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Friday, April 4, 2025
China’s PLA launches military drills around Taiwan, testing US resolve
China’s PLA launches military drills around Taiwan, testing US resolve | CNN (Thanks to Finn Z for this one)
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This screenshot from a video of the drills released on April 1, 2025 by China's military shows a Type 054A frigate of the People's Liberation Army Navy. |
Cory Booker’s 25-Hour Senate Speech Strikes a Chord in New Jersey
Cory Booker’s 25-Hour Senate Speech Strikes a Chord in New Jersey - The New York Times (Thanks to Taylor for this one)
Many Democrats, including in Mr. Booker’s home state of New Jersey, reveled in his stamina and moxie as he assailed President Trump in the longest Senate speech on record.
Thursday, April 3, 2025
Trump's tariffs target Heard Island and McDonald Islands, Australian territory inhabited only by penguins
Trump's tariffs target Heard Island and McDonald Islands, Australian territory inhabited only by penguins - CBS News (Thanks to Cole for this one)
Trump Imposes Tariffs on Remote Islands - The New York Times
Some of the more sparsely populated territories in the world that do little trade with the United States have been caught up in the trade war.
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Hungary Says It Will Exit ICC as Netanyahu Visits
Hungary Says It Will Exit ICC as Netanyahu Visits - The New York Times
The announcement came hours after Prime Minister Benjamin Netanyahu of Israel arrived in the country for a visit despite facing an international arrest warrant.
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| Prime Minister Viktor Orban of Hungary and Prime Minister Benjamin Netanyahu of Israel in Budapest on Thursday.Bernadett Szabo/Reuters |
I Just Saw the Future. It Was Not in America.
Opinion | I Just Saw the Future. It Was Not in America. - The New York Times
Beijing’s message to America: "We’re not afraid of you. You aren’t who you think you are — and we aren’t who you think we are."
A Stunned World Reckons With Economic Fallout From Trump’s Tariffs
Trump’s Tariffs Are Latest Sign of His Second-Term Appetite for Risk - The New York Times
President Trump’s announcement went beyond most predictions, showing a greater willingness to follow his instincts even when critics — and some allies — consider failure a likely outcome.
To Counter Trump’s Tariffs on Goods, Countries May Hit Back at US Services - The New York Times
Stocks tumbled in Asia and Europe, and the losses were expected to continue when Wall Street opens. Allies and adversaries alike were weighing their responses.
A Stunned World Reckons With Economic Fallout From Trump’s Tariffs - The New York Times
Not even America’s closest trading partners were spared by a policy broadside that spooked investors and left policymakers scrambling to formulate responses.
Trump Tariffs Aim to Revive U.S. Manufacturing. Is That Possible? - The New York Times
Auto Tariffs Take Effect, Putting Pressure on New Car Prices - The New York Times
President Trump says the tariffs will encourage investment in U.S. factories, but analysts say car buyers will have to pay thousands more.
Why did Trump spare Russia from new tariffs?
Not Even a Royal Invite Spared the U.K. From Trump’s Tariffs - The New York Times
Trump’s New Tariffs Test Apple’s Global Supply Chain - The New York Times
Wednesday, April 2, 2025
Judge Ends Eric Adams Case, but Sharply Criticizes Trump’s Justice Dept.
Judge Ends Eric Adams Case, but Sharply Criticizes Trump’s Justice Dept. - The New York Times
Judge Dale E. Ho refused to let the government leave open the prospect of reinstating charges against the mayor. But he acknowledged the president’s power to determine the fate of prosecutions.
The department had argued that the bribery and fraud charges should be dropped for three reasons: They were brought too close to the mayoral election; the U.S. attorney who brought the case had created “appearances of impropriety”; and, most importantly, the prosecution was hindering the mayor’s cooperation with Mr. Trump’s immigration plans.
Judge Ho roundly rejected all three arguments.
"Everything here smacks of a bargain: Dismissal of the indictment in exchange for immigration policy concessions,” the judge wrote in his 78-page decision. He suggested that the arguments about impropriety and timing were misleading and insincere.
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| The Justice Department told prosecutors to seek dismissal of the charges, saying they were interfering with Mayor Eric Adams’s ability to further President Trump’s deportation agenda. Graham Dickie/The New York Times |
Tuesday, April 1, 2025
U.S. Has Spent $40 Million to Jail About 400 Migrants at Guantánamo
U.S. Has Spent $40 Million to Jail About 400 Migrants at Guantánamo - The New York Times (Thanks to Mitch for this one)
The disclosure of the tab so far came after five senators visited the offshore operation, which they condemned as a waste of resources.
