[Thursday, April 10] US News Headlines from r/Conservative

1. Trade and Economic Policy

1.1 Domestic Economic Performance

Inflation shows signs of slowing in March [1], while President Trump signals flexibility in economic policy, telling Republican senators he’s open to raising taxes on highest earners [2] and considering exemptions for larger US companies hit especially hard by tariffs [3]. The administration claims $7 trillion in investment flowing to the US [4], and reports suggest Trump has “outmaneuvered markets, allies, and China” [5]. Stock markets appear to be recovering according to conservative sources [6].

[1] Inflation increased at a slower pace in March, https://www.foxbusiness.com/economy/cpi-inflation-march-2025;
[2] Trump told Republican senators he’s open to raising taxes on highest earners, https://www.semafor.com/article/04/08/2025/trump-told-republican-senators-hes-open-to-raising-taxes-on-highest-earners;
[3] Trump says he’ll ’take a look’ at exempting some larger US companies hit especially hard by tariffs, https://www.foxnews.com/politics/trump-says-hell-take-look-exempting-some-larger-us-companies-hit-especially-hard-tariffs;
[4] This Is Huge: Trump Has Brought in $7 Trillion in Investment Into the US, https://redstate.com/wardclark/2025/04/10/this-is-huge-trump-has-brought-in-7-trillion-in-investment-into-the-us-n2187706;
[5] Trump Outmaneuvers Markets, Allies, and China in One Day, https://www.breitbart.com/economy/2025/04/09/breitbart-business-digest-trump-outmaneuvers-markets-allies-and-china-in-one-day/;
[6] Liberals Devastated As Stock Market Recovers, https://babylonbee.com/news/distraught-liberal-jumps-off-building-after-stock-market-recovers.

1.2 US-China Trade Relations

US-China trade relations have deteriorated with the White House specifying new tariff rates on Chinese imports [1], reportedly reaching as high as 104% [2]. China has retaliated by banning Hollywood movies [3] and launching rhetorical attacks against Americans [4]. Europe has suspended retaliatory tariffs following Trump’s 90-day pause [5], while reports indicate Trump personally lost $500 million as markets reacted to the tariff announcements [6]. Historian Niall Ferguson raised concerns about trade conflicts potentially transforming into more serious geopolitical confrontations [7], while Australia rejected China’s request to form a united front against Trump’s tariffs [8].

[1] White House Lays Out Exact Tariff Rate On China Going Forward, https://www.dailywire.com/news/white-house-lays-out-exact-tariff-rate-on-china-going-forward?topStoryPosition=undefined&author=Zach+Jewell&category=News&elementPosition=3&row=1&rowHeadline=Top+Stories&rowType=Top+Stories&title=White+House+Lays+Out+Exact+Tariff+Rate+On+China+Going+Forward;
[2] Y’all need to listen to Kevin O’Leary explain Trump’s 104% tariff on China, like, right now, https://notthebee.com/article/yall-need-to-listen-to-kevin-oleary-explain-trumps-104-tariff-on-china-like-right-now;
[3] China bans Hollywood movies as Europe caves to Trump on tariffs, /r/Conservative/comments/1jvzdcr/china_bans_hollywood_movies_as_europe_caves_to/;
[4] China unveils vicious new roasting of ‘fat, lazy’ Americans as tariffs chaos continues, /r/Conservative/comments/1jw5cjx/china_unveils_vicious_new_roasting_of_fat_lazy/;
[5] Europe Halts Retaliatory Tariffs After Trump’s 90-Day Pause, https://townhall.com/tipsheet/jeff-charles/2025/04/10/europe-halts-retaliatory-tariffs-after-trumps-90-day-pause-n2655330;
[6] Trump Loses $500M as Tariffs Shake Global Markets, https://www.finance-monthly.com/2025/04/trump-loses-500-million-amid-global-tariff-turmoil/;
[7] Niall Ferguson: Will Trade War Become a Real War?, https://www.thefp.com/p/niall-ferguson-trump-trade-war;
[8] Australia Rejects China’s Plea to ‘Join Hands’ Against Trump Tariffs, https://www.breitbart.com/europe/2025/04/10/australia-rejects-chinas-plea-to-join-hands-against-trump-tariffs/.

