United States News
Dems ask Trump admin to explain Khalil’s arrest, calling it ‘playbook of authoritarians’ - POLITICO
Putin’s Cease-Fire Demands, and a Democratic Flip on the Shutdown - The New York Times
Homeland Security raids Columbia University dorms but no arrests made - Axios
A strengthening storm threatens intense, long-lasting tornadoes, hurricane-force winds and a wildfire outbreak starting today - CNN
Former US Sen. Alan K. Simpson of Wyoming dies at age 93 - The Associated Press
Chuck Schumer backs spending bill to avert US government shutdown - BBC.com
The Trump administration must bring back thousands of federal workers fired by Elon Musk’s DOGE, judge rules - Fortune
‘We’re ground zero’: Canada steel town is frontline of Trump’s tariff trade war - The Guardian
North Carolina town hall erupts in boos as congressman escorted from building, angry constituents - ABC News
United States Politics
‘Slap in the face’: AOC condemns Schumer over plan to vote for Republican funding bill – as it happened - The Guardian US
Alan K. Simpson, a Folksy Republican Force in the Senate, Dies at 93 - The New York Times
Trump says a US government shutdown would delay his planned tax bill - Reuters.com
Is the US heading for a government shutdown? 5 essential reads to occupy the mind while we wait to find out - The Conversation
A democratic dilemma - The Economist
US government closer to shutdown after Senate Democrats oppose bill - Financial Times
Trump whines about who signed deal to allow Canada to supply energy to the US – it was him - The Independent
Schumer warns of Doge’s ‘maximum destruction’ if government shuts down amid Democratic divide on spending bill – live - The Guardian US
‘Not since WWII’: Trump’s plea to Putin - news.com.au
Rosie O’Donnell Moved to Ireland After Trump Election, Will Consider Returning When ‘It’s Safe for All Citizens to Have Equal Rights in America’ - Variety
Canada News
Justin Trudeau has resigned as Canada’s prime minister, Mark Carney taking over - CTV News
Donald Trump’s trade war stokes fear, frustration as layoffs begin in Canada’s steel industry - Toronto Star
RCMP, coroner investigate woman’s sudden death on Blackcomb Mountain - Global News Kingston
Man accused of stealing portrait of Winston Churchill pleads guilty - CTV News
Doug Ford’s surcharge on exports of electricity to the U.S. remains on the table, sources say - Toronto Star
Advocates don't trust N.B. health minister to do fair investigation into mystery illness - CBC.ca
'The beast is coming': B.C. NDP seek broad emergency powers to respond to Trump's tariff threats - Vancouver Sun
Some European counterparts thought U.S. annexation threats are a ‘joke’ during G7 meeting, Joly says - The Globe and Mail
N.S. plans to charge non-residents 10% tax to buy property. Realtors say it's a bad idea - CBC.ca
Spring isn’t coming anytime soon according to Environment Canada - CJME News Talk Sports
Canada Politics
Now we know why Trump hates Canada: ‘Loafergate!’
Carney Takes Power in Canada as Nation Seeks Answers to Trump’s Aggression
Mexico
‘You’re Tough’: How Mexico’s President Won Trump’s Praise - The New York Times
Inside a Mexican cartel ‘extermination’ camp: Ovens, shoes and teeth - The Washington Post
Congress set to avoid shutdown with a bill that could cement Canada and Mexico tariffs - MarketWatch
Mexicans searching for missing relatives uncover possible mass killing site - NPR
Family Compound in Mexico’s Riviera Nayarit Was Built With Room to Host Three Generations - Mansion Global
Mexican ambassador pick won't rule out military strikes on cartels - Axios
U.S. citizen child recovering from brain cancer deported to Mexico - MSNBC
Mexico to Investigate Site of Human Remains at Jalisco Ranch - Bloomberg
The 50 Best Adventures to Have Before You Die - Outside
Mexico Politics
Republicans Quietly Cede Power to Cancel Trump’s Tariffs, Avoiding a Tough Vote - The New York Times
'Wave of nationalism': Trump tariffs are good politics in Canada and Mexico - USA TODAY
Mexico Shows How Social Democratic Politics Can Win and Be Popular - Current Affairs
Trump to sign order barring student loan forgiveness for public servants engaged in ‘improper activities’ – as it happened - The Guardian US
The world is beginning to tire of Trump’s whiplash leadership - CNN
Trump puts U.S. tariffs on thousands of goods from Canada and Mexico, risking higher prices - NBC News
Hegseth Warned of Military Action if Mexico Fails to Meet Trump’s Border Demands - The Wall Street Journal
Trump’s Trade War Could Be His Biggest Economic Gamble - The New York Times
Mexico Transfers Dozens of Cartel Operatives to U.S. Custody - The New York Times
At Supreme Court, Mexico to Offer Culprit for Cartel Violence: Gun Makers - The New York Times