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Harris campaign calls Trump marijuana post ‘blatant pandering’: Vice President Harris’s campaign called a social media post from former President Trump about ...
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Trump confirms he will vote for Florida marijuana legalization measure: Former President Trump in a post late Sunday confirmed he will vote for a Florida ...
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Trump signals support for reclassifying pot as a less dangerous drug, in line with Harris' position
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Trump signals support for Biden plan to loosen marijuana restrictions: The former president suggests he wants to see marijuana reclassified as a Schedule III ...
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Trump says he supports legalizing adult marijuana use in Florida
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Trump says he will vote to legalize marijuana in Florida: ‘It’s time to end needless arrests’
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Trump signals support for reclassifying marijuana as a less dangerous drug: Donald Trump has signalled support for a potentially historic federal policy shift to ...
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Trump Says He’ll Vote In Favor Of Florida’s Marijuana Legalization Ballot Measure
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Donald Trump Confirms He’ll Vote to Legalize Marijuana in Florida: The Republican candidate has previously hinted at his support for legalization ...
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Key Facts: Sen. Van Hollen Addresses Constitutional Crisis Over Trump
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Summary created with AI assistance · Source: nbcnews.com
- Senator Chris Van Hollen accused President Trump of leading the U.S. into a constitutional crisis by disregarding court orders in the Abrego Garcia case.
- Garcia, mistakenly deported to El Salvador, is at the center of a legal battle, with the Trump administration claiming it cannot assist in his return.
- Courts have sided with Garcia and the Democrats, recently ordering the Trump administration to facilitate his return.
- Van Hollen and other Democrats are seeking to increase pressure on the Salvadoran government while examining the financial implications of the Trump administration's policies.
If you have evidence, take it to the court. That’s where we litigate these things, and otherwise just shut up on social media.— Senator Chris Van Hollen, accusing members of the Trump administration of litigating through social media.
Image from the original article. Source: Thousands take to streets across US to protest Trump and Musk policies: ‘They flaunt their criminality’
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Key Facts: Nationwide Protests Against Trump and Musk Policies
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Summary created with AI assistance · Source: independent.co.uk
Summary created with AI assistance · Source: independent.co.uk
- On the National Day of Action, demonstrators across all 50 states protested against perceived authoritarianism under the Trump administration.
- The decentralized 50501 movement organized 900 events, including marches and voter registrations, to oppose political overreach and the erosion of democracy.
- A key focus was the case of Kilmar Abrego Garcia, a wrongfully deported Salvadoran, with protesters demanding his release while highlighting the unjust treatment of immigrants.
- The protests included comparisons of Trump to historical dictators, as the president spent the day at a golf club.
It’s horrifying and terrifying. I'm watching my country be destroyed really fast and I feel hopeless.— Teri Lenfest, a 79-year-old docent at California Academy of Sciences and San Francisco Zoo who showed up to the San Francisco protest.
Image from the original article. Source: The Supreme Court’s Late-Night Rebuke to Trump Is Extraordinary in More Ways Than One
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Key Facts: Supreme Court Blocks Trump's Deportation Plans
Apr 19 · Reading time: ~30 sec.
Summary created with AI assistance · Source: slate.com
Summary created with AI assistance · Source: slate.com
- The Supreme Court issued an emergency order to halt the deportation of Venezuelan migrants intended for a Salvadoran prison by the Trump administration.
- This intervention reflects a significant skepticism towards the government's credibility and may signal a shift in the Court's approach to the Trump administration.
- The Court's rapid response, which even preempted Justice Alito's dissent, emphasizes the urgency of the situation and the belief that the government might violate the law.
- The dissent from only Alito and Thomas suggests that a majority of the justices are prepared to impose limits on Trump and his administration.
By flouting judicial orders and ignoring due process, Trump continues to sneer at the rule of law | Editorial
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Greetings to "left-wing radical lunatics": Trump sends a strange Easter message: After initially conciliatory Easter greetings, US President Trump is upping the ...
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‘A Very Happy Easter!!!’ Trump Destroys ‘WEAK and INEFFECTIVE Judges’ and ‘R ...: As has become custom, President Donald Trump has posted a wild attack on his ...
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Trump isn’t holding rallies these days — and doesn’t seem to miss them much: “There’s really no reason to do it,” a senior White House official said of holding a ...
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Trump Justice Dept. weighs trying to undo Peter Navarro’s conviction: Two days after announcing tariff hikes championed by Navarro, the Trump administration said ...
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USA: Thousands demonstrate again against Trump: Thousands of Americans have once again protested against President Trump in several cities. Unlike two weeks ago ...
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Trump slams 'weak' judges as deportation row intensifies: The clash over President Donald Trump's bid to exercise unprecedented powers in ...
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Key Facts: Nationwide Protests Target Trump Administration Policies
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Summary created with AI assistance · Source: nytimes.com
Summary created with AI assistance · Source: nytimes.com
- Thousands of demonstrators gathered across the U.S. on Saturday to protest President Trump's policies, focusing on immigration and civil rights.
- While turnout in cities like Washington and Chicago was smaller than previous protests, over 700 events took place from Jacksonville to Los Angeles.
- Protesters voiced concerns about various issues, including federal job cuts and minority rights, with many viewing the events as community-building experiences.
- In Concord, Massachusetts, some participants used a celebration of the American Revolution to protest against authoritarian tendencies, while others highlighted political divisions.
It’s an injustice.— Barry Knittle, 64, a manager at an engineering firm who lives in Mt. Kisco, N.Y., expressed his concerns regarding the political situation.
Homan: Trump administration ‘did the right thing’ deporting Abrego Garcia: 'We have followed the Constitution. We have followed the law,' border czar says.
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Klobuchar argues Abrego Garcia fight is administration’s distraction from economy
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Trump’s IRS Pick Had Some Interesting People Pay Off His Personal Debt: Billy Long received quite a bit of money after Trump picked him to lead the Internal ...
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Image from the original article. Source: SCOTUS Dramatically Stops Trump’s Brazen Immigrant Roundup: The conservative-led court has blocked the president’s plan to use the 1798 Alien Enemies Act to ...
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Key Facts: Supreme Court Halts Trump's Deportation of Venezuelan Migrants
Apr 19 · Reading time: ~45 sec.
Summary created with AI assistance · Source: rte.ie
Summary created with AI assistance · Source: rte.ie
- The US Supreme Court intervened to stop President Trump's deportation of Venezuelan migrants, which was set to occur without due process.
- The ruling temporarily prohibits the government from removing any migrants under the Alien Enemies Act until further notice.
- Trump defends the deportations as a crackdown on violent Venezuelan gangs, raising constitutional concerns among critics.
- The ACLU welcomed the ruling, stating it prevented migrants from being sent to a foreign prison without a chance to contest their deportation.
"These men were in imminent danger of spending their lives in a horrific foreign prison without ever having had a chance to go to court. We are relieved that the Supreme Court has not permitted the administration to whisk them away the way others were just last month."— Lee Gelernt, lead attorney for the American Civil Liberties Union, following the Supreme Court ruling.
