CALGARY—TC Energy Corp. says it has suspended work on the Keystone XL project in anticipation of U.S. president-elect Joe Biden revoking its vital presidential permit once he is sworn in later today. In a news release, it says it is “disappointed” with Biden’s expected action, adding it will overturn extensive regulatory reviews that found the…
TC Energy Halts Spending on Keystone XL, Says It’s ‘Disappointed’ With Biden Move
Trudeau Vows to Keep up the Fight to Sway U.S. on Merits of Keystone XL Pipeline
WASHINGTON—Prime Minister Justin Trudeau says Canada will continue to fight to convince president-elect Joe Biden’s administration of the merits of the Keystone XL pipeline expansion. Trudeau says Kirsten Hillman, Canada’s envoy to the U.S., is pressing Ottawa’s case with what he calls the “highest levels” of the Biden team. Biden promised during last year’s election…
Kenney, Moe Condemn Biden’s Plan to Scrap Keystone XL on Day 1 of Presidency
OTTAWA—The premiers of Alberta and Saskatchewan are condemning Joe Biden’s plan to scrap the Keystone XL pipeline expansion on his first day as U.S. president. Biden’s plan is outlined in transition documents seen by The Canadian Press. Jason Kenney and Scott Moe say halting construction on the controversial project will be disastrous for both the…
Army Secretary Says Commanders on Look Out for Potential Insider Threats Ahead of Inauguration Day
U.S. Army commanders are on the look out for any potential insider threats ahead of inauguration day, Army Secretary Ryan McCarthy said in a recent interview. McCarthy told The Associated Press on Sunday that defense officials are keeping an eye out for threats from within their ranks. But so far, he and other leaders have not…
Army Secretary Says Commanders on Lookout for Potential Insider Threats Ahead of Inauguration Day
U.S. Army commanders are on the lookout for any potential insider threats ahead of inauguration day, Army Secretary Ryan McCarthy said in a recent interview. McCarthy told The Associated Press on Sunday that defense officials are keeping an eye out for threats from within their ranks. But so far, he and other leaders have not seen…
Biden to Push Through Executive Orders, Pursue New Legislation in First 10 Days of Office
President-elect Joe Biden’s transition team has laid out the incoming administration’s priorities for its first ten days in office, including several executive actions to reverse President Donald Trump’s policies and the issuing of a mask mandate on federal property. “In his first ten days in office, President-elect Biden will take decisive action to address ……
Virginia Man Arrested at DC Checkpoint With Unregistered Firearm, Says It Was ‘Honest Mistake’
The U.S. Capitol Police (USCP) on Saturday announced that it had arrested a man at an inaugural security checkpoint the day before, who had presented a non-government issued credential. Authorities said the man, Wesley Allen Beeler, 31, of Virginia, was arrested at around 6:30 p.m. Friday, when he was carrying a handgun in plain sight in…
Washington Highly Militarized Ahead of Biden’s Inauguration
Fences with spiraling barbed wires, barricades, security checkpoints, and heavily armed guards are what you would expect in a military encampment for a warzone, not in downtown Washington D.C. But these are only some of the measures that have been put in place in preparation for President-elect Joe Biden’s inauguration next week. The heightened security in…
Confirmation Hearing for Biden’s Director of Intelligence Nominee Postponed
The confirmation hearing for President-elect Joe Biden’s nominee for Director of National Intelligence (DNI) has been postponed to next week, the Senate Intelligence Committee announced on Thursday. The confirmation hearing for Biden’s spy chief nominee Avril Haines was initially scheduled to take place virtually on Friday. “Despite the unusual circumstances on Capitol Hill, the committee is working…
Biden Renews Call for $2,000 Stimulus Checks Following Georgia Runoff Race
President-elect Joe Biden has renewed calls for $2,000 direct payments to be included in the next CCP virus stimulus measures. “$600 is simply not enough when you have to choose between paying rent or putting food on the table. We need $2,000 stimulus checks,” Biden said in a Twitter post on Sunday. He also mentioned…
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