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Trump brands his opponents as ‘communists,’ a label loaded with the baggage of American history​

By LAURIE KELLMAN
Updated 8:15 AM CDT, May 3, 2025

For years, President Donald Trump blamed “communists” for his legal and political troubles. Now, the second Trump administration is deploying that same historically loaded label to cast his opponents — from judges to educators — as threats to American identity, culture and values.

Why? Trump himself explained the strategy last year when he described how he planned to defeat his Democratic opponent, then-Vice President Kamala Harris, in the White House election.

“All we have to do is define our opponent as being a communist or a socialist or somebody who is going to destroy our country,” he told reporters at his New Jersey golf club in August.

Trump did just that — branding Harris “comrade Kamala” — and he won in November. With the assent of more than 77 million Americans who cast ballots — 49.9% of the vote — Trump is carrying that strategy into his second term.
What he’s talking about is not actually ‘communism’

In 2025, communism wields big influence in countries such as China, Vietnam, North Korea and Cuba. But not the United States. ...

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White House brings conspiracy theorists, former Trump officials and a family friend to its 'influencer briefings'

A review of attendees to the first three influencer briefings shows an overwhelmingly right-leaning guest list.
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Justice Department will switch its focus on voting and prioritize Trump's elections order, memo says

A new mission statement for the Justice Department unit that upholds voting rights shows it's being redirected toward prioritizing President Donald Trump's executive order on elections.
apnews.com

Mexico's president says she rejected Trump's plan to send US troops across the border

Mexico's president has said that U.S. President Donald Trump proposed sending American troops into Mexico to help her administration fight drug trafficking but that she rejected it
abcnews.go.com

Former Vice President Pence will receive the Profile in Courage Award for his actions on Jan. 6

Former Vice President Mike Pence will receive the John F. Kennedy Profile in Courage Award for his refusal to go along with President Donald Trump’s efforts to remain in office after losing the 2020 election.
apnews.com

Australia's Albanese claims election victory, riding anti-Trump wave

Supporters at Labor’s election party in Sydney cheered and hugged each other as Albanese claimed victory and said his party would form a majority government.
www.usatoday.com

'My sacrifice': Canadians boycott US products as Trump feeds 'Buy Canada' surge

Canadians are foregoing their favorite American products in anger at President Donald Trump. The boycott could impact the U.S. economy.
www.usatoday.com

Analysis: Trump is trying to chill the investigative journalism that holds him to account | CNN Business

On World Press Freedom Day, there’s a bleak backdrop as Trump and his aides are actively trying to impede reporting and intimidate news outlets.
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James Carville says Democrats can't afford to lie like 'Republicans do' because they would lose credibility

Democratic political strategist James Carville expressed frustration with the state of his party, arguing that Democrats are not able to get away with lying, unlike Republicans.
www.foxnews.com

Trump blamed Biden for a down market. 2 days later, stocks are soaring.

Donald Trump might want to take back blaming Joe Biden for the stock market. Wall Street is doing quite well again.
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Trump draws criticism with AI image of himself as the pope ahead of the papal conclave

President Donald Trump has posted an artificial intelligence-generated image of himself dressed as pope.
apnews.com

Trump claims grocery and gas prices are falling. Experts say that's misleading

"Prices are still going up," one expert said.
abcnews.go.com

Waltz ouster adds to tumult in Trump's national security team but consolidates power in fewer hands

President Donald Trump’s removal of national security adviser Mike Waltz brings further disruption to his national security team.
apnews.com

Israel’s Gaza blockade sparks outrage as dozens die of ‘forced starvation’

Aid trucks carrying food are waiting to enter Gaza as Israel’s blockade and bombardment kill dozens of Palestinians.
www.aljazeera.com

Germany hits back at Rubio's defense of far-right AfD party

Secretary of State Marco Rubio called the German intelligence agency designation of the far-right AfD party “tyranny in disguise,” after the agency classified AfD a “proven right-wing extremist organization.”
www.nbcnews.com

For America's European allies, Trump's first 100 days a time of reckoning, backlash

It was the sacrifice of U.S. and European Allied soldiers during World War II that formed the bedrock of an alliance that has lasted for over 80 years.
www.cbsnews.com