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Image from the original article. Source: Ukraine war latest: Kremlin responds after Zelenskyy details Russian breaches of Putin's 'Easter truce'
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Key Facts: Easter ceasefire claims disputed by Ukraine and Russia
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Summary created with AI assistance · Source: english.ahram.org.eg
- Ukrainian President Volodymyr Zelensky reported continued Russian attacks despite a declared truce for Easter.
- Russia's defense ministry countered, asserting that it repelled Ukrainian assaults and accused Kyiv of drone attacks that caused civilian casualties.
- Zelensky noted an increase in shelling and drone usage since the ceasefire began, while explosions were heard near the front lines.
- Both leaders expressed a desire for a longer ceasefire, but historical attempts at lasting truces have previously failed.
"Russia must fully comply with the conditions of the ceasefire."— Ukrainian President Volodymyr Zelensky regarding the compliance with the ceasefire.
Trump tariffs: DHL suspends high value US deliveries : The postal giant will stop shipping packages to American consumers after a rise in red tape at customs.
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Nationwide "Hands Off!" 50501 protests against Trump continues for second weekend
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Supreme Court halts Venezuelan migrant deportations under Alien Enemies Act: Justices Clarence Thomas and Samuel Alito dissented.
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Setback for Trump: US Supreme Court halts deportations at the last minute: The US Supreme Court has suspended the deportation of alleged Venezuelan gang members ...
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Image from the original article. Source: Rubio Threatens to Abandon Ukraine Peace Talks Within Days: “It’s not our war,” the secretary of state said. “We didn’t start it.”
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Key Facts: US Threatens to Abandon Ukraine Peace Efforts
Apr 19 · Reading time: ~45 sec.
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.
Trump had them published: Daughter of Robert F. Kennedy shocked by autopsy photos
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Thousands rally against Trump across US cities: Thousands rally against Trump across US cities - Americas - The Jakarta Post
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Trump wants to fire the head of the Federal Reserve: “Then he will introduce price controls”
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Image from the original article. Source: Harvard is correct to fight Trump. Every other school should too.: The Trump administration has written a letter to Harvard University demanding changes to the ...
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Key Facts: Trump-Harvard Conflict: Miscommunication Sparks Tension
Apr 19 · Reading time: ~45 sec.
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.
Anti-Trump Protesters Mobilize for Hundreds of Events via 50501 Movement: Protesters gathered for more than 750 events across the U.S. in opposition to Trump on ...
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JD Vance Accidentally Wrecks Trump’s Vile Scam on Abrego Garcia Case: Implicit in the vice president's latest malevolent tweets is an admission that President ...
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James Carville blasts ‘supremely naive’ Bill Maher over White House dinner with Trump
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Protesters unite against Trump in hundreds of rallies across the U.S.: A grassroots-led campaign organized hundreds of protests and events across the U.S ...
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Image from the original article. Source: Trump-fearing Haitian migrants fleeing across border from US to Canada: Thousands of migrants scared of deportation by President Trump's administration are ...
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Key Facts: Trial of Hajnowka Five for Aiding Refugees
Apr 18 · Reading time: ~45 sec.
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Summary created with AI assistance · Source: dw.com
- About 100 demonstrators gathered in Bialystok to support the Hajnowka Five, on trial for providing illegal assistance to refugees.
- The five individuals are accused of providing food and shelter to an Iraqi family and an Egyptian man during their illegal crossing into Poland.
- Lawyer Hanna Machinska condemned the trial as shameful and called for integrating helpers into state institutions to reduce border deaths.
- The restrictive migration policies of Prime Minister Donald Tusk's government are under scrutiny, especially the suspension of asylum rights at the Belarus-Poland border.
We are not talking about human trafficking here. We are talking about humanitarian assistance. It's a refusal to provide such assistance that should be a crime.— Hanna Machinska, lawyer at the Helsinki Foundation for Human Rights, on the trial against the Hajnowka Five.
White House solicits corporate sponsors for its Easter Egg Roll event: Corporate sponsors for the usually apolitical event held on the White House South Lawn ...
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Houstonians back at City Hall as part of nationwide Trump protest: As part of the 50501 nationwide protest of President Trump's policies, protesters gathered ...
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Image from the original article. Source: Photos: Hundreds of SF protesters form human banner to defy Trump: The group formed the words “IMPEACH + REMOVE” at Ocean Beach as demonstrations continued ...
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Key Facts: Protesters Create Human Banner to Challenge Trump
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Summary created with AI assistance · Source: sfchronicle.com
- Hundreds gathered at Ocean Beach to form a human banner reading 'IMPEACH + REMOVE' to express their discontent with the Trump administration.
- This demonstration was part of nationwide protests against Trump's policies, including high tariffs and mass deportations.
- Organizers Brad Newsham and Travis Van Brasch previously created a similar banner stating 'HANDS OFF DEMOCRACY.'
- Additionally, 'Hands Off' protests occurred in Oakland, San Jose, and Walnut Creek on the same day.
"A government that turns against its people is illegitimate."— Brad Newsham and Travis Van Brasch, the organizers of the event, spoke about the significance of the protests.
Trump on course for failure on Ukraine peace deal, Ben Wallace warns: Former defence secretary Wallace said Donald Trump is ‘not actually very good at doing ...
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Inside Trump's tariff brain: Tariffs are pure psychology for the president, fused into his brain like no other topic.
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Another MAGA wall goes up, this one around UW and other colleges: Like the wall of insults against Canada, the Trump administration is building a wall of ...
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Image from the original article. Source: Trump Threatens to Kick Out Federal Reserve Chair Powell: Trump threatened to fire Federal Reserve Chair Jerome Powell after Powell opted not to cut interest ...
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Key Facts: Powell Affirms Fed Will Not Intervene in Markets
Apr 19 · Reading time: ~45 sec.
Summary created with AI assistance · Source: finance.yahoo.com
Summary created with AI assistance · Source: finance.yahoo.com
- Jerome Powell, Chair of the Federal Reserve, made it clear that no short-term interest rate cuts or interventions in the bond market are expected.
- Responding to a question about a 'Fed put' in the stock market, Powell explicitly said 'no,' which dampened speculation about potential market intervention.
- Despite market uncertainties, Powell described the situation as 'orderly' as bond markets stabilized this week.
- Powell indicated that the Fed might prioritize controlling inflation, given that President Trump's tariffs are expected to impact both inflation and growth.
I'm going to say no.— Jerome Powell, Chair of the Federal Reserve, during an appearance at the Economic Club of Chicago when asked if there was a 'Fed put' in the stock market.
US government and the Ábrego Garcia case: How Trump is ignoring the separation of powers
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Image from the original article. Source: 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
Apr 19 · Reading time: ~30 sec.
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.
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Trump Live Updates: Deportations, Harvard Feud and Ukraine Peace Talks: Justices Clarence Thomas and Samuel A. Alito Jr. dissented. More than 50 Venezuelans had ...
nytimes.com/live/2025/04/18/us/trump-news

