[Tuesday, April 8] US News Headlines from r/Conservative

1. Economic Policy and Trade Relations

1.1 Tariffs and China Relations

The White House has announced tariffs on Chinese imports have been raised to 104%, effective immediately [1]. A report explains the policy focus on China [2], while reports indicate the Chinese response includes a “racist humiliation campaign mocking Trump’s tariffs” [3].

[1] Trump Raises Tariffs On China To 104%, Effective Tomorrow: White House, https://www.ndtv.com/world-news/trump-raises-tariffs-on-china-to-104-effective-tomorrow-white-house-8119172
[2] What You Need to know about Trump’s Tariffs, it’s China, https://www.tabletmag.com/sections/news/articles/what-you-need-to-know-about-trumps-tariffs
[3] Chinese launch racist humiliation campaign mocking Trump’s tariffs, /r/Conservative/comments/1juou9m/chinese_launch_racist_humiliation_campaign/

1.2 Global Trade Negotiations

Japan’s Prime Minister Ishiba is pushing for a US auto tariffs exemption [1]. Reports indicate between 60–70 countries have reached out to negotiate tariffs [2][3]. The European Union is “ready to negotiate” on zero-for-zero tariffs [4], as the administration focuses on creating “Tailor-Made Deals” for individual countries [5]. White House advisor Navarro has dismissed Vietnam’s “Zero Tariff Offer” as meaningless because “It’s The Non-Tariff Cheating That Matters” [6].

[1] Japan’s Ishiba says he will push for US auto tariffs exemption, https://apnews.com/article/japan-us-ishiba-trump-auto-tariffs-7f757002f5d8ee1c7eeaf6a80dafdc68
[2] Now Almost 70 Countries Have Asked To Negotiate With Trump On Tariffs, Bessent Says, https://www.dailywire.com/news/now-almost-70-countries-negotiate-trump-tariffs-bessent-says?topStoryPosition=undefined&row=1&elementPosition=3&rowType=Top+Stories&rowHeadline=Top+Stories&author=Daniel+Chaitin&title=Now+Almost+70+Countries+Have+Asked+To+Negotiate+With+Trump+On+Tariffs%2C+Bessent+Says&category=News
[3] Up to 70 countries reach out to Trump to negotiate tariffs, https://www.foxbusiness.com/economy/scott-bessent-says-up-70-nations-want-negotiate-over-trumps-tariffs
[4] EU ‘ready to negotiate’ with Trump on zero-for-zero tariffs, https://www.foxbusiness.com/economy/european-union-ready-negotiate-trump-zero-for-zero-tariffs
[5] Trump Wants Trade Team To Focus On ‘Tailor-Made Deals’ For Every Country In Tariff Negotiations, https://www.dailywire.com/news/trump-wants-trade-team-to-focus-on-tailor-made-deals-for-every-country-in-tariff-negotiations
[6] Navarro: Vietnam’s Zero Tariff Offer “Means Nothing,” “It’s The Non-Tariff Cheating That Matters”, https://www.realclearpolitics.com/video/2025/04/07/navarro_vietnams_offer_to_remove_tariffs_means_nothing_its_the_non-tariff_cheating_that_matters.html

1.3 Market Reactions

The Dow has rebounded 1,000 points on “rising hopes for tariff deals” [1]. A fact-check has refuted claims that “President Trump sold $2.3 billion of his Truth Social stock a day before he announced tariffs” [2]. Conservative commentator Carney has stated “I Don’t Think We Should Give the Stock Market a Veto over the Public Policy of the United States” [3]. Other perspectives include arguments that “Tariffs will awaken the American Dream” [4] and descriptions of generational reactions as “Tariff Tantrums” [5].

[1] Dow rebounds 1,000 points on rising hopes for tariff deals, https://www.cnbc.com/2025/04/07/stock-market-today-live-updates.html
[2] Fact Check: President Trump Did NOT Sell $2.3 Billion Of His Truth Social Stock A Day Before He Announced Tariffs, https://leadstories.com/hoax-alert/2025/04/fact-check-trump-did-not-sell-2-billion-truth-social-stock-before-tariffs.html
[3] Breitbart’s Carney: ‘I Don’t Think We Should Give the Stock Market a Veto over the Public Policy of the United States’, https://www.breitbart.com/clips/2025/04/08/breitbarts-carney-i-dont-think-we-should-give-the-stock-market-a-veto-over-the-public-policy-of-the-united-states/
[4] Tariffs will awaken the American Dream, https://unherd.com/2025/04/tariffs-will-awaken-the-american-dream/
[5] Tariff Tantrums: While Boomers Rage and Millennials Panic, Gen X Knows We’ve Got a Country to Save, https://redstate.com/terichristoph/2025/04/07/tariff-tantrums-while-boomers-rage-and-millennials-panic-gen-x-knows-weve-got-a-country-to-save-n2187587

