Trade war ramps up, Government funding vote, Greenland election & more
President Donald Trump has doubled steel and aluminium tariffs on Canada as the trade war escalates. The House prepares for a crucial vote on government funding. A federal judge has told the government to pay USAID contractors. CNN’s Dr. Sanjay Gupta reflects on Covid-19's five-year anniversary. Plus, what’s on the line in Greenland’s election.
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Trade war escalation, Southwest drops perk, addressing subway delays & more
President Donald Trump threatens new tariffs on Canada, while fears of a possible recession rise. Top diplomats from the US and Ukraine seem optimistic about talks so far. House Republicans are hoping to vote on a stopgap bill to keep the government funded. Southwest Airlines is getting rid of its most recognizable perk. Plus, smartphones on trains could help ease delays in New York City.
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6:34
High stakes Ukraine meeting, 60 colleges investigated, Tesla attacks & more
Officials from the US and Ukraine are meeting in Saudi Arabia to discuss the war and how to end it. 60 colleges are being investigated over antisemitism claims. We’ll tell you why the former president of the Philippines has been arrested. Another winter storm is expected to sweep across the US. Plus, Tesla owners say they’re facing backlash because of Elon Musk.
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US recession fears, Pope Francis improving, polluted cities & more
Trade markets around the world have taken a hit over concerns about a US recession. US and Ukrainian officials are meeting in Saudi Arabia today. House and Senate Democrats are deciding whether to let a government shutdown happen. Pope Francis is out of “imminent danger.” Plus, we’ll tell you which continent is home to 19 of the top 20 most polluted cities.
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Government shutdown looms, X hit by power outages, Menendez brothers update & more
We start with the latest political wrangling ahead of a government funding deadline. US Secretary of State Marco Rubio has arrived in Saudi Arabia ahead of crucial Ukraine talks. Elon Musk described today’s X power outages as a cyberattack. The US government is stopping a program for free Covid tests. Plus, an update on the Menendez brothers’ hopes of parole.
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