Mayor of Taoyuan since 2022, Premier of Taiwan from 2016 to 2016
Taoyuan to add 100 more YouBike stations - Focus Taiwan: Taoyuan, March 15 (CNA) Taoyuan expects to add 100 YouBike stations in the city by the end of 2024 as ...
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Kilmar Abrego Garcia Moved Out of El Salvador's Notorious CECOT, Van Hollen Says: Van Hollen spoke in Washington upon his return from El Salvador to discuss his ...
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Key Facts: Abrego Garcia Transferred from Notorious CECOT Prison
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Summary created with AI assistance · Source: newsweek.com
- Kilmar Abrego Garcia has been moved from the notorious CECOT prison to a lower-security detention facility, according to Senator Chris Van Hollen.
- During a meeting, Abrego Garcia expressed the trauma he experienced while incarcerated, despite improved conditions in his new location.
- He remains in isolation without communication access, while the Salvadoran vice president confirmed there was no evidence of any crime committed by Abrego Garcia.
- Van Hollen condemned the Salvadoran government, stating that Abrego Garcia's case poses a threat to the constitutional rights of all Americans.
"Millions of Americans understand that what is happening to him is a threat to their own constitutional rights."— Senator Chris Van Hollen discussing the implications of Kilmar Abrego Garcia's case for constitutional rights.
Elon Musk’s Handpicked IRS Chief Lasts Just 72 Hours: The IRS will soon be on its fourth acting executive—just three months into MAGA 2.0.
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Key Facts: IRS Chief Installed by Musk Ousted After 72 Hours
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Summary created with AI assistance · Source: thedailybeast.com
Summary created with AI assistance · Source: thedailybeast.com
- Gary Shapley was removed after just 72 hours as the acting IRS chief.
- Treasury Secretary Scott Bessent complained about Shapley’s appointment, claiming it was made without his consent.
- Shapley, known for his testimony regarding Hunter Biden's finances, will remain at the IRS in a senior criminal investigation role.
- He is the third acting IRS executive during Trump's presidency, following Melanie Krause and Douglas O'Donnell.
Key Facts: Federal Judge Blocks Mass Firings at Consumer Bureau
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Summary created with AI assistance · Source: reuters.com
Summary created with AI assistance · Source: reuters.com
- A federal judge has halted the mass firings at the U.S. Consumer Financial Protection Bureau, citing concerns over potential violations of court orders by the Trump administration.
- Approximately 1,400 to 1,500 employees were dismissed, resulting in nearly 90% of the workforce being cut.
- A witness statement accused officials of disregarding court directives, while the personnel office labeled these allegations as false.
- The judge ordered the suspension of the dismissals until a determination is made regarding the legality of the actions, ensuring employees retain access to CFPB IT systems.
I am deeply concerned given the scope and speed of the agency's action ... about whether the agency is now in compliance with the preliminary injunction.— U.S. District Judge Amy Berman Jackson said during a hearing called after Thursday's dismissals.
The State Department is changing its mind about what it calls human rights: The agency's annual human rights reports are being purged of references to prison ...
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“Police have turned a blind eye, assault people…” BJP MLA slams CM Mamata over Murshidabad violence #BJP #MamataBanerjee #Murshidabadviolence #Waqf
Supreme Court temporarily blocks deportations of Venezuelans held in northern Texas
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Key Facts: Supreme Court temporarily halts deportations of Venezuelans
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Summary created with AI assistance · Source: apnews.com
Summary created with AI assistance · Source: apnews.com
- The Supreme Court temporarily blocked the deportations of Venezuelans in Texas under an 18th-century law.
- This decision followed an emergency appeal from the ACLU, which highlighted concerns over the detainees' legal representation.
- A judge denied a request to immediately halt deportations while the ACLU pointed to potential illegal actions by authorities.
- The administration plans to return to the Supreme Court quickly to seek the lifting of the temporary order.
"We are deeply relieved that the Court has temporarily blocked the removals. These individuals were in imminent danger of spending the rest of their lives in a brutal Salvadoran prison without ever having had any due process."— ACLU lawyer Lee Gelernt said in an email.
