Trump announces 25% tariffs on car imports to US: The US President says the tariffs on cars will come into effect on 2 April and car parts a month later.
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Quick Glance: US Imposes 25% Tariffs on Car Imports
- President Donald Trump announced a 25% tariff on cars and parts, effective April 2.
- Analysts warn this could result in production shutdowns, price hikes, and strained international relations.
- Parts from Canada and Mexico are exempt while a duty assessment system is established.
- This move could significantly impact the global automotive industry and has already led to stock declines for major auto manufacturers.
The Atlantic posts Signal chat with attack plans from Hegseth: The Atlantic has released the Signal chat among Trump senior national security officials ...
apnews.com/article/hegseth-atlantic-war-plans-signal-yemen-houthis-c0addd08c627ab01a37ea63621cb695e
The New Video of Federal Agents Ambushing a Student and Disappearing With Her Should Chill You to Your Core
slate.com/news-and-politics/2025/03/donald-trump-news-ice-immigration-student-rumeysa-ozturk.html
Quick Glance: International Student Detained by ICE in Massachusetts
- Rumeysa Ozturk, an international graduate student at Tufts University, was taken into custody by federal authorities in Massachusetts.
- Authorities allege she engaged in activities supporting Hamas, yet no specific evidence has been provided.
- Reports indicate Ozturk was maintaining valid F-1 visa status at the time of her detention, and her attorney has filed a habeas petition.
- The arrest sparked protests in Somerville, where supporters expressed concerns about the implications for international students.
Mike Waltz Left His Venmo Friends List Public: A WIRED review shows national security adviser Mike Waltz, White House chief of staff Susie Wiles ...
wired.com/story/michael-waltz-left-his-venmo-public/
Quick Glance: Public Venmo Profiles Compromise National Security
- An investigation reveals that National Security Advisor Mike Waltz and other top officials left sensitive information exposed on Venmo.
- Waltz's account disclosed hundreds of personal and professional contacts' names, which could be exploited by foreign intelligence services.
- Following WIRED's inquiry, both Waltz and Wiles changed their privacy settings to make their friends lists private.
- Experts caution that such public connections pose security risks, providing adversaries a view of networks surrounding power.
Quick Glance: Europe's Far-Right Surge: Unraveling the Illusions
- European liberal democrats are looking for strategies to counter the rise of the far-right.
- Giorgia Meloni, Italy's far-right prime minister, has shifted away from initial moderation and is pursuing radical domestic policies.
- The rise of right-wing parties in Europe illustrates that collaboration often leads to their dominance.
- Liberal democrats should expose the contradictions in far-right politics rather than view them as potential allies.
Quick Glance: Putin's Strategy: Capitalizing on Trump's Policies
- Russia views Trump's governance as an opportunity to enhance U.S. relations and advance its interests in Ukraine.
- The Kremlin hopes to convince Trump to agree to a deal that weakens Ukraine and grants Moscow greater influence in the region.
- Despite the strain of sanctions, the Russian economy remains stable, and Putin is prepared to continue the conflict if diplomatic efforts fail.
- The unpredictability of wars and NATO's support for Ukraine could, however, influence the outcome of the conflict.
Trump team can't argue these messages weren't classified — of course they were!: It is undeniable, or at least it should be, that “information providing advance ...
nypost.com/2025/03/26/opinion/trump-team-cant-argue-these-messages-werent-classified-of-course-they-were/
Quick Glance: Trump Administration's Military Plans Leak Sparks Controversy
- A Signal chat with top Trump administration security officials revealed military strike plans against Houthi targets in Yemen.
- Despite Defense Secretary Pete Hegseth and others claiming no classified information was shared, the inclusion of The Atlantic's editor-in-chief caused an uproar.
- The publication of the messages led to calls for Hegseth's resignation, while the White House downplayed the significance of the information.
- Democratic lawmakers criticized the defense secretary's leadership, prompting an investigation into how the journalist was added to the chat.
WATCH: DHS Secretary Noem tours El Salvador prison holding deported Venezuelans: U.S. Homeland Security Secretary Kristi Noem on Wednesday visited the ...
pbs.org/newshour/politics/watch-dhs-secretary-noem-tours-el-salvador-prison-holding-deported-venezuelans
War preparedness: Every household should build up 72-hour supplies: The EU Commission wants to prepare Europeans for a possible war. Every household should build ...
handelsblatt.com/politik/international/kriegsvorsorge-jeder-haushalt-soll-vorraete-fuer-72-stunden-anlegen/100116087.html
Noem sends warning to immigrants as she tours El Salvador prison: "If you come to our country illegally, this is one of the consequences you could face ...
axios.com/2025/03/27/el-salvador-noem-venezuelans-cecot-prison-immigration
Quick Glance: Federal Court Upholds Deportation Block for Venezuelans
- A federal appeals court has upheld the temporary block on the Trump administration's ability to swiftly deport alleged Venezuelan gang members.
