(2025-04-02). Susan Watkins: Baselines. newleftreview.org Trump's second term has begun with a whirlwind of iconoclastic pronouncements and an opening to Moscow that has sent European rulers into ideological crisis. An American-policy aide-mémoire offers baseline metrics for the ruptures—and continuities—ahead.
(2025-04-02). Israel PM drops Shin Bet chief nominee over Trump comments. newarab.com 
Israeli Prime Minister Netanyahu had announced on Monday his pick of Eli Sharvit to lead the
(2025-04-02). Randy Fine under fire for concerning Gaza posts amid Trump endorsement. albawaba.com 
ALBAWABA – US politician Randy Fine recently sparked outrage on social media after users reshared concerning and inhumane past comments about the ongoing Israeli aggression in Gaza. American political commentator Candace Owens also condemned Donald Trump's endorsement of Fine, describing it as "appalling and revealing" and an indicator of who runs the White House. She added, "Any person who can look at a picture of a murdered baby and mock it is a monster. Do not vote for this genocidal pig." This comes after a screenshot circulated recently on Musk's X (formerly known as Twitter) showcasing Randy Fine's inhumane…
(2025-04-02). Trump faces Wisconsin setback as Liberals take Supreme Court seat. geo.tv 
Supporters of Democrat-backed Wisconsin Supreme Court candidate Judge Susan Crawford react after voters elected Crawford, at her election night headquarters in Madison, Wisconsin, US April 1, 2025. — ReutersSusan Crawford win key Supreme Court seat from Wisconsin.Her opponent Brad…
(2025-04-02). Ahead of Israeli finance minister revokes all tariffs on U.S. products. haaretz.com Smotrich, aiming to meet Trump administration trade demands, says the move promotes a zero-tariff policy. Customs still apply mainly to agricultural goods, with Israel importing 518 million shekels annually to protect local farming…
(2025-04-02). Russia warns of 'catastrophic' consequences if US attacks Iran. presstv.ir Russia's Deputy Foreign Minister Sergei Ryabkov has warned that any US strikes on Iran's nuclear infrastructure could be catastrophic for the entire region.
(2025-04-02). Momodou Taal, Who Sued Trump, Voluntarily Leaves The Country. popularresistance.org Momodou Taal, a pro-Palestinian activist and international Ph.D student, announced his decision to leave the country on Monday — ending a weeks-long struggle with the federal government that began when he sued the Trump administration. | Soon after Taal announced his decision on X and Instagram, his lawyers withdrew his lawsuit in federal court. | Taal first made national news when he, alongside Sriram Parasurama, a Ph.D. student in plant sciences, and Prof. M≈©koma wa Ng≈©gƒ©, literatures in English, sued the Trump administration for allegedly violating their First and Fifth…
(2025-04-02). Trump discusses Gaza and regional tensions in call with Egypt's El-Sisi. albawaba.com ALBAWABA- U.S. President Donald Trump said he had a "very successful" phone call with Egyptian President Abdel Fattah El-Sisi, where they discussed the situation in Gaza, military preparations, and progress against the Houthis in Yemen. Trump shared on Truth Social that the conversation covered "many topics, including possible solutions for Gaza."The call comes amid reports of deep disagreements between the U.S. and Egyptian leadership over the future of Gaza. Trump previously floated a controversial proposal to displace Palestinians from Gaza and turn the territory into an investment hub—an idea widely con…
(2025-04-02). Are US car plants being built at record rates, as Trump claims? aljazeera.com Trump claimed auto plant growth, but evidence shows reallocations at existing facilities rather than new constructions.
(2025-04-02). Democrats' win in Wisconsin a result of "unpopular" Trump. aljazeera.com Arshad Hasan, talks about the result of the election for the state supreme court seat in Wisconsin.
(2025-04-02). Video: Moment US Senator ends record-breaking speech targeting Trump. aljazeera.com Democrat Cory Booker ended his record-breaking speech after holding the US Senate floor for more than 25 hours.