2. Immigration and Border Security

2.1 Deportation Enforcement

Pam Bondi has warned “migrant criminals ‘we’re coming after you’” after the Supreme Court lifted a stay on deportations [1]. The administration is implementing $998 daily fines for migrants who fail to self-deport [2]. Kristi Noem led ICE deportation raids in Phoenix where she reportedly “dodges kicks from migrant suspect” [3]. An agreement between the IRS and DHS will aid in pursuing illegal immigrants subject to deportation [4]. Florida officials are described as “divided over ICE deportation deal aimed at criminal aliens” [5]. Judge Boasberg has canceled a planned hearing to review Trump deportations [6]. One source has characterized the current situation by stating “It’s Not a Good Day to Be an Illegal Alien in America” [7].

[1] Pam Bondi warns migrant criminals ‘we’re coming after you’ after Supreme Court lifts stay on deportations, https://www.foxnews.com/media/pam-bondi-warns-migrant-criminals-coming-after-you-supreme-court-lifts-stay-deportations
[2] Trump Admin Planning $998 Fine per Day for Migrants Who Fail to Self-Deport, https://www.breitbart.com/immigration/2025/04/08/trump-admin-planning-998-fine-per-day-migrants-who-fail-self-deport/
[3] Kristi Noem dodges kicks from migrant suspect as she leads ICE deportation raids in Phoenix, https://nypost.com/2025/04/08/us-news/kristi-noem-dodges-kicks-from-migrant-suspect-as-she-leads-ice-deportation-raids-in-phoenix/
[4] IRS and DHS reach historic deal to aid in pursuit of illegal immigrants subject to deportation, https://www.foxnews.com/politics/irs-dhs-reach-historic-deal-aid-pursuit-illegal-immigrants-subject-deportation
[5] Florida officials divided over ICE deportation deal aimed at criminal aliens: ‘Embarrassed for our city’, https://www.foxnews.com/us/florida-officials-divided-over-ice-deportation-deal-aimed-criminal-aliens-embarrassed-our-city
[6] Judge Boasberg cancels planned hearing to review Trump deportations, https://www.foxnews.com/politics/judge-boasberg-cancels-planned-hearing-review-trump-deportations
[7] It’s Not a Good Day to Be an Illegal Alien in America, https://townhall.com/tipsheet/mattvespa/2025/04/08/irs-agrees-to-share-illegal-alien-tax-info-with-ice-n2655199#google_vignette

2.2 State-Level Immigration Policies

Tennessee’s legislature has approved a bill to invalidate out-of-state driver’s licenses issued to illegal aliens and sent it to the governor [1]. No additional information about the governor’s position or similar bills in other states is available from the headlines.

[1] Tennessee bill to invalidate out-of-state driver’s licenses issued to illegal aliens sent to governor’s desk, https://www.wkrn.com/news/tennessee-politics/tn-bill-would-invalidate-out-of-state-drivers-licenses-issued-to-undocumented-immigrants/

3. Government Administration and Personnel

3.1 Presidential Authority and Administration Actions

The Trump administration has ordered New York to end Manhattan driving tolls this month [1], though a separate agreement with New York’s Metropolitan Transportation Authority would keep congestion pricing tolls in place until fall [2]. A polling expert has characterized Trump as a “soaring eagle” rather than a lame duck due to his “record number of executive orders” [3]. The President is reportedly planning a military parade from Arlington to Washington DC for his birthday [4]. Council of Economic Advisers Chairman Steve Miran recently delivered remarks at a Hudson Institute event [5], though details of the economic policy discussion were not specified in the headline.

