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This Quirky Border Town Faces Daily Strains of Trump’s Trade War With Canada
The unusual geography of Point Roberts, Washington, leaves U.S. locals and business owners tied to Canadian customers in an increasingly tense period between the two countries.Inc. - 19h -
Border czar says Trump administration won't defy judge's order on deportation flights
Tom Homan, Trump's "border czar," said the administration wouldn't defy court orders from challenges over its using the Alien Enemies Act to deport undocumented migrants.ABC News - 1d -
US judge blocks deportation of Palestinian activist detained by Ice
Critics condemn arrest of Mahmoud Khalil, Columbia University graduate student who led protests over Gaza war. A judge has blocked the deportation of the prominent Palestinian activist who helped ...The Guardian - Mar. 11 -
Ice accessed car trackers in sanctuary cities that could help in raids, files show
Westchester county has laws limiting cooperation, but Ice has accessed trove of data that holds license plate readers. As Donald Trump’s administration ramps up its crackdown on undocumented ...The Guardian - Mar. 11 -
White House denies ignoring court order blocking some deportations
A federal judge in Washington, D.C., held a hearing late Monday on the Trump administration's use of the 18th-century Alien Enemies Act. Despite being blocked by the courts, the White House used ...CBS News - Mar. 17 -
Canadian ambassador to US on Trump's 51st state remarks: 'We take seriously our sovereignty'
Kirsten Hillman, Canadian ambassador to the U.S., said on Sunday that her country takes its sovereignty “seriously” as President Trump appears to be holding firm in his ambitions to make Canada the ...The Hill - Mar. 16 -
Live updates: Trump blocked from using Alien Enemies Act; Houthis vow retaliation after US airstrikes
A federal judge expanded his ruling temporarily blocking the Trump administration from invoking the Alien Enemies Act of 1798 on Saturday, preventing the removal of Venezuelan undocumented ...The Hill - Mar. 16 -
'A library is more than a place with books, it is a lifeline'
Research by the BBC finds libraries are being lost at a rate of about 40 each year.BBC News - Mar. 18 -
Labor union says FIFA blocked Azteca inspection
An international federation of labor unions said on Tuesday that FIFA denied it access to the Azteca Stadium to inspect conditions of construction workers doing renovations ahead of the 2026 World ...ESPN - Mar. 12 -
US-Canada products are 99 percent tariff-free: Canadian ambassador to US
Canada's ambassador to the United States said 99% of products traded between the two nations are tariff-free.The Hill - Mar. 11 -
Thousands celebrate a chief who will only rule for eight years
Well-wishers cross the border from Kenya and flock from Addis Ababa to witness the spectacle.BBC News - Mar. 12 -
Trump blocked from using wartime law for deportations
A judge ordered a 14-day halt on deporting Venezuelans under a Trump order that declared them enemies.BBC News - Mar. 16 -
Judge blocks Trump from using 18th-century wartime act for deportations
Trump had invoked the Alien Enemies Act of 1798 to deport five Venezuelans, but order halted by judge. Alien Enemies Act: what is it and can Trump use it to deport gang members? Donald Trump ...The Guardian - Mar. 15 -
Trump administration deports immigrants despite judge blocking use of Alien Enemies Act
The White House is disregarding a federal judge's ruling on immigration, claiming the court has no authority. The ruling was meant to block the Trump administration from invoking the Alien Enemies ...CBS News - Mar. 17 -
'The discrimination I face on public transport is inhumane'
A report by parliament's cross-party-transport select committee says accessibility failings are "systematic" across all modes of transport.BBC News - 4d -
The US Army Is Using ‘CamoGPT’ to Purge DEI From Training Materials
Developed to boost productivity and operational readiness, the AI is now being used to “review” diversity, equity, inclusion, and accessibility policies to align them with President Trump’s orders.Wired - Mar. 6 -
US deports Venezuelans after judge blocks Trump’s use of wartime law
El Salvador president Nayib Bukele agrees to jail alleged members of Tren de Aragua gangFinancial Times - Mar. 16 -
Things to know about a potential Trump presidential library in Florida
President Donald Trump's team is looking at locations for a post-administration presidential library, and Florida may take that spotABC News - Mar. 12 -
Canadians believe that Mark Carney is the man to stand up to Donald Trump | Colin Horgan
The newly appointed Liberal leader is likely to call a federal election to bolster his mandate, but Canadians seem to see him as the best bet to counter US tariffs. When Mark Carney took the job as ...The Guardian - Mar. 10 -
What happens if the US government shuts down?