(2025-04-02). Why US shipbuilding is the worst and more money won't save it. responsiblestatecraft.org 
"We are also going to resurrect the American shipbuilding industry, including commercial shipbuilding and military shipbuilding," President Trump said during his March 6 joint address to Congress.The president did not break new ground with the announcement. Virtually every year, Navy and industry leaders complain that the United States does not invest enough in the nation's shipbuilding facilities. Yet according to the
(2025-04-02). US Senator Cory Booker shatters record with 25-hour speech criticising Trump. scmp.com Democrat Cory Booker breaks nearly seven-decade record for the longest continuous Senate floor speech.
(2025-04-02). Trump deportation threats haunt foreign students on spring break. newarab.com 
(2025-04-02). Keir Starmer Plans to Crack Down on Political Interference by Foreign Billionaire Donors. bylinetimes.com Five days after Elon Musk's infamous Nazi salute at Trump's inauguration ceremony, Dr Jeremy Stone, a software engineering consultant, launched a petition to "remove loopholes that allow wealthy foreign individuals to make donations into UK political parties (e.g. by funnelling through UK registered companies), cap all donations to a reasonable amount and review limits on the fines that can be levied for breaking the rules". Stone posted the petition on X (formerly Twitter) below an AI generated image of Elon Musk performing the salute over a ballot box with dollars stuffed inside. "Is this what we want?" Ston…
(2025-04-02). 'Give Me A Break': Trump Tariffs Threaten Japan Auto Sector. latintimes.com Last year vehicles accounted for around 28% of the country's 21.3 trillion yen ($142 billion) of US-bound exports, and roughly eight percent of all Japanese jobs are tied to the sector.
(2025-04-02). The Fruits of Trump Tariffs: Closer Ties Between Canada and China. counterpunch.org 
With Donald Trump seemingly determined to push the US economy on a path towards autarky, our major trading partners will need to make alternative arrangements. This is especially the case with Canada, since its economy is so closely tied to the US economy.At this point, Mark Carney, the country's new Prime Minister, knows there is
(2025-04-02). Why Trump is going full steam ahead to keep China's shipbuilding in dry dock. scmp.com US policies to curb China's perceived influence on global shipping and shipbuilding are facing pushback — but Trump seems unlikely to let up.
(2025-04-02). The Costs of Trump's War on Federal Workers. counterpunch.org 
The second administration of President Donald J. Trump has already started working its special magic across the Washington, D.C. capital region. Elon Musk and his Department of Government Efficiency (DOGE) have fired tens of thousands of federal workers, with more to come. Those who have lost their jobs include people who find housing and other support for veterans struggling
(2025-04-02). The Problem With Abundance. counterpunch.org 
With tariffs kicking in, economic growth slowing, and Trump refusing to rule out a recession, the Federal Reserve has lowered its forecast for GDP growth through 2027 to well below 2%. But liberals who want to push back by charting their own alternative path to robust growth are falling into a trap of wishful thinking.
(2025-04-02). The Washington Post's David Ignatius Remains the Leading Apologist for the CIA. counterpunch.org 
For the past 20 years, the Washington Post's David Ignatius has been the mainstream media's leading apologist for the Central Intelligence Agency, and his latest editorial essay ("Intelligence analysts are still doing their job") indicates he is loathe to yield his title. In reviewing the CIA's "Annual Threat Assessment," Ignatius falsely credits the CIA's analysts with "giving priority to Trump's concerns but not, so far as I could tell, fudging the facts." In my 25 years as a CIA intelligence analyst, I often worked on these annual assessment and can assure readers that Ignatius is terribly wrong when he states…
(2025-04-02). Bernie's Memory Needs a Tune Up. counterpunch.org 
Senator Bernie Sanders has been holding public meetings about what he calls "Fighting Oligarchy." There is much good about this. At the same time, Sanders has advertised his tour and criticized President Trump by saying, like in a recent Guardian column he wrote, that the United States has centuries of "commitment to democracy" and has
(2025-04-02). How Trump Could Try to Stay in Power After His Second Term Ends. counterpunch.org 
President Donald Trump told an NBC interviewer on March 30, 2025, that he was "not joking" about a third term as president, despite such a term being barred by the Constitution. "There are methods which you could do it," he said in the interview. For months, Trump has been hinting — in joking tones —
(2025-04-02). Shoppers feel the squeeze as prices rise at retailers. ecns.cn Major retailers like Costco and Walmart are grappling with the financial strain of increased tariffs. U.S. President Donald Trump's recent decision to raise tariffs has disrupted supply chains, ultimately affecting U.S. consumers.
