Washington

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Ontario Premier Doug Ford said Tuesday he won’t allow U.S. alcohol on retail shelves until there is a trade deal between Ottawa and Washington.

From The Wall Street Journal • Jun. 9, 2026

This mission, dubbed "Liberte 250," highlights France's support for the US insurgents who took on the British crown, making Paris the oldest international ally of Washington.

From Barron's • Jun. 9, 2026

But the order doesn’t directly confront the core problem: Increasingly capable AI will be developed globally regardless of what Washington decides.

From The Wall Street Journal • Jun. 9, 2026

“A government stake can signal alignment with national priorities and creates a dynamic where Washington shares in the downside risk,” Shah writes.

From Barron's • Jun. 9, 2026

The crowd erupted in applause again, and Natalie hoped that everybody in the Capitol and in every other building in Washington could hear them.

From "Two Degrees" by Alan Gratz