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Today's Political News Compilation - Friday, April 11, 2025

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Democrats question whether Trump and his allies engaged in insider trading on tariffs

By Kate Santaliz, Rob Wile and Rebecca Shabad

WASHINGTON — Congressional Democrats are questioning whether President Donald Trump and his allies may have improperly acted on his suggestion Wednesday that it was a “great time to buy” stocks shortly before announcing he was cutting back on some of his new tariffs — a move that made the markets go up.

House Minority Leader Hakeem Jeffries, D-N.Y., said Thursday that Democrats "need to get to the bottom of the possible stock manipulation that is unfolding before the American people, including what if any advanced knowledge did members of the House Republican Conference have of Trump’s decision to pause the reckless tariffs that he put into place?"

"There are several members of Congress who will be aggressively demanding answers and transparency, particularly as it relates to the stock purchase decisions that may have occurred over the last few days," Jeffries told reporters when asked if he believes lawmakers may have done something illegal or violated ethics laws.

Soon after the stock market opened at 9:30 a.m. ET Wednesday, Trump wrote on Truth Social, "THIS IS A GREAT TIME TO BUY!!! DJT" A few hours later, around 1:30 p.m., he announced that he was lowering the tariff amount on most countries, except China, to a baseline of 10%. ...

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Trump proclaims himself ‘in good shape' after yearly physical

  • News source: Will Weissert | The Associated Press
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President Donald Trump had an annual physical Friday and concluded, “I did well,” praising his own heart, soul and cognitive ability while noting medical reports from White House doctors may not be ready until the weekend.

The 78-year-old, who in January became the oldest in U.S. history to be sworn in as president, spent nearly five hours at Walter Reed National Military Medical Center undergoing what he called "every test you can imagine.”

“I was there for a long time,” Trump said. “I think I did very well.”

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Menendez brothers' bid for freedom can continue, judge rules

  • News source: BBC News - World
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  • Views: 7
The ruling potentially paves the way for an early release for Erik and Lyle Menendez, who are serving life sentences for killing their parents.
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Explosion in central Athens after anonymous tip off

  • News source: BBC News - World
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There have been no reported injuries as Greece's transport minister condemned the "criminal" attack.
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Ukraine allies pledge €21bn in fresh military aid

  • News source: BBC News - World
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  • Views: 5

Coup leader seeks win in first vote since Gabon army takeover

  • News source: BBC News - World
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  • Views: 7
About one million voters are set to pick their next president from a list of eight hopefuls.
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US fires Greenland military base chief for 'undermining' Vance

  • News source: BBC News - World
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The US military said it had lost confidence in Colonel Susannah Meyers' ability to lead.
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Trump feels in ‘good shape,’ after physical, says he got ‘every question right’ on cognitive test

  • News source: FOX News
  • Replies: 0
  • Views: 13
President Trump said on Friday that the first physical examination of his second term went well, and overall he feels he’s in "very good shape."

The president told reporters on board Air Force One while en route to his home in West Palm Beach Friday evening that the yearly presidential physical at Walter Reed Medical Center showed he has a "good heart, a good soul," and "overall, I think I'm in very – I felt I was in very good shape."

He also took a cognitive test.

"I don’t know what to tell you other than I got every answer right," the president...
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Trump to end protected status for Afghans and Cameroonians

  • News source: BBC News - World
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Homeland Security Secretary Kristi Noem found the conditions in both countries no longer merited US protections, a statement says.
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Trump administration scores win as judge clears way for ICE enforcement in churches, places of worship

  • News source: FOX News
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  • Views: 13
A federal judge has upheld a Trump administration policy that allows U.S. Immigration and Customs Enforcement (ICE) to carry out enforcement operations at churches and other places of worship despite lawsuits against it from faith-based groups.

U.S. District Judge Dabney Friedrich, appointed by Trump during his first term, denied a request from more than two dozen Christian and Jewish organizations to block the policy. The groups said it infringes on religious freedoms and is causing drops in attendance, especially among immigrants worried about...
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Is the alleged MS-13 gang member going to be returning to the US?

  • News source: FOX News
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  • Views: 8
A Maryland federal judge on Friday told the Trump administration to comply with a Supreme Court order "in good faith" regarding the ordered return of an alleged MS-13 gang member erroneously deported to El Salvador.

Kilmar Abrego Garcia, a Salvadoran national and Maryland resident, was deported to El Salvador last month for being an alleged MS-13 gang member. His attorneys have maintained that he does not have any ties to the violent gang.

In a Friday hearing, U.S. District Judge Paula Xinis ordered the government to provide daily updates as they...
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Why Uganda might have the world's most passionate Arsenal fans

  • News source: BBC News - World
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  • Views: 10
Intense rivalries between supporters of Arsenal, and other English football clubs, has led to deaths in the East African nation.
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Everyone's jumping on the AI doll trend - but what are the concerns?

  • News source: BBC News - World
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  • Views: 9
As online users create Barbie-like dolls of themselves, experts urge caution over AI's energy and data use.
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From Dubai to Lidl: How one woman's pregnancy craving launched a craze

  • News source: BBC News - World
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The story behind the Can’t Get Knafeh of It chocolate bar, which combines the flavours of chocolate, pistachio and tahini with shredded pastry.
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Agriculture secretary signals breakthrough in Mexico water dispute after high-level call: ‘We’re moving fast’

  • News source: FOX News
  • Replies: 0
  • Views: 12
Agriculture Secretary Brooke Rollins is turning up the pressure on Mexico over a growing water crisis that’s threatening South Texas farmers, announcing Friday that high-level talks with Mexican officials may finally lead to a breakthrough.

"Just finished a productive call with our great deputy Secretary of State, Chris Landau, and my counterpart in Mexico to tackle the urgent crisis arising from Mexico’s failure to deliver water to American farmers, as obligated by treaty," Rollins posted on X.

"We’re moving fast — stay tuned for updates."...
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Dem states to blame for most of the nearly $400 million in unemployment fraud over last 4 years, DOGE says

  • News source: FOX News
  • Replies: 0
  • Views: 10
After finding $382 million in fraudulent unemployment payments since 2020, the Department of Government Efficiency (DOGE) identified California, New York and Massachusetts as the primary culprits.

The three Democrat-led states accounted for $305 million in improper claim payments, DOGE said Thursday.

The group added that California also accounted for 68% of the benefits that were dispensed under former President Joe Biden to parolees identified by federal authorities as being on the government's terrorist watchlist, or who had criminal records...
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