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ICE directed to pause immigration arrests at farms, hotels, and restaurants
a year ago
- Trump administration directs ICE to halt arrests at farms, restaurants, and hotels due to industry concerns.
- Policy change reflects worries that immigration crackdown is hurting businesses and the economy.
- Industries affected rely heavily on immigrant labor, including many undocumented workers.
- Trump administration previously vowed to deport millions of undocumented immigrants, regardless of criminal history.
- Recent ICE arrests have surged, averaging over 1,300 daily in June, a 100% increase from early 2017.
- Trump hinted at the policy shift, emphasizing the need to protect farmers and hotels.
- DHS spokesperson stated they will follow the President's direction while targeting criminal illegal aliens.
- ICE detention numbers hit a record high, with over 56,000 individuals in custody.
Historic 'No Kingd' Rally in Mountain View, CA Today
a year ago
- Tens of thousands protested President Donald Trump along a 7-mile stretch of El Camino Real from Palo Alto to Sunnyvale.
- The 'No Kings' demonstration was part of a national-day-of-action opposing Trump's authoritarianism and corruption, coinciding with his birthday and Flag Day.
- Protesters, estimated at 20,000 to 22,000, carried signs with messages like 'Save democracy' and 'No Kings!'.
- The event aimed for 7,000 participants but far exceeded expectations, with high turnout in Mountain View.
- Organizers noted both regular protesters and newcomers, with many expressing fear but finding hope in collective action.
- Participants included a Vietnam veteran and a Japanese American student, highlighting diverse concerns over democracy and civil rights.
- The rally remained peaceful, contrasting with military force used in other protests nationwide.
- Organizers emphasized the shift from issue-specific protests to a broader defense of democracy against governmental overreach.
'Made in the USA' reference disappears from Trump phone listing
10 months ago
- Trump Organization removed 'Made in the USA' reference from its T1 phone promotional material.
- The company insists the phone will still be made in America, calling contrary speculation inaccurate.
- Experts doubt the feasibility of manufacturing the phone entirely in the US due to lack of a high-tech supply chain.
- Similar skepticism exists regarding Trump's push for Apple to manufacture iPhones in the US.
- Eric Trump expressed optimism about eventually manufacturing all phones in the US.
US Supreme Court limits federal judges' power to block Trump orders
10 months ago
- The US Supreme Court ruled in favor of Donald Trump, limiting federal judges' power to issue nationwide injunctions against presidential orders.
- The decision means court orders now only apply to the specific plaintiffs involved in a case, not the entire country.
- Trump celebrated the ruling as a 'giant win,' claiming it allows his administration to proceed with policies previously blocked by nationwide injunctions.
- Justice Ketanji Brown Jackson dissented, warning the decision threatens the rule of law by allowing unconstitutional policies to affect those who haven't sued.
- The ruling did not immediately enforce Trump's birthright citizenship policy but left its legality unresolved.
- Birthright citizenship, established by the 14th Amendment, remains in place, though the ruling opens the door for partial enforcement of restrictions.
- Democratic attorneys general expressed disappointment but noted birthright citizenship is still the law.
- The case, Trump v Casa Inc, centered on judicial power rather than immigration, with Trump's lawyers arguing against nationwide injunctions.
- The ACLU condemned the ruling, calling Trump's executive order illegal and cruel.
Jobs data denialism won't fool anyone
9 months ago
- Trump denies jobs data showing economic slowdown, demands firing of BLS commissioner.
- U.S. economic data, particularly from BLS, is reliable but faces challenges like declining survey response rates.
- Recent jobs report shows slowing economy with downward revisions to past months' data.
- Revisions to jobs data are common and often large, especially during economic disruptions.
- Trump's tariffs and trade policies are likely contributing to the economic slowdown.
- Firing BLS commissioner could reduce trust in U.S. economic data, increasing uncertainty for businesses and investors.
