A federal judge ordered that the suspect behind the firebombing of a Tesla dealership in Kansas City, Missouri, be released from federal custody ahead of his upcoming court date.
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This page is an archive of main headlines from the US for 01.05.2025.
It displays 244 headlines from many sources chronologically, as they appeared throughout the day, accompanied by AI overviews that were written in real time.
01.05.2025 ⇢ Signal Crisis Reshuffles National Security Team
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The U.S.-Ukraine minerals deal, signed after Trump pressured Kyiv to "pay back" American support, dominated morning coverage. The agreement provides the U.S. preferential access to Ukraine's rare earth minerals reserves.
By midday, economic concerns intensified with warnings about impending supply chain disruptions from China tariffs. CNN compared potential shortages to pandemic-era disruptions.
The afternoon brought a major national security shake-up after National Security Adviser Michael Waltz was removed following what media called "Signalgate" – accidentally adding a journalist to sensitive Signal chats. Waltz was reassigned as UN Ambassador nominee, with Secretary of State Rubio assuming the NSA role temporarily.
Late day coverage included a federal judge ruling Trump's use of the Alien Enemies Act for deportations unlawful, continuing judicial pushback against immigration policies. May Day protests against Trump policies occurred nationwide, with worker demonstrations focusing on economic inequality.
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Kamala Harris had centered her closing argument of her unsuccessful presidential campaign on the dangers posed by Trump. These were her first major remarks since he took office.
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The Lakers faltered again in the fourth quarter and were eliminated from the playoffs with a loss to the Timberwolves.
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The Lakers faltered again in the fourth quarter and were eliminated from the playoffs with a loss to the Timberwolves.
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In the space of a few hours, Trump went from hailing America’s new “golden age” to warning parents their kids would have fewer toys – and they’d cost more
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The former VP described a dystopian view of the nation under her former 2024 foe — before bizarrely shifting focus to a lighthearted video of elephants at the San Diego Zoo during an earthquake.
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The U.S. and Ukraine have signed an agreement that will give the U.S. access to Ukraine’s vast critical mineral resources.
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A Maryland judge denied the Trump administration's motion to delay discovery in the Kilmar Abrego Garcia deportation case again Wednesday.
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Former Vice President Kamala Harris blasted President Trump’s policies as a betrayal of the nation’s founding principles and warned of a constitutional crisis.
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A draft of the deal said it would give Washington preferential access to new Ukrainian natural resources deals.
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The Daily Beast
The president said there’s nothing he would have done differently during his first 100 days in office.
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Politicians, lawyers and journalists who left behind autocratic systems in Europe, Asia and Latin America see the Trump administration employing similar methods.
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In the space of a few hours, Trump went from hailing America’s new “golden age” to warning parents their kids would have fewer toys – and they’d cost more
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The president said there’s nothing he would have done differently during his first 100 days in office.
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In the space of a few hours, Trump went from hailing America’s new “golden age” to warning parents their kids would have fewer toys – and they’d cost more
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05:33⇢Musk Calls DC Stint "Very Intense" As First 100 Days Assessed
⌨The US media is focused on Trump's first 100 days in office, with numerous outlets assessing his administration's performance (CNN, LA Times, NBC News, NPR, NY Post). Elon Musk described his time in DC as "very intense" (ABC News, Newsweek), while former VP Kamala Harris delivered her first major speech criticizing Trump's policies (LA Times, NY Post). The US-Ukraine minerals deal continues to receive coverage (AP News, Washington Post, USA Today), providing America access to Ukraine's critical resources. Legal challenges to the administration's immigration policies are emerging, with judges pushing back in specific cases (CBS, Breitbart).
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In the space of a few hours, Trump went from hailing America’s new “golden age” to warning parents their kids would have fewer toys – and they’d cost more
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After months of tense negotiations, the U.S. and Ukraine have signed a deal that is expected to give Washington access to the country’s critical minerals and other natural resources.
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The New York Times
Independent vendors who sell on sites like Etsy and eBay are trying to blunt the pain from tariffs on low-cost Chinese-made goods.
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After disasters, the Federal Emergency Management Agency directly leases apartments for survivors. Despite the horrific housing market in L.A., officials say that isn’t needed here.
