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The Constitution is clear that Trump cannot serve a third term in office. But do he and his allies care about that? www.democracydocket.com/news-alerts/...

Yahoo [Apr 12] -- A federal judge has ruled that the Trump admin must unfreeze funds for a child nutrition program that were part of funding frozen in retaliation for Maine's refusal to impose an anti-trans sports ban. @rikiwilchins.bsky.social

⚡️Ukraine works to repair Chornobyl containment structure damaged in Russian drone strike. "We, of course, need to restore the 'arch' so that there are no leaks under any circumstances, because ensuring nuclear and radiation safety is the main task,” Environment Minister Svitlana Hrynchuk said.

Amid recent political tensions and increased border control, international visitors are turning away from the U.S. as a travel destination.

China announced Friday that it was boosting its tariffs on U.S. products to 125% in the latest tit-for-tat increase following Trump's escalations on imports from China.

The Social Security Administration will be shifting its public communication exclusively to X, sources tell WIRED. This comes as agency plans to cut its regional office workforce by roughly 90 percent.

"Eventually, the facts of his incompetence will overwhelm even the vast propaganda network that defends him. I just hope the economy doesn’t have to collapse for that to happen."

NEW: Federal district court orders North Carolina to move forward with plan requiring approximately 5,000 military and overseas voters to cure November ballots. But North Carolina cannot certify the contested state Supreme Court race until further direction from federal court. Background:

President Trump’s 25% tariffs on imported vehicles remain in effect despite a pullback this week on other country-based levies. Analysts are expecting massive global implications for the automotive industry due to the policies.

On this day in Chicago history, Harold Washington was elected as the city's first Black mayor.

How your finances can weather the Trump storm Most households will be affected by the economic fallout in some way. Here’s what you need to know to protect your money

U.S. already world's top oil and gas producer, but Trump aims for "energy dominance" by expanding Alaska drilling. Critics worry about impacts on wildlife and Indigenous groups. buff.ly/CIXKWqp Scott L. Montgomery, University of Washington

“I do not presume to understand current politics," Space Force Col. Susannah Meyers wrote, "but what I do know is the concerns of the U.S. administration discussed by Vice President Vance on Friday are not reflective of Pituffik Space Base.” She's been relieved of her command wapo.st/3Efcwcc

Over the past 20 years, Paris has undergone a major physical transformation, trading automotive arteries for bike lanes, adding green spaces and eliminating 50,000 parking spaces. Part of the payoff has been invisible — in the air itself.

International students say they are deleting social media, keeping their views to themselves and staying on campus to avoid being deported.

Trump may be triggering the fastest nuclear weapons race around the world since the early Cold War. Read more👉 politi.co/3RdjQrD

A federal judge Friday demanded daily reports from the Trump administration on how it is working to return an erroneously deported Maryland man from an El Salvador prison buff.ly/TJbA6w4

An autistic, nonverbal teenage boy who was shot repeatedly by Idaho police from the other side of a chain link fence while he was holding a knife died Saturday after being removed from life support, his family said.

Several universities in Florida have signed agreements to cooperate with Immigration and Customs Enforcement amid an ongoing push by state leaders to aid the Trump administration’s crackdown on immigration.

U.S. measles cases topped 700 as of Friday, capping a week in which Indiana joined five others states with active outbreaks, Texas grew by another 60 cases and a third measles-related death was made public.

It gets worse: The order found that the administration was covertly withholding millions in FEMA funds from blue states.

The lawsuit accuses the administration of exploiting Title VI of the Civil Rights Act to “coerce universities into undermining free speech and academic inquiry in service of the government’s political or policy preferences.”

Breaking news: The Trump administration announced that smartphones, computers and other electronic components are exempt from reciprocal tariffs, days after the United States imposed the highest levies on foreign goods in a century.

This week a spotlight has once again been shone on Victoria Spartz, the Ukrainian-born Republican lawmaker who is not a stranger to controversy. Despite her roots, Spartz has drawn criticism for her shifting stance on aid to Ukraine.

A federal judge on Friday lambasted a government lawyer who couldn't explain what, if anything, the Trump administration has done to arrange for the return of a Maryland man who was mistakenly deported last month to a notorious prison in El Salvador. Read more:

Donald Trump has confidently praised his own health and cognitive ability following his annual physical examination.

Lady Gaga returned to a massive audience for the first time in eight years to headline the #Coachella Valley Music and Arts Festival, dancing with model skeletons, fighting a dancer dressed as a monster and serving up a surprise encore reut.rs/4j3PeoB

A federal judge ruled on Friday that one member of Elon Musk’s government efficiency program could have access to sensitive payment and data systems at the Treasury Department, as long as that person goes through appropriate training and files disclosures.

A surge of dread is gripping Europe as multiple countries face the onslaught of foot-and-mouth disease outbreaks, leading to border shut-downs, instant emergency actions, and looming anxiety about a possible 'biological attack.'

President Donald Trump accidentally called former national security advisor and retired U.S.

Maine officials said the state will not comply with a ban on transgender athletes in high school sports in the wake of a Trump administration finding that the state violated anti-discrimination laws by allowing the students to participate

Trump’s administration exempted smartphones, computers and other electronics from its so-called reciprocal tariffs, potentially cushioning consumers from sticker shock.

Why are so many people choosing to fly between Kerry and Dublin? The numbers hopping on the short-haul route have grown more than four-fold in three years. dublininquirer.com/2...

"When the dust settles, many of the legal system’s rules may be mere memories — thanks in part to powerful people who failed to stand up when it mattered."

President Donald Trump late Friday signed a memorandum directing several agencies to start militarizing a stretch of the southern border, an escalation of the administration’s use of the U.S. military amid its immigration crackdown. By @arianalfigueroa.bsky.social

It’s a Secret Pod switcharoo. @jvl.bsky.social is doing the main pod so Tim can go to Coachella. So @timmiller.bsky.social and I taped an early secret pod. It’s a good one!

Pure evil. The US government is doing everything to stall. They don’t want to bring him back because he will share the truth about this evil regime.

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@velshi.bsky.social: Trump ‘shattering’ status of U.S. as a global superpower youtu.be/ChF9VxpMMzo?...

Donald Trump has made himself—and by extension, us—the laughing stock of the world.

The Trump admin has ordered State Department employees to report on any instances of coworkers displaying “anti-Christian bias” as part of its effort to implement a sweeping new EO on supporting employees of Christian faith working in the federal government. www.politico.com/news/2025/04...

The unbridled assault on “Science” is just irrational and so very dangerous! These ignorant acts could have immeasurable negative impacts for generations…

Beijing halted all LNG imports from the US and signed deal with Australia. “This isn’t just another trade dispute. This is a deliberate geopolitical strike, one that could reshape the global energy balance, upend critical supply chains and leave US exporters bleeding” johnmenadue.com/post/2025/04...

Here’s an idea for Passover, the Freedom Holiday: When El Salvador’s President Bukele enters the White House Monday April 14 for an “official working visit,” he should BRING MR. GARCIA WITH HIM, HOPEFULLY ALIVE, AND RETURN THE RANSOM HE COLLECTED FOR ENSLAVING THAT LAWLESSLY SEIZED INNOCENT MAN.

I will join @velshi.bsky.social at 10:25am to discuss this and the related insanity.