[Wednesday, April 30] US News Headlines from r/Conservative

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1. Trump Administration and Governance

1.1 First 100 Days Assessment

President Trump marked his first 100 days with a Michigan rally where he defended tariff policies and Musk-led government reorganization [1], claiming his administration achieved the “most successful” first 100 days in presidential history [2]. Public opinion appears mixed, with some Americans rating this period “excellent” while others believe changes are happening “too fast” [3]. The White House released a document listing “dozens of hoaxes” pushed by media during this period [4]. Media interactions have been contentious, with Trump bluntly telling ABC reporter Terry Moran “I don’t trust you” during a “fiery” interview [5]. Vice President Vance described Trump’s leadership as “empowering” and fostering “trust” while reducing internal “turf battles” [6].

References:
[1] Trump Defends Tariffs, Musk-Led Government Overhaul In 100-Day Speech, https://insidenewshub.com/trump-defends-tariffs-musk-led-government-overhaul-in-100-day-speech/
[2] Trump touts ‘most successful’ first 100 days in presidential history during Michigan rally, https://www.foxnews.com/politics/trump-touts-most-successful-first-100-days-presidential-history-during-michigan-rally
[3] ‘Too fast’ or ’excellent’? Americans grade first 100 days of President Trump’s second term, https://www.foxnews.com/media/too-fast-excellent-americans-grade-first-100-days-president-trumps-second-term
[4] White House lists dozens of ‘hoaxes’ pushed by media, critics in Trump’s first 100 days, https://www.foxnews.com/media/white-house-lists-dozens-hoaxes-pushed-media-critics-trumps-first-100-days
[5] Donald Trump bluntly tells Terry Moran ‘I don’t trust you’ as the two spar over first 100 days, https://www.foxnews.com/media/donald-trump-bluntly-tells-terry-moran-i-dont-trust-you-two-spar-over-first-100-days
[6] Vance reveals ’empowering’ aspects of Trump’s leadership that enables ’trust’ and squashes ’turf battles’, https://www.foxnews.com/politics/vance-reveals-empowering-aspects-trumps-leadership-enables-trust-squashes-turf-battles.

1.2 Executive Actions and Cabinet Activities

The administration has implemented significant policies through executive action. Federal funding will be blocked for states providing driver’s licenses to undocumented immigrants [1]. The DOJ has challenged Wikipedia’s tax-exempt status over alleged “propaganda” [2], and a new executive order requires truckers to speak English [3]. In personnel changes, President Trump removed Doug Emhoff, husband of former Vice President Harris, from the U.S. Holocaust Memorial Council [4], while Elon Musk has begun his “planned departure” from leading the Department of Government Efficiency (DOGE), receiving Cabinet applause at a recent meeting [5]. Senator Marco Rubio has shared information about Biden State Department files with Trump and Cabinet members [6].

References:
[1] Trump admin to block funds for states that give driver’s licenses to illegal immigrants, https://vxtwitter.com/i/status/1917612178783482066
[2] Trump DOJ takes aim at Wikipedia’s tax-exempt status over alleged violations, ‘propaganda’ - Conservative Review, https://www.conservativereview.com/trump-doj-takes-aim-at-wikipedia-s-tax-exempt-status-over-alleged-violations-propaganda-2671857815.html
[3] How Trump order requiring truckers to speak English will impact Central Coast, https://www.ksbw.com/article/trump-order-truckers-speak-english-central-coast/64626882
[4] You’re Fired: Trump Kicks Doug Emhoff off U.S. Holocaust Memorial Council, https://www.breitbart.com/politics/2025/04/29/youre-fired-trump-kicks-doug-emhoff-off-u-s-holocaust-memorial-council/
[5] Elon Musk receives applause from Cabinet as he begins planned departure from DOGE role, https://www.foxnews.com/politics/elon-musk-receives-applause-from-cabinet-he-begins-planned-departure-from-doge-role
[6] Marco Rubio Tells Trump and Cabinet Members What’s In the Biden State Dept. Files He Found, https://twitchy.com/dougp/2025/04/30/yikes-marco-rubio-tells-trump-and-cabinet-members-whats-in-the-biden-state-dept-files-he-found-n2412157.

1.3 Political Opposition

Congressional opposition appears fragmented. Three House Democrats have requested removal from a resolution to impeach President Trump [1], suggesting internal disagreement about impeachment strategies. Senate Minority Leader Chuck Schumer has severely criticized the administration’s first 100 days, reportedly summarizing them with a single “F-word” [2]. Democrats have staged “all-night” protests against administration policies [3].

