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Senator Denied Prison Visit With Wrongfully Deported Man In El Salvador Senator Denied Prison Visit With Wrongfully Deported Man In El Salvador
Senator Denied Prison Visit With Wrongfully Deported Man In El Salvador Maryland Sen. Chris Van Hollen's trip to El Salvador to visit Kilmar Abrego Garcia in prison took an unexpected turn on Thursday. Van Hollen was denied access to Abrego Garcia at the CECOT high-security facility—along with the family's lawyer—as they went to check on his well-being, the senator said on April 17. "We just tried to go visit him in prison, just to check on his condition, and if he is doing okay, because nobody has had any communication from him since he was illegally abducted from Maryland and sent to prison in El Salvador," Van Hollen said miles away from the prison. Van Hol…
Here's What’s About To Cost More As Trump's China Tariffs Target Popular US Imports Here's What’s About To Cost More As Trump's China Tariffs Target Popular US Imports
Here's What’s About To Cost More As Trump's China Tariffs Target Popular US Imports Smartphones, shoes, toys, and cookware are just a few of the Chinese-made goods that could soon cost more as the Trump administration ramps up its trade war with China. A new Washington Post analysis highlights the impact of rising tariffs on consumer products widely used across the United States.  China is the second-largest exporter of goods to the US, shipping nearly $439 billion in products last year.  That includes a wide range of items found in everyday homes—many of which are now directly in the tariff crosshairs. Among the top targets: Smartphones ($41.3B in imports), …
IRS May Withdraw Harvard's Tax-Exempt Status As Fight Between Trump, University Escalates IRS May Withdraw Harvard's Tax-Exempt Status As Fight Between Trump, University Escalates
IRS May Withdraw Harvard's Tax-Exempt Status As Fight Between Trump, University Escalates The Trump administration is weighing whether to revoke Harvard University’s tax-exempt status—an unprecedented and aggressive move that has escalated tensions between the Ivy League institution and the federal government, according to reports from The Washington Post and CNN. According to two people familiar with the matter, the Internal Revenue Service is preparing to rescind Harvard’s long-standing nonprofit designation, CNN reported. A final decision could be announced soon. Related: Obama Calls Out Trump Over "Unlawful" $2 Billion Cuts to Harvard The effort follows the White House’s …
‘No Remorse, No Conscience’: Rachel Morin’s Mom Erupts Over Killer, Slams Senator ‘No Remorse, No Conscience’: Rachel Morin’s Mom Erupts Over Killer, Slams Senator
‘No Remorse, No Conscience’: Rachel Morin’s Mom Erupts Over Killer, Slams Senator There was a special guest from Maryland at the White House press briefing on Wednesday afternoon. Patty Morin, the mother of Rachel Morin, whose killer was convicted of rape and murder this week, took to the podium on April 16, to address the media. During a brief statement, Morin was critical of Maryland Sen. Chris Van Hollen, who flew to El Salvador as he probes the case of deported dad Kilmar Abrego Garcia.  "Why are we not protecting the American citizens," Morin said.  "It's just common sense ... Why are we not protecting our children, and to have a senator from Maryland—wh…
American-Born Attorney Told To Self-Deport In Immigration Snafu: 'I've Been Here My Whole Life' American-Born Attorney Told To Self-Deport In Immigration Snafu: 'I've Been Here My Whole Life'
American-Born Attorney Told To Self-Deport In Immigration Snafu: 'I've Been Here My Whole Life' When Nicole Micheroni, a Massachusetts-born immigration attorney, opened her inbox and saw an email from the Department of Homeland Security telling her she would need to leave the country “immediately,” she knew it had to be a mistake. The message claimed her “parole” had been terminated, a term used in immigration law to describe temporary permission for non-citizens to stay in the U.S. But Micheroni is a U.S. citizen. And that’s exactly what’s raising alarm bells for her. “I knew it was sent to me in error and so wasn’t worried,” she said in a thread on Bluesky. “But what about the peopl…
