NYTIMES (New York Times Opinion) - Best and Worst Moments From Trump’s State of the Union Address
Nine Opinion writers weigh in on the speech.
AXIOS (Colin Demarest) - Canada, like Europe, seeks to break U.S. defense dependency
Canada's first-ever defense-industrial strategy, published this month, suggests it, like Europe , can no longer count on the U.S. to be a security backstop, economically or militarily. - "Long-held assumptions have been upended — about the end of imperial conquest, the durability of peace in Europe, and the resilience of old alliances," the plan reads. - "In this uncertain world, it is more important than ever that Canada possess the capacity to sustain its own defense and safeguard its own sovereignty." Why it matters: It's a major break for Canada, which has not taken President Trump's 51st state remarks lightly. - Canadians today view the U.S. as more of a risk than a partner, according to a Globe and Mail poll conducted by Nanos…
Canada's first-ever defense-industrial strategy, published this month, suggests it, like Europe , can no longer count on the U.S. to be a security backstop, economically or militarily. - "Long-held assumptions have been upended — about the end of imperial conquest, the durability of peace in Europe, and the resilience of old alliances," the plan reads. - "In this uncertain world, it is more important than ever that Canada possess the capacity to sustain its own defense and safeguard its own sovereignty." Why it matters: It's a major break for Canada, which has not taken President Trump's 51st state remarks lightly. - Canadians today view the U.S. as more of a risk than a partner, according to a Globe and Mail poll conducted by Nanos…Open
NPR (Brett Kelman) - Hundreds of American nurses choose Canada over the U.S. under Trump
More than 1,000 American nurses have successfully applied for licensure in British Columbia since April, a massive increase over prior years.
More than 1,000 American nurses have successfully applied for licensure in British Columbia since April, a massive increase over prior years.Open
NPR (James Doubek) - Trump's many tariff tools mean consumer prices won't go down, analysts say
The Supreme Court struck down President Trump's signature tariffs. But the president has other tariff tools, and consumers shouldn't expect cheaper prices anytime soon, economists say.
The Supreme Court struck down President Trump's signature tariffs. But the president has other tariff tools, and consumers shouldn't expect cheaper prices anytime soon, economists say.Open
ABCNEWS - Martin Short's daughter Katherine Short dies at 42
Katherine Short, daughter of Martin Short, has died.
WASHINGTONPOST (Danielle Paquette) - They drank free until Trump’s first insult. The beer flowed longer than expected.
President Donald Trump’s State of the Union address showed how much more public political vitriol has become. At this watch party, viewers were waiting for it.
WASHINGTONPOST (Karen Tumulty) - Trump reframes America, in two acts
The president delivered a speech that tried to reshape the dark reality many Americans say they are feeling, according to polls.
WASHINGTONPOST (Dan Diamond) - Trump moves to remake Dulles Airport, weighing redesign proposals
The administration is considering plans that include building a new terminal and doing away with the people movers.
NPR (Domenico Montanaro) - 5 takeaways from Trump's State of the Union address
President Trump hit familiar notes on immigration and culture in his speech Tuesday night, but he largely underplayed the economic problems that voters say they are most concerned about.
President Trump hit familiar notes on immigration and culture in his speech Tuesday night, but he largely underplayed the economic problems that voters say they are most concerned about.Open
HUFFPOST - U.S. Olympic Hockey Hero Responds To Diss Of Women's Team By Trump, Men's Squad
"Everything is so political," U.S. star Jack Hughes said.
"Everything is so political," U.S. star Jack Hughes said.Open