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Trump administration eases tariffs for U.S. automakers
The Trump administration said on Tuesday that it will ease
tariff pressure on automakers with reimbursements for taxes on foreign
auto parts.
Senior administration officials say the relief came after conversations
with domestic auto manufacturers, many of which have warned about the
economic damage from the previously imposed 25% tariff rate.
Driving the news: President Trump is expected to sign an executive
order later on Tuesday that would reimburse automakers for as much as
15% of the tariffs paid on imported foreign parts for cars finished in
the U.S., effective on Saturday. That would move down to 10% next year.
Auto tariffs will not be stacked on top of other levies imposed by the
administration — such as those on steel or aluminum. The exception is
tariffs on China.
Trump mortifies ABC News reporter with scathing remark on why he was picked for highly sought interview
President Trump humiliated ABC’s Terry Moran by revealing why he picked
him for “the break of a lifetime” in getting to interview him on his
100th day in office.
The commander-in-chief put the senior national correspondent in his
place during a tense exchange in which Moran challenged him about
suspected MS-13 tattoos on deported illegal immigrant Kilmar Abrego
Garcia.
“Hey, they’re giving you the big break of a lifetime, you know you’re
doing the interview,” Trump said. “I picked you because frankly, I
never heard of you.
Ukraine ready to sign landmark minerals deal with the US on Wednesday
Ukraine wants to sign a landmark minerals agreement with the US in
Washington on Wednesday following months-long negotiations, Ukrainian
officials said — but it wasn’t clear if the Trump administration was
ready to ink the deal.
Ukraine’s Economy Minister Yulia Svyrydenko is currently in DC to
coordinate final details tied to the mineral resources agreement,
according to two senior Ukrainian officials.
The Ukrainian Cabinet is expected to approve the agreement’s wording —
which includes the main deal and at least two technical accords — ahead
of the sit-down.
Alleged MS-13 member Kilmar Abrego Garcia would be ‘immediately’ deported again if returned to US, Kristi Noem says
Homeland Security Secretary Kristi Noem vowed Wednesday to “immediately
deport” alleged MS-13 gangbanger Kilmar Abrego Garcia again if he came
back to the US — despite the Supreme Court ordering the White House to
facilitate his return.
“[Abrego Garcia] is not under our control. He is an El Salvador
citizen. He is home there in his country. If he were to be brought back
to the United States of America, we would immediately deport him
again,” Noem told CBS News.
The 29-year-old Salvadoran citizen, who had been living in Maryland,
was deported by the Trump administration to El Salvador’s notorious
megaprison last month amid claims he is a member of the violent gang.
Prince William to strip Meghan Markle of royal title after he becomes king: report
An enraged Prince William reportedly plans to strip Meghan Markle and
Prince Harry of their HRH titles once he inherits the British throne
from King Charles III.
“Charles might be happy to put up with this, but William won’t,” a
royal insider told the Daily Beast, reportedly referring to Markle’s
use of her HRH title alongside her lifestyle products, including a
pricey jam.
“He loathes and despises Harry and Meghan with every bone in his body,
he believes they have betrayed everything the family stands for and the
idea that they are using their royal status as a calling card will
enrage him.”
The source claimed Markle is in violation of an agreement with the late
Queen Elizabeth II in using the HRH title — which stands for “Her Royal
Highness” — in promotion of her personal brand, As Ever.
Walz says Harris picked him for VP to 'code talk to White guys'
Democrat Gov. Tim Walz shuts down 2028 speculation during 'listening tour' at Harvard
Former vice presidential nominee Gov. Tim Walz, D-Minn., continued a
self-described "listening tour" across the country at a Harvard Kennedy
School forum on Monday night, ruling out a 2028 presidential bid and
revealing why former Vice President Kamala Harris chose him as her
running mate.
Walz said Harris chose him, in part, because, "I could code talk to
White guys watching football, fixing their truck" and "put them at
ease." The Minnesota governor described himself as the "permission
structure" for White men from rural America to vote for Democrats.