Bangladesh to Pakistan: ‘Apologise for atrocities during 1971 Liberation War’: Bangladesh and Pakistan held Foreign Office Consultations (FOC) at the State Guest ...
hindustantimes.com/world-news/bangladesh-to-pakistan-apologise-for-atrocities-during-1971-liberation-war-101744933923991.html
Labor vows to protect penalty rates and seeks to reignite fight over working from home
theguardian.com/australia-news/2025/apr/19/labor-vows-to-protect-penalty-rates-and-seeks-to-reignite-fight-over-working-from-home
Judge blocks Trump administration’s from passport changes affecting transgender Americans
independent.co.uk/news/americans-american-civil-liberties-union-boston-trump-joe-biden-b2735884.html
Trump threatens to withdraw the USA from Ukraine negotiations: US President Donald Trump has threatened to withdraw the USA from the Ukraine negotiations ...
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US citizen says he and his wife detained without explanation after returning from Canada
cnn.com/2025/04/18/us/us-citizen-detained-canada/
Trump on egg costs: ‘If anything, the prices are getting too low’: President Trump weighed in on the cost of eggs around the country, claiming Friday at the ...
thehill.com/homenews/administration/5256708-trump-egg-prices-low/
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IRS chief is being ousted amid Treasury power struggle with Elon Musk: NYT: Treasury Secretary Scott Bessent reportedly complained to President Trump that the ...
semafor.com/article/04/18/2025/irs-chief-is-being-ousted-amid-treasury-power-struggle-with-elon-musk-report
On his first day in office, the US ambassador to Israel, Mike Huckabee, prayed at the Western Wall in the occupied East Jerusalem and delivered a handwritten ... Show more
Hunter Dunn, a spokesperson, described the 50501 group as a “pro-democracy, pro-Constitution, anti-executive overreach, nonviolent grassroots movement ... Show more
What to know about the nationwide ‘50501’ protests planned against Trump
What to know about the nationwide ‘50501’ protests planned against Trump
Federal judge in Baltimore temporarily limits DOGE access to Social Security data
apnews.com/article/doge-social-security-data-access-42f4a7639169bd70c9541901bad7e0fe
Key Facts: Judge Limits DOGE's Access to Social Security Data
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Summary created with AI assistance · Source: apnews.com
Summary created with AI assistance · Source: apnews.com
- A federal judge has restricted DOGE's access to Social Security data to protect citizens' privacy.
- DOGE staff can only use anonymized data if they undergo training and background checks.
- The judge questioned the need for unrestricted access to sensitive personal information, emphasizing the privacy risks for Social Security recipients.
- The ruling may be appealed to the 4th U.S. Circuit Court of Appeals, which has previously favored the Trump administration.
"That intrusion causes an objectively reasonable unease."— Alethea Anne Swift, an attorney with the legal services group Democracy Forward, which is behind the lawsuit.
Some were already on the bus: US Supreme Court suspends deportation of Venezuelans
n-tv.de/politik/Oberstes-US-Gericht-setzt-Abschiebung-von-Venezolanern-aus-article25714624.html
Peru’s former president and wife sentenced to 15 years in prison for Odebrecht-linked money laundering scheme - ICIJ
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Key Facts: Humala and Wife Sentenced in Odebrecht Scandal
Apr 16 · Reading time: ~30 sec.
Summary created with AI assistance · Source: icij.org
Summary created with AI assistance · Source: icij.org
- A Peruvian court sentenced former President Ollanta Humala and his wife Nadine Heredia to 15 years in prison for accepting illegal payments from Odebrecht.
- Humala is the second former president convicted in the corruption scandal involving significant bribes paid by Odebrecht.
- The court found they received nearly $3 million in campaign contributions from Odebrecht and Venezuela, ordering immediate incarceration.
- Additionally, Heredia's brother was convicted of money laundering, and all convicted must pay civil damages of 10 million soles.
Trump Officials Blame Mistake for Setting Off Confrontation With Harvard: An official on the administration’s antisemitism task force told the university that a ...
nytimes.com/2025/04/18/business/trump-harvard-letter-mistake.html
Key Facts: Trump-Harvard Conflict: Miscommunication Sparks Tension
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Summary created with AI assistance · Source: nytimes.com
Summary created with AI assistance · Source: nytimes.com
- Harvard received an unauthorized letter from the Trump administration containing extreme demands regarding hiring and curriculum.