[1] Trump administration says New York must end Manhattan driving tolls this month, https://www.startribune.com/new-york-city-congestion-pricing-is-likely-to-remain-through-the-summer/601325480
[2] MTA, Trump admin reach congestion pricing agreement that would keep tolls in place until the fall, https://nypost.com/2025/04/07/us-news/mta-trump-admin-reach-congestion-pricing-agreement/
[3] Trump more like a ‘soaring eagle’ than lame duck with record number of executive orders, polling expert says, https://www.foxnews.com/media/trump-more-like-soaring-eagle-than-lame-duck-record-number-executive-orders-polling-expert-says
[4] Trump reportedly planning military parade from Arlington to DC for his birthday | FOX 5 DC, https://www.fox5dc.com/news/trump-reportedly-planning-dc-military-parade-his-birthday
[5] CEA Chairman Steve Miran Hudson Institute Event Remarks, https://www.whitehouse.gov/briefings-statements/2025/04/cea-chairman-steve-miran-hudson-institute-event-remarks/

3.2 Department of Government Efficiency (DOGE) Activities

DOGE has cut $51 million from the US African Development Foundation, including $229,000 for shea butter marketing [1] and eliminated Biden-era DEI performance evaluation requirements at the State Department [2]. Tension between officials has emerged as Musk described White House advisor Peter Navarro as “dumber than a sack of bricks” [3]. A DOGE official has claimed that over one million migrants are on Medicaid [4] and thousands are “on voter rolls and voting” [5].

[1] DOGE cuts $51M from US African Development Foundation, including $229K to market shea butter, https://www.foxnews.com/politics/doge-cuts-51m-from-us-african-development-foundation-including-229k-market-shea-butter
[2] DOGE helps State Department eliminate Biden admin’s DEI performance evaluation requirement, https://www.foxnews.com/politics/doge-helps-state-department-eliminate-biden-admins-dei-performance-evaluation-requirement
[3] Musk spars with White House advisor Peter Navarro: ‘Dumber than a sack of bricks’, https://www.foxnews.com/politics/musk-spars-white-house-advisor-peter-navarro-dumber-than-sack-bricks
[4] DOGE Official: More Than One Million Migrants On Medicaid, Thousands On Voter Rolls, https://www.dailywire.com/news/doge-official-more-than-one-million-migrants-on-medicaid-thousands-on-voter-rolls
[5] DOGE Official Confirms What We’ve Known All Along: Illegal Immigrants Are on Medicaid and Voting, https://redstate.com/beckynoble/2025/04/08/doge-official-confirms-details-of-what-weve-known-all-along-illegal-immigrants-on-medicaid-and-voting-n2187612

3.3 Agency Restructuring and Personnel Changes

A Navy admiral at NATO has been dismissed as part of what’s described as a purge of “wokeness and DEI from the Pentagon” [1]. A senior CIA official who facilitated President Biden’s military COVID-19 vaccine mandate has been fired [2]. The administration plans to shut down a Department of Justice division allegedly connected to the Ferguson riots [3]. Former Representative Tulsi Gabbard has established a “new Intelligence Community task force to restore tr4nsparency” [4] and has warned she’s “about to declassify Biden’s admin docs” [5].

[1] Navy admiral at NATO has been sacked as the Trump administration purges wokeness and DEI from the Pentagon, https://www.foxnews.com/politics/trump-admin-fires-navy-admiral-nato-targeted-conservative-group
[2] Senior CIA Official Who Facilitated Biden’s Military COVID-19 Vaccine Mandate Fired, https://www.breitbart.com/politics/2025/04/08/exclusive-senior-cia-official-who-facilitated-bidens-military-covid-19-vaccine-mandate-fired/
[3] Trump Admin to Shut Down DOJ Arm Behind Ferguson Riots | Frontpage Mag, https://www.frontpagemag.com/trump-admin-to-shut-down-doj-arm-behind-ferguson-riots/
[4] Gabbard establishes new Intelligence Community task force to restore tr4nsparency, https://www.foxnews.com/politics/gabbard-establishes-new-intelligence-community-task-force-restore-transparency
[5] Tulsi Gabbard warns she’s about to declassify Biden’s admin docs and she’s not playing around, https://www.bizpacreview.com/2025/04/07/tulsi-gabbard-warns-shes-about-to-declassify-bidens-admin-docs-and-shes-not-playing-around-1534544/

4. Legal and Judicial Developments

4.1 Supreme Court Decisions

The Supreme Court has lifted orders blocking Venezuelan migrant deportations [1] and allowed deportations under the “Alien Enemies Act of 1798” with judicial review requirements [2][3]. The Court has blocked orders requiring reinstatement of terminated federal workers [4][5], ruling they may “fire probationary employees.” Chief Justice John Roberts has halted a deadline for the administration to return a man who was wrongly deported [6]. These decisions have been characterized as sending a “message to federal judges on overreach” [7].