"I think I'll give you pretty good stuff, but I'll also give you 10%
problematic," Walz added when pushed by moderator Brittany Shepherd,
ABC News national political reporter, about why he didn't take that
message to cable news to reach a larger audience. Walz laughed off
criticism over inconsistencies in his background on the 2024 campaign
trail, describing himself as a "knucklehead."
Federal judge orders local law enforcement to stop enforcing new immigration law
Florida Attorney General James Uthmeier earlier sent memo to local police saying judge was legally wrong
A federal judge in Florida said an order that blocks local police from
enforcing a new state immigration law applied to all local agencies
despite the state’s attorney general stating otherwise in a recent memo.
U.S. District Judge Kathleen Williams told attorneys for the state
during a hearing in Miami on Tuesday that she planned to issue a
preliminary injunction against a statute that makes it a misdemeanor
for undocumented migrants to enter Florida by eluding immigration
officials.
Williams said she was "surprised and shocked" that Florida Attorney
General James Uthmeier told local police in a letter last week that
they didn't need to follow her order.
"What I am offended by is someone suggesting you don’t have to follow my order, that it’s not legitimate," Williams said.
George Clooney’s wife could be barred from future US visits due to Trump sanctions related to her work: report
Amal Clooney is a British human rights
lawyer who is involved in the International Criminal Court's case
against Israeli PM Benjamin Netanyahu
George Clooney’s wife of 11 years could find herself barred from
entering the United States in the future because of her work with the
International Criminal Court, according to a report.
Amal Clooney, a British human rights lawyer, has reportedly given legal
advice to the court in a war crimes case against Israeli Prime Minister
Benjamin Netanyahu and Israeli Defense Minister Yoav Gallant over the
war in Gaza, according to the Financial Times.
George Clooney is an American citizen, and the couple, who share two young children, have properties in the United States.
Fantasy Pope League Draws Players on TikTok
People who use the online platform TikTok may be tempted to take part
in one take on fantasy football — only this one is built around who
will be the next Pope.
The death of Pope Francis and all that surrounds this kind of event
have drawn tens of millions to view media coverage. That is sure to
continue as the Conclave of Cardinals begins on May 7 to choose
Francis's successor.
Rubio: Concrete Ukraine Proposals Needed or US Will Step Back
Secretary of State Marco Rubio said Tuesday that now is the time for
concrete proposals from Moscow and Kyiv to end the war in Ukraine and
warned that the U.S. will step back as a mediator if there is no
progress, State Department spokeswoman Tammy Bruce said.
"We are now at a time where concrete proposals need to be delivered by
the two parties on how to end this conflict," Bruce said, citing a
statement from Rubio.
"How we proceed from here is a decision that belongs now to the
President. If there is not progress, we will step back as mediators in
this process," Bruce added, referring to President Donald Trump, who
has sought to secure a deal to end the conflict in Ukraine.
SECRETARY KRISTI NOEM: Trump’s first 100 days Make America Safe Again
ICE has arrested more than 600 members of the vicious Tren de Aragua gang
Today, April 30, 2025, marks the end of the first 100 days of Donald J.
Trump’s second term. In 100 days, Trump has achieved more than most
presidents accomplish in their entire presidency.
A key part of the president’s agenda to unleash the Golden Age of
America is to make our country safe again. That starts with deporting
criminal illegal aliens and securing our borders.
Starting on January 20, Trump immediately got to work signing countless
executive actions to reverse the previous administration’s policies
that put illegal aliens above the safety of American citizens.
Michael Goodwin: Trump’s first 100 days illustrate his strengths and mindset —decisive, bold, and in a hurry
Any discussion of the opening days of Donald Trump’s presidency must
start at the key date — last Nov. 5, when he rose from the political
dead to seize his second term in the White House.
His comeback victory was decisive as he swept all seven battleground
states on the way to piling up 312 electoral votes, winning the popular
vote and leading the GOP to control of Congress.
But first he had to survive two assassination attempts, with one in
Pennsylvania a miraculous near miss, and overcome an onslaught of
Democratic prosecutions and civil suits designed to defeat and imprison
him.
All those cases, the first ever brought against a former president,
were necessary, Americans were assured by Dems and their media
mouthpieces, to protect democracy.
The Big Lie — that the weaponization of the courts was anything other than a partisan power play — seems like ages ago.