- The court ruled that lower-court orders regarding the Alien Enemies Act remain in effect.
- This legal battle highlights the tension between executive and judicial powers.
- The situation is evolving, with updates anticipated.
4 American soldiers who went missing in Lithuania died, NATO leader says: NATO is clarifying comments that Secretary-General Mark Rutte made when he suggested ...
apnews.com/article/lithuania-pabrade-us-soldiers-military-training-c89957fc6a62da8624202095920630e1
Quick Glance: Four US Soldiers Missing During Lithuanian Training Exercise
- Four American soldiers went missing during a training exercise in Lithuania, according to the Lithuanian Armed Forces.
- Search efforts, involving the Air Force and State Border Guard, are ongoing for the missing soldiers and a vehicle.
- Reports suggest the soldiers may be deceased, but this remains unconfirmed by official sources.
- The Defence Minister intends to visit the training ground to support search and rescue operations.
Rumeysa Ozturk, a Turkish national who is a doctoral student at Tufts University, had just left her home in Somerville to meet with friends Tuesday night when ... Show more
Quick Glance: International Student Detained in Massachusetts
- Ph.D. candidate Rumeysa Ozturk was taken into custody by DHS agents in Somerville, Massachusetts.
- Tufts University was unaware of the impending arrest and noted that Ozturk's visa has reportedly been terminated.
- After nearly 20 hours in custody, no charges have been filed against Ozturk, prompting her attorney to file a habeas petition.
- Senator Elizabeth Warren condemned the arrest as an attack on constitutional rights and a rally in support of Ozturk is planned.
Trump asks Supreme Court for OK to cut teacher-training money as part of anti-DEI push
apnews.com/article/supreme-court-trump-administration-education-grants-3ecf596746f91a91a64970b467a9d450
x.com Mar 25
BREAKING: Ambassador Witkoff was in the Kremlin when he was added to the top secret Signal chat. This crap just keeps getting worse ...
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Usha Vance’s Greenland Trip Somehow Gets More Embarrassing for Trump: Turns out, no one wants to hang out with Usha Vance.
newrepublic.com/post/193223/donald-trump-usha-vance-greenland-embarrassing
1News 12h
Trump's not a king but appears to revel in ceremonial side of his role: ANALYSIS: The US president appears to love the prestige that comes with being head of ...
1news.co.nz/2025/03/27/trumps-not-a-king-but-appears-to-revel-in-ceremonial-side-of-his-role/
Trump officials working to strip FEMA’s role in disaster recovery by Oct. 1: Department of Homeland Security Secretary Kristi L. Noem and others are weighing ...
washingtonpost.com/climate-environment/2025/03/26/fema-disaster-recovery/
President signs: Polish law to temporarily suspend the right to apply for asylum: For months, Poland has been planning to restrict the right to apply for asylum ...
spiegel.de/ausland/polen-regierung-will-recht-auf-asylantraege-zeitweise-aussetzen-a-476d5bef-ebda-4751-9381-2ae43ada58e1
U.S. Homeland Security Secretary Kristi Noem on Wednesday visited the high-security El Salvador prison where Venezuelans who the Trump administration alleges ... Show more
Why Jeffrey Goldberg Was Taking a Big Risk in Breaking the “Signalgate” Story: The Trump administration has been at war with journalists—and a Biden-era DOJ ...
slate.com/news-and-politics/2025/03/signalgate-group-chat-atlantic-editor-jeffrey-goldberg-trump-bondi.html
Trump administration revokes state and local health funding: The Department of Health and Human Services is canceling tens of billions of dollars in federal ...
thehill.com/policy/healthcare/5216704-trump-administration-revokes-state-local-health-funding/
SignalGate Isn't About Signal: The Trump cabinet’s shocking leak of its plans to bomb Yemen raises myriad confidentiality and legal issues ...
wired.com/story/signalgate-isnt-about-signal/
Quick Glance: Signal: Secure Yet Unsuitable for National Security
- The end-to-end encrypted messaging app Signal is deemed secure for everyday use, but is advised against for discussions by government officials regarding national security.