Judge blocks Trump administration’s from passport changes affecting transgender Americans
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Brooks and Capehart on Trump’s faceoff with the courts: New York Times columnist David Brooks and Washington Post associate editor Jonathan Capehart join William ...
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Trump to invoke Schedule F to make it easier to fire some federal workers: Schedule F means federal employees will have less civil service protection.
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Trump on mistakenly deported man: ‘I was elected to take bad people out of the United States’
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Conflict with elite university: Email from the Trump administration to Harvard University was apparently unauthorized
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Letters: How Trump can encourage El Salvador to return man: Simply tell El Salvador that future U.S. funding will be held back until Garcia is returned.
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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 ...
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‘Will end badly for him’: Republican Karl Rove says Americans are already tired of Trump
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Image from the original article. Source: Trump turns a COVID information website into a promotion page for the lab leak theory
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Key Facts: Trump's Covid Website Promotes Lab Leak Theory
11h · Reading time: ~45 sec.
Summary created with AI assistance · Source: independent.co.uk
Summary created with AI assistance · Source: independent.co.uk
- The federal Covid-19 website has been revamped to support the lab leak theory regarding the pandemic's origins.
- It claims that Wuhan, China, hosts a research lab with inadequate biosafety standards.
- Dr. Anthony Fauci is accused of promoting a narrative that Covid-19 originated naturally.
- On average, 325 Americans have died from Covid-19 each week over the past month.
"The Trump administration has been very clear that, in contrast to the previous administration, we WILL be the most transparent administration in U.S. history."— White House spokesman Kaelan Dorr said in a statement regarding the new website.
Kilmar Ábrego García case: Deported father describes detention conditions in El Salvador
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Dem Senator Reveals How Far El Salvador Went to Lie About Meeting: Senator Chris Van Hollen said that Salvadoran President Nayib Bukele heavily staged the ...
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Trump administration may form task force to handle China tariff impact: The Trump administration is preparing to act quickly if there's no tariff ...
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‘The bromance is glitching’: Elon Musk learns the hard way that Trump’s loyalty lasts about 5 seconds
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Supreme Court temporarily pauses deportations under Alien Enemies Act: The Supreme Court early Saturday morning paused the deportation of immigrants potentially ...
cnn.com/2025/04/18/politics/boasberg-deportation-flights-alien-enemies-act/

