If confirmed, Trump’s nominees would join a federal court system whose judges have lifetime appointments and can shape policy over multiple administrations.

A federal judge on Tuesday blocked President Donald Trump's administration from firing workers and taking other steps to shut down federal agencies that fund museums and libraries, mediate labor disputes and support minority-owned businesses.

Carney has taken a defiant stance against Donald Trump, vowing that Canada will never become the 51st US state, despite repeated threats from the US president. The highly anticipated meeting between the two leaders today will hopefully provide a clearer indication of what direction their relationship will take.

Canadian Prime Minister Mark Carney told President Donald Trump on Tuesday during a meeting at the White House that Canada would never be for sale. Trump, who has repeatedly suggested that Canada could become the United States' 51st state,

Bonhomie strained as US president talks about annexing northern neighbour and his dislike of former Canadian PM

Mark Carney, the new Canadian prime minister, rode to office with tough rhetoric toward Washington. A Tuesday meeting with Trump offers a first chance to make inroads with the U.S. leader.