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Canada's New Leader, ICE Arrest Columbia Student, Congress and The Budget
10 Mar 2025
Canada's ruling Liberal Party has a new leader, Mark Carney, a former central banker who now faces the challenge of steering the country through economic turmoil and a tense trade relationship with the United States. Mahmoud Khalil, a Columbia University graduate student and pro-Palestinian activist, has been arrested by ICE agents. And, House Republicans unveil a stopgap funding bill to keep the government running through September, but with Democrats opposing it, passing the bill will require almost every GOP vote.Want more comprehensive analysis of the most important news of the day, plus a little fun? Subscribe to the Up First newsletter.Today's episode of Up First was edited by Tara Neill, Kevin Drew, Krishnadev Calamur, Alice Woelfle and Mohamad ElBardicy.It was produced by Ziad Buchh, Nia Dumas and Chris Thomas.We get engineering support from Arthur Laurent, and our technical director is David Greenburg.Learn more about sponsor message choices: podcastchoices.com/adchoicesNPR Privacy Policy
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Canada's new prime minister says he's ready for conflict with its neighbour and up to now closest ally.
We didn't ask for this fight. The Canadians are always ready when someone else drops the gloves. What does Mark Carney plan to do?
I'm Steve Inskeep with A. Martinez and this is Up First from NPR News. Immigration authorities arrested a Columbia graduate student who led protests over Gaza. His lawyer says agents gave no reason.
I demanded to see a warrant and the agent hung up the phone on me.
What due process, if any, does the government owe a legal permanent resident?
Also, Congress has just days to avoid a government shutdown. House Speaker Mike Johnson wants to do it without negotiating with Democrats. What would it take for almost every Republican to agree? Stay with us. We've got all the news you need to start your day.
Hi, it's Terry Gross, host of Fresh Air. I just talked to comic Bill Burr. He's known for his anger-fueled humor, which he connects to his upbringing. Let's talk a little bit about your childhood.
Oh, Jesus. People are driving to work here. You know, let's try to give them something uplifting.
He was hilarious and introspective in the interview, and it was a wild ride. You can hear a special extended version of this interview on the Fresh Air podcast from NPR and WHYY.
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