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Trump, Carney faceoff in Oval Office leaves gaping differences on tariffs, 51st state
By ROB GILLIES and JOSH BOAKUpdated 6:17 PM CDT, May 6, 2025
WASHINGTON (AP) — U.S. President Donald Trump and Canadian Prime Minister Mark Carney faced off in the Oval Office on Tuesday and showed no signs of retreating from their gaping differences in an ongoing trade war that has shattered decades of trust between the two countries.
The two kept it civil, but as for Trump’s calls to make Canada the 51st state, Carney insisted his nation was “not for sale” and Trump shot back, “time will tell.”
Asked by a reporter if there was anything Carney could tell him to lift his tariffs of as much as 25% on Canada, Trump bluntly said: “No.”
The U.S. president added for emphasis, “Just the way it is.”
Carney acknowledged that no bit of rhetoric on tariffs would be enough to sway Trump, saying that “this is a bigger discussion.”
“There are much bigger forces involved,” the Canadian leader continued. “And this will take some time and some discussions. And that’s why we’re here, to have those discussions.”
The meeting between the two leaders showcased the full spectrum of Trump’s unique mix of aggression, hospitality and stubbornness.
Shortly before Carney’s arrival, Trump insulted Canada by posting on social media that the United States didn’t need “ANYTHING” from its northern neighbor, only to then turn on the charm and praise Carney’s election win in person before showing his obstinance on matters of policy substance. ...
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Trump says only 21 hostages held by Hamas in Gaza now believed to be alive
President Donald Trump says three hostages held by Hamas in Gaza have died, leaving only 21 believed to be still living.
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Senate Democrats rally against crypto bill amid criticism of Trump's ties to the industry
Sen. Elizabeth Warren is urging other Democrats not to support a bipartisan crypto regulation bill, as Democrats warn about President Trump's ties to crypto.
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Two more judges block the Trump administration’s use of the Alien Enemies Act to deport migrants | CNN Politics
Two more federal judges on Tuesday blocked the Trump administration’s use of deportations under the Alien Enemies Act, saying the wartime power shouldn’t be used.
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Judge grills Trump administration on whether detained Tufts student's free speech is protected
Öztürk, who is from Turkey, was apprehended by immigration authorities on the streets of a Boston suburb on March 25 after writing an op-ed about the war in Gaza.
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Mark Carney says Canada ‘won’t be for sale, ever.' Trump says 'never say never'
Canadian Prime Minister Mark Carney rebuffed President Donald Trump's push during an Oval Office meeting Tuesday for Canada to become the 51st state.
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Divided Supreme Court allows Trump administration to begin enforcing ban on transgender service members | CNN Politics
The Supreme Court said Tuesday that the Trump administration can begin immediately enforcing a ban on transgender service members in the military.
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US stocks sink again as more companies detail damage they're taking because of Trump's trade war
U.S. stocks are sinking as more companies scrub their forecasts for upcoming profits because of uncertainty created by President Donald Trump’s tariffs.
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Fighters vs wimps: Swing-state Democrat sees a new divide in the party
After appearing alongside Sen. Bernie Sanders in Pennsylvania during his “Fighting Oligarchy” tour, Deluzio said the old moderate vs. progressive framework is no longer relevant.
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Pakistan says it is responding to 'act of war' after India missile strikes
The Pakistani army said India attacked Kotli, Muzaffarabad and Bahawalpur.
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Speaker Johnson gives verdict on House plan to impeach judges blocking Trump
As the deadline for President Donald Trump's "big, beautiful bill" looms, House Speaker Mike Johnson pushes for Republicans in the House to pass the bill.
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Alberta’s premier would allow a citizen-led referendum on separation from Canada
The premier of Alberta says she will hold a referendum next year on the energy rich province separating from Canada if citizens gather the required number of signatures on a petition.
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Trump plans to announce the US will call the Persian Gulf the Arabian Gulf, officials tell AP
President Donald Trump plans to announce next week that the U.S. will refer to the Persian Gulf as the Arabian Gulf or the Gulf of Arabia.
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Carney tells Trump that Canada 'won't be for sale, ever'
The Canadian PM responds firmly as the president proposes a "wonderful marriage" of incorporating Canada into the US.
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Trump critics launch new group to highlight rising costs
A bipartisan group of President Donald Trump’s critics is launching a new organization, dubbed the Cost Coalition, to highlight Trump’s struggle to control rising costs in the early months of his new presidency.
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Judge blocks Trump from shuttering federal agency that funds museums and libraries
Trump's executive order had targeted the U.S. Institute of Museum and Library Services and Minority Business Development Agency.
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Trump touts $9 trillion in new U.S. investment. The numbers don't add up.
Many investments Mr. Trump claims credit for predate his return to office or are based on vague future pledges. Here's a fact check of his claims.
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Continue reading...Here's what's happening…
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Continue reading..."From an airport operations perspective, neither [George W. Bush Intercontinental] or [Houston-Hobby] have responded to any issues," a representative for Houston’s airports authority said Wednesday.
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That section...
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Continue reading...Secretary Noem did hold a press conference in Illinois on Wednesday, but it was more than half a mile away from the governor’s mansion, leaving the protesters "screaming" into the wind.
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The food boxes — whose name stems from Health and Human Services Secretary Robert F. Kennedy Jr.'s pledge to "Make America Healthy...
Continue reading...The food boxes — whose name stems from Health and Human Services Secretary Robert F. Kennedy Jr.'s pledge to "Make America Healthy...
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Continue reading...CBS News has obtained the list of more than 1,000 Americorps grant programs terminated in recent weeks by the Administration.
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Continue reading...The administration's assertion of the privilege was revealed in an order from U.S. District Judge Paula Xinis, which asked lawyers for Abrego Garcia and the Justice Department to file additional legal papers about the administration's "invocations of privilege, principally the...
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The withdrawal follows questions about how she has portrayed her education and credentials on social media and in past media appearances.
In one example, Nesheiwat's public profile on Linkedin listed an M.D. degree...
Continue reading...Her confirmation hearing before the Senate Health, Education, Labor and Pensions Committee, where Sanders is the ranking member, had been scheduled for Thursday.
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