Canada is reviewing its $19-billion contract to purchase 88 F-35 fighter jets, with current funding only committed to the initial 16 aircraft. Prime Minister Carney cited the need for cost-effectiveness and increased domestic industrial benefits, considering alternatives like the Saab Gripen which offered Canadian production. This review includes exploring opportunities to increase Canadian participation in European and British defence supply chains, potentially diversifying suppliers and maximizing economic benefits. The government emphasizes that the F-35 contract remains in place for the initial planes, while ongoing evaluation seeks to ensure optimal value for Canadian taxpayers.
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A US court ordered the release of Prince Harry’s immigration records by Tuesday, following a Freedom of Information Act request by the Heritage Foundation. The Foundation alleges Prince Harry concealed past drug use, detailed in his memoir *Spare*, potentially violating US visa application requirements. This action follows an earlier court decision against releasing the records, which the Heritage Foundation successfully appealed. The Department of Homeland Security must now comply with the order to release the documents.
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Following a tense Oval Office meeting on February 28th, Donald Trump asserted that he pressed Ukraine to take appropriate actions to facilitate a peace agreement, minimizing the impact of a prior arms supply pause. He claimed the pause did not negatively affect Ukrainian forces in Kursk Oblast and justified his actions by emphasizing the high human cost of the war. Trump further stated that his involvement stemmed from a humanitarian concern for the loss of life and that the Ukrainian president had shown disrespect. Zelenskyy, however, countered that Ukraine acted appropriately.
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Senator Bernie Sanders’ “Fighting Oligarchy” tour will include a Denver rally on March 21st, featuring Rep. Alexandria Ocasio-Cortez. The rally, held at Civic Center Park, aims to mobilize opposition to President Trump’s policies and the rise of oligarchy. This will be Sanders’ second rally at this location, following successful events there during his 2020 presidential campaign. The event is free but requires advance registration; attendees are urged to arrive early.
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Hungarian Foreign Minister Peter Szijjarto vehemently opposed the EU’s proposed €20 billion aid package for Ukraine, citing objections to using Hungarian taxpayer money for arms shipments. He instead advocated for peace negotiations, aligning with President Trump’s push for a swift settlement. This opposition follows a pattern of Hungarian obstruction to sanctions against Russia and military aid to Ukraine. The EU, while recently extending sanctions against Russia, is increasingly concerned by Hungary’s actions undermining its unified stance on the conflict.
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The Trump administration used the Alien Enemies Act to deport hundreds of Venezuelan migrants to El Salvador, bypassing immigration courts. This action, met with immediate controversy, saw 300 men transferred to El Salvador’s CECOT prison, despite claims that many were asylum seekers. One case highlighted involved a Venezuelan artist falsely accused of gang affiliation based on his tattoos; he disappeared before his hearing, leaving his legal team distraught. El Salvador’s President Bukele showcased the migrants’ arrival and announced their forced labor, implying a payment from the U.S.
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A year after her death in a campus mass shooting, UNLV professor Patricia Navarro-Velez is posthumously named in a federal investigation targeting Diversity, Equity, and Inclusion (DEI) programs at 45 colleges. The Department of Education alleges that UNLV’s involvement with The PhD Project, a mentoring program Navarro-Velez participated in, violates the 1964 Civil Rights Act through race-based eligibility restrictions. This action is part of the Trump administration’s broader effort to eliminate DEI initiatives from educational institutions. UNLV, citing ongoing investigation, offered limited comment, stating that two other former professors involved in the project are also under scrutiny.
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Eighty-two-year-old Leonard “Ned” Johnson’s Social Security benefits and Medicare were abruptly canceled after the Social Security Administration mistakenly declared him deceased. This error, potentially linked to Elon Musk’s Department of Government Efficiency budget cuts, resulted in over $5,000 in lost benefits and impacted his credit report. Despite personally proving his aliveness to Social Security officials, Johnson has yet to receive his back payments, highlighting systemic issues within the agency. The incident underscores concerns about the potential impact of aggressive budget cuts on Social Security’s functionality and accuracy.
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Josif Suclea, an employee of ATG Truckload, has been charged with the first-degree murder of the company’s CEO, 46-year-old Dane Koteski. Koteski’s body was discovered following a small fire at the company’s Crestwood location; an autopsy determined his death resulted from neck injuries inflicted by a sharp object. Following an investigation, Suclea was apprehended in Holland, Michigan, and extradited back to Illinois. His bond hearing is set for Sunday at the Cook County Courthouse.
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