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April 29, 2025

The Detroit News

In Michigan, Trump Has a Warning

During a fiery campaign-style rally in Michigan, Trump vowed to "slaughter" automakers that don't move operations to the U.S., touting tariffs and partial rebates as tools in his aggressive push to reshape American manufacturing.
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BBC

Carney's Historic Win in Canada

Mark Carney led Canada’s Liberal Party to a historic election victory, while Conservative leader Pierre Poilievre—once seen as the likely next prime minister—is projected to lose his seat amid a campaign dominated by tensions with Trump.
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CNBC

S&P 500, Dow Close Higher

The S&P 500 notched its fifth consecutive gain on Monday, edging up as investors brace for a wave of Big Tech earnings, key economic data, and lingering uncertainty around U.S.-China trade talks and President Trump’s tariff policies.
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Mediaite

Rove: “He Is in Very Bad Shape”

Karl Rove delivered a blistering critique of President Trump, warning that Trump is in “very bad shape” politically due to deep public skepticism over his economic policies, chaotic leadership, and failure to communicate tangible results.
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Politico

Homan Urges Self-Deportation

White House border czar Tom Homan escalated the Trump administration’s crackdown on undocumented immigrants by urging self-deportation, threatening criminal prosecution and daily fines amid lagging deportation numbers and ongoing legal and logistical hurdles.
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Axios

Trump’s Key Quotes With Atlantic

In a wide-ranging and defiant interview with The Atlantic, President Trump declared he now "runs the country and the world," floated a third term as “a big shattering,” and dismissed concerns over immigration enforcement errors by stating, “nothing will ever be perfect.”
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The New York Times

Largest Office-Apartment Conversion

Metro Loft and David Werner Real Estate are converting Pfizer's former Midtown Manhattan headquarters into 1,600 apartments, marking the largest office-to-apartment conversion in the U.S. despite the neighborhood’s lack of residential appeal.
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The Guardian

Putin Announces May Ceasefire

Putin has announced a 72-hour ceasefire in Ukraine to coincide with Russia's Victory Day celebrations, but Kyiv has dismissed the move as symbolic and is demanding a full 30-day truce to allow for real diplomacy and humanitarian relief.
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Associated Press

Trump Reverses Biden on Columbus Day

President Trump announced he will no longer recognize Indigenous Peoples Day alongside Columbus Day, vowing to "bring Columbus Day back from the ashes" and accusing Democrats of trying to erase the explorer’s legacy.
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USA Today

“Sex-Ed For Guys”

Colby College students are using humor and honesty on their viral “Sex Ed for Guys” TikTok account to challenge toxic masculinity and offer young men a healthier, more relatable take on sex education and emotional well-being.
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The Wall Street Journal

The Data Behind Shedeur Sanders' Slide

Quarterback Shedeur Sanders, once a top prospect, fell to the fifth round in the 2025 NFL Draft, picked 144th by the Cleveland Browns, highlighting concerns about personality and media presence despite his impressive college stats.
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WMUR

Pritzker's Keynote at NH Dinner

Illinois Gov. JB Pritzker delivered a rousing speech at the McIntyre-Shaheen 100 Club Dinner, urging Democrats to resist Trump's policies and focus on economic fairness for working-class Americans ahead of the 2026 midterms.
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Fox News

Barkley Criticized for Trump Time

Saquon Barkley defended his decision to hang out with President Trump ahead of the Eagles' Super Bowl White House visit, slamming critics by saying he simply respects the office and has previously golfed with Obama.
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New York Post

Migrant Allegedly Snatched Noem's Bag

Mario Bustamante-Leiva, an illegal migrant, allegedly stole Department of Homeland Security Secretary Kristi Noem's purse at a DC restaurant and used her Amex card to spend over $200 on food and drinks at a nearby eatery.
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ABC News

Jet Falls Off Carrier Into Sea

The Navy reported that a $70 million F/A-18 fighter jet rolled off the USS Harry S. Truman aircraft carrier and sank into the Red Sea after the crew lost control while towing it, resulting in one minor injury and prompting an ongoing investigation.
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CBS News

Mugshots on White House Lawn

To mark his 100th day in office, President Trump's administration displayed mugshot-style posters on the White House lawn featuring immigrants accused of violent crimes, as part of a campaign to emphasize aggressive immigration enforcement.
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Al Jazeera

Power Outage Hits Spain, Portugal

A massive power outage on April 28 disrupted major cities across Spain and Portugal, halting transportation, shutting down metro systems and airports, and impacting critical infrastructure, while the cause remains under investigation.
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Politico

Mark Carney's Sterling Resume

Mark Carney, Canada's newly designated prime minister, brings a unique blend of central banking expertise and global political experience, positioning him to redefine Canada-U.S. relations and invigorate the Canadian economy.
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CBS News

New Evidence of Saudi 9/11 Tie

Newly revealed evidence, including a 1999 video of a Saudi national filming the U.S. Capitol, suggests that critical information regarding the 9/11 attacks was withheld from FBI field agents and top intelligence officials.
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NPR

Congress Approves Revenge Porn Bill

Congress has approved the TAKE IT DOWN Act, a bipartisan bill supported by Melania Trump to impose strict penalties on those who publish revenge porn and require online platforms to remove such content within 48 hours.
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