The 100th day of Trump’s presidency: the case for a new immigration law, jailing and deportations of alleged gang members to El Salvador

President Trump took to the stage in Michigan last night to mark the 100th day of his second term. There, Trump cited an editorial alleging that his presidency has been the most consequential in history. The limits of presidential power have been pushed by Trump, and he has used military procedures to crack down on immigration, punish his political enemies and launch a trade war. During his hour-and-a-half rally, he falsely claimed to have won the 2020 presidential election, blamed former President Joe Biden for various national problems, and insisted he’s not getting enough credit for his accomplishments.

Among the policies Trump celebrated was his deportations of alleged Venezuelan gang members to El Salvador — a move that courts have challenged. The Alien Enemies Act was temporarily put on hold by the Supreme Court in recent days, after the administration used it to deport more than 200 people.

The courts are trying to say that doesn’t matter. I don’t think it will be allowed to stand, he said. mass deportation is happening very fast. And the worst of the worst are being sent to a no-nonsense prison in El Salvador.”

He then presented a video of prisoners being flown to El Salvador and treated roughly — having their heads shaved and being marched, bent-over, into prison cells — while the crowd cheered.

What have we learned in the 2024 campaign? A warning on the U.S. economy and the role of the trade war in the Cold War

Trump boasted about his tariff policy, which has worried economists and consumers alike, raising recession fears. Trump believes that there have been unfair treatment of the U.S. by countries that have retaliated with tariffs.

“We’ve been abused by both friend and foe, and in many cases friend has abused us more than foe on trade,” he told the crowd. I want to let you that we are ending the greatest job theft in the history of the world, and you’re going to be very proud of us, because of my China tariffs,” he said.

Someone would say that it’s a change. It’s called a little flexibility,” Trump said, before adding a threatening note about companies that don’t eventually build in the United States: “We give them a little time before we slaughter them if they don’t do this, right?”

The approval rating of Trump has been dropping, according to many polls. A new NPR/PBS News/Marist survey, for example, has his overall approval rating down to 42%.

“They say Trump only has a 44% approval rating,” he said. That’s not bad at all. But when you figure that if it were a legit poll, it would be in the 60s or 70s, is – these people are a bunch of crooked people.”

Trump has been critical of Powell for not helping the economy by not lowering interest rates.

In one more callback to the 2024 campaign, Trump again and again returned to criticizing former President Biden. According to Trump, Biden caused high inflation, allowed illegal immigrants to enter the U.S., and allowed unfair trade deals.

The idea of the two-term president being able to run for a third time was another factor in the feel of the campaign.

“They used to say — the fake news — ‘To be a great president, you have to serve two terms,'” Trump told the crowd at one point. “So now we’re going to serve two terms.”

Up First Newsletter: Steve Bannon Analyses Trump’s Strategy for the House and House of Representatives to the United States on March 1st

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After a two week break Republicans return to the capital with the main focus on Trump’s bill. The goal is to pass the bill by Memorial Day, according to the House.

Trump’s sometime adviser Steve Bannon said he is expecting a “summer like no other,” during an interview with Morning Edition host Steve Inskeep. Bannon promoted Trump’s agenda in 2016 and worked in the White House for some time. Political watchers watch for where Trump’s coalition might be going. The discussion that took place during the video was about immigration, tariffs, and how Trump uses his power.

Many people are currently feeling financial anxiety, brought on by the tens of thousands of federal workers cut from their jobs, the possibility of a recession and other recent developments in the headlines. Some people may experience financial setbacks that can cause stress and lead to serious health problems, like depression, substance abuse, high blood pressure and heart problems. Research shows that how you approach financial stress can be key to protecting your health.

Source: Republicans aim to pass Trump’s big bill. And, Steve Bannon analyzes Trump’s strategy

Bodegas in New York City: Work and Fun at Work for Workers and Stupids at a Supermarket: The Case of Fermi and Cats

In New York, bodega cats are more than just cute companions for the workers and shoppers at the convenience stores. They are involved in the work by taking care of rodents. However, the felines are illegal in New York City because bodegas sell food. People petitioned to have kitty lovers reclassify them as working animals. The cats are hard at work.