“Once he actually starts having to administer the country, the Trump problem, the American problem, is just inconceivable,” historian Robert Bothwell said. “It’s like being handed a sack full of rabid beavers.” apnews.com/article/cana...

“If you are into two-party competition for the foreseeable future, then you have to be much closer to the center of the political spectrum than the Conservatives have been,” said Ian Brodie, ex-chief of staff to Harper, noting a new leader might be needed. apnews.com/article/cana...

“At least 40% of the electorate is just petrified about the continued existence of the country,” said Ian Brodie, Harper’s ex chief of staff. “It is a once-in-a-lifetime lineup of forces that works against everything Pierre been doing since he got himself into politics.” apnews.com/article/cana...

TORONTO (AP) — U.S. President Donald Trump’s trade war and annexation threats have upended Canada’s election and improved the fortunes of the Liberal Party, which could win a fourth consecutive term in power next week. apnews.com/article/cana...

Days before Canada's election, Trump insists that Canada needs the US more than the US needs it apnews.com/article/auto...

Former U.S. Treasury Secretary Henry Paulson called it “extraordinary” that a country would choose a foreigner to head its central bank, and that it’s a mark of how admired Carney is. “He is calm and cool in a crisis,” Paulson said. apnews.com/article/mark...

“The Trumpy hectoring of people, the slogans, the big rallies — like it all just seems like so Trump,” Kory Teneycke said. “His style and his approach to politics certainly channel a lot of Trump. It’s like a cheap karaoke version of Trump." apnews.com/article/cana...

AP wins reinstatement to White House events after judge rules government can’t bar its journalists apnews.com/article/trum...

WASHINGTON (AP) — AP wins reinstatement to White House events after judge rules government can’t bar its journalists, citing 1st Amendment.

NEW YORK (AP) — S&P 500 drops 6% and Dow plunges 2,200 to close the worst week since 2020 after China retaliates against Trump's tariffs.

NEW YORK (AP) — Dow drops 1,680 in its biggest wipeout since 2020 as fears of fallout from tariffs shake markets and S&P 500 sinks 4.8%.

NEW YORK (AP) — Dow drops 1,150 points as US stocks see the biggest declines in a global sell-off following Trump's latest tariff volley.

WASHINGTON (AP) — The Senate passed a resolution Wednesday night that would thwart President Donald Trump’s ability to impose tariffs on Canada, delivering him a rare rebuke just hours after the president unveiled sweeping plans to clamp down on international trade.

WASHINGTON (AP) — White House says Trump tariffs won’t add onto existing taxes on imports of steel, aluminum and autos.

WASHINGTON (AP) — White House says existing tariffs on trade from Canada and Mexico are unchanged by new Trump order.

Some Americans are still appreciative of what Canadians in Gander, Newfoundland did for stranded Americans after 9/11 …

DUBAI, United Arab Emirates (AP) — Control tower at Myanmar's Naypyitaw International Airport collapsed in earthquake, satellite photos analyzed by AP show.

“For anyone who thinks the Associated Press’s lawsuit against President Trump’s White House is about the name of a body of water, think bigger,” Julie Pace, the AP’s executive editor. “It’s really about whether the government can control what you say.” apnews.com/article/ap-t...

New Canadian Prime Minister Mark Carney seeks alliances in Europe as he deals with Trump apnews.com/article/carn...

New Canadian Prime Minister Mark Carney seeks alliances in Europe as he deals with Trump apnews.com/article/carn...

“This is Wayne Gretzky — the best-known and best-regarded Canadian in my life time. Since the early 80’s this guy has been Canadian like a beaver and maple syrup,” Teneycke said. “He’s absolutely iconic, and he would be booed if he took center ice at any NHL game apnews.com/article/trum...

“Trump is like a flaming freight train that is igniting everything in its path,” Kory Teneycke said. “It’s not just a big thing. It’s almost the only thing that is moving the electorate right now.”https://apnews.com/article/trump-world-leaders-popularity-5a753bea79dc8169ad0a92e37ed6d665

Canada’s governing Liberal Party appeared poised for a historic election defeat this year. Then Trump declared economic war and threatened to annex the entire country as a 51st state. Now the Canadian Liberals and their new prime minister could come out on top. apnews.com/article/trum...

