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Donald Trump’s presidency is sure to be remembered for many things. But one way the leader is making his mark is through his makeover of some of Washington’s most recognized landmarks. The most recent target — the Lincoln Memorial Reflecting Pool. Jackson Proskow has more.

U.S. President Donald Trump says he’s been working the phones trying to save the Middle East ceasefire from falling apart. As Redmond Shannon reports, many obstacles remain in the way of lasting peace and the full reopening of the Strait of Hormuz.

Reports of a possible deal aimed at ending the war between Iran and the U.S. have again come into question. After suggesting an agreement to open the Strait of Hormuz was near on Saturday, U.S. President Donald Trump now says restoring access depends on final terms being completed. Heidi Petracek has more on what’s known...

America’s Republican senators have suspended President Donald Trump’s plans to spend billions of dollars in taxpayer money on a new White House ballroom and an ‘anti-weaponization fund’ to compensate victims of political persecution. Jackson Proskow explains why members of Trump’s own party are against the proposed spending, and how Trump is reacting.

There’s been fierce condemnation of an incident during a protest in Montreal Sunday which depicted the mock hanging of Donald Trump, Benjamin Netanyahu and Itamar Ben-Gvir. Those behind the demonstration argue that what happened represents freedom of expression. But as Phil Carpenter reports, others insist protesters went too far.

On Sunday, U.S. President Donald Trump stormed off the set of NBC News’ ‘Meet the Press’ after being questioned on his repeated claims of electoral fraud – in the 2020 election, and in California – by host Kristen Welker. “Let’s call it quits because I’ve had enough,” a visibly frustrated Trump said, taking off his...

Iran and Israel have attacked each other again, the first time since a precarious ceasefire was declared two months ago. The missile strikes have now stopped and Israeli Prime Minister Benjamin Netanyahu says his country will hold off on attacking Iran for now. Both countries have backed off after U.S. President Donald Trump made some...

U.S. President Donald Trump’s administration is ramping up pressure on Cuba, which has been reeling from an energy crisis for months after the U.S. effectively cut off Cuba’s oil supply. Vincent McAviney reports on the growing fears that Trump is preparing a military intervention in the Caribbean country.

President Trump travelled to Beijing for a two-day state visit for the first time since 2017 amid heightened global tensions, including the war in Iran. Global’s Jazan Grewal speaks with Ali Wyne, a Senior Researcher and Advocacy Advisor for U.S.-China relations at the International Crisis Group to unpack the visit. 

A rare albino buffalo nicknamed “Donald Trump” drew huge crowds in Bangladesh ahead of Eid al-Adha because of its distinctive blond tuft of hair. The nearly 700-kilogram animal had already been sold for ritual sacrifice before authorities stepped in over security concerns. The government later refunded the buyer and relocated the buffalo to Dhaka’s National...

U.S. President Donald Trump was booed by New Yorkers during the national anthem ahead of Game 3 of the NBA Finals between the San Antonio Spurs and the New York Knicks on Monday night at the iconic Madison Square Garden arena.

Canadian climate researchers are sounding the alarm after the Trump administration’s dismantling of a network of deep sea diving equipment. They collect critical data used by scientists tracking climate change. The administration cut its funding, which means more than 900 instruments will be removed from both the Atlantic and Pacific oceans. Heidi Petracek explains what...

The U.S. House of Representatives passed a war powers resolution directing President Donald Trump to remove U.S. armed forces from hostilities with Iran unless Congress authorizes military action. The measure passed 215 to 208, with four Republicans joining Democrats in support. While the vote marks the House’s strongest rebuke yet of Trump’s approach to Iran,...

Kelly Ann Shaw advised U.S. President Donald Trump on international economic affairs during his first term. Now, she shares with The West Block what she believes are potential roadblocks to trade discussions between Ottawa and Washington.

Canadian Prime Minister Mark Carney and U.S. President Donald Trump are “constantly” in touch and will meet during the G7 summit in France next month, Canadian Industry Minister of Canada Melanie Joly said during a Thursday Q&A.

U.S. President Trump is in China to meet with President Xi Jinping to resume closed-door discussions over trade. Claus Soong, an analyst with the Mercator Institute for China Studies, joins Miranda Anthistle with what to expect as negotiations continue.

U.S. President Donald Trump doesn’t have many vocal critics within the Republican party, but he’s doing all he can to remove the few that remain ahead of the 2026 midterm elections. Jackson Proskow explains how Trump is influencing the outcomes of the party’s primaries.

President Donald Trump has renewed his trolling of Canada, once more referring to the country as the “51st state.” But in this exclusive ‘The West Block’ interview, party insider Georganne Burke tells Canadians to “take a deep breath” and shares his perspective on why Trump is pushing Canada as a 51st state again — and...

For months, the Great American State Fair has been billed as a massive celebration for the country’s 250th birthday. But a growing number of performers are opting out of the big bash and now President Donald Trump is calling for it to be cancelled and replaced with a rally — featuring him. Candice Cole reports.

U.S. President Donald Trump says “serious negotiations are now taking place” to end his war with Iran, which has dragged on for more than two months. Reggie Cecchini reports on where peace talks stand, and how Iran’s control over the Strait of Hormuz is increasingly taking its toll on the global economy.