Sanders and Ocasio-Cortez launched a Stop Oligarchy tour rally in Arizona, vehemently criticizing Trump and Musk for harming working- and middle-class Americans. The pair accused corporate CEOs, the fossil fuel industry, and pharmaceutical and insurance companies of criminal behavior, demanding stronger action from the Democratic party. The rally, drawing considerable attention from disillusioned Democrats, also featured criticism of Senator Sinema and implicit calls for greater progressive action within the party. The tour continues with further events planned across several states.
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The United States rejected Mexico’s request for emergency water delivery due to Mexico’s consistent failure to meet its obligations under the 1944 water-sharing treaty. This shortfall, exacerbated by drought and increased agricultural demand, is severely impacting American farmers, particularly in the Rio Grande Valley. The treaty, governing water allocation from the Rio Grande and Colorado Rivers, has faced increasing strain in recent years. Despite a 2022 agreement aiming to improve timely water deliveries, Mexico’s insufficient contributions prompted the US’s unprecedented rejection.
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Donald Trump’s current net approval rating is historically low, marking the worst performance of any president in over 70 years, aside from his first term. His rating has plummeted from +7 in January 2025 to -2 currently, a decline reflected across multiple major polling sources. This negative approval extends across most key policy areas, with only immigration showing positive sentiment. While slightly better than his first term’s performance at this juncture, his standing is drastically worse than any other president at a comparable point in their presidency.
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Numerous Canadians and other foreign nationals, including a Canadian actress, have faced arbitrary detention and deportation by U.S. Immigration and Customs Enforcement (ICE), prompting calls for Canadians to avoid U.S. travel. These incidents involve individuals detained without due process, highlighting a strained relationship between the U.S. and Canada exacerbated by President Trump’s policies. The situation is further complicated by Trump’s rhetoric regarding Canada’s potential statehood and ongoing trade disputes. This escalating tension discourages Canadians from crossing the border and underscores a need for Canadian government intervention.
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Following a report in The Sun suggesting King Charles III proposed U.S. associate membership in the Commonwealth, President Trump expressed his enthusiastic support on Truth Social. This potential move, viewed as symbolically strengthening the U.S.-U.K. relationship, could also offer economic advantages by potentially mitigating trade tariffs. While the Commonwealth primarily consists of former British colonies, the U.S.’s participation would be unprecedented given its history.
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America PAC, funded by Elon Musk, is offering Wisconsin voters $100 to sign a petition opposing “activist judges” in the upcoming state Supreme Court election. This follows a similar initiative last year in key states and comes just two weeks before the April 1st election, a race that will determine the court’s ideological balance. The offer, criticized by the Democratic candidate’s campaign as vote-buying, mirrors a previous effort by the PAC to incentivize petition signing in several battleground states during the 2022 midterm elections. A legal challenge to a similar program in Pennsylvania was unsuccessful.
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Following vandalism targeting Tesla, former President Trump threatened 20-year prison sentences in El Salvador for perpetrators, a threat legal experts deem unconstitutional and unlawful. This follows Trump’s recent deportation of alleged gang members to El Salvador and his support of Elon Musk’s Tesla amidst public backlash. Critics like Sherrilyn Ifill warn of the potential for this to become a precedent for sending U.S. citizens to foreign prisons. The legality of such actions is highly questionable, violating both U.S. law and the Constitution, according to legal experts.
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Wisconsin resident Bradley Bartell’s wife, Camila Muñoz, a Peruvian immigrant, is detained by ICE after their Puerto Rican honeymoon. Despite the situation arising from Muñoz’s overstayed visa and Bartell’s vote for Trump, he refuses to express regret for his vote, instead blaming the system. This reaction is unsurprising, reflecting the common pattern of Trump voters prioritizing loyalty to the MAGA ideology over personal consequences. The article concludes by suggesting that focusing on less entrenched Trump voters, rather than those deeply invested in the ideology, offers the best hope for future political shifts.
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Following recent arson attacks and other violence targeting Tesla, President Trump advocated for imprisoning perpetrators, referencing a deal with El Salvador to house Venezuelan gang members. He specifically mentioned lengthy sentences and praised El Salvador’s prison conditions, despite criticism of the deal from human rights organizations. This action comes amid a broader backlash against Tesla and Elon Musk, fueled by political opposition and concerns among some shareholders. The Trump administration has classified the attacks as domestic terrorism and is pursuing aggressive legal action against those involved.
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Acting Social Security Commissioner Lee Dudek threatened to shut down the agency’s IT systems, potentially halting Social Security payments, in response to a court order restricting Elon Musk’s Department of Government Efficiency (DOGE) access to sensitive personal data. The order, issued after the SSA’s granting of “unbridled access” to DOGE violated privacy laws, prohibits access to non-anonymized data. Dudek claims compliance with this order, which allows access only to redacted information, is impossible and necessitates a system shutdown. This action jeopardizes the benefits of 71 million Americans and follows DOGE’s plans to close SSA offices and limit services.
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