- Private sector data alternatives exist but are generally less reliable than government data.
- Voters' perceptions of the economy are based on personal experiences, not just government data or political spin.
- Long-term erosion of trust in economic data could harm the economy and incumbents' political prospects.
- Health care sector is a major driver of recent job growth, but future cuts may impact this.
BLS and Our Age of Choose-Your-Own-Reality Governance
9 months ago
- Donald Trump fired the head of the Bureau of Labor Statistics (BLS) for reporting unfavorable job growth data.
- Politicizing economic data undermines public trust in government-reported statistics.
- Historical examples include Mao Zedong firing Peng Dehuai for criticizing the Great Leap Forward and Argentina manipulating inflation statistics.
- Argentina's fabricated inflation data led to economic misjudgments, including incorrect GDP and poverty estimates.
- The Trump administration has also suppressed climate change data and dismantled vaccine advisory committees.
- Manipulating independent agencies threatens transparency and trust, essential for liberal democracy.
- Changes in data reporting methodologies can invalidate historical comparisons and reduce data utility.
- Political interference in data collection risks creating partisan versions of economic and scientific data.
- The erosion of data integrity could deter investment and harm economic decision-making.
Why So Many Key Institutions Have Folded Rather Than Challenge Trump
9 months ago
- Don Lemon's 10 p.m. show on CNN in 2016-2023 highlighted Trump's antidemocratic tendencies, featuring guests like Carl Bernstein and John Dean.
- Eight years later, CNN's 10 p.m. show, now hosted by Abby Phillip, frequently includes pro-Trump guests like Scott Jennings, reflecting a broader shift in media.
- Key American institutions, including universities, businesses, and news organizations, are increasingly accommodating Trump rather than challenging him.
- Trump's second term has seen stronger enforcement of his policies, with threats to pull federal funding leading to institutional capitulation.
- Institutions like Twitter (now X) and CNN have shifted rightward, with changes in leadership and policies favoring conservative voices.
- Many institutional leaders align more with Trump's policies on issues like Israel, DEI, and wealth taxes than with progressive movements.
- The Washington Post under Jeff Bezos has reduced its anti-Trump stance, reflecting both self-interest and ideological alignment.
- Pro-democracy forces must focus on creating alternative institutions and supporting unabashedly anti-Trump publications and platforms.
- Despite institutional failures, there is hope in defeating Trump and Republicans through new strategies and grassroots movements.
Trump, Apple to Announce New $100B Commitment to Manufacturing in US
9 months ago
- President Trump and Apple to announce a new $100 billion commitment to boost U.S. manufacturing.
- Announcement scheduled for Wednesday at 4 p.m. at the White House with Apple CEO Tim Cook.
- Investment increases Apple's U.S. manufacturing commitment to $600 billion over four years.
- New 'American Manufacturing Program' to focus on bringing more supply chain and advanced manufacturing to the U.S.
- White House spokesperson highlights economic and national security benefits of reshoring production.
- Apple previously announced a $500 billion investment and plans to hire 20,000 U.S. workers.
- New manufacturing plant in Houston to make servers for Apple's AI services, opening in 2026.
- Apple to establish an educational academy in Michigan focused on manufacturing.
- President Trump threatened a 25% tariff on iPhones made outside the U.S. in May.
MAGA's March Toward a Command Economy
8 months ago
- Trump's policies resemble communism more than capitalism, with government control over private enterprises.
- Trump targets individual CEOs and businesses, demanding loyalty and punishing critics.
- Government intervention in business decisions, including strategic investments and capital flows, mirrors Marxist and Maoist policies.
- Trump suppresses business freedom of expression, favoring political obedience over democratic norms.
- Trump's administration weaponizes government powers, including antitrust actions and regulatory approvals, for political gain.
- Allegations of extortion and bribery arise from Trump's financial demands on businesses and media outlets.
