Donald Trump's tariffs against Canada and Mexico begin this weekend. While signing executive orders, the president announced that 25% tariffs on Canada and Mexico would start on Saturday. Additionally, when asked about tariffs on oil from the two countries, Trump replied, "We may or may not ... We're going to make that determination probably tonight." He said oil tariffs would be decided on "whether the price of oil charged by the two trading partners is fair." Read more.

• A ban on handgun sales to adults under age 21 is unconstitutional, ruled the 5th Circuit Court of Appeals. The Biden Department of Justice defended the ban, specifically preventing 18-20 year-olds from purchasing handguns in Louisiana. The court struck the ban down in a blow to both the former president and anti-gun groups. Read more.
• California Democrats halt Gavin Newsom's attempt to 'Trump Proof' state. Democrats wanted to spend "$25 million ... [to] bankroll lawsuits against Trump's policies, while the other $25 million would bankroll nonprofit legal services, including deportation defenses for illegal immigrants." It appeared Democrats panicked and canceled a vote after Republicans set up amendments that would prevent money from being used on illegal immigrants with criminal convictions. Read more.
• Two other flights aborted landings at Reagan National Airport because of helicopters. In the week leading up to the tragic trash over the Potomac, at least two domestic flights had to abort landings because of military helicopters in the landing path. This news was unveiled while new scrutiny focused on military aircraft flying in commercial flight lanes. Read more.

U.S. News: 

• Trump's FCC head is targeting NPR and PBS for investigation. Congress is gearing up for a potential vote on defunding. Read more.
• Kash Patel says the FBI will end 'targeting' Christians. Patel said the Biden-era policy would end. Read more.
• A woman who got a J6 pardon was sentenced to 10 years in jail after pleading guilty for a wrong-way crash that killed a mother of two. Read more.
• Trump's appearance on Joe Rogan 'traumatized' Kamala Harris. A new book revealed behind-the-scenes of the Harris campaign. Read more.
• L.A. Sherriff Misused Confidential Database To Run Concealed Carry Background Checks. An investigation leaves C.A. officials scrambling. Read more.
• Anti-Israel groups dump cement in the sewage system of Columbia University. Students got the idea from speakers invited on campus. Read more.

Pop Culture News

• Paramount is in talks to settle with Donald Trump over the '60 Minutes' lawsuit. Trump sued for $10 million after the network aired an 'edited interview' with Kamala Harris. Read more.
• Matthew McConaughey wants Texas to be a new Hollywood. In a star-studded ad, McConaughey called on Texas to create tax incentives for filmmakers. Read more.
• NBA Star busted in an illegal gambling scheme. Investigators allege Terry Rozier manipulated his play to impact bets he made. Read more.

What I'm reading...

• How Obama, Biden crackdowns spurred 'debanking' fiasco. Charles Gasparino lays out how debanking of conservative began. Read more.
• Public Schools Are Spending Billions To Fight Campus Culture Wars. Emma Camp lays out how public schools are spending billions on liberal causes. Read more.