(2025-04-02). Maduro Announces Flight to Retrieve 300 Venezuelan Migrants Who 'Escaped Persecution' in the U.S. latintimes.com The decision comes amid the Trump administration's intensified immigration crackdown which resulted in the controversial decision to send more than 200 Venezuelans to El Salvador…
(2025-04-02). US Senator Cory Booker smashes record with 25-hour anti-Trump speech. geo.tv 
US Senator Cory Booker walks to reporters after delivering a record-setting floor speech for the Senate at the US Capitol on April 1, 2025. — AFPDemocratic US lawmaker shattered a record for the longest speech in Senate history Tuesday, staying on his feet for more than 25 hours…
(2025-04-02). US Senator Cory Booker Just Spoke For 25 Hours In Congress. What Was He Trying To Achieve? menafn.com (MENAFN – The Conversation) | The Democrats have been under intense pressure to find an effective way to challenge US President Donald Trump without control of either chamber of Congress or a de facto …
(2025-04-02). Buses from 30+ Cities Traveling to DC for April 5 Palestine Protest, Organizers Announce Gathering Location: 3rd and Pennsylvania NW and 3rd St SW. pressenza.com Layan Fuleihan, Education Director of The People's Forum said, "We have seen a swell of support for this crucial demonstration. Student organizations, mosques, labor activists, and so many others have been working day and night to fill buses. Many people who have not protested for Palestine in the past but are shocked at Trump's wanton crackdown on civil liberties are signed up to attend. And teams of volunteers are going out every day distributing thousands of flyers and posters all over the DC area." | Taher Dahleh of the Palestinian Youth Movement said, "We are bringing thousands of people to D.C. who represen…
(2025-04-02). Why is Donald Trump in such a rush to conclude a cease-fire in Ukraine? gilbertdoctorow.com Looking at the to and fro among the main actors in preparations to end the Ukraine-Russia war, Donald Trump, Vladimir Putin and Volodymyr Zelensky, it is obvious that only one of the three is in a rush: Trump. Zelensky is biding his time in the (vain) hope that he will be bailed out by the …
(2025-04-02). Trump and Musk's gamble fails as liberal judge wins Wisconsin Supreme Court race. scmp.com Democratic-backed Susan Crawford wins Wisconsin Supreme Court seat, cementing liberal majority.
(2025-04-02). Chicago teachers: Reject the CTU-Johnson sellout deal! Build rank-and-file committees for a counter-offensive against Trump's destruction of public education. wsws.org CTU officials, Mayor Johnson and the news media are conspiring to conceal the full impact of Trump's historic cuts on Chicago schools.
(2025-04-02). Mass firings at HHS signal next phase in the Trump-Kennedy war on science and public health. wsws.org The Trump administration is gutting agencies, systematically firing scientists and health workers without cause and dispensing with thousands of years of collective knowledge and expertise.
(2025-04-02). Contract expires for 6,000 nurses at Stanford Health as Trump guts public health agencies. wsws.org The nurses union has kept its members on the job without a contract, despite growing demands for action over worsening conditions.
(2025-04-02). White House wants more funding to prep Philly's Independence Hall for semiquincentennial. whyy.org From Philly and the Pa. suburbs to South Jersey and Delaware, what would you like WHYY News to cover? President Donald Trump issued an executive order last week with a directive for the Department of the Interior to allocate "sufficient funding" for "restoring" Independence National Historical Park in Philadelphia ahead of the United States' 250th anniversary next year. | That wasn't something Kathryn Ott Lovell, president and CEO of the Philadelphia Visitor Center Corp., expected. | "We were pleasantly surprised to see that there was a mention of Independence Park because w…
(2025-04-02). Trump tasks first time envoy with the most complex Africa conflict. responsiblestatecraft.org 
As the war between the Democratic Republic of the Congo (DRC) and allied militias against the Rwandan-backed M23 rebel group
(2025-04-02). El Salvador's Bukele Flaunts 'Iron Fist' Alliance With Trump. latintimes.com Through a rollout of slickly produced videos featuring chained and tattooed men roughly escorted off planes, Nayib Bukele has won the US president's attention and admiration.
