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Following a federal judge’s order restricting access to Treasury Department systems, the Trump administration, led by President Trump and Vice President Vance, reacted with outrage. Vance, echoing sentiments previously expressed by Trump, argued that judicial overreach into executive branch operations is illegal and that court rulings are not always binding. Legal experts warn that this stance, which undermines the separation of powers and judicial review, could lead to a constitutional crisis. The administration’s actions and rhetoric raise serious concerns about their commitment to upholding the Constitution.
President Trump announced on Truth Social his directive to halt the production of new pennies, citing the minting cost exceeding the coin’s value. This decision aligns with the administration’s broader cost-cutting agenda, aiming to eliminate wasteful government spending. The President claims the cost of producing each penny is over two cents. The order was issued to the Treasury Secretary, effectively ending the minting of new one-cent coins.
In response to President Trump’s order freezing aid to South Africa, the South African government denounced the US President’s claims regarding a new land expropriation law as propaganda. Trump alleges the law allows for the seizure of land from white farmers without compensation, triggering the aid freeze. South Africa countered this assertion, characterizing it as a misinformation campaign. The law, enacted in January, is the subject of significant international debate.
Trump’s recent pronouncements regarding US ownership of Gaza have sparked a firestorm of reactions, ranging from disbelief to outrage. The sheer audacity of the claim, coupled with his history of unpredictable pronouncements, leaves many wondering what exactly he intends. The notion of the United States acquiring Gaza, a territory with a complex and deeply contested history, is a dramatic and seemingly ill-considered proposal.
The idea itself seems to fly in the face of established international norms and agreements. It’s unclear what legal or diplomatic mechanisms Trump envisions for such an acquisition. No existing treaties or agreements suggest a pathway for the US to claim ownership of a territory currently inhabited by millions and governed by a separate entity, the Palestinian Authority.… Continue reading
The launch of the $TRUMP memecoin resulted in significant profits for early investors, some allegedly based in China, who capitalized on its rapid price increase. Simultaneously, over 810,000 wallets incurred approximately $2 billion in losses following the coin’s subsequent crash. The Trump family and associates profited from substantial trading fees, totaling nearly $100 million, despite Trump’s claims of limited knowledge about the coin. This situation has prompted investigations into potential violations of ethics regulations and the Emolument Clause.
National Security Advisor Mike Waltz denies President Trump plans to invade Canada, despite Prime Minister Trudeau’s claims of annexation discussions. Waltz frames Trump’s actions as a reassertion of American leadership in the Western Hemisphere, encompassing Arctic security and the Panama Canal. However, Trump himself confirmed plans to potentially make Canada the 51st state, citing economic losses. Simultaneously, significant budget cuts are planned across various federal agencies, including the Department of Defense, with Elon Musk tasked with identifying wasteful spending.
Judge Coughenour granted a preliminary injunction against former President Trump’s executive order attempting to end birthright citizenship, finding the order unconstitutional. The judge’s decision, which blocks enforcement of the order ahead of its February 18th effective date, strongly affirmed the rule of law and rejected the administration’s attempt to amend the Constitution via executive action. He declared that altering birthright citizenship requires a constitutional amendment, not an executive order. This ruling comes from a Reagan-appointed judge, underscoring the bipartisan nature of the legal challenge to the executive order.
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Former US President Trump claims to have spoken with Vladimir Putin to negotiate an end to the war in Ukraine, a conversation the Kremlin neither confirms nor denies, citing numerous ongoing communications channels. Trump asserts Putin desires an end to the conflict and presented a plan to achieve this. Zelenskyy, however, has emphasized the importance of meeting with Trump before any Trump-Putin dialogue to ensure Ukraine’s involvement.
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