Twelve EU member states urged the European Commission to utilize the Digital Services Act to combat foreign interference in European elections. The letter, citing escalating threats primarily from Russia and China, specifically requests the establishment of a dedicated EU body to counter disinformation campaigns. This action is deemed necessary to protect the integrity of upcoming elections, including Germany’s upcoming snap elections and Poland’s presidential election. The signatories emphasized the need for the Commission to enforce the DSA’s provisions against large online platforms to prevent the spread of harmful content and election manipulation.
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President Trump ordered the Pentagon and DHS to prepare a Guantanamo Bay facility to house up to 30,000 immigrants, expanding the military’s role in immigration enforcement. This existing facility, separate from the detention center for terrorism suspects, will reportedly hold “the worst criminal illegal aliens.” The announcement coincided with the signing of the Laken Riley Act, enabling pre-trial detention for undocumented migrants charged with violent crimes. Cuban President Díaz-Canel strongly condemned the plan, citing the base’s history and illegal occupation of Cuban territory.
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Following her dismissal by the Trump administration, USDA Inspector General Phyllis Fong refused to leave her office, citing legal non-compliance with the termination procedures. Security agents subsequently removed her from the USDA headquarters on Monday. This action was part of a broader dismissal of seventeen federal watchdogs, a move defended by the Trump administration as necessary to replace perceived “rogue” officials. The dismissals are likely to face legal challenges due to potential violations of federal law.
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In the first ten days of his second term, Donald Trump initiated a wide-ranging policy assault targeting civil rights, the rule of law, and environmental protections. This aggressive approach, involving numerous executive orders and pardons, aimed to overwhelm political opponents and the media. The actions, drawing heavily from the Project 2025 agenda, included attacks on LGBTQ+ rights, the dismantling of diversity initiatives, and mass deportations. Legal challenges have already begun against these highly controversial measures, which have been met with significant public backlash.
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President Trump announced plans to transfer up to 30,000 undocumented immigrants deemed criminal to Guantanamo Bay’s existing facilities, expanding its capacity for migrant detention. This initiative, supported by memos to the Pentagon and DHS, aims to address what the President considers a threat to national security by those he deems too dangerous for other countries to detain. The plan faces potential legal challenges, with attorneys anticipating lawsuits citing due process violations, substandard conditions, and denial of asylum access. Critics argue the plan is costly, inhumane, and could severely damage the U.S.’s international standing.
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President Trump ordered the Pentagon and DHS to prepare a Guantanamo Bay facility to house up to 30,000 immigrants, expanding the military’s role in immigration enforcement. This facility, separate from the detention center for terrorism suspects, has been used for migrants in the past. The move, announced alongside the signing of the Laken Riley Act, aims to significantly increase detention capacity for undocumented immigrants charged with serious crimes. Cuban President Díaz-Canel strongly condemned the plan, citing the base’s history and its location on illegally occupied Cuban territory.
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A transgender woman, identified as Maria Moe, is suing Donald Trump over a recent executive order mandating the placement of transgender women in men’s prisons. This federal lawsuit, the first of its kind, alleges the order violates Moe’s Fifth and Eighth Amendment rights by exposing her to extreme risks of violence and denying her gender-affirming care. The order dictates that only two biological sexes are recognized, impacting incarcerated transgender individuals disproportionately. Moe’s transfer to a men’s facility would severely endanger her safety and well-being.
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Former Vice President Mike Pence urged senators to reject Robert F. Kennedy Jr.’s nomination for Secretary of Health and Human Services, citing President Trump’s previous condemnation of Kennedy as a “radical left liberal.” Pence’s tweet featured a video of Trump expressing strong opposition to Kennedy’s candidacy, highlighting Kennedy’s stances on various issues. Trump’s video emphasized Kennedy’s supposed liberal leanings, even preferring President Biden over him. This opposition follows previous concerns raised by Pence and others regarding Kennedy’s views on abortion and vaccination.
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President Trump signed the bipartisan Laken Riley Act into law, expanding federal deportation powers for immigrants accused of crimes. The act, named for a murder victim, allows for the detention of immigrants with any criminal charge, prompting concerns from immigrant rights advocates. Simultaneously, Trump announced plans to utilize Guantanamo Bay to detain “worst criminal aliens,” a move criticized internationally as brutal and potentially unconstitutional. The administration plans to seek funding for expanding Guantanamo’s detention capacity, despite unclear details and opposition from Cuba. This action follows Trump’s campaign promise to increase deportations and has been met with both support and criticism.
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John Q. Hosedrinker