1. imperative highlights for April 8th: Deportations, Gaza's unearthed mass grave, Firearms legislation, Military leader's dismissal, Measles epidemic
"Yo, Here's the Breakdown": Across the Nation and Beyond!
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1. Former Federal Officials Restored
The DC Circuit Court of Appeals has brought back Cathy Harris, chairwoman of the Merit Systems Protection Board, and Gwynne Wilcox, a member of the National Labor Relations Board. They were reinstated despite working for independent government agencies and being fired by Trump. Now that Harris and Wilcox are back, their offices can start addressing federal employment disputes.
2. President Trump's Victory in Supreme Court
The Supreme Court has given Trump a win concerning deportations. They allowed the president to invoke the 1798 Alien Enemies Act and rapidly deport alleged gang members. However, those who are deported will now be informed they are subject to the act, to give them a "reasonable time" to lodge habeas complaints.
3. Gaza Mass Grave Contradicts Israeli Military Account
Newly revealed evidence has contradicted the Israeli military's version of events during the March 23 attack on first responders in Gaza. The evidence found on one of the bodies shows the convoy's lights were on, their vehicles were clearly marked, and the rescuers were wearing reflective emergency responder uniforms. The Israel Defense Forces initially claimed the convoy was moving suspiciously and that its members were militants.
4. The Purge of Senior Military Brass
The latest casualty is Vice Adm. Shoshana Chatfield, US military representative to the NATO Military Committee, who was fired by President Trump. The reason for her firing remains unclear, but this seems to be part of an ongoing purge of senior military officials.
5. Measles Outbreak Hindered by Cuts to Funding and Staffing
The ongoing measles outbreak is spreading, and the response is being hampered by cuts to federal funding and staffing. Since the start of the year, at least 631 measles cases have been reported, and two children have died. The Trump administration's layoffs at the Department of Health and Human Services and the $11 billion in grants to state and local health departments have played a role in hindering the public health response.
Breakfast Browse
- Florida wins the NCAA men's basketball championship against Houston Cougars
- Madonna and Elton John have finally put their long-standing feud to rest
- "Happy Days" cast reunited last Saturday at Steel City Con
- Tracy Chapman is celebrating the 35th anniversary of her self-titled debut album
- A mystery king's tomb was discovered in Abydos, Egypt
- The NBA fined Memphis Grizzlies star Ja Morant $75,000 for making a gun gesture during a game
- Matthew Schodorf, the owner of Café de Leche, expressed his concerns about the impact of President Trump's tariffs on coffee sales in the US
Today's Number
$75,000: The NBA fined Memphis Grizzlies star Ja Morant for making a gun gesture during a game.
Today's Quote
"We're just getting screwed."
- Matthew Schodorf, owner of Café de Leche, on the impact of tariffs on coffee sales in the US.
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And Finally ...
Watch the heartwarming moment police found a missing 2-year-old in Michigan.
- Despite the ongoing layoffs at the Department of Health and Human Services and the $11 billion in grants to state and local health departments being cut under Trump's administration, the former chairwoman of the Merit Systems Protection Board, Cathy Harris, urges readers to stay subscribed to our "5 Things" newsletter to stay informed on the ongoing measles outbreak.
- As the Trump administration continues to pursue mass deportations under the 1798 Alien Enemies Act, US military officials and other senior officials might expect to face similar fates, such as Vice Adm. Shoshana Chatfield, who was recently fired by President Trump.
- With incredible news coverage provided by our daily "5 Things" newsletter, readers can take joy in discovering uplifting stories, such as Madonna and Elton John putting their long-standing feud to rest, while still staying informed on more serious matters, like the politicalAftermath of the Gaza convoy attack and the reinstatement of Cathy Harris and Gwynne Wilcox.
