Carney says U.S. and Canada ‘making progress’ toward possible trade deal

Key Points:

• A bomb with a one-mile blast radius was found at the BioUrja Renewables ethanol facility in Peoria, Illinois, leading to evacuation orders for residents within a mile and an extensive law enforcement investigation involving the FBI.
• The suspicious package was identified as a credible bomb after nearly five hours, and bomb technicians safely rendered it inert by 9:12 p.m. Friday; shelters were established for evacuees, with about 75 people at a local high school.
• A nationwide ground stop on Friday caused over 9,000 flight cancellations, with more than 2,000 additional cancellations on Saturday; U.S. airlines are not required to compensate passengers for delays or cancellations unless within their control, but must refund tickets if flights are canceled and passengers opt not to fly.
• Canada and the United States are making progress toward a bilateral trade deal, according to Canadian Prime Minister Mark Carney, who also announced concluded free-trade negotiations with ASEAN and the Philippines as part of Canada’s strategy to diversify trade partners.
• A federal judge ruled that an inquiry into Trump administration lawyers’ conduct in the East Potomac Golf Links case will proceed despite Justice Department objections, with the judge prepared to oversee the investigation personally or appoint a special master.