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The under-fire Tesla chief was rattled by a Wall Street Journal report that said the company wanted him out.
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No DNA evidence ties Dominaque Thorpe to a 2007 murder. So why is he serving life in prison?
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Since the pandemic supply chain crisis, retailers have worked to shift production away from China. It’s not enough to lessen what’s about to happen.
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Since the pandemic supply chain crisis, retailers have worked to shift production away from China. It’s not enough to lessen what’s about to happen.
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Since the pandemic supply chain crisis, retailers have worked to shift production away from China. It’s not enough to lessen what’s about to happen.
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Senate Majority Leader John Thune is celebrating the Republican Party majority’s breakneck pace, telling Breitbart News he is proud.
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Since the pandemic supply chain crisis, retailers have worked to shift production away from China. It's not enough to lessen what's about to happen.
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The Trump administration wants more births. What would that mean for children?
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The VA Servicing Purchase program has helped about 20,000 veterans avoid foreclosure. But Republicans in Congress have been critical of the program, saying it puts too much taxpayer money at risk.
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09:14⇢Supply Chain Crisis Looms as Shipping Loopholes Close
⌨The newspapers report on looming supply chain disruptions from China that could affect the US within weeks (CNN, NYTimes). Trump's cabinet confirmations are proceeding rapidly, with Senate Majority Leader Thune taunting Democrats about the pace (Breitbart). Several headlines focus on Trump administration policies affecting specific groups: veterans face challenges after the ending of a key VA mortgage program (NPR), FEMA is not leasing apartments for LA fire survivors (LA Times), and small online sellers are scrambling due to closing shipping loopholes for Chinese goods (NYTimes). The US-Ukraine minerals deal has been finalized after months of negotiations (AP News, Washington Post). Meanwhile, May Day protests against Trump policies are occurring nationwide (Newsweek).
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President Trump says steep tariffs on U.S. imports will lead to lower taxes for Americans. Is he right?
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A beloved New Jersey dad was beaten to death with a baseball bat and hammer in front of his teen daughter outside the home of her alleged 17-year-old assailant and his father on Easter Sunday.
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Elon Musk gave a wide-ranging interview to reporters as he steps back from DOGE, discussing White House stays and his relationship with Donald Trump.
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Breaking down race favorites and how to bet on them.
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After a report said America’s economy had contracted in the first quarter, President Trump tried to blame former President Joe Biden.
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US is weeks away from supply chain disruptions
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Trump national security adviser Mike Waltz and deputy Alex Wong are leaving the White House, multiple sources tell CBS News.
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A beloved New Jersey dad was beaten to death with a baseball bat and hammer in front of his teen daughter outside the home of her alleged 17-year-old assailant and his father on Easter Sunday.
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The Daily Beast
It is the first cabinet departure of MAGA 2.0.
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A beloved New Jersey dad was beaten to death with a baseball bat and hammer in front of his teen daughter outside the home of her alleged 17-year-old assailant and his father on Easter Sunday.
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California, which has the unique ability to set vehicle standards, has set ambitious rules requiring all new cars to be zero-emission by 2035. The fate of those rules is now up to the Senate.
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One victim says the group failed to investigate her abuse claims, despite claiming it had ramped up child safety measures.
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OAN Staff James Meyers8:07 AM – Thursday, May 1, 2025 Russian President Vladimir Putin was critical on Thursday of President Donald Trump’s mineral…
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Mike Waltz, President Trump's national security advisor, is leaving the White House weeks after he accidentally added a journalist to a Signal chat.
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11:15⇢Trump Security Team Ousted in Signalgate Fallout
⌨The newspapers report on a major shake-up in Trump's national security team, with National Security Adviser Michael Waltz and his deputy Alex Wong departing the White House (ABC News, CBS, Fox News, Newsweek, USA Today, Daily Beast). This follows what media dubbed "Signalgate," where Waltz accidentally added a journalist to a Signal chat. Meanwhile, concerns about Trump's tariff policies continue, with reports warning of potential Christmas supply shortages (Boston Globe, CNN, Epoch Times). Other headlines highlight economic issues, including a stark wealth gap with CEO pay rising 50% since 2019 compared to just 0.9% for workers (Common Dreams).
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Mike Waltz is on his way out as President Trump’s national security adviser, a source familiar with the matter told The Post Thursday.