2. Foreign Policy and International Relations

2.1 International Security Threats

Iran’s nuclear threat has risen to “extreme danger” level according to a new report released ahead of Trump administration talks with Iran [1]. The Trump administration implemented new sanctions targeting Iran’s nuclear program as part of a “maximum pressure” strategy [2]. China is making threatening statements toward Western democracies, with rhetoric invoking Mao Zedong and warning “the Free World” [3].

[1] Ahead of Trump admin-Iran talks, new report says Iran nuclear threat rises to ’extreme danger’, https://www.foxnews.com/world/ahead-trump-admin-iran-talks-new-report-says-iran-nuclear-threat-rises-extreme-danger;
[2] ‘Maximum Pressure’: Trump Unleashes Fresh Sanctions on Iranian Nuclear Program, https://freebeacon.com/national-security/maximum-pressure-trump-unleashes-fresh-sanctions-on-iranian-nuclear-program/;
[3] China Threatens the Free World with the Ghost of Murderer Mao Zedong, https://www.breitbart.com/asia/2025/04/10/china-threatens-the-free-world-with-the-ghost-of-murderer-mao-zedong/.

2.2 Diplomatic Developments

Taiwan’s president has acted against Chinese influence operations by expelling “pro-Beijing agitators” amid rising cross-strait tensions [1]. A whistleblower testified to a Senate committee that Meta undermined US national security to “cozy up to China” [2]. Additionally, the Trump administration secured the release of a Russian-American ballerina who had been “wrongfully detained” in Moscow [3].

[1] Taiwan’s president targets China influence, kicks out pro-Beijing agitators amid rising tensions, https://www.foxnews.com/world/taiwans-president-targets-china-influence-kicks-out-pro-beijing-agitators-amid-rising-tensions;
[2] Whistleblower tells Senate committee that Meta undermined US national security to cozy up to China, https://www.foxbusiness.com/politics/whistleblower-tells-senate-committee-meta-undermined-us-national-security-cozy-up-china;
[3] Russian-American ballerina released after being wrongfully detained in Moscow for over a year, https://www.foxnews.com/politics/russian-american-ballerina-released-wrongfully-detained-moscow-over-year.

3. Immigration and Border Security

3.1 Immigration Enforcement

New York City Mayor Adams has reversed the city’s previous sanctuary policy by restoring Immigration and Customs Enforcement (ICE) presence at Rikers Island [1]. A federal judge ruled that every illegal migrant in the US must register with the federal government [2], and conservative opinion argues that instead of reforming the asylum system, it should be abolished [3]. The Department of Justice has also requested the dismissal of a Virginia case against a Salvadoran accused MS-13 leader who is “set to be deported” [4].

[1] NYC Mayor Adams Reverses Sanctuary Policy, Restores ICE Presence On Rikers Island, https://www.dailywire.com/news/nyc-mayor-adams-reverses-sanctuary-policy-restores-ice-presence-on-rikers-island?author=Nathan+Gay&category=News&elementPosition=2&row=3&rowHeadline=Latest+News&rowType=Vertical+Carousel&title=NYC+Mayor+Adams+Reverses+Sanctuary+Policy%2C+Restores+ICE+Presence+On+Rikers+Island;
[2] Federal judge rules every illegal migrant in US must register with federal government, https://justthenews.com/government/courts-law/federal-judge-rules-every-illegal-migrant-us-must-register-federal-government;
[3] To end illegal immigration, don’t fix the asylum system — abolish it, https://nypost.com/2025/04/10/opinion/dont-fix-the-us-asylum-system-shut-it-down-for-good/;
[4] DOJ asks to dismiss Virginia case against Salvadoran accused MS-13 leader set to be deported, https://www.foxnews.com/us/doj-asks-dismiss-virginia-case-against-salvadoran-accused-ms-13-leader-set-deported.

4. Trump Administration Governance

4.1 Executive Orders and Policy Implementation

President Trump has issued several executive orders addressing various issues. These include actions targeting “risks from Chris Krebs and Government Censorship” [1], ending union dues collection for most federal employees without notice [2], and the move to “shut down” what the administration has termed the government’s “Climate Doom Factory” [3]. Additionally, Trump reversed Obama-Biden era regulations on showerhead water flow—calling the previous rule “dumb” [4]—and, amid resistance from blue states, the administration faces challenges over its DEI policies in schools [5]. Critics have characterized the administration’s tactics as following a “Provocation Principle” by relying on shock and intimidation [6].