The surge in Canadian nationalism has bolstered the Liberal Party’s chances in Parliamentary elections that are expected within days or weeks, and Liberal showings have been improving steadily in opinion polls.

NEW YORK (AP) — US stocks drop again as companies warn that Trump tariffs likely mean higher prices for consumers, lower sales.

WASHINGTON (AP) — Trump orders pausing of US military aid for Ukraine after Oval Office blowup, pressuring Zelenskyy on Russia talks.

NEW YORK (AP) — Stocks slump on Wall Street and Dow drops 650 as Trump says 25% tariffs on Mexican, Canadian imports will start Tuesday.

NEW YORK (AP) U.S. stocks are falling sharply Monday after President Donald Trump said tariffs he had earlier announced on Canada and Mexico will take effect at the end of the night. That dashed Wall Street’s hopes Trump would choose a less painful path for global trade

WASHINGTON (AP) — President Donald Trump said Monday that 25% tariffs on imports from Mexico and Canada will start Tuesday, sparking renewed fears of a North American trade war.

WASHINGTON (AP) — Trump wants 'immediate' ceasefire between Russia and Ukraine, warns Zelenskyy to make peace or lose US support.

WASHINGTON (AP) — Zelenskyy left White House without signing US-Ukraine critical minerals deal Trump had demanded.

WASHINGTON (AP) — Trump cuts short talks with Ukraine’s Zelenskyy after Oval Office blow up.

WASHINGTON (AP) — Trump, Vance call Zelenskyy 'disrespectful' in Oval Office meeting, as Ukrainian leader asks for US security commitment.

SANTA FE, New Mexico (AP) — Gene Hackman, wife and their dog found dead in their New Mexico home, authorities say.

BOGOTÁ, Colombia (AP) — Colombian president orders increase of import tariffs on US goods in retaliation to similar order from President Trump.

BOGOTA, Colombia (AP) — Trump orders tariffs, visa restrictions imposed on Colombia in retaliation for not accepting 2 deportation flights.

WASHINGTON (AP) — Pete Hegseth narrowly confirmed as Trump's defense secretary, with Vice President JD Vance casting the tiebreaking vote.

WASHINGTON (AP) — Oath Keepers' Rhodes, convicted of sedition for Jan. 6 attack, visits Capitol Hill after clemency and meets lawmakers.

WASHINGTON (AP) — Trump administration directs all federal diversity, equity and inclusion staff be put on leave, plans to lay them off.

“We are going to target Republican held areas. They are going to feel the pain,” Ford said. “A message to the countries around the world: if Trump wants to use Canada as an example you are up next.” apnews.com/article/us-t...

WASHINGTON (AP) — Vivek Ramaswamy will not serve in Trump's new Department of Government Efficiency, the White House says.

WASHINGTON (AP) — Donald Trump takes oath of office as nation's 47th president promising 'revolution of common sense.'

WASHINGTON (AP) — Biden, in final act in office, issues pardons to his family members, due to 'unrelenting attacks' from Trump and allies.

WASHINGTON (AP) — Biden commutes sentence for indigenous activist Leonard Peltier, who was convicted in the 1975 killings of 2 FBI agents.

WASHINGTON (AP) Donald Trump is holding off on tariffs during his first day and placing a big bet that his executive actions can cut energy prices and tame inflation. But it's unclear whether his orders will be enough to move the U.S. economy as he promised. apnews.com/article/trum...

Trump appears to be holding off so far on higher taxes on imports. The official pointed reporters to a Wall Street Journal story saying Trump will only sign a memorandum telling federal agencies to study trade issues.

WASHINGTON (AP) — Biden pardons Fauci, Milley, Jan. 6 committee; extraordinary use of presidential power against potential Trump 'revenge.'

TORONTO (AP) — Canadian Foreign Minister Mélanie Joly will endorse former central banker Mark Carney to be the next Liberal leader and Canada’s next prime minister, an official source close to Joly said Sunday. apnews.com/article/cana...

WASHINGTON (AP) — Supreme Court rejects President-elect Donald Trump’s bid to delay sentencing in his New York hush money case.

Gerry Butts is part of a WhatsApp group with others who staffed heads of state and government during the first Trump term. “Someone joked that the big fear the last time was that he didn’t know what he was doing and the big fear this time is that he does.”