- The university felt compelled to publicly reject the demands, leading to a confrontation with the administration.
- A Trump official stated that the letter should not have been sent, creating confusion over internal processes.
- The government's response included freezing funding, while Harvard highlighted the inappropriateness of the demands.
It was malpractice on the side of Harvard’s lawyers not to pick up the phone and call the members of the antisemitism task force who they had been talking to for weeks.— May Mailman, the White House senior policy strategist, commenting on Harvard's response to the Trump administration's demands.
Judge Blocks DOGE From Laying Off 90 Percent of CFPB: The Trump administration and DOGE tried to cut more than 1,400 employees at the Consumer Financial ...
wired.com/story/cfpb-terminations-paused-trump/
Key Facts: Judge Halts Mass Firings at Consumer Protection Bureau
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Summary created with AI assistance · Source: reuters.com
Summary created with AI assistance · Source: reuters.com
- A federal judge has halted mass firings at the U.S. Consumer Financial Protection Bureau due to concerns over compliance with court orders.
- On Thursday, between 1,400 and 1,500 employees were terminated, reducing the workforce by up to 90%.
- A witness statement accused senior officials of ignoring court orders, which the Office of Personnel Management denied as false.
- The judge ordered a suspension of the firings pending a review of whether the government violated her preliminary injunction.
I am deeply concerned given the scope and speed of the agency's action ... about whether the agency is now in compliance with the preliminary injunction.— U.S. District Judge Amy Berman Jackson said during a hearing called after Thursday's dismissals.
Parents plotted to sexually assault their baby at two months, and began planning before child was born, cops say
independent.co.uk/news/world/americas/crime/wisconsin-arrest-skyler-klassen-madison-bishop-b2735854.html
Judge orders transfer of detained Tufts student from Louisiana to Vermont: A federal judge ordered that Tufts University student Rumeysa Ozturk ...
thehill.com/regulation/court-battles/5256754-judge-orders-transfer-of-detained-tufts-student-from-louisiana-to-vermont/
Wisconsin governor can lock in 400-year school funding increase using a veto, court says
apnews.com/article/wisconsin-400-year-veto-supreme-court-5a1be188f78ab5e4223b2c7c7ad3ca7d
Key Facts: Crucial Ruling on Governor's Veto Power
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Summary created with AI assistance · Source: nytimes.com
Summary created with AI assistance · Source: nytimes.com
- The Wisconsin Supreme Court ruled that Governor Tony Evers legally used his veto power to extend school funding limits by 400 years.
- The decision was made by a 4-3 majority, with the liberal justices affirming the veto's legality, while the conservative justices dissented.
- Wisconsin's veto practice, known as the 'Vanna White veto,' allows governors to cross out words or numbers, leading to controversial changes in legislation.
- The ruling has sparked a political dispute between parties, with critics questioning the court's interpretation of the constitution.
"The decision today cannot be justified under any reasonable reading of the Wisconsin Constitution."— Justice Brian Hagedorn added in that dissent regarding the court's decision on the governor's veto.
Key Facts: U.S. Citizen Released After ICE Detention in Florida
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Summary created with AI assistance · Source: nbcnews.com
Summary created with AI assistance · Source: nbcnews.com
- Juan Carlos Lopez-Gomez, a 20-year-old U.S. citizen, was detained in Florida for 24 hours despite proving his citizenship.
- His arrest was linked to a controversial immigration law that a judge has temporarily blocked.
- Lopez-Gomez reported feeling uncomfortable during his detention and lacked food.
- Concerns were raised by his mother and advocates regarding the potential impact of such laws on other American citizens and the fear of deportation.
Since DeSantis has become governor, we have had an anti-immigrant law passed every year. ... It creates a persecutory environment where the whole state becomes a 'show me your papers' modus operandi and you have laws that contradict the constitutional rights of Americans.— Thomas Kennedy, spokesman for the Florida Immigration Coalition, discussing the impact of immigration laws in Florida.