- Business and academic institutions face threats for non-compliance with Trump's political agenda.
- The Business Roundtable and traditional conservatives remain passive in the face of these assaults on free-market capitalism.
Actually, Slavery Was Very Bad
8 months ago
- President Donald Trump criticizes the Smithsonian Institution for its portrayal of Black history, calling it 'WOKE' and 'OUT OF CONTROL.'
- Trump claims the Smithsonian focuses too much on the horrors of slavery and the struggles of marginalized groups, suggesting it undermines American exceptionalism.
- Lonnie Bunch, the first Black secretary of the Smithsonian, has resisted efforts to align the institution with Trump's MAGA vision of history.
- Trump's comments on slavery are particularly unsettling given his position and the historical context of slavery's brutality in the U.S.
- First-person accounts from formerly enslaved individuals, such as Olaudah Equiano and Henry Bibb, detail the extreme suffering endured during slavery.
- Enslaved people faced horrific conditions, including family separations, physical abuse, sexual violence, and psychological terror.
- The National Museum of African American History and Culture (NMAAHC) presents an unflinching look at slavery's evils while also celebrating Black cultural contributions.
- Trump's administration has been marked by racial antagonism, with policies and rhetoric that many view as deeply racist.
- Historians and activists like Frederick Douglass, W.E.B. Du Bois, and Ida B. Wells documented racial injustices to ensure future generations remember and learn from them.
- The article argues that acknowledging and learning from the painful parts of American history is essential for progress and reconciliation.
CBS caved to Trump–now he's seeking punishments for ABC and NBC
8 months ago
- President Trump criticizes ABC and NBC as 'FAKE NEWS' and biased networks.
- Trump threatens to revoke their licenses or impose fees for using airwaves.
- CBS recently settled with Trump and agreed to a 'bias monitor' for an FCC-approved merger.
- Trump claims ABC and NBC give him 97% negative coverage, calling them an 'arm of the Democrat Party.'
- The FCC's license revocation process is complex and unlikely to happen before 2028.
Trump calls for FCC to revoke ABC and NBC licenses
8 months ago
- President Trump calls for FCC to revoke ABC and NBC broadcast licenses, accusing them of bias.
- FCC Chairman Brendan Carr aligns with Trump, initiating reviews of major networks (ABC, CBS, NBC, NPR, PBS) and investigating their corporate parents.
- Fox, owned by Trump ally Rupert Murdoch, remains untouched by FCC scrutiny.
- Trump claims 97% of ABC and NBC coverage about him is negative, suggesting FCC action or financial penalties.
- Local stations, not national networks, hold FCC licenses, but Disney (ABC) and Comcast (NBC) own multiple stations.
- Trump's lawsuits against ABC and CBS resulted in $16M settlements, while Congress cut federal funding for public media.
- FCC reviews under Carr could disrupt business deals, as seen with CBS-Paramount merger approval tied to lawsuit settlement.
- Carr's FCC probes extend to journalistic choices, raising free speech concerns and pressuring networks.
Intel details everything that could go wrong with US taking a 10% stake
8 months ago
- Intel agreed to sell a 10% stake to the US after pressure from Donald Trump.
- Some investors are unhappy, fearing it sets a bad precedent for government interference in private companies.
- Investor James McRitchie criticized the deal, saying it sends a pro-Trump message.
- Kristin Hull expressed concerns about blurred lines between government and private sector roles.
- Intel converted $11.1B in CHIPS funding into a 9.9% equity stake for the US.
- Supporters like Microsoft and Bernie Sanders praised the deal for allowing the US to profit from CHIPS grants.
- Commerce Secretary Howard Lutnick criticized Biden for giving away CHIPS funding 'for free' and praised Trump for securing equity.
Trump saying 600k Chinese students could come to the US draws MAGA backlash
8 months ago
- President Donald Trump announced he would allow 600,000 Chinese students into American universities, sparking backlash from his MAGA base.
- The Trump administration had previously tightened student visa vetting, blocked foreign enrollment at Harvard, and expanded grounds for terminating international students' U.S. study rights.
