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Apr 28, 2025 - World

A new report in The Wall Street Journal says federal judges are facing "increasing irritation" when dealing with Trump administration lawyers because they're unsure of the accuracy of the information they're getting before making important rulings.The consequences of the government's waning credibility "could be serious—both for the administration, which might see its odds of prevailing on close questions diminish before judges who lack confidence in government representations, and for the judiciary, should lip service to court orders become an acceptable norm," the report said.Correspondent Jess Bravin wrote that the latest test is expected this week during a hearing on whether the White House is openly disregarding U.S. District Judge Amy Berman Jackson's orders to stop dismantling the Consumer Financial Protection Bureau. The paper quoted Judge Jackson saying, “There is reason to believe that officials 'are thumbing their nose at both this Court and the Court of Appeals.'" Also read: 'This is our shot': Dems believe MTG's new job gives 'golden opportunity' to destroy GOPThe Journal piece explained that the appellate court upheld most of Jackson's orders "to preserve the CFPB’s existence while an employee-union’s lawsuit against the layoffs proceeds."Although the government lawyers have claimed they're complying "even with judicial orders they think are egregiously wrong, while pursuing expedited appeals to higher courts," some judges hearing the myriad cases Trump has lined up thanks to his "aggressive assertions of executive power" are dubious, the report said.The piece quotes Charles Cooper, a former assistant attorney general who has represented Sen. Ted Cruz (R-TX) and former Attorney General Jeff Sessions.According to the piece, "Cooper said he didn’t know if there was merit to courts’ complaints about administration conduct, but judges are human.' If a lawyer misleads you, he said, 'you deal with that lawyer in a different way than you have been.'"Read The Wall Street Journal story here.

Apr 28, 2025 - World

The United Kingdom and the European Union have reached a trade agreement — despite President Donald Trump's tariff agenda. Politico reported on Monday that a leaked draft revealed a “new strategic partnership” between London and Brussels, centered on maintaining "global economic stability and their mutual commitment to free and open trade."Euractiv reports that the parties will agree to a broad “strategic partnership," which includes a "veiled rebuke of Washington."Meanwhile, Trump's administration is still negotiating with U.K. Prime Minister Keir Starmer's team. Starmer was in the U.S. to meet with Trump in February, where Trump complained the EU has been "very unfair" to America. ALSO READ: 'We’ve made a mistake': Trump’s trade war sends GOP into frenzyIn the "geopolitical preamble" drafted by the U.K. government, it intends to deepen ties with the EU while pivoting away from the U.S., the Politico report continued.Starmer "has largely rejected suggestions that the UK must choose between closer ties with either the EU or the US, and is seeking new trade arrangements with both," the Euractiv report added.One key point in the U.K.-EU draft discusses "unwavering commitment" to Ukraine, among other issues. It comes amid the Trump administration demanding a permanent ceasefire between Russia and Ukraine, Reuters said on Monday. Russia has indicated it is open to a two-day ceasefire from May 8 to May 10 while they celebrate the 80th anniversary of the Soviet Union’s victory over the Nazis during World War II. Ukraine indicated it's willing to call a truce, the Washington Post explained. However, a disagreement remains over the Ukrainian land taken by Russia. Ambassadors with the EU are set to meet on Wednesday to review progress on tariffs. The U.K and EU are set to meet at a May 19th summit to deal with post-Brexit trade relations, Euractiv said.Read the full report here.

Apr 28, 2025 - World

Country accused of obstructing UN as court considers its decision to end cooperation with Unrwa Israel appears set on destroying the framework created to ensure compliance with international law in a way that will have profound consequences that reverberate far beyond Palestine, the international court of justice has heard.The warning was made at the start of five days of proceedings in The Hague that may prove critical to Israel’s future within the world body. The UN’s top court will hear from dozens of nations and organisations in order to draw up an advisory opinion on Israel’s humanitarian obligations to Palestinians more than 50 days into its total blockade on aid entering Gaza. Continue reading...

Apr 28, 2025 - World

MAGA fans are rejoicing on social media in favor of President Donald Trump's plan to sign an executive order requiring commercial truck drivers to speak English.Breitbart News reported that Trump would sign the order Monday evening because "President Trump believes that English is a non-negotiable safety requirement for professional drivers." Last month, Trump designated English as "the official language of the United States.""This is such a big deal! So grateful for this, the roads will be much safer. Like many, I have seen many accidents or near accidents from unqualified drivers," posted @coffeegirlvegas."This is HUGE!!! English only!" wrote GuntherEagleman, while TheSouthGAJohn wrote, "No more '10-4 buen amigo' on the airwaves.""Good! Welcome to America now speak ENGLISH!" posted Lynn Loera.Also read: 'This is our shot': Dems believe MTG's new job gives 'golden opportunity' to destroy GOPkwasny007 called it "more positive progress! English IS the official language of the United States."MAGA FOREVER 47 posted, "For the same reason that all pilots, must speak English to fly. Then all truckers must do the same.""The DOT Physical drivers are supposed to get every 2 years requires that they can READ English. This has been a topic of conversation in the walk-in clinic where I work," wrote Pam Harris.Martin Cohen wrote, "That is great news! As a trucker myself I have met to [sic] many non English speaking drivers that must have gotten their licenses illegally. Because they would have someone else take the test for them, then they would pay thousands of dollars to get that license."A couple of posters wrote that "enforcement" was the toughest challenge."Not sure on this one: English speaking requirement ALREADY exists in the Federal Motor Carrier rules and regulations; it just needs to be uniformly enforced across the US!!!!!!!!!! "posted Vic MorganJRock wrote, "It's already in the laws. It's not enforced. That and too many major trucking companies with connections can get anyone through the process of getting a license. I drove a truck for 25 years. I've seen it personally."Others called for the English language requirement to extend to Lyft and Uber drivers, as well."How about rideshare drivers to [sic]? I work for Lyft and I know people told me here in California that they’ve had drivers...didn’t know English. And then they had really bad experiences. Like the people got lost. You have to do a background check and I couldn’t believe that they got through," wrote INCStayHuman.

Apr 28, 2025 - World

A U.S. missile strike in Yemen killed at least 68 African migrants and injured dozens more, according to Houthi rebels.Photographs and video taken by a Reuters journalist at the migrant detention center showed emergency responders frantically trying to rescue survivors and remove the dead from the collapsed building in the rebel-held city of Saada, reported the Washington Post.The Houthi-run TV outlet al-Masirah reported the facility was housing more than 100 migrants at the time of the alleged strike.U.S. Central Command did not immediately respond to a request for comment about the strike from the Post, but Centcom issued a statement saying the U.S. would no longer publicly disclose details about military operations against Houthi rebels in Yemen, where U.S. forces have been engaged in a military campaign since early 2024.The Centcom statement indicated the campaign has escalated since a March 15 attack, which was the topic of the so-called "Signalgate" group chat, with forces striking 800 targets in Yemen and killing killed hundreds of Houthi militants and leaders.Three Democratic senators have asked defense secretary Pete Hegseth to explain the high number of Yemeni civilians who have allegedly been killed in those raids and describe what the Pentagon is doing to avoid those casualties.