Key Facts: Kapil Sibal Critiques Jagdeep Dhankhar's Judicial Remarks
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Summary created with AI assistance · Source: livemint.com
Summary created with AI assistance · Source: livemint.com
- Rajya Sabha Chairperson Jagdeep Dhankhar made critical remarks about the judiciary regarding timelines for presidential decisions.
- Kapil Sibal labeled Dhankhar's statements as unconstitutional and criticized their political nature.
- Sibal emphasized that both the Lok Sabha Speaker and Rajya Sabha Chairman must remain neutral between the opposition and ruling party.
- The Congress party and other opposition leaders also expressed concerns over Dhankhar's comments, calling for respect for constitutional institutions.
No speaker can be the spokesperson of a party. I don’t say that he (Dhankhar) is but no Speaker in principle can be the spokesperson of any party.— Kapil Sibal, criticizing Jagdeep Dhankhar for his remarks about the judiciary.
Shettima not barred from Villa, has no rift with Tinubu – Presidency: The Vice President remains focused on his duties and on supporting the President in ...
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Trump swears-in Mehmet Oz as CMS administrator: President Trump on Friday swore in Mehmet Oz as administrator for the Centers for Medicare and Medicaid Services ...
thehill.com/homenews/5255977-trump-swears-in-mehmet-oz-as-cms-administrator/
Trump ranted to aides about washing his hands of Russia-Ukraine: Trump went from "deal within 24 hours" to "we're going to just take a pass."
axios.com/2025/04/18/trump-russia-ukraine-rant-walking-away
Hamburg Police: Passersby find body in city park - | Police arrest man: Passersby discovered a body in Hamburg's city park on Thursday. Police suspect ...
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Rapist Luca Fairgray’s $120k taxpayer-funded battle to keep identity secret: Serial sex offender Luca Fairgray’s years-long battle to keep his name secret cost ...
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US will abandon Ukraine peace efforts ‘within days’ if no progress made, Rubio warns
cnn.com/2025/04/18/europe/rubio-russia-war-in-ukraine-us-talks-intl-hnk/
Key Facts: Rubio urges decisive action on Ukraine conflict
Apr 18 · Reading time: ~45 sec.
Summary created with AI assistance · Source: cnn.com
Summary created with AI assistance · Source: cnn.com
- US Secretary of State Marco Rubio emphasized that the US should abandon its efforts if the war in Ukraine cannot be ended.
- He, along with special envoy Steve Witkoff, met with European and Ukrainian allies to discuss specific peace proposals.
- Rubio noted that while the US is not responsible for the war, it has supported Ukraine for the past three years.
- In parallel, the US and Ukraine signed a memorandum on a minerals deal, laying the groundwork for an economic partnership.
"If it is not possible to end the war in Ukraine, we need to move on."— US Secretary of State Marco Rubio said this to reporters before departing Paris.
Scoop: Trump revamps "Schedule F," making it easier to cut federal workers: He's continuing his far-reaching effort to dramatically trim the bureaucracy and pack ...
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Bangladesh raised “historically unresolved issues” and sought a public apology from Pakistan over the 1971 atrocities as the two countries held their first ... Show more
Bangladesh seeks apology from Pakistan for 1971 atrocities, wants Islamabad to pay $4.3 bn unpaid dues
Bangladesh seeks apology from Pakistan for 1971 atrocities, wants Islamabad to pay $4.3 bn unpaid dues
Key Facts: Bangladesh Demands Apology and Dues from Pakistan
Apr 18 · Reading time: ~30 sec.
Summary created with AI assistance · Source: wionews.com
Summary created with AI assistance · Source: wionews.com
- Bangladesh has requested a public apology from Pakistan for the atrocities of 1971 and is seeking $4.3 billion as its share of assets from that time.
- In their first foreign secretary-level talks in 15 years, Bangladesh's Foreign Secretary Md Jashim Uddin emphasized the need to normalize relations with Pakistan.
- Upcoming consultations in April will provide a platform for enhancing bilateral ties between the two nations.
- The forthcoming visit of Pakistan's Foreign Minister, who is also the Deputy Prime Minister, is expected to result in several agreements being signed.