Panic Buying Shrinks US Vehicle Supply As Trump's Tariffs Set Up Summer Price Hikes Panic Buying Shrinks US Vehicle Supply As Trump's Tariffs Set Up Summer Price Hikes
Panic Buying Shrinks US Vehicle Supply As Trump's Tariffs Set Up Summer Price Hikes The US supply of new and used vehicles is quickly declining after car shoppers rushed to make purchases before President Donald Trump's sweeping tariffs shook the auto industry, setting the stage for a costly summer. New-vehicle stock fell to 2.69 million units by Tuesday, April 1, according to auto data company Cox Automotive. That was down 10.2% from the start of March and 2.4% lower than the same time in 2024. Buyers flooded showrooms in the final week of March, driven by seasonal trends and fears of price hikes tied to Trump's rapidly changing tariffs. "With import tariffs no…
Governor Stefanik? NY Rep., Fierce Trump Loyalist Considering Gubernatorial Run: Report Governor Stefanik? NY Rep., Fierce Trump Loyalist Considering Gubernatorial Run: Report
Governor Stefanik? NY Rep., Fierce Trump Loyalist Considering Gubernatorial Run: Report Republican New York congresswoman Elise Stefanik is exploring a bid for New York governor in 2026, NBC News reports. Stefanik, a former chair of the House Republican Conference who has represented the state’s 21st congressional district since 2014, was encouraged to launch a gubernatorial run by allies of President Donald Trump and Republican donors, according to the outlet. The reporting comes after Trump pulled Stefanik’s nomination to be US ambassador to the United Nations, asking her instead to remain in the House, where Republicans hold a razor-thin majority. The 40-year-old Stefanik,…
Senator Flies To El Salvador To Visit American Dad Mistakenly Deported To Notorious Prison Senator Flies To El Salvador To Visit American Dad Mistakenly Deported To Notorious Prison
Senator Flies To El Salvador To Visit American Dad Mistakenly Deported To Notorious Prison Maryland Sen. Chris Van Hollen made good on his word and took an early morning flight to El Salvador to check on the well-being of Kilmar Abrego Garcia, who was mistakenly deported to a high-security prison.  Abrego Garcia has drawn national attention after the father of three was shipped out of the country on what federal officials admitted was an "administrative error."  This week, El Salvador President Bukele visited the White House, where he and the Trump administration admitted they have no intention of returning him to the US.  "How can I return him to the United State…
‘Unlawful’: Obama Defends Harvard Against Trump’s $2B Funding Threat ‘Unlawful’: Obama Defends Harvard Against Trump’s $2B Funding Threat
‘Unlawful’: Obama Defends Harvard Against Trump’s $2B Funding Threat Former President Barack Obama is lending his voice to support Harvard University after the prestigious Ivy League school dared President Donald Trump to follow through on his threatened $2 billion federal funding freeze if the school didn’t comply with his administration’s new guidelines. Among other demands, Trump wants Harvard to dismantle its diversity, equity, and inclusion programs; ban masks at campus protests; implement a merit-based admissions and hiring system; and reduce the influence of faculty and administrators he claims are “more committed to activism” than education, a letter …
NY Wine Importer Joins Small Businesses Suing Trump Over Tariffs: 'Unprecedented Power Grab' NY Wine Importer Joins Small Businesses Suing Trump Over Tariffs: 'Unprecedented Power Grab'
NY Wine Importer Joins Small Businesses Suing Trump Over Tariffs: 'Unprecedented Power Grab' A group of small businesses is suing President Donald Trump over his sweeping new tariffs, warning the policy is driving up prices, threatening jobs, and putting their companies at risk of shutting down. The lawsuit argues that Trump has no legal authority to impose the "liberation day" tariffs. The suit was filed in the US Court of International Trade on Monday, April 14. Trump reversed course and paused many of his tariffs for 90 days but escalated duties on China to 145%. He enacted the tariffs unilaterally, invoking the 1977 International Emergency Economic Powers Act to …
Deported American Dad Denied Reentry: ‘I’m Not Going To Smuggle Him In,' Bukele Says Deported American Dad Denied Reentry: ‘I’m Not Going To Smuggle Him In,' Bukele Says
