Global National: May 6, 2025 | What did Carney and Trump talk about in their first sit down?

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Prime Minister Mark Carney and U.S. President Donald Trump talked about a wide range of issues during their first sit-down at the White House. David Akin looks at how Trump reacted when Carney underscored that Canada will "never" become the 51st American state, how Trump responded to questions about eliminating tariffs on Canada, what the pair discussed behind closed doors, how Carney thinks the encounter went and the signs Trump is open to negotiating with Carney.

Conservative Leader Pierre Poilievre is beginning his attempted political comeback on the sidelines of Parliament after losing his riding in the 2025 federal election. Touria Izri explains how he's trying to return to the House of Commons, who's been named the interim leader of the Official Opposition and the key member of Poilievre's team under scrutiny.

A woman who alleges she was sexually assaulted by five former members of Canada’s world junior hockey team in June 2018 wanted a “wild night,” one of the players’ defence lawyers suggests. Cross-examination for the woman, known as E.M. in court documents, is now underway after she wrapped up her testimony on Monday. Seàn O’Shea has the latest on the trial.

Plus, cardinals from around the world have now entered seclusion in the Vatican, where the conclave will be held to decide who will be the next pope. Redmond Shannon reports from Rome on what's known about how the secret election works, when a decision will be made and the qualities the College of Cardinals is looking for in a new pontiff.

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