Astronomers have announced that they havedetected the most promising "hints" of potential life on a planet beyond our solar system ... Show more
Anxiety on US college campuses as foreign students deported: High-profile detentions and visa revocations are putting students on edge, as Trump tightens his ...
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Live updates: Federal judge to pause the Trump administration’s plans for mass layoffs at the CFPB
apnews.com/live/donald-trump-news-updates-4-18-2025
Key Facts: Trump's Rule Change Targets Federal Employee Job Security
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Summary created with AI assistance · Source: npr.org
Summary created with AI assistance · Source: npr.org
- The Trump administration is advancing efforts to facilitate the firing of federal employees.
- A proposal by the Office of Personnel Management aims to reclassify tens of thousands of civil servants as "at-will" employees, stripping them of job protections.
- Trump and his allies claim the government is plagued by corrupt officials and seek greater authority to dismiss employees who do not support their agenda.
- The American Federation of Government Employees has filed a lawsuit against this proposal, arguing it undermines the merit-based hiring system.
"If these government workers refuse to advance the policy interests of the President, or are engaging in corrupt behavior, they should no longer have a job."— Donald Trump wrote in a post about the proposed rule on his Truth Social platform on Friday.
Trump administration takes aim at Harvard’s international students and tax-exempt status
thehill.com/homenews/ap/ap-business/ap-trump-administration-takes-aim-at-harvards-international-students-and-tax-exempt-status-2/
Key Facts: Harvard Resists Trump: A Turning Point in Education
Apr 17 · Reading time: ~45 sec.
Summary created with AI assistance · Source: nytimes.com
Summary created with AI assistance · Source: nytimes.com
- Harvard University decided to reject the Trump administration's demands despite a looming freeze of over $2 billion in federal funding.
- University leaders viewed the demands as a serious threat to institutional independence and chose to fight for their principles.
- The Trump administration responded swiftly with the funding freeze, placing Harvard in one of the gravest confrontations in its history.
- Harvard's decision is regarded as a pivotal moment in the confrontation between higher education institutions and the government, prompting significant reactions across academia.
"The university will not surrender its independence or relinquish its constitutional rights."— Dr. Alan M. Garber, President of Harvard, in an open letter rebuffing the Trump administration's demands.
Detained Tufts student must be transferred from Louisiana to Vermont, judge rules
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Key Facts: Court Orders Tufts Student's Transfer Amid Controversy
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Summary created with AI assistance · Source: pbs.org
Summary created with AI assistance · Source: pbs.org
- A federal judge ruled that Tufts student Rumeysa Ozturk must be transferred from Louisiana to Vermont by May 1 to address her potentially unlawful detention.
- Judge William Sessions plans to hear Ozturk's release request, acknowledging the urgency of reviewing her serious legal claims.
- Ozturk was detained after co-authoring a critical op-ed about the university's response to protests regarding Palestinian issues.
- Her lawyers claim her detention violates her constitutional rights, while the government alleges her support for terrorism.
U.S. citizen says he and his wife detained without explanation after returning from Canada
ctvnews.ca/world/article/us-citizen-says-he-and-his-wife-detained-without-explanation-after-returning-from-canada/
Appeals court halts Boasberg’s contempt proceedings against Trump admin
thehill.com/regulation/court-battles/5256814-appeals-court-boasberg-trump-contempt/
UPDATE: We've added 11 more names to our DOGE tracker, bringing the total to 77 staffers affiliated with Musk.
Plus, you can now filter our database by ... Show more
Elon Musk’s Demolition Crew
Elon Musk’s Demolition Crew
Defence Blog Apr 18
UK Army tests new drone-killing weapon: The British Army has successfully conducted the first live-fire trials of the RapidDestroyer ...
defence-blog.com/uk-army-tests-new-drone-killing-weapon/
Russia jails 19-year-old for nearly three years for condemning Ukraine conflict: A Russian court handed down a prison sentence of nearly three years to Darya ...
yahoo.com/news/russia-jails-19-old-nearly-160843489.html
Rubio: US will ‘move on’ from Ukraine peace talks if progress stalls: Secretary of State Marco Rubio said early Friday that the U.S. may “move on” from ...
thehill.com/homenews/administration/5255341-marco-rubio-us-ukraine-peace-talks/
Key Facts: US Threatens to Abandon Ukraine Peace Efforts
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Summary created with AI assistance · Source: reuters.com
Summary created with AI assistance · Source: reuters.com
- The United States will abandon its peace negotiations with Russia and Ukraine if no progress is made in the coming days.
