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“Where is he and under whose authority?" US District Judge Xinis asked in a Maryland courtroom. "I'm not asking for state secrets," she said. "All I know is that he's not here. The government was prohibited from sending him to El Salvador, and now I'm asking a very simple question: Where is he?"

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Maya Angelou’s I Know Why the Caged Bird Sings and Janet Jacobs’ Memorializing the Holocaust are gone, yet Adolf Hitler’s Mein Kampf & Jean Raspail’s The Camp of the Saints—are on the shelves. The Bell Curve is still on the shelves, a critique of it has been removed.

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The Trump administration is also studying financial incentives for Greenlanders, including the possibility of replacing the $600 million in subsidies that Denmark gives the island with an annual payment of about $10,000 per Greenlander

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Donald Trump’s administration has been begging for a call from Chinese President Xi Jinping—despite Trump’s claims that his reciprocal tariff policy sent nations scrambling to cut deals with him. China’s Finance Ministry released a statement saying that it wouldn’t fall for Trump’s blatant bullying.

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Executive order to deploy the military on American soil.

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Putin claims to want peace but refuses a ceasefire, delays negotiations, and continues attacks on military and civilian targets in Ukraine. From January to March, over 10K glide bombs were launched, & 100 one-way drones are used daily, causing 70-80% of battlefield casualties, outpacing artillery.

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President Trump celebrated how much money his billionaire friends made after he suspended most worldwide tariffs, highlighting Charles Schwab's $2.5 million and Roger Penske's $900 million gains. They were part of a group of mostly racing notable guests.

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The DXY Dollar Index fell to a three-year low of 99.314 amid rising U.S.-China tariff tensions, reaching a 10-year low against the Swiss Franc and a three-year low against the euro.

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Chinese nationals captured in Ukraine signal growing foreign involvement, as a Ukrainian intelligence document shows at least 163 Chinese nationals serving in Russia's armed forces. Zelensky describes the presence of Chinese fighters in Russia's ranks as a reflection of systemic recruitment.

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Economists argue that Mr. Trump misunderstands the China shock, emphasizing that the key lesson is about the impact of rapid economic changes on workers and communities, not trade itself. By overlooking this, he risks repeating past mistakes he aims to correct.

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China responded to President Trump’s tariffs by raising its tariffs on American goods to 125%, escalating the trade conflict. They criticized Trump’s policies and announced a minimum tariff of 145% on exports to the U.S., along with a new tax increase on American imports to 84%, effective Saturday.

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Vaccine rates for other childhood diseases have contributed to⬆️ cases of whooping cough & other illnesses, and ⬇️ immunization rates. The Texas’ measles outbreak is tied to vaccine hesitancy, and anti vax misinformation. Cuts to public health funding have further hindered vaccination efforts.

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We risk losing our democracy after 250 years because Donald Trump is a racist. Upon returning to the White House for a second term, he immediately attacked Diversity, Equity, and Inclusion (DEI) efforts across the U.S.

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Japanese Defense Minister Gen Nakatani expressed Japan's interest in joining NATO Security Assistance and Training for Ukraine (NSATU) during talks with NATO Secretary General Mark Rutte in Tokyo. Japan aims to contribute further after providing defense equipment and support to Ukraine.

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Fund managers are worried that Trump lacks a clear tariff plan and may be acting irrationally, driven more by ideology than strategy. Some have even questioned his sanity.

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Trump's allies believe that to succeed, he must eliminate not just stubborn scientists but also independent thinkers throughout the federal government, indicating that the erosion of expertise may be a deliberate result of his cost-cutting approach.

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Reparation for the J6 insurrectionists During a Newsmax interview, Trump talked about compensating the 1.5K defendants he pardoned after the January 6 attack, which caused $1.5M in damages and injured around 140 police officers. He described attendees as acting "peacefully and patriotically.”

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The Social Security Administration listed about 6K immigrants as deceased in its "Death Master File" due to Trump’s crackdown on undocumented immigrants, HSS Kristi L. Noem. This administration's aggressive deportation strategies led to increased government powers and wrongful deportations.

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China's export ban on gallium, germanium, & antimony has disrupted global markets & ⬆️ prices. While the U.S. has stockpiled these materials, new restrictions pose risks. China's control of>98% of heavy rare earths, such as dysprosium and terbium, complicates U.S. sourcing for advanced technologies.

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Two EOs targeted Christopher Krebs, former cybersecurity head, and Miles Taylor, ex-Chief of Staff at DHS, prompting investigations by AG Bondi and DHS Secretary Kristi Noem. A third order sanctions Susman Godfrey, the law firm representing Dominion in a $787.5M defamation case against Fox News.

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The main threat to American rule of law is the Trump administration's disregard for court orders, with many not being followed since January. Judge James Boasberg has noted that the administration often claims he “had no lawful basis” for his rulings, which undermines the law.

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The Trump administration is revoking visas for hundreds of international students involved in pro-Palestine advocacy, raising concerns of detention and deportation, and potentially leading to lawsuits over discrimination based on nationality and religion.

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After Trump’s blink, which was announced after European officials approved retaliatory levies of 10 to 25 percent on $23 billion of U.S. imports. Consequently, E.U. leaders announced a 90-day pause in their response.

