The Justice Department appealed a court order mandating the return of Kilmar Abrego Garcia, a Salvadoran national mistakenly deported to El Salvador despite a prior ruling granting him protection from deportation. The government argues the order to compel action from a foreign sovereign is unconstitutional, and it suspended the attorney who admitted the deportation was an error. The appeals court requested a response from Abrego Garcia’s lawyers. The White House maintains Abrego Garcia is an MS-13 gang member, a claim his lawyers deny. Abrego Garcia’s deportation has raised concerns about the handling of non-citizens granted permission to remain in the U.S.
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At an Indiana “Hands Off” rally, a Trump supporter, angered by traffic delays caused by protestors, retrieved an AR-style rifle from his vehicle and confronted anti-Trump demonstrators. Following a physical altercation where he was headbutted, he brandished the rifle, prompting a social media firestorm. Despite his arrest, police subsequently released the Trump supporter, citing self-defense. The incident occurred amidst widespread “Hands Off” protests against President Trump’s government restructuring.
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Senator Bernie Sanders is witnessing a surge in support for his anti-oligarchy message, driven by widespread economic anxieties and concerns about the growing influence of billionaires like Elon Musk in politics. He views the current political climate as a moral and constitutional crisis, citing the potential for a third Trump term and the undue influence of wealthy donors as evidence of a “pseudo-democracy.” Sanders criticizes both Republicans and Democrats for prioritizing wealthy donors over the needs of working-class Americans, arguing that the Democratic Party must choose a side. His continued activism stems from a lifelong commitment to fighting for economic justice, rooted in his working-class upbringing and awareness of historical injustices.
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Widespread protests against the Trump administration’s “Project 2025” took place across the U.S. and internationally, encompassing over 1,200 locations. Organized by a broad coalition of groups, demonstrators opposed various policies including cuts to social programs and attacks on civil rights. Former Vice President Harris publicly thanked protesters for their actions, highlighting their defense of key social programs and individual liberties. The White House countered by accusing Democrats of jeopardizing Social Security, Medicare, and Medicaid.
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In response to President Trump’s 26% tariff on Indian imports, the Indian government prioritizes negotiation over immediate retaliation, aiming for a balanced bilateral trade deal with the U.S. by fall. This approach, which includes discussions on both goods and services, leverages India’s competitive regional advantage. While offering support to affected exporters, the government acknowledges the new tariffs as a setback but anticipates a lower negotiated rate could mitigate some negative impacts. India’s measured response differs from China’s immediate retaliatory tariffs.
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Judge Paula Xinis has ordered the Trump administration to return Kilmar Abrego Garcia to the U.S. after he was erroneously deported to El Salvador’s dangerous CECOT prison. The deportation stemmed from an admitted administrative error, despite Abrego Garcia having previously been granted protection from deportation due to gang threats in El Salvador. The judge rejected the administration’s claims that Abrego Garcia is an MS-13 gang member, citing a lack of evidence and highlighting the government’s own ability to transport detainees from CECOT. Xinis emphasized the illegality of Abrego Garcia’s arrest, detention, and deportation, deeming his situation “wholly lawless.”
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Tesla CEO Elon Musk publicly criticized Peter Navarro, a Trump trade advisor, over the president’s tariff policy, which significantly impacted Musk’s personal wealth and the U.S. stock market. Musk’s criticism, expressed on X, included questioning Navarro’s economic expertise and Harvard education. This dispute follows Navarro’s recent jail sentence for contempt of Congress and comes amidst broader public backlash against Musk’s actions as head of the Department of Government Efficiency. Tesla has experienced a decline in sales and stock price, partly attributed to the controversy surrounding Musk’s role in the administration. News also indicates an impending departure of Musk from his White House duties.
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Senator Ted Cruz warns that President Trump’s tariffs risk triggering a recession and a Republican “bloodbath” in the 2026 midterms, potentially leading to Democratic control of Congress. He expresses concern over potential global trade war retaliation and the long-term economic damage such policies could inflict. This anxiety is shared by other Republican senators, evidenced by bipartisan legislation aiming to grant Congress greater control over tariff policy. Recent electoral setbacks for Trump-backed candidates further highlight the growing unease within the Republican party. Cruz advocates for significantly lower tariffs to ensure economic prosperity.
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French Prime Minister François Bayrou criticized U.S. President Donald Trump’s public support of Marine Le Pen as unacceptable foreign interference in French affairs, highlighting a growing trend of international political involvement. Bayrou emphasized the erosion of national boundaries in major political discussions, citing the impact of these actions on France’s internal processes. He further noted the negative economic repercussions of the U.S. tariffs, predicting a reduction in French economic growth exceeding 0.5 percentage points.
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The Trump administration’s plan to overturn hundreds of state-level bans on toxic chemicals, including PFAS, would significantly increase public exposure to substances linked to various health problems. This is achieved by altering the EPA’s chemical risk evaluation process, effectively preempting state laws and potentially negating federal prohibitions like the upcoming asbestos ban. The revised evaluation method focuses on individual chemical uses rather than the overall risk, allowing manufacturers to claim minimal risk due to low concentrations in individual products, despite significant cumulative exposure. Opponents argue this undermines state efforts to protect public health and could severely hamper the progress made in reducing exposure to these dangerous chemicals.
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