Deported American Dad Denied Reentry: ‘I’m Not Going To Smuggle Him In,' Bukele Says Kilmar Abrego Garcia's return to America from a Salvadoran prison has hit another roadblock.  The Maryland father who was mistakenly deported to El Salvador will not be returned, according to President Nayib Bukele, who was visiting the White House on Monday. "How can I return him to the United States," he said sitting next to President Donald Trump in the Oval Office when pressed by reporters about Abrego Garcia's status. "Am I going to smuggle him into the United States? I'm not going to do it. That question is preposterous. We're not very fond of releasing terrorists."  …
Trump, Bukele Meet At White House As Wrongfully Deported Father Remains In El Salvador Prison Trump, Bukele Meet At White House As Wrongfully Deported Father Remains In El Salvador Prison
Trump, Bukele Meet At White House As Wrongfully Deported Father Remains In El Salvador Prison As President Donald Trump prepares to welcome El Salvador’s President Nayib Bukele to the White House on Monday, a Maryland father remains locked inside the Central American nation’s most notorious prison — even after ICE admitted it deported him by mistake. Kilmar Abrego Garcia, a longtime Prince George’s County resident, was taken into custody by immigration agents in March 2025 while picking up his son from his grandmother’s house. Agents falsely told him his protected status had changed, according to court records. He was detained, transferred to Texas, and put on a deportation flight t…
Most CEOs Expect Recession Within Six Months, Call Trump's Tariffs 'A Train Wreck': Survey Most CEOs Expect Recession Within Six Months, Call Trump's Tariffs 'A Train Wreck': Survey
Most CEOs Expect Recession Within Six Months, Call Trump's Tariffs 'A Train Wreck': Survey A majority of CEOs across the country are now bracing for a recession within six months as confidence in the US economy tumbles to its lowest level in years due to President Donald Trump's tariffs, according to a new survey. The industry group Chief Executive released the findings from a poll of 329 CEOs and business owners on Monday, Apr. 14. The survey showed growing alarm over Trump's escalating tariffs, which many fear will push the country into a downturn. According to the survey, 62% of CEOs expect a recession over the next six months – the highest level in recent years and up fr…
Trump Now Says There Will Be 'No Exceptions' On Tariffs For iPhones, Other Chinese Electronics Trump Now Says There Will Be 'No Exceptions' On Tariffs For iPhones, Other Chinese Electronics
Trump Now Says There Will Be 'No Exceptions' On Tariffs For iPhones, Other Chinese Electronics Not so fast. Just days after new guidance was released by the government stated that machines used to make semiconductors, flat-screen TVs, tablets, and desktop computers are excluded from President Trump’s 125 percent tariff on Chinese goods, the administration is now saying those exemptions are only temporary. In a social media post on Truth Social on Sunday, April 13, Trump said there are “no exceptions,” and tariffs will apply to those items, apparently clarifying the US Customs and Border Protection bulletin issued Friday, April 11. “NOBODY is getting ‘off the hook,' ” Trump wrot…
Trump’s ‘Scared’ Ear? Physical Report Has Everyone Rereading This Line Trump’s ‘Scared’ Ear? Physical Report Has Everyone Rereading This Line
Trump’s ‘Scared’ Ear? Physical Report Has Everyone Rereading This Line Is the president's ear scared, or scarred?  The White House released some details from President Donald Trump's annual physical, though it could have used some proofreading. By all accounts, the 78-year-old commander-in-chief is healthy, though he has some "scaring" on his right ear from a gunshot wound, presumably from an assassination attempt last year in Pennsylvania, according to a report released on Sunday.  "Examination of the head, ears, nose, and throat revealed no significant abnormalities with the exception of (scarring) on the right ear from a gunshot wound," Capt. Sea…
‘The White POTUS’: SNL Mocks Trump Family With Wild ‘White Lotus’ Spoof (WATCH) ‘The White POTUS’: SNL Mocks Trump Family With Wild ‘White Lotus’ Spoof (WATCH)
