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Sunlight shines through the flags of Canada and the United States, held together by a protester outside on Parliament Hill in Ottawa, Feb. 1, 2025. (Justin Tang/The Canadian Press via AP) ** FILE **

From border prices to global markets: The immediate impact of Trump’s tariff war

President Trump's sweeping tariffs on Canada, Mexico and China have triggered an international trade war with immediate economic consequences. Markets plunged and trading partners retaliated within hours of the duties taking effect. Here's what you need to know about this rapidly expanding economic confrontation.

March 4, 2025
U.S. Marines deploy along the U.S.-Mexico border near the San Ysidro Port of Entry, Friday, Feb. 7, 2025, in San Diego. Tijuana, Mexico in seen in the background. (AP Photo/Denis Poroy)

Border breakthrough: How Trump achieved the ‘lowest numbers in history’

President Trump's border security policies are showing dramatic results as illegal crossings plummet to historic lows, but new controversies have emerged about potential sabotage of enforcement operations and legal challenges from Mexico. Here's what you need to know about these developing situations.

March 3, 2025
President Donald Trump welcomes Ukraine President Volodymyr Zelenskyy at the White House in Washington, Friday, Feb. 28, 2025. (AP Photo/Ben Curtis)

‘Take the deal’: Inside the Trump-Zelenskyy shouting match

Ukrainian President Volodymyr Zelenskyy's much-anticipated White House visit ended abruptly in a heated argument with President Trump, transforming what was expected to be a diplomatic breakthrough into a dramatic confrontation. Here's what you need to know about this high-stakes meeting and its aftermath.

February 28, 2025
An employee works at a textile factory that produces T-shirts, in Ciudad Juarez, Mexico, Tuesday, Feb. 4, 2025. (AP Photo/Christian Chavez)

‘Time’s up’: Inside Trump’s decision to impose tariffs on Canada and Mexico

President Trump has announced that tariffs on Canada and Mexico will take effect March 4, ending a temporary pause after both nations failed to meet his demands for increased border security and fentanyl trafficking control. This dramatic escalation in trade policy raises significant questions for North American commerce. Here's what you need to know about the impending tariffs.

February 27, 2025
The seal on the J. Edgar Hoover FBI Building is seen Friday, June 9, 2023, in Washington. Former President Donald Trump has been indicted on charges of mishandling classified documents at his Florida estate. The remarkable development makes him the first former president in U.S. history to face criminal charges by the federal government that he once oversaw. (AP Photo/Alex Brandon)

The spy who went to Trump Tower: New allegations rock FBI

Newly released whistleblower documents allege that the FBI placed an undercover agent inside President Trump's 2016 campaign, an explosive claim that follows separate reporting that the bureau is investigating former Director James Comey. Here's what you need to know about these developing allegations.

February 26, 2025
This image made available by University of Hawaii's asteroid impact alert system shows the motion of 2024 YR over about one hour, Dec. 27, 2024. (ATLAS / University of Hawaii / NASA via AP)

False alarm? The asteroid that now might miss Earth but hit the moon

In a dramatic reversal from last week's concerns, NASA now reports that asteroid 2024 YR4 has nearly zero chance of striking Earth in 2032, though our moon might not be so fortunate. This development follows several weeks of escalating risk assessments that had raised global concern. Here's what you need to know about this evolving situation.

February 25, 2025