
In reality,...