- An incident involving President Trump's national security team has raised concerns about the protection of classified information shared on Signal.
- Experts caution that even secure apps like Signal are vulnerable to human error and device compromises, posing significant security risks.
- Government officials should communicate classified information in secure facilities, as Signal does not meet the necessary security standards.
Biden administration wrongly nixed oil, gas leases in Alaska refuge, US judge rules
reuters.com/legal/government/biden-administration-wrongly-nixed-oil-gas-leases-alaska-refuge-us-judge-rules-2025-03-26/
Pentagon's Hegseth in spotlight as officials deflect blame over leaked Yemen chat
reuters.com/business/media-telecom/pentagons-hegseth-spotlight-officials-deflect-blame-over-leaked-yemen-chat-2025-03-25/
Ireland Issues Travel Warning For US: Ireland's government website issued a specific update to its transgender citizens that may be traveling to the US.
newsweek.com/ireland-issues-travel-warning-us-2050890
Coalition takes aim at public servants as Dutton looks to cut 40,000 jobs: Tuesday night’s budget shows the government has added 41,411 public servants since ...
theage.com.au/politics/federal/coalition-takes-aim-at-public-servants-as-dutton-looks-to-cut-40-000-jobs-20250317-p5lk5e.html
As U.S. foreign aid grants get slashed, Greenland gets money for a dog race: Second lady Usha Vance has scrapped a plan to attend Greenland's national dog sled ...
npr.org/2025/03/26/nx-s1-5341322/greenland-trump-vance-dog-sled-race
Quick Glance: Greenland Business Revokes Usha Vance's Visit Invitation
- Tupilak Travel announced it will not host Usha Vance due to an "underlying agenda."
- A poll indicated that 85% of Greenlanders oppose U.S. control over Greenland.
- Vice President JD Vance plans to join Usha Vance at the Pituffik Space Base.
- The Greenland government clarified that no invitations were extended for visits by U.S. officials.
US pulls back $12 billion in funding to state health departments: The U.S. Department of Health and Human Services canceled around $12 billion in federal grants ...
reuters.com/business/healthcare-pharmaceuticals/us-government-pulls-back-over-11-billion-funding-state-health-departments-2025-03-26/
Trump signs executive order that will upend US voter registration processes: Millions of citizens could become disenfranchised in ‘farthest reaching’ executive ...
theguardian.com/us-news/2025/mar/25/trump-executive-order-voter-registration-immigration
Quick Glance: Trump Implements Strict Voter ID Requirements
- President Trump signed an executive order mandating new voter ID requirements to verify U.S. citizenship for voting.
- The order threatens to withhold federal election funds from states lacking voter identification mandates.
- Voting rights groups caution that these requirements may disproportionately affect historically marginalized communities.
- Trump also revoked a prior executive order from President Biden aimed at enhancing voter registration access.
Democrats urge US Justice Department probe of war plans discussion on Signal: Trump administration officials have said no classified material was shared in the ...
reuters.com/world/us/democrats-urge-us-justice-department-probe-war-plans-discussion-signal-2025-03-26/
South Korea’s Truth Commission Says Government Responsible for Fraud and Abuse in Foreign Adoptions
pbs.org/wgbh/frontline/article/south-korea-foreign-adoptions-government-fraud-abuse/
Hakeem Jeffries demands Pete Hegseth be fired over leaked group chat: Hakeem Jeffries is demanding Defense Secretary Pete Hegseth "be fired ...
nydailynews.com/2025/03/25/hakeem-jeffries-pete-hegseth-firing-group-chat-leak/
EU says 'unconditional withdrawal' of Russia from Ukraine is a precondition to amend sanctions
yahoo.com/news/eu-says-unconditional-withdrawal-russia-121445409.html
Annotating the Trump administration's Yemen war plans from their Signal group chat
cnn.com/interactive/2025/03/politics/yemen-war-plans-signal-chat-annotated-dg/
Senior US Republican calls for probe over Signal chat: A powerful US Senate Republican has called for an independent investigation of Trump administration ...