[1] Supreme Court lifts order blocking Venezuelan migrant deportations, https://apnews.com/article/supreme-court-trump-deportations-el-salvador-9988b667199e1b02fc0a6a83570225c1
[2] Supreme Court allows Trump to deport Venezuelans under wartime law, but only after judges’ review, https://apnews.com/article/supreme-court-trump-deportations-el-salvador-9988b667199e1b02fc0a6a83570225c1?utm_source=join1440&utm_medium=email&utm_placement=newsletter&user_id=66c4c1d1600ae150758d7035
[3] Supreme Court lifts order blocking deportations of Venezuelans under Alien Enemies Act of 1798, https://www.livenowfox.com/news/supreme-court-lifts-order-blocking-deportations-under-alien-enemies-act-1798
[4] Supreme Court halts order to rehire federal workers removed by Trump, https://www.washingtonexaminer.com/news/supreme-court/3373770/supreme-court-halts-order-rehire-federal-workers/
[5] Supreme Court blocks order requiring Trump administration to reinstate thousands of federal workers, https://www.breitbart.com/news/supreme-court-blocks-order-requiring-trump-administration-to-reinstate-thousands-of-federal-workers/
[6] Chief Justice John Roberts halts deadline for Trump admin to return man who was wrongly deported, https://justthenews.com/government/courts-law/chief-justice-john-roberts-halts-trump-admin-deadline-return-man-who-was
[7] Supreme Court slapdown of Judge Boasberg sends message to federal judges on overreach, https://justthenews.com/government/courts-law/tuescotus-slapdown-boasberg-sends-message-federal-judges-injunctions

4.2 Law Enforcement Actions

The Department of Justice “Promises Arrests for Homeless Fraud,” prompting speculation about California Governor Newsom’s concerns [1]. A DOJ filing revealed that a “Trump Would-Be Assassin Tried To Buy A Rocket-Propelled Grenade From Ukraine” [2]. Reports claim that “activist judges” have “Rubber Stamped Billions In Suspect Social Security Disability Claims” [3].

[1] Is Newsom Nervous? DOJ Promises Arrests for Homeless Fraud, https://townhall.com/tipsheet/katiepavlich/2025/04/08/doj-just-opened-an-investigation-into-the-homelessness-industrial-complex-n2655191
[2] Trump Would-Be Assassin Tried To Buy A Rocket-Propelled Grenade From Ukraine: DOJ Filing, https://www.dailywire.com/news/trump-would-be-assassin-tried-to-buy-a-rocket-propelled-grenade-from-ukraine-doj-filing?topStoryPosition=undefined&row=1&elementPosition=2&rowType=Top+Stories&rowHeadline=Top+Stories&author=Zach+Jewell&title=Trump+Would-Be+Assassin+Tried+To+Buy+A+Rocket-Propelled+Grenade+From+Ukraine%3A+DOJ+Filing&category=News
[3] Activist Judges Rubber Stamped Billions In Suspect Social Security Disability Claims, https://www.dailywire.com/news/activist-judges-rubber-stamp-billions-in-suspect-social-security-disability-claims?topStoryPosition=undefined&row=1&elementPosition=0&rowType=Top+Stories&rowHeadline=Top+Stories&author=Luke+Rosiak&title=Activist+Judges+Rubber+Stamped+Billions+In+Suspect+Social+Security+Disability+Claims&category=Investigation

5. Defense and International Relations

5.1 Military Funding and Security Threats

President Trump has promised “$1 trillion in defense spending for next year” [1]. South Korean authorities have reported that “10 North Korean soldiers crossed military demarcation line,” resulting in warning shots being fired [2]. Reports claim that Bagram Air Base in Afghanistan has been “handed over to the United States” [3], though this report requires verification.

[1] Trump promises $1 trillion in defense spending for next year, https://www.militarytimes.com/news/pentagon-congress/2025/04/08/trump-promises-1-trillion-in-defense-spending-for-next-year/
[2] South Korea says 10 North Korean soldiers crossed military demarcation line, warning shots fired, https://www.foxnews.com/world/south-korea-says-10-north-korean-soldiers-crossed-military-demarcation-line-warning-shots-fired
[3] Bagram Air Base handed over to the United States, report claims, https://www.khaama.com/bagram-air-base-handed-over-to-the-united-states-report-claims/

5.2 Strategic International Initiatives

The US and Panama are reportedly “’taking back’ canal from ‘China’s influence’” [1], according to Hegseth. No additional details about the specific actions or agreements are provided in the headline.