- Secretary of State Marco Rubio had earlier stated the State Department would revoke visas for students linked to the Chinese Communist Party and increase vetting of new applicants.
- Trump's announcement contradicts his administration's restrictive visa policies and adds confusion to U.S.-China relations amid trade and tech competition tensions.
- Trump's supporters, including Rep. Marjorie Taylor Greene and former adviser Steve Bannon, opposed the idea of welcoming more Chinese students.
- The number of Chinese students in the U.S. has been declining, peaking at 372,532 in 2019-2020 and dropping to 277,398 in 2023.
- U.S. universities, like the University of Michigan, have ended partnerships with Chinese universities due to concerns over aiding China's tech and military advancement.
- Experts predict further declines in Chinese student numbers due to strained U.S.-China relations and China's shrinking population.
- Trump defended the move, stating Chinese students help keep U.S. colleges financially afloat, contributing $43.8 billion to the economy in 2023-2024.
- China criticized U.S. visa restrictions, alleging unfair treatment and harassment of Chinese students, including detentions and visa revocations.
Trump fortune balloon by billions after family firms crypto token starts trading
8 months ago
- Trump family's cryptocurrency venture, World Liberty Financial, launched $WLFI tokens, adding $5bn to their fortune.
- $WLFI tokens debuted at $0.30 but fell to $0.20 on the first trading day, with $1bn traded in the first hour.
- The token's market cap reached nearly $7bn, ranking it as the 31st largest crypto token.
- Major exchanges like Binance, OKX, and Bybit list $WLFI tokens.
- Trump family has earned around $500m from the project, with ownership of 25% of tokens boosting their fortune by $5bn.
- Trump, labeled a 'co-founder emeritus,' owns an unspecified amount of $WLFI but is barred from selling them.
- Early investors were drawn to $WLFI due to Trump's backing and expectations of value growth.
- Making tokens tradable enables price speculation, trading fees for exchanges, and broader investor interest.
- Critics, including Democratic lawmakers, argue Trump's crypto ventures create conflicts of interest amid regulatory changes.
- The White House denies conflicts, stating Trump's assets are managed by his children in a trust.
Yes, America Has a Housing Emergency – Paul Krugman
8 months ago
- Trump officials may declare a national housing emergency, which is actually true.
- Trump's policies on housing are likely to worsen the housing crisis.
- Trump has a history of declaring false emergencies for power grabs.
- Courts have ruled against Trump's emergency-based actions as illegal.
- Housing prices have risen significantly faster than the overall cost of living.
- The current housing price surge is a national phenomenon, unlike the 2000s bubble.
- Urban sprawl has reached its limits, making it hard to expand housing outward.
- Increasing population density is a solution, but local politics often block it.
- The Trump administration opposes measures that would increase housing supply.
- Trump's policies, like tariffs and deportations, further discourage home construction.
- The housing emergency might be used as an excuse for another power grab.
U.S. Open Orders Broadcasters to Censor Reactions to Trump
8 months ago
- U.S. Open instructs broadcasters to censor reactions to Trump during the men's final.
- USTA email requests no coverage of disruptions or negative crowd reactions to Trump's presence.
- Trump to be shown during the National Anthem, a strategic move to avoid potential booing.
- Rolex is the unnamed sponsor hosting Trump, possibly to influence tariff policies.
- Broadcasters are asked to comply with censorship, directing questions to USTA executives.
- Potential for crowd protests remains, despite broadcast censorship efforts.
- USTA's actions criticized for complicity in Trump's staged appearance and censorship.
- Rolex's PR has not responded to inquiries about their invitation to Trump.
Trump suggests networks who cover him 'negatively' could lose licenses
8 months ago
- FCC Chair Brendan Carr praises local TV stations for pressuring Disney to take Jimmy Kimmel off the air.
- Carr suggests FCC pressure on local license holders influenced the decision, calling it a 'massive shift' in media.
- Trump's FCC chair hints at further actions against networks like NBC, targeting late-night hosts critical of Trump.