More congressional chaos has sparked fears of another federal funding crisisFinancial Times - Mar. 12 -
Fifa accused of blocking labour inspection at 2026 World Cup stadium
Building and Wood Workers’ International makes claim Stadium in question is Azteca in Mexico City Fifa has been accused of reneging on a commitment to ensure workers’ safety on World Cup ...The Guardian - Mar. 11 -
Canadian airline cancels flights to Tennessee as other US routes suspended
Amid a tense political climate, Flair Airlines has canceled flights from Canada to Nashville.The Hill - 5d -
US and Canadian skaters hope sports can unify during worlds in Boston
One of the best rivalries in figure skating in recent years has been between Canada and the U.S. in ice dancingABC News - 18h -
Ukraine war briefing: Mandatory evacuations on border with Kursk as Putin mulls ceasefire
Moscow offers heavily qualified support for US-Ukraine proposal as Russia regains more of Kursk region Continue reading...The Guardian - Mar. 14 -
WATCH: Container ship collides with anchored US oil tanker sparking inferno
A cargo ship collided with an anchored U.S. tanker carrying jet fuel off the east coast of England in the North Sea on Monday, causing a massive fire and fuel spill, officials said.ABC News - Mar. 10 -
US junk bonds slide as Trump’s tariffs spark economic worries
Premium investors’ demand to hold riskier debt jumps to highest level in six monthsFinancial Times - Mar. 13 -
Are US tariffs bringing manufacturing back to Canada?
Canadian firms are having a growing conversation about the need for more homegrown production.BBC News - Mar. 17 -
Trump Administration Halts Funding for Legal Representation of Migrant Children
The decision could force thousands of minors who crossed the border alone to go to court without a lawyer, leaving them vulnerable to swift deportation.The New York Times - 3d -
OPM inspector general investigating DOGE emails, access to agency data
The inspector general for the Office of Personnel Management (OPM) told lawmakers he is investigating the use of a new data system at the agency that has been part of a broader effort by Elon Musk ...The Hill - Mar. 10 -
Judge blasts Social Security fraud 'fishing expedition' by Elon Musk's DOGE
The judge's order blocks the agency from granting DOGE access to systems containing personally identifiable information.ABC News - 4d -
Acting Social Security chief now says he won't shut down agency after DOGE ruling
A federal judge blocked the agency from granting personnel affiliated with DOGE access to agency systems containing personally identifiable information.ABC News - 2d -
4 nations bordering Russia to withdraw from land mine treaty
NATO members Poland, Lithuania, Latvia and Estonia said Tuesday they are abandoning the 1997 Ottawa convention treaty outlawing the use of anti-personnel landmines (APL) amid the ongoing conflict ...The Hill - 6d -
Trump administration plans for militarized border in New Mexico – report
Administration reportedly working to fulfill a conservative dream: create buffer zone to be occupied by US troops. The Trump administration is working on a plan to create what conservatives have ...The Guardian - 5d -
Members of British punk rock band UK Subs denied entry into the US
Three members of the pioneering band were detained and returned to the UK after flying to Los Angeles for a gig. Tell us: have you experienced any issues at the US border recently? Members of ...The Guardian - 3d -
Denmark and Finland urge caution for US-bound transgender people
Travel advice updated amid reports of ordeals at US border after Trump said country would only recognise two genders. Denmark and Finland have updated their US travel advice for transgender people, ...The Guardian - 3d -
U.S. Said to Tell Canada That It Will Enforce a Visitor Registration Law
The United States had not been enforcing the rule for Canadians who entered via land borders. That is changing amid an escalating fight between the North American neighbors.The New York Times - Mar. 11 -
Nebraska lawmakers advance bill allowing parental notification for school library checkouts
Nebraska may soon require public schools to inform parents about the books their children check out from libraries if they want to monitor their reading materials, with a vote expected soon.The Hill - Mar. 12 -
Judge Is Considering Block on Trump’s Use of Wartime Law to Deport Venezuelans
A hearing on Friday afternoon could also include some discussion about the Justice Department’s repeated recalcitrance in responding to the judge’s demands.The New York Times - 3d -
Trump administration briefing: US backs Russia ahead of G7, Republican spending bill boosts defense
US has reportedly rejected Canadian proposal to tackle Russian ‘shadow fleet’, Republican bill trims everything aside from defense – key US politics stories from Saturday at a glance. The US has ...The Guardian - Mar. 9 -
Judge won't lift block on Trump use of Alien Enemies Act to deport Venezuelans
U.S. District Court Judge James Boasberg declined to lift a restraining order barring the Trump administration from using the Alien Enemies Act to deport Venezuelans, determining migrants are ...The Hill - 20h