[1] US, Panama ’taking back’ canal from ‘China’s influence,’ says Hegseth, https://www.foxnews.com/world/us-panama-taking-back-canal-from-chinas-influence-says-hegseth

6. Domestic Politics and Social Issues

6.1 Economic and Energy Policy

Congressional Republicans are prioritizing the extension of Trump-era tax cuts according to a “top House GOP leader” [1]. The administration is directing federal agencies to “unleash” coal energy after what they describe as Biden having “stifled” it, using the slogan “Mine, Baby, Mine” [2]. Technical issues with the Social Security website are being discussed, with reports stating “The Social Security Website Isn’t Crashing Because 3,000 IT People Aren’t Enough” [3].

[1] EXCLUSIVE: Trump tax cuts ’top priority’ for Congress, says top House GOP leader, https://www.foxnews.com/politics/exclusive-trump-tax-cuts-top-priority-congress-says-top-house-gop-leader
[2] US federal agencies to ‘unleash’ coal energy after Biden ‘stifled’ it: ‘Mine, Baby, Mine’, https://www.foxnews.com/politics/us-federal-agencies-unleash-coal-energy-after-biden-stifled-it-mine-baby-mine
[3] The Social Security Website Isn’t Crashing Because 3,000 IT People Aren’t Enough, https://www.frontpagemag.com/the-social-security-website-isnt-crashing-because-3000-it-people-arent-enough/

6.2 Political Opposition and Partisan Dynamics

A Democratic Senator is blocking “Hundreds Of Trump Nominees Using Tactic He Once Called ‘Abuse Of Power’” [1]. Reports claim Kamala Harris’s team “kept secret list of Republican judges to call up in the event Biden died in office” [2]. President Trump has “hauls in millions for House GOP 2026 war chest” while Democrats respond by claiming Republicans are “running scared” [3]. A study claims to reveal an “‘assassination culture’ spreading on the left under President Trump” [4], though the methodology is not described in the headline.

[1] Dem Senator Blocks Hundreds Of Trump Nominees Using Tactic He Once Called ‘Abuse Of Power’, https://dailycaller.com/2025/04/07/dem-senator-blocks-hundreds-of-trump-nominees-using-tactic-he-once-called-abuse-of-power/
[2] Harris’ team kept secret list of Republican judges to call up in the event Biden died in office, https://www.foxnews.com/politics/harris-team-crafted-federal-judge-death-pool-roster-swear-her-should-biden-die-president-book-says
[3] Trump hauls in millions for House GOP 2026 war chest as Dems taunt they are ‘running scared’, https://www.foxnews.com/politics/trump-hauls-millions-house-gop-2026-war-chest-dems-taunt-running-scared
[4] New bombshell study reveals ‘assassination culture’ spreading on the left under President Trump, https://www.foxnews.com/us/new-bombshell-study-reveals-assassination-culture-spreading-left-under-president-trump

6.3 Social and Cultural Issues

USA Fencing has defended its policy “allowing men to compete in women’s divisions” following protests by Stephanie Turner who “kneels in protests” [1]. Harvard University is offering students a “High School Basic Math Course” [2]. A study from the Cleveland Clinic has reportedly found that “employees who received flu vaccine had ‘significantly higher’ rates of contracting flu” [3]. A Christian nurse has been “suspended” after refusing “to refer to male paedophile as a woman” [4].

[1] USA Fencing defends allowing men to compete in women’s divisions amid mass backlash after Stephanie Turner kneels in protests, https://www.foxnews.com/sports/usa-fencing-defends-trans-inclusion-policies-amid-mass-backlash-after-stephanie-turner-kneels-protests
[2] Crimson Slide: Harvard Students Offered High School Basic Math Course, https://jonathanturley.org/2025/04/08/crimson-slide-harvard-students-offered-high-school-basic-math-course/
[3] Cleveland Clinic finds employees who received flu vaccine had “significantly higher” rates of contracting flu, https://notthebee.com/article/study-flu-vaccine-linked-to-increased-risk-of-getting-the-flu
[4] Christian Nurse Who Refused to Refer to Male Paedophile as a Woman Suspended, https://www.breitbart.com/europe/2025/04/08/christian-nurse-who-refused-to-refer-to-male-paedophile-as-a-woman-suspended/