- Trump and Rubio emphasized the urgency of finding a solution quickly, as Washington's patience is running thin.
- While diplomatic talks in Paris received positive feedback, both the U.S. and Ukraine are showing signs of frustration over the negotiations.
- The next round of talks is scheduled for London, with Ukraine prepared to accept a comprehensive ceasefire.
We're not going to continue with this endeavour for weeks and months on end.— Marco Rubio, the U.S. Secretary of State, stated this after meeting with European and Ukrainian leaders in Paris.
Defence Blog Apr 18
Ukraine approves UNEX’s robotic vehicle for battlefield use: Ukraine's Ministry of Defense has officially codified and cleared the domestically developed UNEX ...
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Film Updates 16h
‘NO OTHER LAND’ is now available to rent at Support Masafer Yatta - Watch No Other Land All proceeds will support the Masafer Yatta communities featured in the doc ... Show more
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Trump will reportedly end the IRS Direct File program that allowed taxpayers to file taxes for free. This comes after Intuit, the maker of TurboTax ...
x.com/RBReich/status/1912997272767414753
The Nation 20h
If Trump Sounds Like He Wants a Police State, That’s Because He Does: The Nation Magazine
thenation.com/article/politics/trump-police-state-kash-patel-pam-bondi/
Gwen Walz on RFK Jr. comments: People with autism ‘contribute more to this nation than this man ever will’
thehill.com/policy/healthcare/5254735-gwen-walz-on-rfk-jr-comments-people-with-autism-contribute-more-to-this-nation-than-this-man-ever-will/
Key Facts: Criticism of RFK Jr.: Importance of Autism Highlighted
Apr 18 · Reading time: ~45 sec.
Summary created with AI assistance · Source: thehill.com
Summary created with AI assistance · Source: thehill.com
- Minnesota's First Lady, Gwen Walz, criticized Robert F. Kennedy Jr. for his remarks on autism.
- Kennedy described autism as a destroyer of families and resources, prompting strong reactions.
- Gwen Walz emphasized that individuals with autism are valuable members of society and contribute more than Kennedy.
- Rep. Maxwell Frost also condemned Kennedy's comments, clarifying that autism is a neurological condition.
"Individuals with autism are family, neighbors, students, and coworkers and they contribute more to this nation than this man ever will."— Gwen Walz, Minnesota's First Lady, responding to comments made by Robert F. Kennedy Jr.
Defence Blog Apr 18
Second Saudi THAAD crew graduates in Texas: The Royal Saudi Air Defense Forces have officially graduated their second battery of THAAD missile operators ...
defence-blog.com/second-saudi-thaad-crew-graduates-in-texas/
Protesting the Trump administration? Murkowski says keep at it.: Sen. Murkowski urged nonprofit leaders in Anchorage not to let "the fatigue of the chaos" grind ...
alaskapublic.org/news/politics/washington-d-c/2025-04-14/protesting-the-trump-administration-murkowski-says-keep-at-it
Key Facts: Murkowski Warns Against Trump's Political Retaliation
Apr 18 · Reading time: ~45 sec.
Summary created with AI assistance · Source: reuters.com
Summary created with AI assistance · Source: reuters.com
- Senator Lisa Murkowski revealed that the threat of political retaliation from President Trump is significant enough to make her uncomfortable speaking out.
- As one of the few Republicans willing to criticize Trump's policies, she addressed concerns at a summit, highlighting the fear many have about ongoing changes.
- Murkowski denounced the Trump administration's approach to policy changes and expressed her intention to oppose severe cuts to the Medicaid program.
- Her remarks were met with applause, emphasizing her commitment to advocate for those who feel anxious.
"We are all afraid."— Senator Lisa Murkowski made this statement at a summit of nonprofit and tribal leaders in Alaska.
