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Canada’s National Post has interviewed foreign policy experts about President Donald Trump’s pitch to make Canada into America’s “51st state” — and none of them were impressed with what they’ve heard. Jack Cunningham, an assistant professor of International Relations at

Over the past few months, the Trump Administration has unleashed an all-out assault on transgender people. His team has scrubbed the existence of trans people from government websites, threatened access to gender-affirming care, banned transgender people from joining the military,

PARIS — New Canadian Prime Minister Mark Carney arrived in Paris Monday to meet with French President Emmanuel Macron, seeking support from one of Canada’s oldest allies as U.S. President Donald Trump continues to attack Canada’s sovereignty and economy. This

The measles outbreak in Texas and New Mexico is now close to 300 cases. Most are unvaccinated children. People usually recover, but doctors are stressing how dangerous and long-lasting it can be. (Image credit: jure)

Residents are assessing damage from severe weather that hit multiple U.S. states over the weekend. And, hundreds of people accused of being in a Venezuelan gang have been deported. (Image credit: Jeff Roberson)

US tornadoes, wildfires and dust storms leave 40 dead and ‘staggering’ damage  BBC.com Storm system to exit US, leaving behind at least 39 dead and vast destruction from tornadoes, wildfires and dust storms  Yahoo Severe Weather System Brings High Winds and Tornado

Trump spokesperson denies deportations were illegal and says White House ‘confident’ it will win in court – live  The Guardian US

Mass protests against Donald Trump should remind him the people hold the power  MSNBC

A Peruvian farmer is going head to head with German energy giant in a climate law test case. (Image credit: Martin Mejia)

A Peruvian farmer is going head to head with German energy giant in a climate law test case. (Image credit: Martin Mejia)