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Ontario Imposes 25% Electricity Surcharge on U.S., Premier Threatens U.S. Power Cutoff
Ontario Premier Doug Ford escalated tensions in the ongoing U.S.-Canada trade dispute on Monday, threatening to cut electricity exports to the United States if President Donald Trump moves forward with additional tariffs on Canadian goods. The warning comes as Ontario implements a 25% surcharge on power exports to three U.S. states-New York, Minnesota, and Michigan-affecting 1.5 million homes and businesses. 
Ontario Premier Doug Ford escalated tensions in the ongoing U.S.-Canada trade dispute on Monday, threatening to cut electricity exports to the United States if President Donald Trump moves forward with additional tariffs on Canadian goods. The warning comes as Ontario implements a 25% surcharge on power exports to three U.S. states-New York, Minnesota, and Michigan-affecting 1.5 million homes and businesses. -
House Republicans Push Spending Bill to Avert Government Shutdown Amid Democratic Opposition
House Republicans are moving forward with a spending bill aimed at keeping the federal government funded through September 30, attempting to avert a partial shutdown set to begin on Saturday. The measure, which has the backing of President Donald Trump, is expected to pass in the House this week, though it faces opposition from congressional Democrats, who argue it gives the administration too much flexibility in spending decisions. 
House Republicans are moving forward with a spending bill aimed at keeping the federal government funded through September 30, attempting to avert a partial shutdown set to begin on Saturday. The measure, which has the backing of President Donald Trump, is expected to pass in the House this week, though it faces opposition from congressional Democrats, who argue it gives the administration too much flexibility in spending decisions. -
U.S. Revokes Visa of Foreign Student Over Alleged Hamas Ties Amid Crackdown
The U.S. State Department has revoked the visa of a foreign student linked to what officials described as "Hamas-supporting disruptions" on a college campus, marking the first known case under the Biden administration's expanded enforcement efforts. Immigration and Customs Enforcement (ICE) is now proceeding with the student's removal from the country, a State Department spokesperson confirmed Thursday. 
The U.S. State Department has revoked the visa of a foreign student linked to what officials described as "Hamas-supporting disruptions" on a college campus, marking the first known case under the Biden administration's expanded enforcement efforts. Immigration and Customs Enforcement (ICE) is now proceeding with the student's removal from the country, a State Department spokesperson confirmed Thursday. -
Trump Grants Temporary Tariff Relief for Canada, But Trade War Shows No Signs of Ending
Canada will maintain its initial retaliatory tariffs against the United States despite President Donald Trump's decision to postpone a 25% tariff on many Canadian imports for one month, senior Canadian officials confirmed Thursday. While Trump announced a temporary exemption for certain goods from Canada and Mexico, leaders in Ottawa signaled that they are prepared for a prolonged trade conflict, refusing to ease their response measures. 
Canada will maintain its initial retaliatory tariffs against the United States despite President Donald Trump's decision to postpone a 25% tariff on many Canadian imports for one month, senior Canadian officials confirmed Thursday. While Trump announced a temporary exemption for certain goods from Canada and Mexico, leaders in Ottawa signaled that they are prepared for a prolonged trade conflict, refusing to ease their response measures. -
House Votes to Censure Rep. Al Green for Disrupting Trump’s Speech
The House of Representatives voted 224-198 on Thursday to censure Rep. Al Green (D-Texas) for disrupting President Donald Trump's address to Congress earlier in the week. The measure, introduced by Rep. Dan Newhouse (R-Wash.), passed with the support of all Republicans and 10 Democrats, while Green and freshman Rep. Shomari Figures (D-Ala.) voted "present." 
The House of Representatives voted 224-198 on Thursday to censure Rep. Al Green (D-Texas) for disrupting President Donald Trump's address to Congress earlier in the week. The measure, introduced by Rep. Dan Newhouse (R-Wash.), passed with the support of all Republicans and 10 Democrats, while Green and freshman Rep. Shomari Figures (D-Ala.) voted "present." -
Trump Moves to End Legal Status for 240,000 Ukrainians, Raising Deportation Fears
The Trump administration is preparing to revoke temporary legal status for more than 240,000 Ukrainians who fled Russia's invasion, a move that could lead to deportations as early as April, according to a senior administration official and multiple sources familiar with the matter. 
The Trump administration is preparing to revoke temporary legal status for more than 240,000 Ukrainians who fled Russia's invasion, a move that could lead to deportations as early as April, according to a senior administration official and multiple sources familiar with the matter. -
Ivanka Trump Returns to D.C. to Support Her Father, Steers Clear of Politics
Ivanka Trump made a brief return to Washington, D.C., this week to support her father, President Donald Trump, during his address before a joint session of Congress. While she has distanced herself from politics since leaving the White House in 2021, the former senior adviser to the president emphasized her continued personal support for her father. 
Ivanka Trump made a brief return to Washington, D.C., this week to support her father, President Donald Trump, during his address before a joint session of Congress. While she has distanced herself from politics since leaving the White House in 2021, the former senior adviser to the president emphasized her continued personal support for her father. -
Judge Rejects Musk’s Attempt to Block OpenAI’s For-Profit Shift, Expedited Trial Set
A federal judge on Tuesday denied Elon Musk's request for a preliminary injunction to block OpenAI from transitioning into a for-profit entity but agreed to expedite the case for trial, escalating the legal battle between Musk and the artificial intelligence firm he co-founded. 
A federal judge on Tuesday denied Elon Musk's request for a preliminary injunction to block OpenAI from transitioning into a for-profit entity but agreed to expedite the case for trial, escalating the legal battle between Musk and the artificial intelligence firm he co-founded. -
Rubio’s Reaction Goes Viral as Trump Puts Rubio on the Spot
President Donald Trump publicly singled out Secretary of State Marco Rubio during his address to Congress on Tuesday, joking that Rubio would be the one "to blame if anything goes wrong" in handling foreign policy, particularly regarding the Panama Canal. The remark drew laughter from some in the chamber but quickly went viral as Rubio's reaction was scrutinized online. 
President Donald Trump publicly singled out Secretary of State Marco Rubio during his address to Congress on Tuesday, joking that Rubio would be the one "to blame if anything goes wrong" in handling foreign policy, particularly regarding the Panama Canal. The remark drew laughter from some in the chamber but quickly went viral as Rubio's reaction was scrutinized online. -
Supreme Court Blocks Trump’s Attempt to Freeze $2 Billion in Foreign Aid
The Supreme Court, in a closely divided 5-4 ruling, denied the Trump administration's request to keep nearly $2 billion in foreign aid payments frozen, dealing a setback to the White House's broader effort to overhaul federal spending. The decision allows a lower court ruling to stand, forcing the administration to release the funds while litigation over the aid's legality continues. 
The Supreme Court, in a closely divided 5-4 ruling, denied the Trump administration's request to keep nearly $2 billion in foreign aid payments frozen, dealing a setback to the White House's broader effort to overhaul federal spending. The decision allows a lower court ruling to stand, forcing the administration to release the funds while litigation over the aid's legality continues.
