What Happened Today - 29 May 2025
What Happened Today – 29 May 2025
Court Blocks Trump’s New Tariffs!
New COVID Strain – NB.1.8.1.
Noem making new “friends”
Why hasn’t an Impeachment occurred…
Standing WITH and FOR Harvard
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Court Blocks Trump’s New Tariffs!
A federal court just blocked President Trump’s sweeping new tariffs on most imports, saying he overstepped his authority. The decision gives the White House 10 days to start rolling back the tariffs, though some on steel, aluminum, and cars are still in place.
How is MAGA Responding?
The Trump team is already appealing and says they’ll take the fight all the way to the Supreme Court if needed.
Trump officials are blasting the ruling, calling it a “judicial coup” and saying “unelected judges” shouldn’t stop the president from defending American jobs.
The administration is doubling down on “America First,” promising to use every tool possible to protect U.S. workers.
They’re looking at other legal ways to bring the tariffs back, including temporary measures and new investigations.
MAGA supporters are fired up, calling this a fight for American sovereignty and expecting Trump to keep battling the courts and Congress.
The court’s decision is a big setback for Trump’s trade plans, but his team and supporters are gearing up for a major legal and political fight to bring those tariffs back and keep pushing the America First agenda.
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New COVID Strain – NB.1.8.1.
There is a new COVID-19 strain called NB.1.8.1. This variant is a descendant of Omicron and has been rising in several parts of the world, especially in China, where it’s now the dominant strain and linked to increased ER visits and hospitalizations. NB.1.8.1 has also been detected in the U.S., with a small number of cases reported in states like Hawaii, New York, Virginia, and Washington, mostly found through airport traveler screening.
Symptoms of NB.1.8.1 are similar to previous COVID strains: cough, sore throat, fever, and fatigue. There’s no evidence so far that it causes more severe illness than earlier variants, but it does appear to be more transmissible, likely due to mutations that help it attach to human cells more easily.
The World Health Organization has labeled NB.1.8.1 a “variant under monitoring,” meaning it’s being closely watched but isn’t considered a major threat at this time. The public health risk remains low, and current vaccines are expected to provide protection against severe illness from this strain. However, experts recommend staying up to date with vaccines, especially for those at higher risk.
NB.1.8.1 is spreading globally and is more contagious, but not more dangerous than previous variants, and vaccines still work against it….you know if you are over 65 – thanks RFK!
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Noem making new “friends”
The MAGA movement is taking its culture war global this week, and it’s making headlines for all the wrong reasons. At CPAC events in Poland and Hungary, top Trump officials—including Homeland Security Secretary Kristi Noem—are openly campaigning for right-wing candidates and telling Europeans to ditch liberal values for Trump-style conservatism.
Noem, breaking all diplomatic norms, took the stage in Poland just days before their presidential election and told the crowd, “We need you to elect the right leader.” She called the liberal candidate, Warsaw’s mayor Rafał Trzaskowski, “an absolute train wreck of a leader.” Yes, a sitting U.S. Cabinet member trash-talking a foreign candidate on their home turf.
But Noem didn’t stop at political meddling. Her speech was packed with MAGA talking points—blasting “weak” European leaders, promising that electing Trump’s favorite would guarantee more U.S. military support, and warning that only “strong borders” and “American-made equipment” could save Poland from its enemies. She even managed to spark a social media storm with an awkward vodka comment at the end of her speech, which critics are calling tone-deaf and embarrassing.
Meanwhile, the CPAC roadshow is moving on to Hungary, where Viktor Orban is rolling out the red carpet for MAGA and its allies. The message from the stage: It’s time for a global “Age of Patriots” to push back against “woke madness,” “corrupt elites,” and the “repackaged socialism” of the EU.
While MAGA tries to export its brand of politics, European critics are calling out Trump’s team for trying to divide allies and meddle in elections. Even some on the right are worried that Trump’s threats of a trade war could backfire and hurt their own economies.
MAGA’s European tour is loud, controversial, and not exactly winning friends—especially with Kristi Noem’s headline-grabbing gaffes and undiplomatic rants.
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Why hasn’t an Impeachment occurred…
Multiple Democratic lawmakers and advocacy groups have introduced or supported new articles of impeachment against Trump, citing a wide range of alleged abuses: obstruction of justice, bribery, corruption, unconstitutional use of emergency powers, illegal deportations, abuse of the pardon power, accepting foreign gifts, and more.
Over 500,000 Americans have signed petitions urging Congress to impeach Trump, and at least sixteen members of Congress are now on record supporting impeachment efforts.
Rep. Shri Thanedar (MI-13) has been the most active, introducing seven articles of impeachment and pushing for a House vote. His charges include everything from unlawful deportations and ignoring court orders to accepting a $400 million jet from Qatar and overreaching with tariffs. However, Thanedar recently paused his push for a floor vote, saying he will broaden his articles and seek more bipartisan support after discussions with colleagues.
Why hasn’t impeachment happened yet?
Republicans currently control both the House and Senate, making it extremely unlikely that impeachment will advance or succeed right now.
Trump’s team is aggressively working to keep the House in GOP hands for 2026, fully aware that a Democratic takeover would put impeachment “on the table.”
Even among Democrats, there’s some division over timing and strategy, with concerns that impeachment efforts could be seen as political posturing.
There are more than enough allegations and documented accusations to justify a serious impeachment inquiry—many legal experts and advocacy groups argue the evidence is overwhelming. But as long as Republicans hold the majority, impeachment is stalled by politics, not a lack of evidence or public concern. If Democrats win back the House in 2026, expect impeachment to move front and center.
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Standing WITH and FOR Harvard
Harvard President Alan Garber received a powerful, minute-long standing ovation as he opened the 2025 commencement ceremony. The crowd’s energy was electric—a clear show of support after a year of political battles over international students and federal funding.
Garber’s welcome—“from down the street, across the country and around the world… just as it should be”—sparked another round of applause. Many saw this as a nod to Harvard’s fight to keep its doors open to students from everywhere, despite outside pressure.
The ovation was more than just applause—it was a message: Harvard stands for openness, global engagement, and academic freedom. As one attendee put it, “This was a collective affirmation of our values.”
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