Marijuana hospital visits linked to dementia diagnosis within 5 years, study finds
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It’s 4/20: Here’s where to score some food deals: With recreational cannabis now legal in 24 states and Washington, DC, and medical use approved in 39 states ...
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Image from the original article. Source: Trump admin to cut 90 percent of CFPB in latest layoffs: Reports: President Trump’s administration is cutting nearly 90 percent of the Consumer Financial ...
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Key Facts: Judge Halts Mass Firings at Consumer Protection Bureau
Apr 19 · Reading time: ~45 sec.
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.
Image from the original article. Source: Harvard Stands Up: The Nation Magazine
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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.
Steve Kerr Wears Harvard Shirt in Support of University Defying Trump: ‘Way to Stand Up to the Bully ...
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Image from the original article. Source: Meloni says Trump accepted invitation to visit Italy: Meloni tells Trump she wants to “make the West great again”.
Italy's prime minister Giorgia Meloni ...
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Key Facts: Meloni and Trump Strengthen Transatlantic Relations
Apr 18 · Reading time: ~45 sec.
Summary created with AI assistance · Source: euronews.com
Summary created with AI assistance · Source: euronews.com
- Italian Prime Minister Giorgia Meloni met with US President Donald Trump at the White House to reaffirm the close relationship between Italy and the US.
- Trump accepted an invitation for an official visit to Rome, which could include talks with EU representatives to promote dialogue between Washington and Brussels.
- Both leaders expressed optimism regarding trade agreements and the necessity for Italy to increase defense spending to the NATO target of 2%.
- Migration, the conflict in Ukraine, and the Iranian nuclear agreement were also discussed, with Meloni and Trump expressing differing views on Ukraine.
"Italy will announce at the next NATO summit that it will increase spending to 2 percent as requested."— Giorgia Meloni during a meeting with US President Donald Trump at the White House.
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/

