In the first “Headlines in History” since spring, Kelly and Tristan dig into the global stories that refuse to go away.
Iran — Months into the conflict, there’s still no agreement. Iran controls the Strait of Hormuz more than ever, the Houthis are disrupting Red Sea shipping, and the Trump administration’s goals remain unclear. Is this ending after the midterms? Don’t bet on it.
US-Canada Trade War — The USMCA renegotiation fell apart, tariffs are flying back and forth, and Canadian Prime Minister Mark Carney isn’t backing down. From consumer nationalism in grocery stores to American alcohol pulled from liquor store shelves, Canadians are galvanized — and looking to diversify away from an unreliable neighbor.
Canada + the EU — The EU’s unprecedented proposal for Canada to become an “associate member” would have been laughed out of the room a few years ago. What does it mean, and how realistic is it?
US-China Summit — A three-day state visit that produced… a new White House helipad. We break down why the pageantry was the point, and the substance was nowhere to be found.
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