Trump calls allies 'cowards'; War dims Eid celebrations; Chuck Norris dies

Trump calls allies 'cowards'; War dims Eid celebrations; Chuck Norris dies

Author: Global News March 21, 2026 Duration: 26:38
U.S. President Donald Trump is claiming victory in his war against Iran, but his endgame is still unclear. Redmond Shannon explains why Trump is calling NATO allies "cowards," and looks at how millions of Muslims are marking the end of Ramadan in a war zone. Candice Cole explains how the American public is reacting to the prospect of U.S. troops entering the war. In Ottawa, Mackenzie Gray tells you about a new government report warning the Iran war raising the risk of antisemitic attacks here in Canada. David Akin explains how the federal government is proposing billions of dollars in cuts to science, tourism, and foreign aid, while boosting funding in other areas. Also: attention, scalpers! Seán O'Shea tells you how the Ontario government is trying to control the prices of tickets that get resold. Heidi Petracek reports on the promising new market for Prince Edward Island's potato farmers. Plus, mocking the police with music: Mike Armstrong walks you through Afroman's extraordinary legal battle with Ohio police, who claimed the rapper defamed them in his music videos. And tributes to the ultimate tough guy: Eric Sorensen looks at how action star and pop culture powerhouse Chuck Norris is being remembered. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

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