Responding to a journalist's inquiry regarding the conviction of French far-right leader Marine Le Pen, who is barred from holding office for five years, former US President Donald Trump remarked, "That sounds like this country."
US Senator Jim Banks commented on a former US Department of Health and Human Services (HHS) employee, stating the individual "probably deserved" to be fired. This followed a confrontation between the senator and the former employee in Washington DC on April 1st.
On April 2nd, at a "Make America Wealthy Again" event held in the White House Rose Garden, Donald Trump unveiled comprehensive 25 percent tariffs on all foreign automobile sales. He attributed the need for these tariffs to the failures of previous US presidents and their administrations, introducing the new economic measures.
Jewish students at Columbia University protested on April 2nd, chaining themselves to the gates of St. Paul’s Chapel. They demanded accountability from the university's trustees concerning the arrest of Mahmoud Khalil. Police intervened, removing journalists and other students, and used tools to break the protesters’ chains.
Israeli Prime Minister Benjamin Netanyahu announced the Israeli military's intention to seize control of the "Morag Corridor" in Gaza. This action would mirror their control of the Philadelphi Corridor, further isolating the southern city of Rafah from the rest of the Palestinian enclave.
Under the latest tariffs imposed by US President Donald Trump, penguins residing on remote volcanic rocks near Antarctica are now subject to a 10% tariff. Despite the absence of residents, buildings, and the last human visit being nearly a decade ago, the US imported $1.4 million in machinery and electrical goods from the area in 2022, which is four times the average of the previous five years.
US President Donald Trump showcased his administration’s $5 million ‘gold card’ a month after initially proposing the plan to offer it to wealthy foreigners on April 3rd. The scheme, described by Trump as offering "green card privileges plus," provides permanent residency and a path to citizenship for those who can afford the specified price.
8 Comments
Bella Ciao
Good to see steps being taken to protect the Country.
Comandante
Finally, someone trying to fix the mess that's been made by the opposition.
Bermudez
Trump's policies seem solely designed to benefit himself and his cronies. Disgusting.
Martin L King
Trump and this administration know what it takes. Get behind them!
ZmeeLove
Jim Banks' comment about the HHS employee is unprofessional and petty.
Raphael
We are going backwards. Time for an end to this madness!
Michelangelo
The "Make America Wealthy Again" event is a great idea. The focus should be on economic prosperity.
Donatello
The tariffs are a strong move. America First!