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Prices are rising due to Trump’s tariffs — but not universally just yet.
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The national security adviser has been on shaky ground after he inadvertently added a reporter to a Signal group chat about military strikes
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White House national security adviser Mike Waltz is set to depart the Trump administration. That’s according to two people familiar with the matter, which marks the first major staff shakeup of President Donald Trump’s second term.
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Michael Waltz had been on thin ice since a group chat he organized on the messaging app Signal became public.
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Senate Republicans Voted Overwhelmingly To Continue Trump's Trade War
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The Atlantic
The president has shown signs of exasperation. But he has never been willing to stand up to his Russian counterpart.
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National Security Adviser Mike Waltz and his deputy Alex Wong will be ousted Thursday from their roles at the National Security Council, according to reports.
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Eleven students at Westhill High School turned themselves in to police after an alleged hazing stunt on younger players.
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The national security adviser’s job has been in limbo after it was made clear to him this week he will no longer lead the National Security Council, source says
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Congress created the grants in the aftermath of the school shooting in Uvalde, Texas. The goal was to help schools hire mental health professionals, including counselors and social workers.
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The ruling is a first of its kind and has blocked the administration from quickly deporting some alleged members of a Venezuelan gang
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Fast-food chain McDonald’s reported its worst quarterly sales numbers in the United States since 2020.
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13:40⇢Signalgate Claims Waltz's Job as National Security Adviser
⌨The newspapers report extensively on a major shake-up in Trump's national security team, with National Security Adviser Mike Waltz and his deputy Alex Wong leaving the administration (ABC News, AP News, Boston Globe, Breitbart, CBS, CNN, Daily Beast, Epoch Times, Fox News, HuffPost, MSNBC, NY Post, NYTimes, The Hill, Washington Post). Multiple sources indicate this follows the "Signalgate" scandal where Waltz accidentally added a journalist to a Signal chat. In other news, a Trump-appointed judge ruled the president's use of the Alien Enemies Act unlawful (CNN, Slate), and the Education Department halted $1 billion in school mental health funding (NPR). Meanwhile, May Day protests occurred worldwide against right-wing policies (Common Dreams), and Republicans repealed Biden-era EV mandates (The Blaze).
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GOP lawmakers have yet to make their most difficult decisions on issues like Medicaid and taxes, but a few intraparty skirmishes have already erupted.
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All those rape myths Me Too was supposed to debunk are back.
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President Trump says he is nominating Mike Waltz to be U.S. ambassador to the United Nations.
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Reports circulated Thursday morning indicating Waltz would be out of a job.
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National Security Adviser Mike Waltz and his deputy Alex Wong will be ousted Thursday from their roles at the National Security Council, according to reports.
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Ed Martin, President Trump's pick for U.S. Attorney for D.C., is distancing himself from a Jan. 6 rioter known for antisemitic views. NPR's reporting raises questions about his ties to the rioter.
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Mike Waltz, President Trump's national security advisor, is leaving the White House weeks after he accidentally added a journalist to a Signal chat.
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The president made the announcement hours after CNN reported Mike Waltz was departing as national security adviser following the Signal chat scandal
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Associated Press
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14:49⇢Waltz Reassigned to UN After Signal Chat Fiasco
⌨The newspapers widely report on a major shake-up in Trump's national security team, with National Security Adviser Mike Waltz being reassigned to become U.S. Ambassador to the United Nations (ABC News, AP News, Boston Globe, Breitbart, CBS, CNN, Epoch Times, Fox News, HuffPost, MSNBC, NY Post, NYT, The Hill, USA Today). Secretary of State Marco Rubio will serve as acting national security adviser. This reorganization follows what media dubbed the "Signal chat scandal" or "Signalgate," where Waltz accidentally added a journalist to a sensitive government chat. In other news, a judge ruled Trump cannot deport migrants under a wartime act (Washington Post), and Republicans face challenges drafting legislation for Trump's agenda (NBC News).
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President Trump says he is nominating Mike Waltz to be U.S. ambassador to the United Nations.
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The Daily Beast
Hours after being fired as national security advisor, Waltz was handed a new job.
