JUSTTHENEWS (The Center Square Staff) - Trump pushes forward with new tariffs even as lawsuits mount
A coalition of Democratic-led states and the Texas-based Liberty Justice Center has filed lawsuits challenging Trump’s global tariffs.
JUSTTHENEWS (The Center Square Staff) - New York hospital ordered by AG Letitia James to resume transgender treatment for teens
One of New York City’s largest hospitals was facing a Wednesday deadline to comply with a state order to resume its transgender care program, which was shut down last month amid funding threats from the Trump administration.
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AXIOS (Rebecca Falconer) - UN panel accuses Trump of "racist hate speech" that it says sparked "human rights violations"
A United Nations watchdog on Wednesday criticized "intensified immigration crackdowns" in the U.S. and accused President Trump and other American leaders of using "racist hate speech" — both of which it said "has sparked grave human rights violations." Why it matters: The UN Committee on the Elimination of Racial Discrimination's report marks an unprecedented singling out of a U.S. leader by a United Nations body — and it prompted the White House to accuse the United Nations of "extreme bias" in response. Driving the news: "Racist hate speech by political leaders, including the President, combined with intensified immigration crackdowns in the United States, notably near schools, hospitals and faith-based institutions, has sparked…
A United Nations watchdog on Wednesday criticized "intensified immigration crackdowns" in the U.S. and accused President Trump and other American leaders of using "racist hate speech" — both of which it said "has sparked grave human rights violations." Why it matters: The UN Committee on the Elimination of Racial Discrimination's report marks an unprecedented singling out of a U.S. leader by a United Nations body — and it prompted the White House to accuse the United Nations of "extreme bias" in response. Driving the news: "Racist hate speech by political leaders, including the President, combined with intensified immigration crackdowns in the United States, notably near schools, hospitals and faith-based institutions, has sparked…Open
DAILYCALLER (Mariane Angela) - Victor Davis Hanson Details Why Iran Operation Doesn’t Qualify As A Forever War
'we didn't lose anybody'
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NYTIMES (Liam Stack and Dayana Iwaza) - Israel Bombards Lebanese Capital in Latest Round of Strikes
Lebanon’s health ministry said at least seven people were killed in the Beirut attacks early Thursday.
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JUSTTHENEWS (Misty Severi) - Trump slams Newsom as a 'racist,' says recent interview was a 'politically suicidal act'
Newsom drew backlash for his interview with Atlanta Mayor Andre Dickens last month, after which he was accused of talking down to black people when touting his 960 score on the SATs.
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JUSTTHENEWS (Misty Severi) - Team USA advances to quarterfinals in World Baseball Classic after Italy defeats Mexico
The United States is now expected to compete against Canada on Friday night, while Italy will play Puerto Rico on Saturday night.
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JUSTTHENEWS (Just the News staff) - GOP-turned-independent predicts redistricting war could spawn a third party
Kiley suggested that his move to become an independent might encourage other embattled incumbents to do the same and ultimately form a middle bloc that could impact the way the House operates.
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JUSTTHENEWS (Greg Piper) - First Amendment protects elementary school students, appeals court says in 'All Lives Matter' case
With 9th Circuit ordering a trial in lawsuit against principal for allegedly punishing first-grader for giving classmate a drawing, appeals courts covering half the states now recognize First Amendment rights at young ages.
JUSTTHENEWS (Steven Richards) - Ex-FBI agent says he witnessed politicization of bureau, warned about improper surveillance
Retired Special Agent Bassem Youssef, who ran the FBI’s Communications Analysis Unit from late 2004 until late 2014, witnessed agents hired under Jim Comey's watch, for political leanings and warned of potential for abuse of surveillance programs. Those warnings were ignored.