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In second term, ‘Bulldozer Baba’ Yogi Adityanath is also trying to be ‘Vikas Purush’
indianexpress.com/article/political-pulse/bulldozer-baba-yogi-adityanath-vikas-purush-9908323/
"Signal of Equality": Denmark to draft young women into military service starting in July
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3 Phoenix officers disciplined for violent arrest of Black man with disabilities caught on video
cbsnews.com/news/3-phoenix-officers-disciplined-violent-arrest-of-deaf-man-with-disabilities-tyron-mcalpin/
'There is no blank check': Syrian leader told to rein in jihadis: Syria's President Ahmed al-Sharaa has a lot to prove to win over Western powers ...
reuters.com/world/middle-east/there-is-no-blank-check-syrian-leader-told-rein-jihadis-2025-03-26/
NSW dog ownership legislation under review following inquests into three fatal attacks
abc.net.au/news/2025-03-27/nsw-dog-ownership-review-after-fatal-attacks/105021692
Pete Hegseth's Home State Newspaper Publishes Call for Him to Resign: The Minnesota Star Tribune republished an opinion piece saying the defense secretary has ...
newsweek.com/pete-hegseth-resign-defense-secretary-signal-group-chat-2050565
Britain to fit laser weapons on four warships by 2027: Chancellor Rachel Reeves has confirmed an additional £2.2 billion in defence funding for the next ...
ukdefencejournal.org.uk/britain-to-fit-laser-weapons-on-four-warships-by-2027/
US judge questions his power to reinstate federal workers nationwide: A federal judge who ordered the Trump administration to reinstate nearly 25 ...
reuters.com/legal/government/us-judge-questions-his-power-reinstate-federal-workers-nationwide-2025-03-26/
DOGE says it needs to know the government's most sensitive data, but can't say why
npr.org/2025/03/26/nx-s1-5339842/doge-data-access-privacy-act-social-security-treasury-opm-lawsuit
US Treasury's financial crimes unit won't require ownership reporting from US firms
reuters.com/business/us-treasury-lifts-reporting-requirement-us-firms-anti-money-laundering-law-2025-03-26/
The New Republic Mar 25
White House Suddenly Does a 180 on Confirming War Plans Group Chat: The Trump administration is doing everything to deny this massive blunder—even as others have ...
newrepublic.com/post/193132/white-house-leavitt-deny-war-plans-group-chat
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Trump issues record 100th executive order within first 100 days of term. Here's a breakdown.
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Thousands turn out in Turkey for protests after more than 1,400 arrests: President Recep Tayyip Erdogan says protesters want to turn the country into a "place of ...
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Canada freezes rebate payments to Tesla, bars it from future programs due to tariffs | CBC News
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Quick Glance: Tesla Excluded from Canada’s EV Rebate Program
- Tesla has been banned from future federal EV rebate programs in Canada as the government freezes suspicious $43 million in rebates.
- Reports indicate that Tesla claimed the rebates just days before the program paused, raising concerns about the feasibility of delivering over 8,000 vehicles at four locations in a weekend.
- Transport Minister Chrystia Freeland confirmed that the funds will remain frozen pending an investigation into Tesla's claims and announced that Tesla will be excluded from future rebates.
- The federal government intends to revise eligibility criteria to prevent Tesla vehicles from receiving incentives while illegal U.S. tariffs against Canada are in place.
Number of passengers unknown: Another charter flight with Afghans expected: Despite clear criticism from the CDU/CSU parliamentary group, another charter flight ...
n-tv.de/politik/Weiterer-Charterflug-mit-Afghanen-erwartet-article25656682.html
Of course Trump's Cabinet lied about that Signal chat. It's the Republican way. | Opinion
usatoday.com/story/opinion/columnist/2025/03/26/atlantic-releases-signal-chat-republicans-lie/82673060007/
The New Republic Mar 25
Trump Is About to Be Pissed at Tulsi Gabbard’s Canada Admission: Gabbard struggled to defend one of Donald Trump’s main reasons for bullying Canada.
newrepublic.com/post/193148/donald-trump-tulsi-gabbard-canada-fentanyl
Quick Glance: Trump Downplays Security Breach in Military Plans
- President Trump downplayed the accidental inclusion of a journalist in a chat about military strike plans, defending national security adviser Mike Waltz.
- Democratic lawmakers criticized the use of the Signal messaging app for sensitive discussions, calling the incident unprofessional.
- While the administration insisted no classified information was shared, some lawmakers expressed concerns that the breach could endanger lives if the information was exposed.
- The White House stated that the criticism was a coordinated effort to distract from the administration's achievements.