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The New York Times
The deal could generate hundreds of millions of dollars for the Trump family, highlighting ethical conflicts surrounding President Trump’s crypto firm.
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Mike Waltz, President Trump's national security advisor, is leaving the White House weeks after he accidentally added a journalist to a Signal chat.
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The city and Smollett advised the court that they have settled, “but need more time to finalize documentation.”
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US president says Secretary of State Marco Rubio will be interim national security adviser as Mike Waltz departs the role following the Signal scandal
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The Atlantic
If Signalgate hadn’t led to the ouster of Trump’s national security adviser, the president still wasn’t likely to keep him around long.
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The president is looking for a new national security adviser after giving Signalgate star Mike Waltz the boot.
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In a turn of events amid a foreign policy "shakeup," President Donald Trump has announced that his national security adviser, Mike Waltz, will be reassigned to a new role -- becoming the new U.S. ambassador to the United Nations (UN).
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Secretary of Housing and Urban Development (HUD) Scott Turner is “serious about making housing affordable” for all Americans — and his mission started with reorienting a department that lost its way under President Joe Biden.
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As road closures and mass evacuations paralyzed the nation, Israel was forced to cancel its Independence Day torch-lighting ceremony due to massive wildfires that broke out near Jerusalem on Wednesday.
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An effort by Senate Democrats to overturn President Donald Trump’s sweeping tariff policy fell short on Wednesday.
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A federal judge has prevented the Trump administration from deporting alleged Venezuelan gang members from South Texas using the Alien Enemies Act.
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⌨The newspapers continue to report on a major White House staffing change, with National Security Adviser Mike Waltz being reassigned to become U.S. Ambassador to the United Nations following the "Signalgate" scandal (ABC News, AP News, Boston Globe, Breitbart, CBS, CNN, Fox News, HuffPost, NBC News, NY Post, NYTimes, The Atlantic, The Daily Beast, The Hill, USA Today). Secretary of State Marco Rubio will serve as interim national security adviser. A federal judge ruled against Trump's use of the Alien Enemies Act for deportations of Venezuelan migrants (Breitbart, Washington Post). Meanwhile, Senate Democrats failed to block Trump's tariff plan (One America News Network), and Democrats are calling for investigation into a defense contract potentially benefiting Elon Musk (Common Dreams).
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The deputy White House chief of staff went off in the briefing room.
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Tariffs Won't Fix What's Ailing American Men in the Work Force
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In its first 100 days, the Trump administration has moved to roll back food safety measures, endanger slaughterhouse workers, and more.
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The same man who added a reporter to a secret group chat does not know how to keep his phone screen hidden in a room of photographers.
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President Trump shifted Michael Waltz to the ambassador to the United Nations role, and made Secretary of State Marco Rubio interim national security adviser.
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Behind the scenes, a top department official pressed employees to gather a list of activists and investigate them, people familiar with the matter said.
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Two "Hollywood-style" videos, uploaded and released by the Central Intelligence Agency (CIA), have been widely shared in an effort to entice Chinese nationals who are interested in becoming dissidents -- spying for the U.S. government.
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The Trump administration wants Supreme Court to intervene, stripping 300,000-plus Venezuelan migrants of protected status.
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The change comes after Waltz’s role in the administration’s Signal fiasco. Trump says he’ll nominate him to serve as UN ambassador instead.
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Over 1,000 demonstrations and rallies were scheduled in every state and abroad, most being held May 1 – historically known as May Day or International Workers' Day.
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17:38⇢Waltz Out, Rubio In: National Security Shake-up Continues
⌨The newspapers continue focusing on Mike Waltz's removal as National Security Adviser, with Marco Rubio now replacing him while Waltz moves to UN Ambassador role (ABC, AP, CNN, CBS, Fox, The Hill, Huffpost, NY Post). Multiple sources attribute his departure to the "Signal fiasco" where he inappropriately added journalists to secure chats (CNN, Daily Beast, The Hill). May Day saw widespread worker protests against Trump and corporations, including UAW strikes at Lockheed Martin (Common Dreams, USA Today). A federal judge ruled against Trump's use of the Alien Enemies Act for deportations (Fox, Washington Post), while reports emerged of Justice Department pressure to investigate Columbia University protesters (NYTimes).
