Texas Governor Greg Abbott posted on X that he would impose a 100% tariff on New Yorkers moving to Texas if Democrat Zohran Mamdani, the frontrunner, is elected mayor. This statement was made on the eve of the New York City mayoral election and appears to be a response to concerns about New Yorkers leaving the city. Legally, such a tariff would be unconstitutional because states cannot impose tariffs on other states, and the right to travel and become a resident of another state is protected. The post garnered reactions ranging from criticism, acceptance, and uncertainty over whether it was a joke.
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A recent report reveals that numerous donors who financially contributed to President Trump’s White House ballroom have significant business interests pending before the administration. These interests include involvement in multi-billion dollar government contracts and federal investigations into their respective companies. The government watchdog group’s findings highlight potential conflicts of interest arising from these contributions. The report underscores the intersection of political donations and business dealings within the Trump administration.
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Mayoral candidate Zohran Mamdani compared voting for Andrew Cuomo to voting for Donald Trump. Trump, despite Sliwa being the Republican nominee, has backed Cuomo, even calling Mamdani a “communist” on Truth Social and threatening to withhold federal funding. Polling data suggests Mamdani is the frontrunner, leading Cuomo and Sliwa. The article implies that this support is a strategic move, as Trump stated he would choose the “bad Democrat” over a “communist.”
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Mayoral candidate Zohran Mamdani humorously responded to Donald Trump’s perceived endorsement of Andrew Cuomo, highlighting a graphic that featured Trump and Cuomo together. This response came after Trump, in a “60 Minutes” interview, indicated he would prefer Cuomo over Mamdani, a democratic socialist, due to the candidate being seen as a “communist”. A Cuomo spokesperson accused Mamdani of lying, while recent polls show Mamdani with a significant lead over Cuomo.
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House Speaker Mike Johnson faced scrutiny over the apparent inconsistency between his criticism of President Biden’s pardons and former President Trump’s admission of not knowing the crypto billionaire he pardoned. Johnson had previously criticized Biden, accusing him of being unaware of his pardons, yet when confronted with Trump’s similar situation, he claimed ignorance of the interview. This exchange highlighted the contrast between Johnson’s stated standards for presidential pardons and Trump’s actions, especially concerning the pardon of Changpeng Zhao, who pleaded guilty to money laundering charges. Johnson’s response to the situation was similar to his previous responses when confronted about Trump’s other statements.
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In a recent ruling, a federal judge in Hawaii found that the U.S. Food and Drug Administration unlawfully restricted access to mifepristone, a medication used for abortions and miscarriage management. The court determined the FDA violated the law by failing to provide a justified explanation for maintaining its restrictions, which include special certifications for prescribers and pharmacies. The ACLU, which brought the lawsuit, argued that the restrictions disproportionately impact patients with limited healthcare access, highlighting the medication’s safety and effectiveness. Although the FDA is instructed to reconsider its stance, the restrictions currently remain in place as the case navigates ongoing political pressures surrounding the medication.
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Dick Cheney, a prominent conservative figure, and former Vice President under George W. Bush, has passed away at 84 due to complications from illness. Throughout his career, Cheney held significant positions, including White House Chief of Staff, Secretary of Defense, and a Wyoming Congressman, shaping U.S. policy for decades. A key advocate for the Iraq War, Cheney often operated behind the scenes, wielding considerable influence, and later became a target of criticism, particularly from his own daughter. He also played a crucial role in shaping the younger Bush’s presidency, and in post-administration, he supported Democratic candidates.
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In Los Angeles, ICE officers shot a U.S. citizen, 25-year-old Carlos Jimenez, while he was in his car. According to reports, Jimenez approached the officers to ask them to wrap up their stop because children were due at the bus stop nearby and was shot in the back. ICE claims Jimenez attempted to run the officers over, while Jimenez’s lawyers allege the shooting was unprovoked and a use of deadly force as a last resort. This incident adds to a pattern of ICE officers shooting into cars in multiple cities, suggesting the agency may pose a greater danger to civilians than the other way around.
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Following the end of the Syrian war, Chancellor Friedrich Merz declared that Syrian refugees in Germany should return to their home country or risk deportation. Merz stated that there was “no longer any reason” for Syrians to seek asylum, despite Foreign Minister Johann Wadephul’s acknowledgment of limited return potential due to infrastructure destruction. In an effort to address the issue, Merz extended an invitation to Syria’s interim President to discuss repatriation strategies. Approximately one million Syrians currently reside in Germany, having sought refuge during the peak of the conflict in 2015 and 2016.
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Former Vice President Dick Cheney, a prominent figure in American politics, has passed away at the age of 84. Cheney served as Vice President under George W. Bush, playing a key role in the “War on Terror” and the Iraq War, which were marked by controversy. Despite his long history in the Republican party, Cheney became a vocal critic of Donald Trump in his later years. Cheney’s political career was marked by significant influence in Washington, though his legacy remains complex.
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John Q. Hosedrinker
Report: ICE Shoots US Citizen in Confrontation
In Los Angeles, ICE officers shot a U.S. citizen, 25-year-old Carlos Jimenez, while he was in his car. According to reports, Jimenez approached the officers to ask them to wrap up their stop because children were due at the bus stop nearby and was shot in the back. ICE claims Jimenez attempted to run the officers over, while Jimenez’s lawyers allege the shooting was unprovoked and a use of deadly force as a last resort. This incident adds to a pattern of ICE officers shooting into cars in multiple cities, suggesting the agency may pose a greater danger to civilians than the other way around.
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