References:
[1] Three House Democrats request removal from resolution to impeach Trump, https://justthenews.com/government/congress/three-house-democrats-request-removal-resolution-impeach-trump
[2] The ‘F-word’: Schumer says Trump’s first 100 days can be distilled to single utterance, https://www.foxnews.com/politics/f-word-schumer-says-trumps-100-days-can-distilled-single-utterance
[3] Dems stage all-night protest, AOC doesn’t rule out 2028 run | Fox News Video, https://www.foxnews.com/video/6372118072112.

2. Economic Policy

2.1 Economic Indicators and Trade Policy

Economic data shows a significant slowdown, with the U.S. economy contracting 0.3% in the first quarter of 2025, with tariffs cited as a contributing factor [1]. President Trump has defended these policies, stating tariffs are incentivizing domestic investment while harming China’s economy [2]. Democratic Representative Ro Khanna has engaged with tariff issues from what’s described as a “progressive capitalism” perspective [3].

References:
[1] US economy slows sharply, shrinking 0.3% in the first quarter, as tariffs weigh, https://www.foxbusiness.com/economy/us-economy-gdp-q1-2025
[2] Trump says tariffs are incentivizing US investment, hurting China, https://www.foxbusiness.com/politics/trump-says-tariffs-incentivizing-us-investment-hurting-china
[3] Tangled Up In Blue With Rep. Ro Khanna: Tariffs, Trump, And Progressive Capitalism, https://www.hoover.org/research/tangled-blue-rep-ro-khanna-tariffs-trump-and-progressive-capitalism.

2.2 Budget and Energy Policy

According to The Wall Street Journal, the “real sticking point” in the GOP reconciliation bill is that “Republicans won’t cut anything” [1], suggesting tensions over spending despite traditional fiscal restraint rhetoric. On energy policy, nuclear power is experiencing a revival [2], while Congressional Republicans are considering action to repeal California’s electric vehicle mandate [3]. Former congressman Lee Zeldin has outlined 100 Environmental Protection Agency actions intended to “Power the American Comeback” [4].

References:
[1] Spend, Baby, Spend — The real sticking point in the GOP reconciliation bill: Republicans won’t cut anything., https://www.wsj.com/opinion/spend-baby-spend-88622c3c
[2] Nuclear energy undergoing revival in United States, https://www.foxbusiness.com/energy/nuclear-energy-undergoing-revival-united-states
[3] Repealing California’s EV Mandate. Are Republicans in Congress willing to assert some control over the regulatory state?, https://www.wsj.com/opinion/gop-congress-congressional-review-act-california-ev-mandate-63455414
[4] Exclusive: Lee Zeldin Details 100 EPA Actions to ‘Power the American Comeback’, https://www.breitbart.com/politics/2025/04/30/exclusive-epa-chief-lee-zeldin-100-environmental-actions-power-american-comeback/.

3. Immigration and Border Security

3.1 Deportation Policies

Deportation operations have intensified. Mexico reports accepting 39,000 deportees from the United States, with most being Mexican nationals [1]. A DHS official claims MS-13 gang members are becoming “desperate” due to early enforcement actions by the Trump administration [2]. Tom Homan, in an official capacity, has stated that having U.S.-born children does not protect undocumented immigrants from deportation, calling this “Parenting 101” [3]. Regarding the previous administration, Homan claimed President Biden was “the first president who ever ‘unsecured the border on purpose’” [4].

References:
[1] Mexico says it accepted 39K deportees from the US, mostly Mexican nationals, https://www.foxnews.com/world/mexico-says-accepted-39k-deportees-from-us-mostly-mexican-nationals
[2] Violent MS-13 gangbangers getting ‘desperate’; DHS official credits early Trump action, https://www.foxnews.com/us/violent-ms-13-gangbangers-getting-desperate-dhs-official-credits-early-trump-action
[3] ‘Parenting 101:’ Homan Says U.S.-Born Kids Don’t Protect Illegal Immigrants from Deportation, https://townhall.com/tipsheet/saraharnold/2025/04/29/homan-says-having-us-born-children-does-not-make-people-immune-from-deportation-n2656277
[4] ‘Border Czar’ Tom Homan: Biden Was The First President Who Ever “Unsecured The Border On Purpose”, https://www.realclearpolitics.com/video/2025/04/28/border_czar_tom_homan_biden_was_the_first_president_to_unsecure_the_border_on_purpose.html.

3.2 Immigration Cases and Controversies

Several high-profile cases have captured attention. The case of Kilmar Abrego Garcia has generated significant controversy. Court documents from 2018 accuse him of MS-13 gang membership [1], and a 2020 protective order contains allegations of physical abuse and threats [2]. President Trump has stated he “could” facilitate Garcia’s return to El Salvador but “won’t” [3]. In another case, Mohsen Mahdawi, a Palestinian Columbia University student, was freed from ICE custody following a judge’s orders [4]. Texas hospitals reportedly face a $122 million bill for care provided to undocumented immigrants in a single month [5].