Justice Department goes to bat for Trump in hush money case : The Justice Department went to bat for President Trump in his hush money criminal case Wednesday ...
thehill.com/regulation/court-battles/5216270-doj-trump-hush-money-case/
Following demands from Moscow: EU rejects easing of sanctions: Russia sets conditions for a ceasefire in the Black Sea and calls for a relaxation of sanctions ...
tagesschau.de/ausland/europa/ukraine-russland-eu-100.html
Netanyahu Takes Desperate Measures: Israel may be paying the price for its prime minister’s political survival.
theatlantic.com/international/archive/2025/03/netanyahu-desperate-measures/682177/
DHS suspends green card processing for refugees, asylees: The Department of Homeland Security (DHS) said it is pausing review of green card applications for some ...
thehill.com/homenews/5213453-us-green-card-application-pause/
Inside DOGE’s Plan to Invade the Treasury—and Throttle USAID: Court filings show that from the earliest days of the second Trump administration ...
wired.com/story/elon-musk-doge-plan-treasury-usaid/
Zelensky in front of a painting of a burning Kremlin - | Discontent in Moscow: The Ukrainian president poses in front of a painting of a burning Kremlin ...
fr.de/politik/selenskyj-vor-bild-mit-kreml-in-flammen-unmut-in-moskau-zr-93646723.html
Steinmeier explains why: Scholz has been dismissed, but should continue anyway: Until today, Chancellor Scholz and his ministers were still officially in office ...
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‘PROTECT THE AMERICAN DREAM’: President Trump’s Department of Housing and Urban Development is ending FHA mortgages for illegal immigrants ... Show more
Russia and Ukraine agree to stop fighting in the Black Sea: The White House says it has secured an agreement with Russia and Ukraine on the Black Sea ...
npr.org/2025/03/26/nx-s1-5339985/russia-ukraine-black-sea-ceasefire
Quick Glance: Ukrainian Officials Warn Against Trusting Putin
- Ukrainian officials assert that Putin is untrustworthy and that any agreements with him are illusory.
- Despite a ceasefire agreement in the Black Sea brokered by the US, Russia continued attacks on Ukraine.
- The Ukrainian government emphasizes the need for realism and pressure to compel Putin towards genuine peace.
- Experts call for strong sanctions against Russia to achieve results and move towards resolving the conflict.
Carney slams Poilievre's 'irresponsible' lack of security clearance after reports India meddled in leadership
cbc.ca/news/politics/poilievre-security-clearance-india-1.7492527
Judge rips DOJ for attempting to remove her from case challenging Trump’s executive order on law firm
cnn.com/2025/03/26/politics/beryl-howell-perkins-coie-trump/
Trump’s Black Sea truce plan is a ‘gift to Russia,’ analysts warn: The deal for a maritime truce between Russia and Ukraine looks like a Kremlin wish-list and an ...
nbcnews.com/news/world/trump-black-sea-russia-ukraine-putin-ceasefire-zelenskyy-europe-deal-rcna198132
Social Security chief: DOGE access to systems revoked after court order: Leland Dudek, acting commissioner for the Social Security Administration (SSA) ...
thehill.com/homenews/administration/5213459-social-security-chief-doge-access-to-systems-revoked-after-court-order/
Florida debates lifting some child labor laws to fill jobs vacated by undocumented immigrants
cnn.com/2025/03/25/business/florida-child-labor-laws/
Manila Bulletin Mar 26
Retired Philippine National Police PBGEN Diosdado Valeroso, former Senator Gringo Honasan, SAGIP Partylist Rep. Rodante Marcoleta ... Show more
MSNBC.com 19h
Trump administration live updates: Leaked Yemen strike messages released; House questions intelligence officials
nbcnews.com/politics/trump-administration/live-blog/trump-administration-ratcliffe-gabbard-election-ukraine-live-updates-rcna197446
Four US Soldiers Missing in Lithuania After Training Exercise Near Belarus Border
rferl.org/a/us-soldiers-missing-lithuania-belarus/33360885.html
Canada steel, aluminum plants lay off workers due to US tariffs: Hundreds of Canadian workers, many in the steel and aluminum sectors, have been laid off as a ...
reuters.com/world/americas/canada-steel-aluminum-plants-lay-off-workers-due-us-tariffs-2025-03-26/
EWN Mar 26
Ramaphosa promises govt will invest in hiring more nurses, doctors: Over the past few years, the National Treasury has been implementing cost-cutting measures ...
ewn.co.za/2025/03/26/ramaphosa-promises-govt-will-invest-in-hiring-more-nurses-doctors
The Federal Government under Chancellor Olaf Scholz was officially dismissed following the constitution of the new Bundestag ... Show more