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| | | WHAT WE'RE WATCHING | | 🗳 Trump signed an executive order tightening voting rules. President Trump signed an order mandating documentary proof of US citizenship for voter registration and a voter-verifiable paper ballot record. The order also directs the Attorney General to take action against states that count ballots after Election Day and revokes a Biden-era policy on federal voter registration outreach. Trump is following through on an issue of utmost importance to him and his base, ensuring that only legal votes count in future elections. | 👶 Trump froze funding for Planned Parenthood. The Trump administration moved to freeze federal "family planning" grants, including around $120 million for Planned Parenthood, as they investigate whether funds were used for DEI efforts. Legal challenges are expected from progressive states and advocacy groups. Though President Trump does not typically like to take on the abortion subject, he stated he would "look into" bringing charges against potential criminal activity by Planned Parenthood. | ☮️ Russia and Ukraine agreed to a Black Sea ceasefire. Both nations agreed to ensure safe navigation and prevent military use of commercial vessels in the Black Sea following Trump administration-led talks in Saudi Arabia. However, Russia's demand to be readmitted to the SWIFT global banking system before implementing the deal raises questions about its immediate effectiveness. This strategic linkage to SWIFT access suggests Russia is using maritime security as leverage for broader economic concessions. | 🇮🇳 India considers tariff cuts to avoid Trump's taxes. India signaled openness to reducing tariffs on $23 billion worth of US imports ahead of Trump's April 2 "Liberation Day" reciprocal taxes. The proposal aims to protect India's $66 billion in US exports, though key sectors like agriculture and automobiles remain protected from cuts. Trump's aggressive trade strategy appears to be successfully pressuring even major economic powers to reconsider their protectionist policies. |
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| | | | The media's latest lie | | Mentioned behind the paywall: A clash leading to an Oscar-winning Palestinian filmmaker's arrest. |
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| | | | QUICK AND IMPORTANT | The American Federation of Teachers is suing the Trump administration over its decision to withhold $400 million from Columbia University. Meanwhile, Columbia agreed to ban masks on campus and empower its police. Tackle your credit card debt with 0% interest until 2026. If you have credit card debt, a 0% intro APR card can help. Earn up to 20,000 miles after spending $500 in 3 months with this popular card!* The US Navy deployed the USS Spruance guided-missile destroyer to support border security operations off California's coast. An appeals court allowed the Trump administration to suspend the approval of new refugees while its lawsuit proceeds. President Trump pardoned Devon Archer, Hunter Biden's former business partner, citing unfair treatment.
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| | | THE MAIN STORY | MAHA says goodbye to fluoride, food dye | | WHAT'S HAPPENING_ | Health and Human Services (HHS) Secretary Robert F. Kennedy Jr. is rapidly advancing his Make America Healthy Again (MAHA) agenda, marking major victories in food transparency, banning purportedly harmful chemicals, and eliminating wasteful spending. With growing support from both grassroots activists and federal agencies, MAHA bills are showing up in state legislatures across the country as HHS makes its own changes to reflect RFK Jr.'s movement. | | _THE FACTS_ | The Food and Drug Administration, under Secretary Kennedy's direction, is revising its long-criticized rule that allowed companies to "self-affirm" the safety of food additives. Kennedy met with executives from PepsiCo, General Mills, Kellogg's, The Kraft Heinz Company, Smucker's, and Tyson Foods, urging them to remove artificial food dyes and warning that federal action would follow if companies don't act voluntarily. Steak 'n Shake has already announced it would switch from seed oils to beef tallow, prompting them to say they "RFK'd" their french fries; Kennedy later visited one of their locations in support. Several states are also picking up the MAHA mantle. Utah's legislature passed a bill to ban the addition of fluoride to public water supplies, something Kennedy has long called for; if signed by the governor, Utah would become the first state in the nation to ban adding fluoride to water. In Arizona, Kennedy allies are backing bills that would ban artificial chemicals in school lunches and block federal nutrition assistance from being used to buy junk food. And in West Virginia, Gov. Patrick Morrisey (R) just signed into law a bill that "prohibits harmful food dyes in school lunches and unhealthy food items for sale" in the state. The National Institutes of Health, part of Kennedy's HHS, is ending over 40 research grants that aimed to understand vaccine hesitancy, saying it no longer aligns with agency priorities. The Center for Disease Control and Prevention (CDC) is also reviewing data on possible links between vaccines and autism — a policy supported by the president but which sparks outrage from many on the left and in the media. Kennedy's alleged vaccine skepticism has received renewed attention amid rising numbers of measles cases. Kennedy attempted to rebut these criticisms and express his concern for those affected by measles in a recent Fox News op-ed. Kennedy has also come under attack from some on the right over his support for Dr. Susan Monarez's nomination to lead the CDC. Skeptics of Dr. Monarez's nomination have critiqued her recent support for COVID vaccines for children and her praise of the Gates Foundation, causing Secretary Kennedy to defend her nomination, saying that he personally selected her. The CDC just announced it is pulling back $11.4 billion in pandemic response funds from state, local, and international health organizations due to the pandemic being over.
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| | | | How left and right outlets frame Trump pausing Planned Parenthood funding | | Mentioned behind the paywall: The New Republic, Reuters, The Daily Wire, and The Washington Times. |
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| | | THE DAILY DEBATE | 📊 What is your favorite recent MAHA win?Results will be in tomorrow's newsletter | | | POLL RESULTS FROM YESTERDAY | NSA Mike Waltz accidentally added Jeffrey Goldberg to the leaked group chat. Should he lose his job? | 🟨🟨🟨🟨⬜️⬜️ 👍 Yes (442)
🟩🟩🟩🟩🟩🟩 👎 No (600)
🟨🟨🟨⬜️⬜️⬜️ 🤔 Unsure (269)
⬜️⬜️⬜️⬜️⬜️⬜️ 💬 Other (43) | 👍 Yes: "This 'mistake' is inexcusable, especially for someone who works in national security." — Jim 👎 No: "It was an accident, said no more."— Bonny 🤔 Unsure: "Was it really an accident?" — Scott 💬 Other: "I'm sure Mr. Waltz is taking it harder than most of you might think. Next time, he'll be more careful. Count on it! " — Fred | | | | 1,354 votes |
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