(2025-04-02). Stock Markets Mixed As Uncertainty Rules Ahead Of Trump Tariffs. latintimes.com Equities have been battered leading up to the US president's announcement ⚪ which he has dubbed "Liberation Day" ⚪ with warnings that friend and foe are in the crosshairs after what he says is years of "ripping off" the United States.
(2025-04-02). How Trump's bid for a third term challenges George Washington's legacy, US Constitution. scmp.com America's two-term limit for presidents stems from George Washington's precedent and the 22nd Amendment, a tradition Trump may challenge.
(2025-04-02). 'JFK' director Oliver Stone calls for reinvestigation of 1963 Kennedy assassination. scmp.com Thousands of pages of government documents related to the US president's shooting were released on Trump's orders last month.
(2025-04-02). Trump sorts out final US 'Liberation Day' tariff details as hours tick down before reveal. scmp.com White House confirms that the tariffs will be implemented 'immediately' to end 'decades of unfair trade practices'.
(2025-04-02). 'America Will Offer…': Karoline Leavitt Reveals New Trump Announcement Hours Before Sweeping Tariffs. hindustantimes.com U.S. President Donald Trump is set to unveil sweeping reciprocal tariffs on April 2, a date he has dubbed "Liberation Day." The tariffs aim to counter high levies imposed by other nations on American exports, targeting sectors like pharmaceuticals, semiconductors, and agriculture. White House press secretary, Karoline Leavitt revealed the new Trump announcement hours before the sweeping tariffs. Watch the video for details.
(2025-04-02). Trump to decide on TikTok's final proposal today. albawaba.com 
ALBAWABA — US President Donald Trump is set to decide on TikTok's final proposal today, just three days before the deadline given to the Chinese platform's operators in the country.TikTok's final proposal in the US: According to sources, US President Donald Trump is set to decide on TikTok's final proposal today. Notably, the popular Chinese app was given a deadline of April 5th to continue operating in the United States. | TikTok must complete a deal to find a non-Chinese buyer or face a potential ban, a White House official told Reuters. A meeting will take place today in the Oval Office, with US V…
(2025-04-02). Trump's Potential Casino Windfall: The High-Stakes Game in New York City. devdiscourse.com The high-stakes competition for a casino license in New York City is creating major buzz, particularly around President Donald Trump's potential USD 115 million windfall. This payout depends on whether Bally's Corp. obtains one of three gaming licenses available.
(2025-04-02). Trump says could visit Saudi Arabia as early as next month. newarab.com 
(2025-04-02). Spotlight: What's behind abrupt U.S. withdrawal from UNESCO. xinhuanet.com The world has long been used to U.S. President Donald Trump taking a stance against multilateralism. Still, the sudden U.S. announcement Thursday to retreat from UNESCO ⚪ the United Nations Educational, Scientific and Cultural Organization ⚪ raised eyebrows worldwide.
(2025-04-02). 'Elbows Up, Britain': Canada's Boycott of American Goods Spreads to the UK. bylinetimes.com What can be done, if our PM is reluctant to copy Canada and hit back as hard as we get? We may see the British public responding to Trump's far-right administration with more force. | There is an emerging movement to boycott American products in the UK, inspired by Canada's 'Elbows Up' campaign — a hockey term for the action taken by players getting ready for the puck drop — which has led to a collapse of 70% in Canadians travelling to the US, while many Canadian stores have removed American alcohol from shelves. | Brits are now sharing lists of major US consumer brands that might be avoided to hi…
(2025-04-02). President Trump's Energy Dominance Agenda Leaves Climate Juggernaut on Brink of Collapse. dailysceptic.org It has taken President Trump and his energy dominance agenda less than 60 days to put the entire edifice of the climate juggernaut — over 30 years in the making — on the brink of collapse, says Dr Tilak Doshi.
