Tensions between the U.S. and Canada have risen as former President Trump threatens high tariffs due to Canada's new trade deal with China. Meanwhile, major tech companies Apple, Meta, and Microsoft are preparing important earnings reports that could shape investor expectations.
Concerns about policing remain in the spotlight, with calls for better de-escalation training for federal agents operating in city streets. Videos from Minneapolis showing federal agents' actions have sparked questions about official accounts of incidents there.
On the cultural front, events at the Sundance Film Festival highlighted political tensions, including an assault on a Florida congressman and discussions about immigration enforcement. Families continue to protest the treatment of detained children at the border, showing public attention to immigration policies.