Meanwhile, President Donald Trump has told a White House event the US is striking Iranian drone and missile systems "every single hour".

However, the agency says it has suspended airport police escorts for members of Congress as the White House negotiates with Democrats over funding for the Department of Homeland Security.

Good morning. Mark Carney’s Liberals edged closer to a majority government after coaxing Matt Jeneroux to abandon the Conservatives – more on that below, along with a pair of Olympic medals and a ...