Premiers in D.C., Trump doubles down on Gaza, flu cases rise and more

Canada’s premiers are on a diplomatic mission to Washington D.C. They’re trying to garner support for their fight against tariffs. Ontario’s Doug Ford, who is chair of the Council of the Federation, says the levies could mean chaos for the Canada-U.S. trade relationship. But the question remains… is anyone listening? 

And: President Donald Trump reaffirms the U.S. will take over Gaza. He says if Hamas doesn’t return all hostages on Saturday, then “all bets are off” and the ceasefire will be over. Israel’s Prime Minister Benjamin Netanyahu agrees – if the hostages aren’t released, the ceasefire is dead. Hamas says Israel violated the ceasefire already by blocking aid from getting into Gaza. 

Also: Flu infections are on the rise in Canada. Typically, cases would have peaked by this time of year. Emergency rooms in some cities are packed with people showing symptoms. 

Plus: Arab Americans in Michigan react to Trump’s Gaza plans, how the tariffs might affect the U.S., and more.