Canada awaits Alberta referendum results after Carney urges voters to reject separationCanada is waiting on results from a referendum in oil-rich Alberta that could put the province on a path toward independence, testing national unity as President Donald Trump’s trade war and...SFGATE9h agoWhole story →GovernmentSecurityDonald Trumpalberta independence referendum
Gimmick or giveback? Even some Trump supporters don't expect to get $5,000 checks after midtermsPresident Donald Trump is hoping $5,000 checks can boost Republican turnout in the midterm elections. Some supporters doubt the payments will arrive. At a recent rally, attendees expressed skepticism...SFGATE10h agoWhole story →GovernmentEconomyDonald Trumpmidterm elections
Democrats gain ground with AAPI adults as trust in Republicans fades, AP-NORC/AAPI Data poll findsA new AP-NORC/AAPI data poll finds that Asian Americans, Native Hawaiians and Pacific Islander adults have become more disillusioned with President Donald Trump and Republicans as the midterm...SFGATE1d agoWhole story →GovernmentEconomyDonald Trumpmidterm elections
Albertans vote on path to independence as Carney fights to keep Canada unitedVoters in Canada’s oil-rich Alberta province will decide Monday whether to begin a process that could lead to independence, testing national unity. President Donald Trump’s trade war and threats...SFGATE1d agoWhole story →GovernmentDonald Trumpalberta independence vote
Trump puts new Russia sanctions that he recently signed into law on hold, citing national interestPresident Donald Trump has signed an executive order that puts on hold a sweeping new sanctions package targeting the Russian economy, telling Congress the pause was in the national interest.SFGATE3d agoWhole story →EconomySecurityDonald Trumprussia sanctions delay
Trump will rally Georgia Republicans despite party divisions in battleground stateDonald Trump is headed to Georgia on Friday to campaign with Republican candidates for the Senate and governor. But the show of GOP unity actually highlights party divisions and risks in the...SFGATE4d agoWhole story →GovernmentDonald Trumpgeorgia midterm rallies
Trump wants the midterms to be all about himself. Judging by the ads, Democrats are happy to obligePresident Donald Trump says he wants voters to pretend that he's on the ballot in this year’s midterm elections. His rivals are doing their best to help his case. Democratic candidates and their...SFGATE4d agoWhole story →GovernmentEconomyDonald Trumpmidterm elections
Trump is heading all the way to Alaska in a sign of just how close its Senate race may bePresident Donald Trump is making an unusual campaign trip with the midterm elections looming. He's heading to Alaska to support Republican Sen. Dan Sullivan, holding a Tuesday rally in Wasilla. The...SFGATE7d agoWhole story →GovernmentDan Sullivanalaska senate race