‘The White Potus’: SNL Mocks Trump Family With Wild ‘White Lotus’ Spoof (Watch) "The White Lotus" may have ended its third season run on HBO, but "Saturday Night Live" used it as one more chance to take a shot at President Donald Trump.  This week, the long-running satirical sketch program, took its own take on the popular tv show, but this time replacing it with members of Trump's family and much-maligned Cabinet.  The skit targeted everyone from Melania and Ivanka Trump to Secretary of State Marco Rubio, Russian President Vladimir Putin, and Health Secretary Robert F. Kennedy, Jr. - played by host Jon Hamm - along the way. The White Lotus gets a po…
7-Foot Tall Trump Statue Lands Buyer Meeting With President, Musk, Stone 7-Foot Tall Trump Statue Lands Buyer Meeting With President, Musk, Stone
7-Foot Tall Trump Statue Lands Buyer Meeting With President, Musk, Stone A week of historic highs and lows for President Donald Trump ended in bronze. While the 47th president golfed this weekend, a fan unveiled a statue of Trump called "The Defiance Monument." Sticker Mule founder Anthony Constantino, an Upstate New York businessman and former Congressional candidate, unveiled the gift to Trump that’s now turning heads at Trump International Golf Club in Florida. Related: Trump Says These Electronics Exempt From Future Tariffs The statue is mounted on a stone pedestal, permanently inscribed with Constantino’s name. It's now placed between the course’s clubho…
Results For Trump's Physical Exam Released By White House Results For Trump's Physical Exam Released By White House
Results For Trump's Physical Exam Released By White House The White House has released results of a comprehensive physical examination President Donald Trump underwent late last week. The five-hour exam was conducted on Friday, April 11, at the Walter Reed National Military Medical Center in Bethesda, Maryland. The 78-year-old Trump became the oldest president to be sworn in as president on Monday, Jan. 20. A memo on the exam by White House physician Captain Sean Barbabella, was released Sunday morning, April 13. Barbabella reported that Trump is in “excellent health” and “robust” neurological condition, and exhibits strong cardiac, p…
Trump Replaces Obama White House Portrait With Bloodied Painting Of Assassination Attempt Trump Replaces Obama White House Portrait With Bloodied Painting Of Assassination Attempt
Trump Replaces Obama White House Portrait With Bloodied Painting Of Assassination Attempt President Donald Trump's staff did some redecorating this week, and it was not subtle.  A painting of Trump surviving the 2024 assassination attempt in Pennsylvania has been hung in the Grand Foyer of the White House, reportedly replacing an official portrait of former President Barack Obama. The White House shared a brief video of the new artwork over the weekend in a post shared on Elon Musk's X platform. Some new artwork at the White House 👀 pic.twitter.com/l6u5u7k82T — The White House (@WhiteHouse) April 11, 2025 The new portrait shows Trump raising a fist with blood on his f…
Trump Administration Exempts These Electronics From Tariffs Trump Administration Exempts These Electronics From Tariffs
Trump Administration Exempts These Electronics From Tariffs In a reversal that could impact some of the world’s biggest tech brands, President Trump has carved out key electronics from his sweeping new reciprocal tariffs. Click here for a new, updated story - Trump Now Says There Will Be 'No Exceptions' On Tariffs For iPhones, Other Chinese Electronics Smartphones, laptops, memory chips, and other consumer electronics will be exempt from the latest round of tariffs targeting Chinese imports — easing fears of a sudden jump in prices on popular tech products. According to new guidance released on Friday, April 11 by US Customs and Border…
Inflation Fears Hit 44-Year High As Trump Tariffs, Market Crash Sink Consumer Sentiment: Survey Inflation Fears Hit 44-Year High As Trump Tariffs, Market Crash Sink Consumer Sentiment: Survey
Inflation Fears Hit 44-Year High As Trump Tariffs, Market Crash Sink Consumer Sentiment: Survey Concerns about inflation have spiked to their highest level in nearly 45 years, while consumer confidence plunged for the fourth straight month as Americans grow increasingly anxious about the economy, a new survey said. Americans now expect prices to climb 6.7% over the next year, the University of Michigan's Surveys of Consumers said on Friday, April 11. That's the highest inflation expectation reading since 1981 for the closely watched survey. While inflation cooled slightly in March, the latest federal numbers came before President Donald Trump announced his "liberat…