Liberal candidate invited head of suspected secret Chinese police station to campaign event
nationalpost.com/news/politics/federal_election/liberal-candidate-invited-head-of-suspected-secret-chinese-police-station-to-campaign-event
Rochlitz: 23-year-old stabs two people in front of supermarket, seriously injuring them
welt.de/vermischtes/kriminalitaet/article255966770/Rochlitz-23-Jaehriger-sticht-vor-Supermarkt-auf-zwei-Menschen-ein-und-verletzt-sie-schwer.html
Seven men in custody: Three more Syrians arrested after fatal fall from high-rise building
n-tv.de/panorama/Drei-weitere-Syrer-nach-toedlichem-Hochhaus-Sturz-festgenommen-article25713980.html
Key Facts: Shooting at Florida State University Claims Two Lives
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Summary created with AI assistance · Source: reuters.com
Summary created with AI assistance · Source: reuters.com
- The shooter, Phoenix Ikner, son of a deputy sheriff, killed two people and injured four others before being shot by police.
- Ikner had access to his mother's service weapon, which she had converted to a personal firearm.
- The shooting occurred near the student union and marks the second such incident at FSU in 11 years.
- Police shot the suspect when he failed to surrender during his arrest attempt.
Tesla faces a proposed class action claiming it speeds up odometers on its electric vehicles so they fall out of warranty faster ... Show more
Trump Says Jimmy Carter ‘Died A Happy Man’ Knowing Biden Was The Worst President: During a sit-down meeting with the Italian prime minister in the White House ...
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One dead after protests against KFC branches in Pakistan: Protesters, angry at the war in Gaza, have claimed KFC is a symbol of the United States and its ally ...
bbc.com/news/articles/c8x81r4nxdeo
US FDA suspends food safety quality checks after staff cuts: The Food and Drug Administration is suspending a quality control program for its food testing ...
reuters.com/world/us/us-fda-suspends-food-safety-quality-checks-after-staff-cuts-2025-04-17/
Mahmoud Khalil pens op-ed comparing ICE detention to Nazi concentration camps: Mahmoud Khalil, the former Columbia student being held in an Immigration and ...
thehill.com/homenews/education/5255757-mahmoud-khalil-ice-detention/
DOGE Is Just Getting Warmed Up: DOGE has tapped into some of the most sensitive and valuable data in the world. Now it’s starting to put it to work.
wired.com/story/doge-is-just-getting-warmed-up-data-immigration/
Thousands of car and tuning fans took advantage of "Car Friday" or "Car Friday" to meet at the Nürburgring. Police increased checks on the high-powered cars.
Haley Joel Osment Police Body Cam Shows Him Use Slur, Alleged Cocaine: Haley Joel Osment was in the back of a police car on his way to jail when he called his ...
tmz.com/2025/04/17/haley-joel-osment-nazi-slur-arrest-police-body-cam-footage/
Compulsory consent education proposed for schools: More than three quarters of recent school leavers said they didn't learn enough about consent.
rnz.co.nz/news/political/558528/compulsory-consent-education-proposed-for-schools
Chris Krebs, who debunked 2020 election lies, vows full-time fight against Trump: Trump administration is “pulling its levers to punish dissent,” Krebs said.
arstechnica.com/tech-policy/2025/04/chris-krebs-who-debunked-2020-election-lies-vows-full-time-fight-against-trump/
Defence Blog Apr 18
Russia increases range of its new flamethrower system: The Russian Ministry of Defense has confirmed the first battlefield use of upgraded 220mm TBS-3M rockets ...
defence-blog.com/russia-increases-range-of-its-new-flamethrower-system/
Trump administration’s defiance over Abrego Garcia’s deportation is ‘shocking,’ appeals court says
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Kilmar Abrego Garcia meets with Maryland senator in El Salvador, weeks after mistaken deportation
cbsnews.com/baltimore/news/maryland-sen-van-hollen-meets-with-mistakenly-deported-kilmar-abrego-garcia-in-el-salvador/
JUST IN: A U.S. appeals court has denied the Justice Department's request to prevent a lower court from probing whether the Trump administration complied with ... Show more