(2025-04-02). Alaskan Tribes 'Applaud' Trump Admin Revoking 'Deeply Flawed' Biden Admin Energy Policy. wattsupwiththat.com Alaska Natives celebrated the Department of the Interior's (DOI) decision to reinstate leasing and expansion for Alaska's oil and gas, community leaders told the Daily Caller News Foundation.
(2025-04-02). Appleton, April 5, 2025: Stop the Austerity! No Cutbacks! Crush Capitalism! wibailoutpeople.org 
Event by Northeast WI Events, ESTHER-Fox Valley and 3 others Where: Houdini Plaza in Appleton When: 11 AM — 1 PM April 5, 2025 Donald Trump and Elon Musk think this country belongs to them. Northeast Wisconsin is fighting back! They're taking everything they can get their hands on—our health care, our data, our jobs, …
(2025-04-02). Trump admin shreds HUDs website. indybay.org Trump Admin – MUSK/DOGE – Shred HUDs Website:…
(2025-04-02). En tan solo un año, Trump ha más que duplicado su fortuna. cubadebate.cu El presidente de Estados Unidos, Donald Trump, aumentó el patrimonio que tenía de 2 300 millones de dólares en 2024 a 5 100 millones de dólares en 2025, según estimaciones de la revista Forbes publicadas este lunes. El incremento de la fortuna de Trump se debió al aumento del precio de las acciones de su plataforma Truth Social, así como por la venta de criptomonedas.
(2025-04-01). From Trump to Musk to Orbán, global fascists come to Le Pen's defense. peoplesworld.org 
PARIS—The fascist international has lost one of its heavyweights in Europe. A Paris court has ruled far-right National Rally leader Marine Le Pen ineligible to run for public office after she was convicted of embezzling European Union funds to pay salaries for party staff. She was expected to run for president of France in the …
(2025-04-01). Trump: "Very Bad Things are Going to Happen." Netanyahu Wants the U.S. to Destroy Iran. strategic-culture.su
(2025-04-01). Sens. Paul and Merkley to Trump: Are we 'stumbling' into another war? responsiblestatecraft.org 
Senators Rand Paul (R-Ky.) and Jeff Merkley (D-Ore.) have co-written a letter to the White House, demanding to know the administration's strategy behind the now-18 days of airstrikes against the Houthis in Yemen.
(2025-04-01). Five Alarm Fire on SignalGate. counterpunch.org 
Sorry to step away from my usual economics beat, but this is important. And to be clear, I am not at all a fan of the war on the Houthis, but that is beside the point. The Trump administration had a meeting with all its top national security staff, except Trump, planning a war against
(2025-04-01). Dismantling the IRS Only Helps Billionaire Tax Cheats. counterpunch.org 
The Trump administration and Elon Musk's DOGE have begun dismantling the Internal Revenue Service (IRS), beginning with 6,700 layoffs. Their stated plan is to cut half of the agency's workforce. Their biggest cuts appear to be in the Large Business and International division, which audits wealthy individuals and companies with more than $10 million in
(2025-04-01). New Jersey's U.S. Sen. Cory Booker makes a marathon speech objecting to several Trump administration policies. whyy.org From Camden and Cherry Hill to Trenton and the Jersey Shore, what about life in New Jersey do you want WHYY News to cover? New Jersey's U.S. Sen. Cory Booker does not agree with several actions taken by President Donald Trump, and he's speaking out about it. | A lot. | The Democratic senator took to the Senate floor at 7 p.m. Monday, objecting to cuts impacting
(2025-04-01). Trump administration halts dozens of research grants at Princeton University. whyy.org The Trump administration has halted several dozen federal The university received notifications this week that grants were being suspended by agencies including the Department of Energy, NASA and the Defense Department, according to a campus message from Princeton President Christopher Eisgruber. | The rationale was not fully clear but Princeton will comply with the law, Eisgruber said. | "We are committed to fighting antisemitism an…