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House Ahead: Power Moves and Press Bans: British Columbia Premier

🐿️ The Squirrel's Take
The B.C. premier's quiet arrival signals an imminent election kickoff, while Trump's courtroom defense tests the limits of press freedom in real time.
💡 Why it matters
These two 'house' moments show how political power is exercised—one through electoral timing in Canada, the other through media access restrictions in the U.S.

British Columbia Premier David Eby arrived at Government House in Victoria ahead of an expected snap provincial election call, while Donald Trump's legal team argued in court that White House access is a privilege, not a right, after banning outlets like CNN and Politico.

📡 Where we spotted it (2)
cbc.ca
B.C. premier arrives at Government House ahead of expected provincial election call
2h ago
The Guardian
Trump lawyers defend president banning journalists from White House ahead of court hearing – live
2h ago
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