Beer Sales Hurt By Trump's Immigration Policies As Tariffs Shake Economy, Top Importer Warns Beer Sales Hurt By Trump's Immigration Policies As Tariffs Shake Economy, Top Importer Warns
Beer Sales Hurt By Trump's Immigration Policies As Tariffs Shake Economy, Top Importer Warns The producer of the best-selling beer in the US says President Donald Trump's immigration policies are hurting sales – adding fuel to economic instability from his global trade wars. Constellation Brands CEO Bill Newlands told investors that immigration concerns and higher prices are forcing many of the company's core customers to cut back on spending – including beer. He made the comments during an earnings call on Thursday, April 10. Newlands said immigration fears are among many socioeconomic factors worrying Hispanic customers, who make up about half of Constellation's be…
Inflation Cooled In March Before Trump's Tariffs Fueled Market Collapse, New Data Says Inflation Cooled In March Before Trump's Tariffs Fueled Market Collapse, New Data Says
Inflation Cooled In March Before Trump's Tariffs Fueled Market Collapse, New Data Says Inflation slightly eased in March, just before President Donald Trump's sweeping tariff announcement sent Wall Street spiraling, wiping out trillions in market value before a temporary tariff pause. The consumer price index (CPI) fell 0.1% in March, the first decline since October, the Bureau of Labor Statistics said on Thursday, April 10. Prices climbed 2.4% from March 2024, the slowest annual increase since early 2021. Wall Street was bracing for a hotter inflation report. The Dow Jones consensus estimated headline inflation to be 2.6% and core inflation to be 3%, CNBC reported. Gas…
Trump Retreats From Many Tariffs, Raises China's Rate To 125% After Days Of Market Freefall Trump Retreats From Many Tariffs, Raises China's Rate To 125% After Days Of Market Freefall
Trump Retreats From Many Tariffs, Raises China's Rate To 125% After Days Of Market Freefall President Donald Trump has stepped back from many of his tariffs while escalating Chinese duties even higher, sparking a dramatic market comeback after some of the worst trading days since the start of the COVID-19 pandemic. The 90-day pause will apparently apply to some tariffs for more than 75 countries that haven't issued retaliatory duties. Trump announced the halt on his social media platform Truth Social on Wednesday, April 9. A 10% tariff will remain in place for the countries included in the pause. The White House said the 10% duty will also apply to Canada and Mexico, NBC News…
Trump Slaps 104% Tariff On China As Markets Resume Freefall, Recession Fears Grow Trump Slaps 104% Tariff On China As Markets Resume Freefall, Recession Fears Grow
Trump Slaps 104% Tariff On China As Markets Resume Freefall, Recession Fears Grow President Donald Trump will place a jarring 104% tariff on Chinese goods, wiping out gains on Wall Street after three chaotic days of trading that wiped out trillions from US markets and elevated recession fears. White House Press Secretary Karoline Leavitt confirmed the dramatic tariff rise during a news conference on Tuesday, April 8. The new 104% duty will officially begin at 12:01 a.m. on Wednesday, April 9. China's tariff rate was raised to a combined 54% when Trump announced his "liberation day" tariffs on Wednesday, April 2. A 34% additional tariff was added to Trump's pre-existing 2…
Avelo To Fly ICE Deportation Flights, Sparking Boycott As Critics Slam 'Cruel' Policy Avelo To Fly ICE Deportation Flights, Sparking Boycott As Critics Slam 'Cruel' Policy
Avelo To Fly ICE Deportation Flights, Sparking Boycott As Critics Slam 'Cruel' Policy Avelo Airlines has received widespread criticism after agreeing to fly deportation charter flights for Immigration and Customs Enforcement. An Avelo spokesperson confirmed the airline's ICE partnership to the Daily Voice on Tuesday, April 8. The "long-term charter program" will be based at Mesa Gateway Airport (AZA) in suburban Phoenix and begin on Monday, May 12. The Houston-based airline said its operations with the Department of Homeland Security will utilize three Boeing 737-800 planes. "Flights will be both domestic and international to support the department's deportat…