References:
[1] Kilmar Abrego Garcia accused of being gang-banger in 2018 court docs — in latest claim of MS-13 affiliation, https://nypost.com/2025/04/29/us-news/kilmar-abrego-garcia-accused-of-being-gang-banger-in-2018-court-docs/
[2] Fox News has obtained a second protective order filed against “Maryland Man” Kilmar Abrego Garcia by his wife in 2020, in which she accuses him of physical abuse, threatening her, & says she has a recording where he says even if he kills her, “nobody can do anything to him”, https://www.foxnews.com/politics/another-protective-order-filing-against-deported-maryland-man-championed-dems-surfaces
[3] President Trump says he “could” facilitate the return of El Salvadorian Migrant Kilmar Abrego Garcia but WON’T., https://x.com/tpantheman/status/1917621693146714289?s=46
[4] Palestinian Columbia University student Mohsen Mahdawi freed from ICE custody on judge’s orders, immediately sends message to Trump, https://nypost.com/2025/04/30/us-news/palestinian-columbia-university-student-mohsen-mahdawi-freed-from-ice-custody-on-judges-orders-immediately-sends-message-to-trump/
[5] Texas hospitals hit with $122 million bill for illegal immigrants’ care in single month, https://www.foxnews.com/us/texas-hospitals-hit-122-million-bill-illegal-immigrants-care-single-month.

4. Education and Academic Institutions

4.1 Higher Education Controversies

Harvard University has released reports addressing religious tensions through its “Presidential Task Force on Combating Antisemitism and AntiIsraeli Bias” [1]. The reports, described as “searing,” detail both antisemitism and Islamophobia [2], with Harvard President Alan Garber issuing an apology for the university’s failure to adequately address these issues [3]. Separately, Princeton University faces scrutiny over hiring practices, with a professor reportedly claiming “We can’t hire a white guy” under President Christopher Eisgruber’s leadership [4].

References:
[1] Harvard Presidential Task Force on Combating Antisemitism and AntiIsraeli Bias, https://www.harvard.edu/wp-content/uploads/2025/04/FINAL-Harvard-ASAIB-Report-4.29.25.pdf
[2] Harvard releases searing reports on antisemitism, Islamophobia. ‘I am sorry,’ president Alan Garber says., https://www.bostonglobe.com/2025/04/29/metro/harvard-antisemitism-islamophobia-reports/
[3] Harvard president apologizes for failure to address antisemitism, Islamophobia after new reports released, https://www.foxnews.com/media/harvard-president-apologizes-failure-address-antisemitism-islamophobia-after-new-reports-released
[4] Princeton President Christopher Eisgruber: a Professor on Life at the University Under His Leadership; “We can’t hire a white guy”, https://www.city-journal.org/article/princeton-university-president-christopher-eisgruber-anti-semitism-racial-discrimination.

5. Legal System and Judiciary

5.1 Court Rulings and Legal Challenges

The Supreme Court is considering a case involving religious education, with liberal justices reportedly “grilling” representatives from a religious institution [1], though the Court “seems open to allowing Oklahoma Catholic charter school” [2]. The Trump administration faces multiple legal challenges to immigration policies. A federal judge has ordered local law enforcement to stop enforcing a new immigration law [3], while another judge, appointed during the Biden administration, has blocked Border Patrol from arresting suspected undocumented immigrants without warrants [4]. In Wisconsin, Judge Hannah Dugan was “temporarily relieved of official duties” after being charged with “sabotaging ICE arrest” [5]. Attorney Harmeet Dhillon has discussed plans for a Department of Justice office allegedly “weaponized under Biden” [6].

