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President Joe Biden used his farewell address to the nation Wednesday to deliver stark warnings about an “oligarchy” of the ultra-wealthy taking root in the country and a “tech-industrial complex” that is infringing on Americans’ rights and the future of democracy. Speaking from the Oval Office as he prepares to hand over power Monday to President-elect Donald Trump, Biden seized what is likely to be his final opportunity to address the country before he departs the White House to spotlight the accumulation of power and wealth in the U.S. among just a small few.“Today, an oligarchy is taking shape in America of extreme wealth, power and influence that literally threatens our entire democracy, our basic rights and freedoms, and a fair shot for everyone to get ahead,” Biden said, drawing att...

Prime Minister Benjamin Netanyahu said Thursday that a “last-minute crisis” with Hamas was holding up Israeli approval of a long-awaited ceasefire that would pause the fighting in the Gaza Strip and release dozens of hostages. Israeli airstrikes, meanwhile, killed at least 72 people in the conflict-ravaged territory. Netanyahu signaled there were issues with the deal shortly after U.S. President Joe Biden and key mediator Qatar announced it was complete. That created a dual reality: Conflict-weary Palestinians in Gaza, the relatives of hostages held there and world leaders all welcomed an agreement, expected to begin Sunday, even as Netanyahu said it was not yet finalized.It was not yet clear if Netanyahu’s statements merely reflected jockeying to keep his fractious coalition together or w...

Descrease article font size Increase article font size Prime Minister Justin Trudeau says in addition to not leading the Liberals into the next election, he will not be seeking his seat in the Quebec riding of Papineau. “In terms of my own decisions, I will not be running in the upcoming election,” Trudeau told reporters during a press conference alongside Canada’s premiers.“As to what I might be doing later, I honestly haven’t had much time to think about that at all, I am entirely focused on doing the job that Canadians elected me to do in an extraordinarily pivotal time right now.” Get daily National news Get the day's top news, political, economic, and current affairs headlines, delivered to your inbox o...

Mark Carney will hold an event Thursday where he is expected to announce he’s running to replace Justin Trudeau as the leader of the Liberal Party and the next prime minister of Canada, according to Calgary Liberal MP George Chahal. Chahal’s office said in a statement Wednesday that the MP will join Carney “for his much anticipated campaign launch in Edmonton” on Thursday.In a letter to supporters inviting them to attend the event, Chahal the former central banker is “not a career politician” and that his background gives him “a unique perspective to best represent the interests of all Canadians.”“In an era of global challenges, in a time of economic opportunity, Mark Carney has the experience required and the leadership skills needed to meet those challenges and take advantage of the oppo...

The field of contenders is taking shape in the race to lead the Liberal Party of Canada, with several high-profile names in the party opting out of the contest in recent days. With the leadership race set to conclude on March 9, who is in the running to replace Justin Trudeau?Leadership hopefuls have until Jan. 23 to announce their candidacy.Here’s what we know so far.The former central banker is widely expected to announce his candidacy soon, with Carney appearing to tease a leadership run in an interview with Jon Stewart, host of The Daily Show. Story continues below advertisement The interview marked a significant moment in which Carney weighed in on what would be needed for a Liberal leader to help turn the party around. It came amid months of speculation ...