Image from the original article. Source: 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
Apr 19 · Reading time: ~45 sec.
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.
Image from the original article. Source: 'Move on...not our war': Will US exit efforts to end Russia-Ukraine war? What Marco Rubio said as Trump gets frustrated
wionews.com/world/ukraine-russia-war-trump-tired-rubio-says-us-should-move-on-in-days-if-war-not-ending-says-its-not-our-war-8975571

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.
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/

Judge blocks administration from deporting noncitizens to 3rd countries without due process
abcnews.go.com/US/judge-blocks-administration-deporting-noncitizens-3rd-countries-due/story

Economy: Survey: 35 percent of companies plan to cut jobs in 2025: Donald Trump's tariff policy is also weighing on the German economy. According to a survey ...
wiwo.de/politik/konjunktur/konjunktur-umfrage-35-prozent-der-unternehmen-planen-2025-einen-stellenabbau/100122447.html

Trump’s tariff antics prove he is a terrible negotiator : Donald Trump violates every cardinal rule of bargaining.
thehill.com/opinion/white-house/5253759-trump-bargaining-disaster/

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 ...
npr.org/2025/04/18/nx-s1-5357511/state-department-human-rights-report-cuts

Image from the original article. Source: Trump suggests Jimmy Carter ‘died a happy man’ knowing Biden was a worse president
independent.co.uk/news/world/americas/us-politics/trump-jimmy-carter-death-happy-b2735364.html