References:
[1] Liberal Supreme Court justices grill religious institution in landmark school choice case, https://www.foxnews.com/politics/liberal-supreme-court-justices-grill-religious-institution-landmark-school-choice-case
[2] Supreme Court seems open to allowing Oklahoma Catholic charter school, https://www.washingtonexaminer.com/news/3396395/supreme-court-charter-school-catholic-oklahoma/
[3] Federal judge orders local law enforcement to stop enforcing new immigration law, https://www.foxnews.com/us/federal-judge-orders-local-law-enforcement-stop-enforcing-new-immigration-law
[4] Biden-Appointed Judge Blocks Border Patrol from Arresting Suspected Illegals Without Warrants, https://www.breitbart.com/politics/2025/04/30/biden-appointed-judge-blocks-border-patrol-from-arresting-suspected-illegal-aliens-without-warrants/
[5] Wisconsin Supreme Court Suspends Judge Charged With Sabotaging ICE Arrest, https://www.dailywire.com/news/wisconsin-supreme-court-suspends-judge-charged-with-sabotaging-ice-arrest?topStoryPosition=undefined&author=Leif+Le+Mahieu&category=News&elementPosition=2&row=1&rowHeadline=Top+Stories&rowType=Top+Stories&title=Wisconsin+Supreme+Court+Suspends+Judge+Charged+With+Sabotaging+ICE+Arrest
[6] Harmeet Dhillon Reveals What’s Next For ‘Notorious’ DOJ Office That Was Weaponized Under Biden, https://dailycaller.com/2025/04/28/exclusive-harmeet-dhillon-reveals-whats-next-doj-civil-rights-division/.

6. Media and Public Discourse

6.1 Media Coverage and Political Messaging

Media organizations face scrutiny over coverage decisions. Chris Cillizza has reportedly “admitted” that media outlets didn’t thoroughly investigate President Biden’s cognitive abilities because journalists themselves are Democrats [1], while Chuck Todd claimed media “didn’t miss the story” on Biden’s mental decline [2]. Conservative network Newsmax has reportedly seen a 50% viewership increase during Trump’s second term [3]. CBS News is reportedly facing financial consequences related to what conservative outlets call a “‘60 Minutes’ fiasco” [4]. In political messaging, former Vice Presidential candidate Tim Walz reportedly stated that Kamala Harris selected him to “code talk to white guys” [5], while Rep. Alexandria Ocasio-Cortez has not ruled out a 2028 presidential run [6].

References:
[1] Chris Cillizza Admits Media Didn’t Dig Into Biden’s Cognitive Decline Because They’re Dems, Too, https://twitchy.com/amy-curtis/2025/04/30/cillizza-admits-most-journalists-are-dems-as-he-defends-biden-failures-n2412154
[2] Chuck Todd Claims Media ‘Didn’t Miss the Story’ on Biden’s Mental Decline, https://www.breitbart.com/the-media/2025/04/29/chuck-todd-claims-establishment-media-didnt-miss-story-bidens-mental-decline
[3] Newsmax sees viewership increase 50% during first few months of Trump’s second term, https://thedesk.net/2025/04/newsmax-grows-to-280000-streaming-subscribers/
[4] CBS News Finds Dishonesty to Be Very Expensive, Will Pay Up for ‘60 Minutes’ Fiasco, https://redstate.com/bobhoge/2025/04/30/cbs-news-finds-dishonesty-to-be-very-expensive-will-settle-with-trump-over-60-minutes-fiasco-n2188524
[5] Tim Walz says Harris picked him for VP to ‘code talk to white guys’, https://www.foxnews.com/politics/walz-says-says-harris-picked-him-vp-code-talk-white-guys
[6] Dems stage all-night protest, AOC doesn’t rule out 2028 run | Fox News Video, https://www.foxnews.com/video/6372118072112.

7. International Relations

7.1 U.S.-Ukraine Relations and Global Security

The United States and Ukraine have signed a “long-awaited mineral deal” giving the U.S. access to rare minerals [1]. This agreement comes approximately two months after what is described as a “Trump, Zelensky White House fight” [2]. In other international developments, Argentina’s President Javier Milei has declassified more than 1,850 files related to Nazi leaders who found refuge in the country [3], while tensions between nuclear powers India and Pakistan appear to be escalating [4]. Political changes are occurring in Canada with Mark Carney reportedly becoming Prime Minister following an election victory [5].

References:
[1] Ukraine signs deal to give US access to rare minerals, https://www.foxnews.com/politics/ukraine-signs-deal-give-us-access-rare-minerals
[2] US, Ukraine sign long-awaited mineral deal two months after Trump, Zelensky White House fight, https://nypost.com/2025/04/30/us-news/us-ukraine-sign-long-awaited-mineral-deal/?utm_campaign=iphone_nyp&utm_source=pasteboard_app
[3] Javier Milei Declassifies over 1,850 Files on Nazi Leaders in Argentina, https://www.breitbart.com/latin-america/2025/04/29/javier-milei-declassifies-over-1850-files-on-nazi-leaders-in-argentina/
[4] India and Pakistan Not Looking Too Friendly at the Moment, https://hotair.com/tree-hugging-sister/2025/04/30/india-and-pakistan-not-looking-too-friendly-at-the-moment-n3802298
[5] This is Canada Prime Minister Mark Carney after his Election Victory., https://x.com/tpantheman/status/1917390646026883495?s=46.