[1] President Donald J. Trump Addresses Risks from Chris Krebs and Government Censorship, https://www.whitehouse.gov/fact-sheets/2025/04/fact-sheet-president-donald-j-trump-addresses-risks-from-chris-krebs-and-government-censorship/;
[2] Trump administration ends union dues collection for most feds without notice, https://www.govexec.com/workforce/2025/04/trump-administration-ends-union-dues-collection-most-feds-without-notice/404434/;
[3] Trump Admin Moves To Shut Down Government’s Climate Doom Factory, https://www.dailywire.com/news/trump-admin-moves-to-shut-down-governments-climate-doom-factory;
[4] Trump signs executive order undoing ‘dumb’ Obama-Biden showerhead regulation — which made it hard to wash his ‘beautiful hair’, https://nypost.com/2025/04/09/us-news/trump-signs-executive-order-undoing-obama-biden-showerhead-regulation-makes-americas-showers-great-again/?utm_campaign=iphone_nyp&utm_source=pasteboard_app;
[5] Blue States Are Gearing Up to Defy Trump’s DEI Order for Schools, https://hotair.com/john-s-2/2025/04/09/blue-states-are-gearing-up-to-defy-trumps-dei-order-for-schools-n3801635;
[6] Trump’s Provocation Principle. The administration is too addicted to shock, awe and intimidation to see the harm it is doing to itself., https://www.wsj.com/opinion/trumps-provocation-principle-fear-intimidation-tactics-6cb749b6.

4.2 Department of Government Efficiency (DOGE) Initiatives

The newly formed Department of Government Efficiency (DOGE), led by Elon Musk, has begun releasing its initial findings. The department reports that individuals with “future birthdates” have been claiming government benefits [1] and asserts that “millions in taxpayer dollars” have been wasted on unemployment claims for “fake people” [2].

[1] DOGE reports survey finding that people with future birthdates claimed benefits, https://www.foxnews.com/politics/doge-reveals-bizarre-findings-unemployment-insurance-claims-survey-this-so-crazy;
[2] DOGE says millions in taxpayer dollars wasted on unemployment claims for ‘fake people’, https://nypost.com/2025/04/10/us-news/doge-says-millions-in-taxpayer-dollars-wasted-on-unemployment-claims-for-fake-people/.

5. Legislative and Congressional Affairs

5.1 Legislative Challenges and House Actions

GOP holdouts have forced a delay in the vote on the Trump administration’s budget plan [1]. In response, the House passed Trump-backed legislation designed to prevent “rogue judges” from halting presidential executive actions [2]. In addition, a major bill aimed at preventing non-citizens from voting in federal elections was passed [3], and internal GOP divisions were overcome to move forward with Trump’s “big, beautiful” legislative package [4].

[1] GOP Holdouts Force Delay in Vote on Trump Budget Plan, https://www.wsj.com/politics/republican-budget-trump-tax-plan-c57bf692?mod=mhp;
[2] Trump-backed bill to stop ‘rogue’ judges passes House, https://www.foxnews.com/politics/trump-backed-bill-stop-rogue-judges-passes-house;
[3] House Passes Major Bill to Prevent Non-Citizens From Voting in Federal Elections, https://townhall.com/tipsheet/jeff-charles/2025/04/10/house-passes-save-act-n2655322;
[4] House GOP douses internal rebellion, moves Trump’s ‘big, beautiful’ bill forward | Fox News, https://www.foxnews.com/politics/trumps-big-beautiful-tax-agenda-scores-major-victory-house-despite-gop-rebellion-threats.

5.2 Partisan Politics

New reporting claims that the Biden administration “stonewalled” investigations into an attempted assassination of Trump [1]. Additionally, Democratic Representative Adam Schiff has called for an insider trading investigation into Trump regarding the administration’s tariff pause [2]. GOP Senator Marco Rubio has accused USAID programs of harboring a “leftist agenda and corruption” [3], while another Republican senator criticized Democratic narratives on Social Security and Medicare, urging officials to “get fraud out of there” [4].