How Trump’s Tariffs Are Hitting One Chinese Factory Owner: ‘We Are Helpless’
How Trump’s Tariffs Are Hitting One Chinese Factory Owner: ‘We Are Helpless’ - The New York Times (Thanks to Sabrina for this one)
President Trump’s policies are straining trade ties and challenging a long-held truth in China about the centrality of the U.S. market.
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| Maria Liao runs Dongguan Yarunli Toys from a factory in Dongguan, China. “I don’t know what the next quarter will be like,” she said.Qilai Shen for The New York Times |
U.S. Imposes Sanctions on Chinese and Hong Kong Officials for Pursuing Activists Abroad; China responds with military exercises
China holds military drills around Taiwan, calling its president a 'parasite' (Thanks to Derrick for this one)
China’s former top spy catcher is among six security enforcers targeted as the Trump administration turns its attention to human rights issues in the city.
China’s Military Drills Around Taiwan Are a Warning to Its President - The New York Times
The drills came after Taiwan’s president, Lai Ching-te, announced measures to counter China’s influence and espionage. Beijing also wants to send a message to Washington, analysts said.
Opinion | Trump’s Ukraine Betrayal Shows Taiwan Can No Longer Rely on America - The New York Times
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| A photo released by the Taiwan Defense Ministry showed what it said was the Chinese aircraft carrier Shandong sailing in waters off Taiwan on Monday.Taiwan Defense Ministry, via Agence France-Presse — Getty Images |
Monday, March 31, 2025
Marine Le Pen Falls to the Rule of Law and a Great Battle Looms
Marine Le Pen Barred From French Presidential Run After Embezzlement Ruling
The sentence made the far-right leader ineligible for five years, excluding her from the 2027 election unless she can secure a more favorable outcome on appeal.
Marine Le Pen Falls to the Rule of Law and a Great Battle Looms
A court’s conviction of the far-right leader for embezzlement and its ban on her running for office have set off a new crisis for France.
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| Marine Le Pen, the leader of the far-right National Rally, leaving her party’s headquarters in Paris on Monday.Thomas Samson/Agence France-Presse — Getty Images |
Friday, March 28, 2025
Trump’s executive order forces removal of ‘improper ideology’ at Smithsonian museums to promote ‘American greatness’
Trump’s executive order forces removal of ‘improper ideology’ at Smithsonian museums to promote ‘American greatness’ (Thanks to Graydon for this one)
Trump to overhaul the world’s largest museum, education and research complex to ‘restore truth and sanity to American history.’ There are 21 museums and the National Zoo.
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| President Trump visiting a Smithsonian Museum in 2017 with then-Housing & Urban Development Secretary Ben Carson |
Jair Bolsonaro Ordered to Face Trial in Brazil for Attempting a Coup
Jair Bolsonaro Ordered to Face Trial in Brazil for Attempting a Coup - The New York Times (Thanks to Aidan for this one)
Brazil’s top court ruled that the former president will be tried over his role in a vast plot to cling to power after his 2022 election loss.
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| Former president Jair Bolsonaro greeting supporters at a rally on March 16 in Rio de Janeiro.Dado Galdieri for The New York Times |
Bucks Co. man charged in attempt to kill food delivery driver
Bucks Co. man charged in attempt to kill food delivery driver – NBC10 Philadelphia (Thanks to John for this one)
The man fired a gunshot so close to striking the delivery driver that an officer found pieces of the bullet after they fell from the victim's hair during an interview shortly after the incident, police say
Pope Francis Came Near Death in Hospital, His Doctor Says
Pope Francis Came Near Death in Hospital, His Doctor Says - The New York Times (Thanks to Alana for this one)
In an interview, the leader of Pope Francis’s medical team called it “a miracle” that the 88-year-old pontiff left the hospital, but said he needs to change his vigorous habits, at least for a while, to recover.
More Than 140 Dead in Myanmar After Powerful Earthquake
More Than 140 Dead in Myanmar After Powerful Earthquake: Live Updates - The New York Times (Thanks to Rex for this one)
The 7.7-magnitude quake caused widespread damage in a country already in chaos because of civil war.
Live updates: More than 140 dead in Myanmar earthquake, with tremors felt in Thailand | CNN (Thanks to Finn Z. for this one)
Ukraine Stages New Push Into Russia, Officials and Experts Say
Ukraine Stages New Push Into Russia, Officials and Experts Say - The New York Times (Thanks to Rex for this one)
The small incursion targets the Belgorod region, according to Ukrainian officials, analysts of open-source intelligence and Russian military bloggers. The advance comes as cease-fire talks continue.
