Steve Nease cartoon, March 12, 2025

A man was shot outside the terminal of Chicago O'Hare Airport following an altercation. The incident was captured on video and is currently under investigation by authorities. The victim's condition and the motive behind the shooting have not been disclosed at this time. Full Article

Canada will announce $29.8 billion in retaliatory tariffs in response to the 25 per cent steel and aluminum tariffs imposed by U.S. President Donald Trump. Finance Minister Dominic LeBlanc, Foreign Affairs Minister Melanie Joly, and Industry Minister Francois-Philippe Champagne will unveil Canada's response at a news conference on Parliament Hill. The latest tariffs are part of Trump's global trade realignment strategy and come after the removal of exceptions and exemptions from his 2018 tariffs on...

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Liberal Leader Mark Carney is making changes by appointing former Trudeau cabinet ministers Marco Mendicino and David Lametti as his top advisers, despite their controversial past remarks about using tanks on protesters during the 2022 Freedom Convoy. Mendicino, who was dropped from cabinet in 2023, and Lametti, known for espousing left-wing theories, are now part of Carney's team, raising concerns about their judgment and competence in handling domestic political issues. Full Article

Starting April 11, Canadians and other foreign nationals staying in the U.S. for 30 days or more must register and undergo fingerprinting with the Department of Homeland Security, a new rule stemming from an executive order. This change affects Canadians who previously enjoyed exceptions to U.S. travel laws, requiring them to create a USCIS online account for registration. The order aims to crack down on those violating immigration laws and carries civil and criminal penalties...

President Trump's affinity for tariffs is not driven by economic motives but rather by a desire to exert power and control. Binyamin Appelbaum argues that Trump enjoys the leverage tariffs give him to make other countries "beg" for relief. Contrary to popular belief, Trump's tariff policy is not aimed at boosting American manufacturing or filling government coffers but rather at showcasing his ability to make others yield to his demands. Full Article