[1] New Details Reveal Biden Stonewalled the Investigation Into Trump’s Attempted Assassin, https://townhall.com/tipsheet/katiepavlich/2025/04/10/florida-issues-charges-against-trumps-attempted-assassin-n2655310;
[2] Adam Schiff Calls For Insider Trading Investigation into Trump Over Tariff Pause, https://time.com/7276234/trump-tariff-insider-trading-schiff/;
[3] Rubio Exposes Leftist Agenda and Corruption of USAID Programs, https://pjmedia.com/sarah-anderson/2025/04/09/rubio-were-fixing-the-foreign-aid-industrial-complex-n4938747;
[4] GOP senator turns tables on Dem narrative about Social Security and Medicare: ‘Get fraud out of there’, https://www.foxnews.com/politics/gop-senator-turns-tables-dem-narrative-social-security-medicare.

6. Legal and Judicial Developments

6.1 Court Rulings and Legal Challenges

President Trump reportedly experienced a legal setback in a case regarding a bureaucrat termination, though the Supreme Court’s intervention could alter the outcome [1]. The administration is appealing a decision that granted Associated Press journalists access to “the President’s most intimate spaces” [2]. Furthermore, a defamation settlement between NBC and a Georgia doctor has been finalized following MSNBC’s controversial “‘uterus collector’ coverage” [3]. In addition, a federal court refused to reinstate Maine’s 72-hour waiting period for gun purchases [4].

[1] New: After Trump Suffers Defeat in Bureaucrat Firing Case, the Supreme Court Comes in Off the Top Rope, https://redstate.com/bonchie/2025/04/09/after-trump-suffers-defeat-on-nlrb-firing-case-the-supreme-court-comes-in-off-the-top-rope-n2187685;
[2] Trump Admin Appeals Ruling Granting Associated Press Access to ’the President’s most intimate spaces’, https://www.theblaze.com/news/trump-admin-appeals-ruling-that-granting-associated-press-access-to-the-presidents-most-intimate-spaces;
[3] NBC defamation settlement with Georgia doctor finalized in court following MSNBC’s ‘uterus collector’ coverage, https://www.foxnews.com/media/nbc-defamation-settlement-georgia-doctor-finalized-court-following-msnbcs-uterus-collector-coverage;
[4] Federal court refuses to reinstate Maine’s 72-hour waiting period for gun purchases, https://wgme.com/news/local/federal-court-refuses-to-reinstate-maines-72-hour-waiting-period-for-gun-purchases-appeals.

6.2 Criminal Cases

A Texas man who allegedly threatened to kill ICE agents and harm DHS Secretary Kristi Noem was ordered to remain in jail [1]. In a separate case, an American woman faces prison time in Europe for fatally stabbing a migrant man who allegedly assaulted her [2].

[1] Texas man who allegedly threatened to kill ICE agents, harm DHS Secretary Kristi Noem ordered to stay in jail, https://www.foxnews.com/us/texas-man-allegedly-threatened-kill-ice-agents-harm-dhs-secretary-kristi-noem-ordered-stay-jail;
[2] American woman faces prison time in Europe for fatally stabbing migrant man who allegedly assaulted her, https://www.foxnews.com/us/american-woman-faces-prison-time-europe-fatally-stabbing-migrant-man-who-allegedly-assaulted-her.

7. Social and Cultural Issues

7.1 Education Policy and Media

Education policy controversies continue as reports emerge that “Qatar’s Grip on Education Is Causing an Explosion of Campus Antisemitism” [1], while California libraries have been reported to stock “free condoms, lube and sex ed materials in stock for all ages” courtesy of Planned Parenthood [2]. In another education-related incident, a Florida teacher reportedly lost their job for using a student’s “preferred” name, citing state law that requires parental permission [3]. Additionally, media practices are under scrutiny following a report that the Trump Press Secretary confirmed the team “ignores reporters with pronouns in email signatures” [4].

[1] Qatar’s Grip on Education Is Causing an Explosion of Campus Antisemitism, https://www.meforum.org/mef-online/qatars-grip-on-education-is-causing-an-explosion-of-campus-antisemitism;
[2] Free condoms, lube and sex ed materials in stock for all ages at CA libraries, thanks to Planned Parenthood, https://www.foxnews.com/politics/free-condoms-lube-sex-ed-materials-now-stock-ca-libraries;
[3] FL teacher loses job for using students ‘preferred’ name. State law requires parents permission, https://x.com/tpantheman/status/1910365569389380049?s=46;
[4] ‘Do Not Respond’: Trump Press Sec Confirms They Ignore Reporters With Pronouns In Email Signatures, https://dailycaller.com/2025/04/09/trump-karoline-leavitt-new-york-times-pronouns-email-signature/.