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| Cathedral Square in the city of Belgorod last year. The region’s governor said in a social media post that parts of the region were currently unsafe, but did not mention Ukrainian troops crossing the border.Nanna Heitmann for The New York Times |
Thursday, March 27, 2025
E.P.A. Offers a Way to Avoid Clean-Air Rules: Send an Email
E.P.A. Offers a Way to Avoid Clean-Air Rules: Send an Email (Thanks to Arya for this one)
Referring to a little-known provision, it said power plants and others could write to seek exemptions to mercury and other restrictions and that “the president will make a decision.”
The Environmental Protection Agency this week said an obscure section of the Clean Air Act enables the president to temporarily exempt industrial facilities from new rules if the technology required to meet those rules isn’t available, and if it’s in the interest of national security.
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Canada’s Prime Minister Says U.S. Is ‘No Longer a Reliable Partner’ on Trade; World Responds to Trump Auto Tariffs
Canada’s Prime Minister Says U.S. Is ‘No Longer a Reliable Partner’ on Trade (Thanks to Sabrina for this one)
President Trump’s announcement of 25 percent tariffs on cars and parts sent shock waves through the global auto industry. Canada said it would respond with tariffs of its own.
Trump announces new 25% tariff on imported cars and car parts (Thanks to Sam for this one)
Tariff Sticker Shock: will increase car production costs by $6,700
RFK Announces 10,000 Federal Health Workers to Be Laid Off at HHS
10,000 Federal Health Workers to Be Laid Off (Thanks to Maia for this one)
Health Secretary Robert F. Kennedy Jr. announced a major restructuring of the Health and Human Services Department, which now employs about 82,000 people.
Chief Justice John Roberts slams Trump's call to impeach federal judge
Chief Justice John Roberts slams Trump's call to impeach federal judge
President Donald Trump has called for the impeachment of US federal Judge James Boasberg after he ruled against a recent deportation effort.
Wednesday, March 26, 2025
Parts of America will experience a partial solar eclipse this weekend
Parts of America will experience a partial solar eclipse this weekend : NPR (Thanks to Elizabeth for this one)
He has a tattoo celebrating soccer giant Real Madrid. His lawyer believes it’s why he was deported.
He has a tattoo celebrating soccer giant Real Madrid. His lawyer believes it’s why he was deported. | CNN (Thanks to Luca for this one)
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Jerce Reyes and his partner Mariyin Araujo in 2018. Reyes's soccer themed tattoo is visble on his left arm. |
U.S. Lifts Millions in Bounties on Senior Taliban Officials
U.S. Lifts Millions in Bounties on Senior Taliban Officials - The New York Times (Thanks to Mitch for these)
The move was a significant shift toward leaders of the Haqqani network, which was behind some of the deadliest attacks during the war in Afghanistan.
Related: Is Afghanistan’s Most-Wanted Militant Now Its Best Hope for Change? - The New York Times
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| Sirajuddin Haqqani during an interview with The New York Times in Kabul, Afghanistan, last year.Jim Huylebroek for The New York Times |
Oregon and Washington Could See a Rare Thunderstorm
Oregon and Washington Could See a Rare Thunderstorm - The New York Times (Thanks to Taylor for this one)
Pacific Northwest Could See Rare Thunderstorms on Wednesday. Severe weather could knock Oregon and Washington with winds over 60 miles per hour and hail larger than golf balls.
Trump Admin Deals With Fallout Over Leaked War Plans in Signal Chat; Witkoff was in Russia during the Signal Group Chat; Judge orders preservation of texts
Trump Admin Deals With Fallout Over Leaked War Plans in Signal Chat: Live Updates - The New York Times (Thanks to Rex for this one)
Tulsi Gabbard, the national intelligence director, and John Ratcliffe, the head of the C.I.A., faced combative questions by Democrats on the House Intelligence Committee. Both were part of a group chat about a military operation that included the top editor of The Atlantic.
The Atlantic posts more texts from Signal group chat showing Hegseth provided detailed attack plans (Thanks to Frank for this one)
Judge Moves to Prevent Hegseth, Waltz and Others From Deleting Houthi Texts (Thanks to Rex for this one)
Judge James E. Boasberg said top officials, including the defense secretary, the national security adviser and the secretary of state, must preserve the messages they exchanged.
Related: Flight data show Steve Witkoff was in Russia during group chat on Signal
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| Top U.S. intelligence officials before the House Intelligence Committee on Wednesday.Kenny Holston/The New York Times |
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