Short Take Politics:
In Canada, Carney rises
A year after taking office, the Liberal leader has brought enough supporters to his side of the fence to enjoy a full majority. It helps when they have a common enemy, eh? https://www.wsj.com/world/americas/how-canadas-carney-used-his-political-savvy-to-win-a-majority-eae707f6
Pope Leo won’t back down
“God’s heart is with the little ones and the humble” the Pontiff tweets, taking a direct shot at the arrogant, Godless ruler in the White House. https://www.mirror.co.uk/news/world-news/pope-leo-donald-trump-arrogant-37011927
All about that filibuster
The MAGATs could get rid of it in a party line vote if they can get Republican support, but once it is gone, and the mid-terms happen, the minority in the Senate will no longer be able to obstruct progress via party-line vote. That is not a problem until the Trump followers are in the minority. https://www.npr.org/2026/04/14/nx-s1-5771526/senate-filibuster-save-ame…