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The Department of Health and Human Services says it will require new vaccines to be tested against a placebo, which could complicate and delay Food and Drug Administration approval of many vaccines.
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It’s the first step of a legal struggle that could derail a major part of the president’s agenda.
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The Atlantic
Trump’s commissars are looking for ideological enemies.
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A source said of the power play by Hudson: “The ‘Hard Knocks’ people were like, we can’t deal with this goodbye, and they walked away.”
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President Donald Trump’s Department of Homeland Security (DHS) carried out a first-of-its-kind sting operation across Florida by enlisting local police departments to help swiftly arrest and deport gang members and criminal illegal aliens.
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Rebecca Onion
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The first major staffing shakeup of Trump’s second term follows Waltz’s role in the administration’s Signal fiasco
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The Daily Beast’s impeccably sourced David Rothkopf reveals the inside story of Waltz’s exile—and what it tells us about his boss.
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Federal Judge Rules Trump's Alien Enemies Act Proclamation Is Unlawful
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On Thursday, Sean "Diddy" Combs turned down the government's offer to enter a guilty plea and avoid the prospect of a lengthier prison sentence.
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The limber landlord is charging top dollar for apartments — with four-bedrooms going for $4,900 and a seven-bed unit for $9,100 a month.
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Over 1,000 demonstrations and rallies were scheduled in every state and abroad, most being held May 1 – historically known as May Day or International Workers' Day.
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20:11⇢Signal App Scandal Triggers National Security Reshuffle
⌨The newspapers report extensively on a major national security shake-up, with Mike Waltz being removed as National Security Adviser and shifted to UN Ambassador after using the Signal app inappropriately (ABC, CNN, The Hill, Daily Beast, Newsweek). Marco Rubio takes over as acting National Security Adviser (CNN, AP, Epoch Times). Immigration enforcement dominates coverage with Trump launching mass deportation operations targeting criminal migrants (Breitbart), while a federal judge ruled Trump's use of the Alien Enemies Act unlawful (Reason, Vox). Nationwide May Day protests occurred against Trump's policies (Common Dreams, USA Today), while reports note policy changes at HHS regarding vaccine testing (NPR) and gender-affirming care (Mother Jones).
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Detailed Army plans for a potential military parade on President Donald Trump’s birthday in June call for more than 6,600 soldiers, at least 150 vehicles, 50 helicopters, seven bands and potentially a couple thousand civilians.
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Trump and members of his inner circle own more wealth than the average American likely dreams of having.
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Trump said he would make Secretary of State Marco Rubio his interim national security adviser. It's the first time since the Nixon era that one person will do both jobs.
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According to the Garner Police Department, two non-citizens, along with an escaped third accomplice, abducted a North Carolina mother and her infant daughter at gunpoint on Monday after the family declined to pay a $1 million ransom.
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Rep. Jim Jordan (R-OH) is the tip of the Congressional spear in fighting weaponized lawfare, and he discussed what a Republican Congress can do to rein in rogue liberal activist judges Thursday on “The Alex Marlow Show.”
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Audio from a 2020 court hearing depicts Jennifer Vasquez Sura pleading with a judge for temporary protection from her husband, Kilmar Abrego Garcia.
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The Knicks survived … barely.
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L.A. prosecutors must now expedite filing of felony cases involving sex crimes or family violence, amid a backlog of criminal cases.
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Ukraine minerals deal is largely symbolic – but that’s enough for Trump
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23:13⇢Rubio Takes Dual Role as Waltz Shifts to UN
⌨The newspapers report on a major shake-up in the Trump administration's national security team, with Mike Waltz being removed as National Security Adviser and nominated as UN Ambassador (ABC, CBS, NPR, Newsweek, HuffPost). Secretary of State Marco Rubio will now serve as interim National Security Adviser - the first dual appointment of this kind since the Nixon era (NPR). Trump delivered a commencement speech at the University of Alabama, marking his first 100 days in office (Boston Globe, The Hill). Meanwhile, U.S.-China trade relations are evolving with reports of possible trade talks (CNN) and the end of a trade exemption for Chinese goods (Epoch Times).
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ICE says it is investigating the cause of death of 44-year-old Marie Ange Blaise in a Florida detention center on Friday. A local congresswoman says Blaise had complained of chest pains "for hours."
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