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RFK Jr., serving as health secretary, has campaigned against the flu vaccine and claimed that it caused his strained voice, despite medical experts disputing this link. He has also halted federal flu vaccine promotion efforts and downgraded recommendations for childhood vaccinations.
President Donald Trump criticized the Supreme Court for its 6-3 ruling invalidating most of his tariffs, calling the majority justices “disloyal to the Constitution” and suggesting foreign interests influence the court. He praised dissenting justices Clarence Thomas, Samuel Alito, and Brett Kavanaugh, particularly Kavanaugh, and announced new tariffs to replace those struck down. Trump’s comments included unsubstantiated claims of foreign interference and were unusually harsh and personal for a presidential critique of the judiciary.
A Portland protester, Robert Jacob Hoopes, pleaded guilty to assaulting a federal officer with a rock during a 'No Kings' protest in June 2025, injuring an ICE officer and causing damage to government property. Hoopes admitted to throwing the rock that caused a facial laceration requiring medical attention and attempting to break into the ICE building with others. He faces a potential sentence of at least two years in federal prison at his sentencing on May 12.
President Donald Trump publicly criticized the six Supreme Court justices who voted to strike down his administration's global tariffs, calling them "absolutely ashamed" and suggesting they lacked the courage to do what is right. He also alleged that the court was influenced by foreign interests and targeted his appointees, Justices Gorsuch and Coney Barrett, as an "embarrassment," while praising Justices Thomas, Alito, and Kavanaugh for siding with him. The ruling marked a significant setback for Trump's economic policies, and his reaction was notably personal and combative.
Internal DHS emails reveal that ICE officers increased use of force during Trump’s immigration crackdown, with reports showing instances of violence including vehicle window shattering and chemical deployment. Despite being aware of the rise in violence—up 353% in the first two months of Trump's second term—DHS officials focused on prosecuting protesters rather than addressing accountability for excessive force. The documents suggest ICE is aware of problematic practices but seeks to avoid public scrutiny.
US Vice President JD Vance criticized the Supreme Court's ruling that the Trump administration exceeded its legal authority in imposing broad-based import tariffs, describing the decision as "lawlessness from courts" that hinders efforts to protect American industries.
Jeffrey Epstein established friendly relationships with multiple U.S. Virgin Islands customs officers, providing them with food, advice, and musical engagement. These interactions have prompted a criminal investigation.
Former President Donald Trump announced plans to sign an order imposing a 10% global tariff under section 122, in addition to existing tariffs. He also criticized Supreme Court justices, though specific details are not provided in the summary.
The article states that there are more instances of election fraud than voter fraud, highlighting concerns about fraudulent activities in elections despite substantial evidence of voter fraud.
Two former DOJ attorneys criticized the agency's decline in independence and integrity under the Trump administration, citing instances of judicial misconduct and violations of court orders, particularly in immigration cases. They warned that the department has been "decimated," with veteran prosecutors forced out and divisions undermined, which hampers its ability to enforce laws fairly and protect civil rights. Experts also affirmed the security and integrity of Georgia's elections, dismissing claims of widespread voter fraud and emphasizing the resilience of state-run election systems.
The U.S. Justice Department has filed a motion urging a federal judge to dismiss Fulton County's demand to return ballots and documents seized by the FBI, arguing that returning the evidence would interfere with its ongoing investigation into 2020 election irregularities. The DOJ asserts that there was probable cause for the search warrant and that the investigation is still active, with no grounds for returning the seized items at this stage.
Federal investigators examined Jeffrey Epstein’s interactions with six CBP officers at airports linked to his travels, but no charges were filed against any officers. The investigation revealed Epstein’s contacts but did not indicate direct involvement or knowledge of his crimes by the officers. The arrest of UK royal Andrew Mountbatten-Windsor has renewed calls for justice in the US regarding Epstein's case, while US efforts to reach a nuclear deal with Iran are expected to clarify within ten days. Other news includes ongoing climate-related avalanche risks in California, Kyiv zoo's efforts to care for animals amid energy shortages, and various international political and cultural updates.