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Trump has used national emergency powers unconventionally, a trend noted by experts like Elena Chachko from Berkeley Law. This practice lets presidents bypass Congress for non-traditional emergencies, raising concerns about abuse and evasion of legislative responsibilities.

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Stocks dropped sharply on Thursday, with the Dow down 1,000 points (2.5%) after Trump's 90-day tariff pause. The S&P 500 and Nasdaq fell by 3% and 3.7%, led by declines in Apple and Tesla, following a recent 9% S&P 500 rally and record trading volume.

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Mr. Trump postponed tariff decisions due to global market instability. A 10 percent tariff will apply to most countries, while Chinese imports will be hit with a 125 percent charge. Economists caution that these tariffs could hinder growth and raise inflation, leading to higher consumer prices.

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And even if tariffs decrease, adjustments to supply chains are likely to be long-lasting and costly," Triest explains.

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A Chinese national captured by Ukrainian forces said he paid 300,000 rubles (roughly $3,500) to a middleman in China to join the Russian military in exchange for the promise of citizenship, Ukraine's Luhansk military unit press service told Ukrainian Pravda on April 9.

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France is planning to recognize a Palestinian state within months and could make the move at a UN conference in New York in June on settling the conflict between Israel and the Palestinians.

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Zelenskyy told local reporters that a deal with the US should be framed as a long-term security arrangement rather than just receiving donated stock. "We pay the money accordingly. It doesn't matter if it's in a fund or paid directly," he said during a meeting.

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Senator Adam Schiff urged Congress to investigate if Trump engaged in insider trading by pausing tariffs, which boosted stock prices. He stated, “I’m going to do my best to find out... Family meme coins and all the rest of it are not beyond insider trading.”

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Trump threatened major tariffs on nearly 100 countries, risking the global financial system. Most tariffs were set to start today but are paused for 90 days, except for China, facing a 125 percent export tax. Some economists suggest the tariff calculations are nonsensical.

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The USSC temporarily paused a pair of judicial orders that had shielded Democratic members of two federal labor boards from being fired by Trump. I hate the USSC

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President Volodymyr Zelenskiy said on Wednesday that Ukrainian intelligence had information about 155 Chinese citizens fighting for the Russian military against Ukraine.

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A recent survey conducted before Israeli Prime Minister Benjamin Netanyahu's visit shows that 52% of Americans have little or no confidence in him regarding world affairs, while 32% express confidence. This marks an increase in skepticism since last year.

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Trump's strict immigration policies and funding cuts threaten America's scientific progress. Immigrant scientists have won a third of U.S. Nobel Prizes, and government-funded R&D has driven 25% of productivity growth since WWII. Experts warn these trends could harm American science and the economy.

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Trump paused plans to increase tariffs on most countries, except China, implementing a 90-day reprieve after market turmoil and recession warnings. He stated that countries not retaliating against US tariffs would face a 10% tariff until July.

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Civil rights lawyers claim that drug tests by Quest Diagnostics may have generated false positives affecting inmates' parole requests. California prison officials have not corrected related records.

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Trump's favorability among Gen Z has ⬇️significantly due to backlash against his policies, particularly the trade war. Young people are concerned about rising prices, market instability, and crackdowns on pro-Palestine activities, causing even former crypto supporters to shift their stance.

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Senate Democrats held a press conference on Trump's tariff announcement. Sen. Gillibrand said, “His chaos and incompetence have wiped out trillions from the U.S. economy.” Senate Minority Leader Schumer stated, “The Trump Slump is upon us, and nothing can change that.”

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About a dozen House Republicans opposed the Senate's budget blueprint that would give President Trump the "big beautiful bill" he desires. He urged them on social media, stating, "It is IMPERATIVE that Republicans in the House pass the Tax Cut Bill, NOW! Our Country Will Boom!!!"

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“I asked them if there was any sign of love,” Trump said about the released hostages. “Did Hamas show any kindness? Did they give you extra bread or meals? … Like in Germany?” Trump absurdly compared their situation to the Holocaust, which claimed six million Jewish lives.

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We are witnessing a historic shift with disrupted international orders and alliances, threats to trade and global growth, and increased economic uncertainty. These protectionist measures indicate a decline in American leadership and a move toward economic isolationism.

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Trump’s tariff plan looks like an abject disaster for America, even judged against the benchmarks the administration has set for itself.

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Trump isn’t listening to what the stock market is telling him. He’s not negotiating with foreign leaders in good faith. He’s not hearing what corporate CEOs are saying.

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The downturn pushed the S&P 500 close to bear market territory, prompting emergency rate cuts in India & NZ as bond yields ⬆️& oil prices ⬇️ to $56 per barrel. The 104% tariff on Chinese goods led to significant market ⬇️with China imposing an 84% counter-tariff & the EU a 25% tariff on U.S. imports.

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The implication of the government’s position is that not only noncitizens but also United States citizens could be taken off the streets, forced onto planes, and confined to foreign prisons with no opportunity for redress if judicial review is denied unlawfully before removal- Justice Sotomayor.

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