- Senate health committee chair calls on RFK Jr to testify after fired CDC director's allegations of interference in vaccine approvals.
- Hollywood showrunner Damon Lindelof pledges not to work with Disney unless Jimmy Kimmel is reinstated.
- New York officials and activists protest ICE policies, blocking entrances and protesting mass deportations.
- Trump claims economic success will unite the country, while blaming COVID-19 for increased 'hatred'.
- Trump speculates about George Soros' involvement in 'crazed' behavior following Charlie Kirk's murder.
- Trump predicts American manufacturing resurgence 'in a year or so,' citing car companies returning to the U.S.
- Trump praises UK PM Keir Starmer but urges stronger immigration stance and North Sea oil development.
- Trump calls King Charles a 'tremendous man,' noting his interest in trade and the environment.
- Trump defends FCC Chair Carr amid Democratic calls for resignation, calling him a 'great patriot'.
- Trump suggests revoking licenses of networks with '97% negative' coverage of him.
- Barack Obama criticizes Trump administration for 'muzzling' dissenters, citing Jimmy Kimmel's suspension.
- Democrats hint at tying government funding to protections for dissenting speech amid budget negotiations.
US TV hosts back Kimmel as Trump threatens TV networks
8 months ago
- Late-night TV hosts rally behind Jimmy Kimmel after his suspension by ABC.
- Stephen Colbert, Seth Meyers, Jon Stewart, and Jimmy Fallon show support, framing the suspension as an attack on free speech.
- Trump threatens TV networks, suggesting licenses could be 'taken away' due to negative coverage.
- Kimmel's comments about Charlie Kirk's killing and Trump's reaction sparked controversy.
- Conservative critics accuse Kimmel of pushing a false narrative about Kirk's killer.
- Nexstar Media halts airing Kimmel's show, citing 'offensive and insensitive' remarks.
- Colbert links Kimmel's suspension to Trump's influence over corporate media mergers.
- Late-night hosts use satire to criticize Trump's stance on free speech.
- Reactions to Kimmel's suspension are divided along political lines.
- Greg Gutfeld and Piers Morgan criticize Kimmel, arguing there are limits to free speech.
Trump Is Getting Closer to Having an 'Infinite Money Pit'
7 months ago
- Trump is close to taking over the Federal Reserve, which would give him significant power over the economy.
- The Federal Reserve has extensive authority, including setting interest rates, controlling money supply, and lending to various entities without strict limits.
- Trump could use the Fed's lending power to reward allies, fund favored industries, or even support his own businesses.
- Control of the Fed could also allow Trump to punish enemies by cutting off their access to the financial system, similar to how cannabis businesses were debanked.
- Legal experts suggest there are few checks on the Fed's power, making it difficult to stop Trump from exploiting it.
- Congress could intervene by amending the Federal Reserve Act, but this would require a two-thirds majority to override a veto.
- The Supreme Court's decision on whether Trump can fire Federal Reserve Governor Lisa Cook will be pivotal in determining the future of the Fed's independence.

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ICE directed to pause immigration arrests at farms, hotels, and restaurants

Historic 'No Kingd' Rally in Mountain View, CA Today

'Made in the USA' reference disappears from Trump phone listing

US Supreme Court limits federal judges' power to block Trump orders

Jobs data denialism won't fool anyone

BLS and Our Age of Choose-Your-Own-Reality Governance

Why So Many Key Institutions Have Folded Rather Than Challenge Trump

Trump, Apple to Announce New $100B Commitment to Manufacturing in US

MAGA's March Toward a Command Economy

Actually, Slavery Was Very Bad

CBS caved to Trump–now he's seeking punishments for ABC and NBC

Trump calls for FCC to revoke ABC and NBC licenses

Intel details everything that could go wrong with US taking a 10% stake

Trump saying 600k Chinese students could come to the US draws MAGA backlash

Trump fortune balloon by billions after family firms crypto token starts trading

Yes, America Has a Housing Emergency – Paul Krugman

U.S. Open Orders Broadcasters to Censor Reactions to Trump

Trump suggests networks who cover him 'negatively' could lose licenses

US TV hosts back Kimmel as Trump threatens TV networks

Trump Is Getting Closer to Having an 'Infinite Money Pit'