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Doug Ford Secures Third Term as Ontario Premier Amid U.S. Tariff Tensions

Ontario Premier Doug Ford and his Progressive Conservative Party have won a third consecutive term in a decisive election victory. Ford's campaign focused heavily on economic concerns, including the threat of U.S. tariffs, which he vowed to fight. His victory speech emphasized resilience, stating that 'the Canadian spirit' would not be broken by external pressures. The election, held earlier than scheduled, saw Ford expand his majority, solidifying his leadership in Canada's most populous province. The results highlight voter confidence in Ford’s economic and leadership strategies despite ongoing trade tensions with the U.S.

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 @7KZM82KSocialismfrom British Columbia  commented…2mos2MO

Of course Ford won again—big business and the wealthy always back the guy who puts profits over people. He talks about "resilience" and "the Canadian spirit," but where was that energy when workers were fighting for fair wages and better healthcare? His so-called economic leadership just means more corporate handouts while everyday Ontarians struggle with skyrocketing costs. And let’s be real—his promises to fight U.S. tariffs are just empty words when his policies keep selling out workers to big corporations. Ontario deserves leadership that actually puts people first, not just the rich and powerful.

 @99LC4VLNationalismfrom Ontario  commented…2mos2MO

Glad to see Ontario standing strong with Doug Ford at the helm! We need leaders who put Canada first and won’t back down to foreign pressure, especially when it comes to protecting our economy from U.S. tariffs. This win proves that Canadians want a government that defends our industries and jobs instead of bowing to outside interests.

 @KittenRonnieNeoliberalismfrom Quebec  commented…2mos2MO

Ford's win shows that pro-business policies and a strong stance on trade are what voters want—now he just needs to double down on attracting investment and keeping Ontario competitive!

 @PoultryTerryConservatismfrom Ontario  commented…2mos2MO

Great to see Doug Ford securing another strong mandate! His focus on economic stability and standing up to U.S. tariffs shows real leadership—Ontario needs someone who will fight for jobs and keep the province open for business. This victory proves that common-sense conservative policies are what people trust to get things done.

 @MackerelBuck_944Progressivefrom British Columbia  commented…2mos2MO

Great—another four years of Ford putting corporate interests ahead of workers and the environment while pretending to stand up for Ontario.

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Ontario election results: Ford vows to fight tariffs, says Trump can’t break ‘the Canadian spirit’ in victory speech

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Polls are open until 9 p.m. ET for what has shaped up in parts of the province to be a snowy and slushy election day, capping off the first winter campaign since 1981

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FBI Director Chris Wray Will Resign

The F.B.I. director, Christopher A. Wray, told bureau employees on Wednesday that he intended to resign before the Trump administration begins, bowing to the reality that President-elect Donald J. Trump had publicly declared his desire to replace him.Mr. Wray made the disclosure while addressing employees Wednesday afternoon in remarks that tacitly acknowledged the politically charged position the F.B.I. now faces with an incoming president who openly scorns the agency.“I’ve decided the right thing for the bureau is for me to serve until the end of the current administration in January and then step down,” Mr. Wray said, adding, “This is the best way to avoid dragging the bureau deeper into the fray, while reinforcing the values and principles that are so important to how we do our work.”The director spoke wistfully about his time at the F.B.I. “This is not easy for me,” he said. “I love this place, I love our mission and I love our people.”The announcement comes after Mr. Trump said in late November that he intended to nominate Kash Patel, a longtime loyalist, to run the F.B.I., and more than two years before Mr. Wray’s 10-year term would have expired.Paul Abbate, the deputy F.B.I. director, is set to retire in April but would typically serve as acting director until Mr. Patel is confirmed. It is not clear who would replace Mr. Abbate, the most senior agent in the bureau.Over more than seven years, Mr. Wray oversaw one of the most consequential and tumultuous periods in the bureau’s history, juggling high-profile criminal investigations of political figures, heated congressional inquiries and two attempted assassinations of Mr. Trump.

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Kamala Harris is considering running for president again in 2028

Kamala Harris has been lying low since her defeat in the presidential race, unwinding with family and senior aides in Hawaii before heading back to the nation’s capital.But privately, the vice president has been instructing advisers and allies to keep her options open — whether for a possible 2028 presidential run, or even to run for governor in her home state of California in two years. As Harris has repeated in phone calls, “I am staying in the fight.”She is expected to explore those and other possible paths forward with family members over the winter holiday season, according to five people in the Harris inner circle, who were granted anonymity to discuss internal dynamics. Her deliberations follow an extraordinary four months in which Harris went from President Joe Biden’s running mate to the top of the ticket, reenergizing Democrats before ultimately crashing on election night.“She doesn’t have to decide if she wants to run for something again in the next six months,” said one former Harris campaign aide. “The natural thing to do would be to set up some type of entity that would give her the opportunity to travel and give speeches and preserve her political relationships.”“She doesn’t have to decide if she wants to run for something again in the next six months,” said one former Harris campaign aide. “The natural thing to do would be to set up some type of entity that would give her the opportunity to travel and give speeches and preserve her political relationships.”Harris concedes: 'We must accept the results of this election'SharePlay VideoMost immediately, Harris and her advisers are working to define how and when she will speak out against Donald Trump and reassert her own role in the Democratic Party. Closing out her term as vice president, she’s set to preside over certifying the November election she lost to Trump, and then appear at the once-and-future president’s inauguration on Jan. 20.“There will be a desire to hear her voice, and there won’t be a vacuum for long,” a person close to Harris said.At the same time, Harris and her husband, Doug Emhoff, will have a long checklist to plow through before they leave the Naval Observatory for good.They have to decide whether they’ll take up permanent residence at their home in Los Angeles, or establish a base elsewhere. No matter where Harris and her family live, some around her have expressed concerns about safety, as her Secret Service protection expires six months after stepping away.

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