Key Facts: Trump Critiques Biden, Honors Jimmy Carter
Apr 18 · Reading time: ~45 sec.
Summary created with AI assistance · Source: wionews.com
Summary created with AI assistance · Source: wionews.com
- Donald Trump called the Biden administration the worst in American history, stating that Jimmy Carter "died a happy man" knowing someone was worse.
- During a meeting with the Italian Prime Minister, Trump claimed the Biden administration was skilled only in election cheating and overall incompetent.
- Despite previously criticizing Carter, Trump acknowledged him after his death, referring to him as a "good man" who contributed significantly to the nation.
- Trump also defended his imposed tariffs, asserting that the U.S. was treated unfairly in trade, which is no longer the case.
Worst administration in the history of our country. Worse than Jimmy Carter. Jimmy Carter died a happy man. You know why? Because he wasn’t the worst. President Joe Biden was.— Donald Trump during an Oval Office meeting with Italian Prime Minister Giorgia Meloni.
Image from the original article. Source: 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.
Trump on Russia-Ukraine talks: ‘Nobody’s playing me’: President Trump on Friday was adamant he was not being “played” in talks to end the war in Ukraine and ...
thehill.com/homenews/administration/5256048-trump-on-russia-ukraine-talks-nobodys-playing-me/

Trump's Approval Rating Worst Among Post-WWII Presidents: Trump had an average approval rating of 41 percent during the first quarter of his first term ...
newsweek.com/trumps-approval-rating-worst-among-all-post-wwii-presidents-except-himself-2061508

Image from the original article. Source: Trump no longer expected to visit Scotland to meet King: The venue for Trump's September trip is now expected to be Windsor Castle, rather than Balmoral or ...
heraldscotland.com/news/25100140.trump-no-longer-expected-visit-scotland-meet-king-charles/

Key Facts: Trump's Potential UK Visit Set for September
Apr 18 · Reading time: ~45 sec.
Summary created with AI assistance · Source: itv.com
Summary created with AI assistance · Source: itv.com
- US President Donald Trump announced a possible visit to the UK in September following an invitation from King Charles.
- Trump expressed it as an honor to be a friend of the King and his family, showing great respect for them.
- At the same time, preparations are underway for a state visit by King Charles and Queen Camilla to the US in 2026.
- During a meeting with Italian Prime Minister Giorgia Meloni, Trump remained unconcerned about trade agreements with Europe, sticking to his tariff policies.
It’s an honour… I’m a friend of Charles, I have great respect for King Charles and the family.— US President Donald Trump said this during a meeting in the Oval Office after being invited by King Charles.
Mass Shooting Survivor Tells NBC Suspect Was Member of Pro-Trump Group — Had ‘White Supremacist̵ ...
mediaite.com/news/mass-shooting-survivor-tells-nbc-suspect-was-member-of-pro-trump-group-had-white-supremacist-views/

US judge halts Trump plan for rapid deportations to third countries: A U.S. judge barred the Trump administration from rapidly deporting hundreds if not ...
reuters.com/world/us/new-trump-policy-speed-deportations-cannot-be-implemented-us-judge-rules-2025-04-18/

The Anti-Immigration Majority Is a Mirage: Americans gradually bought the Republican sales pitch on immigration. Then they saw what it looks like in practice.
prospect.org/politics/2025-04-18-anti-immigration-majority-is-mirage/

Trump administration’s defiance over Abrego Garcia’s deportation is ‘shocking,’ appeals court says
trib.al/clbo65q

Trump Just Lost His Most Important Talking Point Thanks to Brutal Poll: Donald Trump’s approval rating is starting to tank.
newrepublic.com/post/194138/donald-trump-economy-approval-rating-brutal-poll

Trump Is Flirting With Economic Disaster: By threatening the independence of the Federal Reserve, the president risks undermining many of his key goals.
theatlantic.com/economy/archive/2025/04/trump-fed-economic-disaster/682506/

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