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The Trump administration’s Justice Department is pursuing unredacted voter registration lists from nearly all US states, claiming the need for compliance with federal voting laws. Lawsuits have been filed against 30 states and the District of Columbia, with 23 cases dismissed so far, including one involving Georgia, which was refiled after a jurisdictional issue.
Most Americans view capitalism more positively than socialism but believe the current economic system is unfair. Many express concerns about financial security and opportunities, especially younger generations. These sentiments are influencing political dynamics, notably within the Democratic Party, where views on socialism are increasingly positive among members.
President Trump has ordered a reduction in childhood vaccinations, citing concerns over autism, despite a lack of supporting evidence from Health Secretary Robert F. Kennedy Jr. Medical experts express confusion over the directive, which aligns with a reassessment of the vaccine schedule by the Department of Health and Human Services.
Russia, along with Cuba, Belarus, and North Korea, is excluded from Donald Trump’s new tariffs list, raising questions about preferential treatment for adversaries over allies.
Senator Cory Booker delivered the longest speech in US Senate history, lasting 25 hours and four minutes, to protest against the Trump administration’s actions.
The US announced tariffs ranging from 10% to 50% targeting several nations and territories, including uninhabited islands like the Heard and McDonald Islands, home only to penguins and seals.
More reaction from the global stock markets, world leaders and experts a day after Donald Trump announced global tariffs.
Donald Trump has moved “Liberation Day” to 2 April to avoid association with April Fool’s Day, prompting global governments to prepare for impending tariff announcements.
The UK is amongst some countries facing a baseline tariff of 10%
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