Trump Reportedly Planning 4-Mile Military Parade To Celebrate His Birthday, Army Anniversary Trump Reportedly Planning 4-Mile Military Parade To Celebrate His Birthday, Army Anniversary
Trump Reportedly Planning 4-Mile Military Parade To Celebrate His Birthday, Army Anniversary President Trump is reportedly set to host a military parade that coincides with both his 79th birthday and the 250th anniversary of the US Army.  This parade will begin at the Pentagon in Arlington, Virginia, and extend nearly 4 miles to the White House, according to the Washington City Paper, which cited a source familiar with the plans. This marks a continuation of Trump’s interest in military parades, as he previously expressed a desire for a similar event during his first term in 2018.  Those plans came after a 2017 visit to France in which Trump witnessed the Paris Bastille …
Volatile Markets Spiral As Trump Threatens China, White House Denies Tariff Pause Rumor Volatile Markets Spiral As Trump Threatens China, White House Denies Tariff Pause Rumor
Volatile Markets Spiral As Trump Threatens China, White House Denies Tariff Pause Rumor Chaos has shaken Wall Street for a third day as the White House denied rumors of a pause on President Donald Trump's sweeping new tariffs that sparked the worst sell-off since the start of the COVID-19 pandemic. The Dow Jones Industrial Average opened down roughly 1,250 points on Monday, April 7. The massive drop continued the market freefall that happened in the aftermath of Trump's "liberation day" announcement. Soon after trading opened, the Dow surged back into the green by around 10:15 a.m. The bounce back appeared to be in response to social media posts claiming Trump was conside…
Jim Cramer Fears ‘Black Monday’ As Markets Tumble After Trump's Tariff Rollout Jim Cramer Fears ‘Black Monday’ As Markets Tumble After Trump's Tariff Rollout
Jim Cramer Fears ‘Black Monday’ As Markets Tumble After Trump's Tariff Rollout It was a brutal week for investors, who lost nearly $7 trillion after President Donald Trump announced sweeping tariffs on nearly every country, and CNBC's Jim Cramer warned that the pain may not be over. The "Mad Money" host said he fears stock prices may continue to fall on Monday, April 7, adding that investors could be facing a repeat of one of the market’s worst days. Related: Mexico And Canada Promise More Tariffs Coming For US If the president doesn’t try to reach out and reward these countries and companies that play by the rules, then the 1987 scenario ... the one where we went …
No New Land Rovers Or Jaguars Coming To US Amid Trump’s Tariff Plan No New Land Rovers Or Jaguars Coming To US Amid Trump’s Tariff Plan
No New Land Rovers Or Jaguars Coming To US Amid Trump’s Tariff Plan There will be no new Land Rover or Jaguar vehicles heading to the US, as the automaker has announced a pause in shipments amid recently imposed tariffs by the president. Britain-based Jaguar Land Rover Automotive said over the weekend that later this month, the company will temporarily cease shipping vehicles to the US as it considers the consequences of the tariffs moving forward. “The USA is an important market for JLR’s luxury brands,” the company said in a statement to NPR. “As we work to address the new trading terms with our business partners, we are taking some short-term actions in…
PHOTOS: 1,400 'Hands Off' Protests Across United States PHOTOS: 1,400 'Hands Off' Protests Across United States
Photos: 1,400 'Hands Off' Protests Across United States Thousands of demonstrators flooded street corners, Congressional offices, and federal buildings across the U.S. on Saturday, April 5, in what organizers called a “national mass activation” against a growing threat to democracy and workers' rights. Nearly 1,400 rallies were held coast to coast, part of a movement opposing what protestors describe as a “Trump-Musk billionaire takeover” and “the Republican assault on our freedoms and our communities.” “Trump and Musk are attempting an illegal power grab,” the event flyer reads. “This is a crisis we must stop. Trump, Musk, and congressional Rep…