Roberto Wakerell-Cruz
Roberto Wakerell-Cruz is a Montreal-based journalist writer and podcast host. He is the main host of This Week In Canada a comedy and opinion news show.
Trump teases US TikTok buyer announcement, says deal could be finalized 'in about 2 weeks'
Trump stated that a buyer has been identified for the American division of TikTok, currently owned by Chinese parent company ByteDance Ltd.
BREAKING UPDATE: Kilmar Abrego Garcia to face trial prior to deportation : DOJ
Garcia was previously deported to his native El Salvador in March. He has since been returned to the US where he was kept in a jail in Tennessee to face federal charges of human smuggling.
Rep for Karmelo Anthony's family says murder indictment is 'yet another example of what it means to be black in America'
"This case is yet another example of what it means to be Black in America, where even our self-defense is questioned, scrutinized, and politicized."
Mark Carney says Canada will meet NATO's new 5% defense target through mining, oil and gas
The new commitment adopted by all 32 NATO member states on Wednesday is split into 3.5 percent for core military capabilities and 1.5 percent for defense-related investments.
Ontario mom suspended from school board council after objection to land acknowledgement
“I was taken aback by the Board’s decision to suspend me from the School Council after delivering a respectful objection,” Kronas said in a statement.
BREAKING: Karmelo Anthony charged with 1st degree murder over stabbing death of Austin Metcalf
The murder charge carries a potential sentence of 5 to 99 years or life in prison if convicted.
ESPN broadcaster says she should 'rephrase' after saying 'that's what makes America great' during WNBA game
“And that’s fine. That’s what makes America great, right Pam Ward?”
BREAKING: Supreme Court rules US can deport violent criminal aliens to third party countries
The order came after a deportation flight carrying men from Myanmar, Laos, Vietnam, Cuba, and Mexico was diverted to Djibouti .
Dozens injured after party yacht slams into Hudson River pier in Manhattan
The impact injured dozens of passengers, many of whom were gathered at the disembarkation area, preparing to leave.
AOC says Trump should be impeached over Iran attack
“He has impulsively risked launching a war that may ensnare us for generations. It is absolutely and clearly grounds for impeachment.”
BREAKING: Active shooter killed in Michigan after driving truck into church, opening fire on congregation
One person was shot in the leg during the incident.
1 dead, 10 injured after Juneteenth shooting in South Carolina
According to the Anderson County Sheriff’s Office, a fight among attendees escalated quickly, leading to a frantic scene as gunshots rang out and people fled.
Trump meets with Steve Bannon ahead of decision to delay Iran attack
Bannon, a former White House adviser and a key voice in the anti-interventionist wing of Trump’s movement, has repeatedly warned against US involvement in another Middle East conflict.
Illegal immigrant population fell by ONE MILLION in first 5 months of Trump term: Center for Immigration Studies
The report also found that the "total foreign-born population, both in and out of the labor force, declined 957,000 from January to May 2025."
Trump signs executive order extending TikTok ban deadline to September
“I’ve just signed the Executive Order extending the Deadline for the TikTok closing for 90 days. Thank you for your attention to this matter!” Trump wrote.