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Democrats Win U.S. Congress: What It Means for Canadian Tariffs and Your Wallet

  Canadian Money Brief • Wednesday, November 4, 2026 Democrats have won control of both the U.S. House and Senate, including seats in states Donald Trump carried by double digits two years ago. For Canadians, the big question is simple: does this end the tariffs? The short answer is not yet. What happened The Associated Press and major U.S. networks called the Senate for Democrats late Tuesday night and the House early Wednesday. Democrats flipped seven Republican-held Senate seats, according to Forbes’ tally of AP calls, including Maine, North Carolina, Iowa, Ohio and Texas. In the House, roughly 75 races were still undecided at last report, and the new Congress does not take over until 2027. Democratic leaders framed the result as a call for change, while news outlets widely described it as a rebuke of President Trump. Trump told the New York Times he was “absolutely willing” to accept the results and said Republicans would work with Democrats. Why it matters in Canada Democrati...

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Hunter Biden Convicted in Federal Gun Trial: Historic Verdict and Implications

 

Hunter Biden, the only surviving son of President Joe Biden, has made history by becoming the first child of a sitting U.S. president to be convicted of a crime. The verdict was delivered on June 11, 2024, after a jury deliberated for just three hours.

The charges against Hunter Biden stem from his possession of a firearm while using narcotics. He was found guilty on all three counts, which include lying about his drug use to obtain the weapon. The maximum prison sentences for these charges range from five to ten years, and each count carries a maximum fine of $250,000.

In the defense room after the verdict, Hunter expressed gratitude to everyone involved, particularly his legal team led by Abbe Lowell. His emotional remarks highlighted the need to reconsider how drug and alcohol laws are enforced in the country, emphasizing fair prosecutorial discretion.

This landmark trial raises questions about the intersection of addiction, gun ownership, and legal accountability. As Hunter Biden faces the possibility of up to 25 years in prison, the case serves as a stark example of the justice system’s complexities and the impact of addiction on millions of Americans.



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