Doug Crisner

Meantime, Senate Democratic Leader Chuck Schumer is vowing to block a spending package this week unless Republicans strip funding for the Department of Homeland Security, thereby increasing the risk of a partial U.S.

government shutdown.

We also heard today from Democratic Senator Adam Schiff of California.

Here he is speaking on NBC's Meet the Press.

That is Democratic Senator Adam Schiff on NBC's Meet the Press.

Treasury Secretary Scott Besson criticized Canadian Prime Minister Mark Carney for striking a deal with China to lower some trade barriers.

Earlier this month, Canada agreed to lower tariffs on Chinese EVs to 6%, removing a 100% surtax as part of a deal aimed at rebuilding ties with Beijing.

Here is Besson speaking on ABC's This Week.

That is U.S.

Treasury Secretary Scott Besson speaking on ABC's This Week.

President Trump has dispatched U.S.

naval assets to the Middle East, and this has prompted speculation that Trump will follow through on threats to attack Iran's senior leadership, given a violent crackdown recently on nationwide protest.

Activists say thousands of people have been killed and even more arrested.

Now, some European airlines have suspended flights to the region as a precaution.

Now to the NFL, where the New England Patriots defeated the Denver Broncos 10-7 in the AFC Championship.

And at the same time, the Seattle Seahawks beat the LA Rams 31-27 in the NFC Championship.

So now the Patriots and Seahawks will face off in Super Bowl 60.

And that is news when you want it.

With Bloomberg News Now, I'm Doug Krisner and this is Bloomberg.