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.

We start with the latest on the US-Canada trade war and how it’s affecting Americans’ confidence in the economy. Israel has cut off the power to the last facility in Gaza with working electricity to “ensure the return of all hostages”. A US tanker has collided with a cargo vessel off the coast of the UK causing a huge fire. There’s a target of 80,000 job cuts at the Department of Veterans Affairs. Plus, we tell you which NFL quarterback has signed a record-breaking deal.

US officials say Ukraine is ready to move forward to end the war as high stakes meetings start this week in Saudi Arabia. Investors haven’t reacted well to President Donald Trump’s Fox News interview. Authorities are investigating how wildfires started in two states on the east coast. The Health and Human Services Department wants the CDC to study vaccines and autism. Plus, we’ll tell you who Billboard has named as 2025 Woman of the Year.

The House and Senate are once again heading towards a funding deadline. Iran, China and Russia have kicked off their annual joint naval exercises in the Gulf of Oman. Tariffs could go up as cracks are starting to show in the US economy. We’ll take a closer look at the new leader of Canada’s ruling party, Mark Carney. Plus, a NASCAR driver has achieved something no-one has done for seven years.

Canada’s ruling party has a new leader and he’s already vowing to fight the US. President Donald Trump says he expects “big things” from talks with Ukraine and Russia this week. Syrian government loyalists have been accused of executing hundreds of people. Immigration agents have arrested a Palestinian activist who helped lead student protests at Colombia University. Plus, we’ll bring you the latest on the US student missing in the Dominican Republic.

Democrats continue to struggle with being an effective opposition party in a Washington under full Republican control. Ahead of a looming government shutdown, we hear from one lawmaker who thinks they’re “getting there.” Will voters buy it?

Guest: Rep. Raja Krishnamoorthi (D-IL)

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We’re celebrating International Women’s Day with five stories about women making a difference around the globe. Pumpspotting helps breastfeeding moms connect virtually and physically. Artists in this market have been doing better than men at auctions. A woman-led tribe is on a mission to protect salmon and the rivers they live in. This network’s helping to close the gender gap in venture capital. Plus, these female athletes are paving the way for the next generation.

We start with updates on the tariff fight between the US, Canada and Mexico. Ukraine and the US are due to meet in Saudi Arabia next week after the “most intense” preparations. Trump has spoken at the first ever cryptocurrency summit at the White House. There’s a major update in the investigation into to the death of actor Gene Hackman and his wife Betsy Arakawa. Plus, the surprising artists on King Charles’ playlist.

We begin with President Donald Trump’s latest comments on tariffs and the economy. Meanwhile, Trump has threatened new sanctions on Russia after Moscow’s continued bombardment of Ukraine. The US may be closing nearly a dozen consulates around the world. Violence has broken out in Syria with dozens killed. Plus, we’ll tell you how consumers are planning to boycott Amazon.

We’ll start with a look at what the latest jobs report says about Donald Trump’s first full month in office. The President says he’s written to Iran’s leader about making a nuclear deal. The future of the Education Department is raising concerns about student debt. Russia is making some big gains in its war against Ukraine. Plus, we’ll tell you which Democrat governor has strayed from the party’s usual stance on transgender athletes.