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President Donald Trump is hosting Ireland Prime Minister Micheal Martin for an annual St. Patrick's Day celebration.

Fallout continues from Trump's tariff policy, with new levies slapped on steel and aluminum imports, as well as his administration's reshaping of the federal government as layoffs begin at the Department of Education.

Meanwhile, shutdown focus moves to the Senate after the House passed a stopgap measure to keep the government funded through September.

Mar 11, 2025, 11:15 AM EDT

Canadians in US for over 30 days will be required to register with government

Canadians who are in the United States for 30 days or longer will soon have to register their information with the United States government, according to a notice obtained by ABC News.

Traditionally, Canadians who cross the northern border by land and stay for longer than 30 days do not have to register with the federal government, but the secretary of Homeland Security can unilaterally change that rule.

A sign marking the international border between the United States and Canada is pictured at Peace Arch Historical State Park in Blaine, Washington, on March 5, 2025.
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Those who stay for longer than 30 days will be required to apply for registration with the federal government and be fingerprinted starting on April 11, according to the rule, which is expected to be posted on the federal register Wednesday.

Canadians who stay in the U.S. for 30 days or more and were not issued evidence of registration (such as Form I-94) at entry will need to complete the new Form G-325R, according to the rule.

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Mar 11, 2025, 11:09 AM EDT

Vance urges GOP to fall in line

As nearly a dozen House Republicans remain undecided, Vice President JD Vance urged House Republicans to get on board and support the GOP-led government funding bill, according to several members leaving the 40-minute closed-door meeting.

Vance told Republicans that the continuing resolution - which is slated for a vote in the House Tuesday afternoon - forces Democrats to take a tough vote and emphasized the importance of not shutting the government down, members told ABC News.

Vice President JD Vance arrives for a House Republican Conference meeting at the U.S. Capitol on March 11, 2025, in Washington, DC.
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Mar 11, 2025, 10:54 AM EDT

Speaker Johnson defends Trump amid stock market losses: 'It's a shakeup'

Speaker Mike Johnson was asked for his reaction as the stock market wobbles amid Trump's tariff upheaval.

Johnson said he and many of his Republican colleagues feel President Donald Trump has "already proved what he can do on the economy" during his first term before the COVID pandemic, and that he should be given a chance to let his policies play out.

"It is a shakeup and he said there is going to be a shakeup but this is what is required, in my mind, to start the process of repairing and restoring the American economy," Johnson said. "I believe this strategy is going to work ... I think you got to give it time. He's been in office just over 50 days. Give the president a chance to have his policies play out."

Speaker of the House Mike Johnson speaks during a news conference on Capitol Hill in Washington, Mar. 11, 2025.
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Mar 11, 2025, 10:45 AM EDT

Johnson claims he has the votes on funding bill

Speaker Mike Johnson, at a news conference with House Republican leadership, claimed he had the votes ahead of Tuesday afternoon's vote on a funding bill to avert a looming government shutdown.

As he railed against Democrats for their opposition to the measure, Johnson was asked by a reporter if that implied he doesn't have the support among his own caucus.

"No, we'll have the votes. We're going to pass the CR. We can do it on our own," Johnson contended.

Speaker of the House Mike Johnson speaks during a news conference on Capitol Hill in Washington, Mar. 11, 2025.
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The speaker can only afford to lose one Republican before a second defection would defeat the bill if all members are voting and present. Kentucky Rep. Thomas Massie has said he will vote against the measure, prompting President Donald Trump to say he should be primaried. Johnson was asked if he agreed with the president.

"Look, I am in the incumbent protection program here, that's what I do as speaker of the House," he joked before adding, "Thomas and I have had disagreements, but I consider Thomas Massie a friend. He's a thoughtful guy. I guess he'll tell you he's doing what he thinks is right on this. I just vehemently disagree with his position. I'll leave it at that."

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