Trump's social media post targeting Harvard's tax-exempt status could create problems for the IRS

Tax and legal experts say the appearance of Trump directing the IRS to take action could work in Harvard’s favor if a legal battle ensues.
www.nbcnews.com

Analysis: A map of the ethical minefield Elon Musk’s business interests create for the US government | CNN Politics

Elon Musk sits at the center of a galaxy of companies and pursuits, all of which he appears to be maintaining while also taking point on President Donald Trump’s efforts to shrink the federal government.
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Ukrainian ambassador says Russia has been using drones against "completely civilian targets"

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Oksana Markarova, the Ukrainian ambassador to the U.S., tells "Face the Nation with Margaret Brennan" that Russia's most recent overnight drone attack in Kyiv was against "completely civilian targets." "Every day, regardless of what Russia says, there are some attacks and there are civilian casualties," Markarova said.
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Sen. Tammy Duckworth says Mike Waltz will have a "brutal hearing" for U.N. ambassador

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Democratic Sen. Tammy Duckworth of Illinois, who is on the Senate Armed Forces Committee, tells "Face the Nation with Margaret Brennan" that Mike Waltz, who resigned as national security adviser last week but has been tapped by President Trump to be U.N. ambassador, will have a "brutal" Senate confirmation hearing.
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Rep. Mike Turner says "we are all concerned" about the tariffs' effects on the supply chain

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Republican Rep. Mike Turner of Ohio tells "Face the Nation with Margaret Brennan" that "we are all concerned" about the effects on the supply chain from President Trump's tariffs. "But the real concern here is, that we do have to look long term, as to how this protects our overall economy," he added.
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Open: This is "Face the Nation with Margaret Brennan," May 4, 2025

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This week on "Face the Nation with Margaret Brennan," NPR CEO Katherine Maher and PBS CEO Paula Kerger join as President Trump signed an executive order cutting their funding. Plus, Sen. Tammy Duckworth discusses the Trump administration's national security moves.
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Transcript: Rep. Mike Turner on "Face the Nation with Margaret Brennan," May 4, 2025

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The following is the transcript of an interview with Rep. Mike Turner, Republican of Ohio, that aired on "Face the Nation with Margaret Brennan" on May 4, 2025.

MARGARET BRENNAN: Good morning and welcome to Face the Nation. We have a lot to get to, so let's begin today with Ohio Republican Congressman Mike Turner. Good to see you here in person.

REP. MIKE TURNER: Thanks for having me, Margaret.

MARGARET BRENNAN: So, I have a lot of national security topics to get to you, but at the heart of so much is America's economic strength, and so I want to...
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Transcript: Ambassador Oksana Markarova on "Face the Nation with Margaret Brennan," May 4, 2025

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The following is the transcript of an interview with Oksana Markarova, Ukrainian ambassador to the U.S., that aired on "Face the Nation with Margaret Brennan" on May 4, 2025.

MARGARET BRENNAN: We turn now to Ukraine's ambassador to the United States, Oksana Makarova. Ambassador, good to have you back. I understand Russia has been attacking Kyiv as recently as overnight. What can you tell us?

AMB. MARKAROVA: Good morning, Margaret. Yes, another very difficult day and night in Kyiv, and not only Kyiv, Cherkasy and some other places, more than 165...
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Transcript: H.R. McMaster on "Face the Nation with Margaret Brennan," May 4, 2025

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The following is the transcript of an interview with H.R. McMaster, first Trump term national security adviser and CBS News contributor, that aired on "Face the Nation with Margaret Brennan" on May 4, 2025.

MARGARET BRENNAN: We turn now to retired Lieutenant General H.R. McMaster. He served as National Security Advisor during President Trump's first term, and he is the author of "At War With Ourselves: My Tour of Duty in the Trump White House." Good to have you back with us.

RETIRED LIEUTENANT GENERAL H.R. MCMASTER: Hey, great to be with you...
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Brazil police thwart bomb attack on Lady Gaga concert

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Police say the plan was orchestrated by a group promoting hate speech and the radicalisation of teenagers.
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Trump rejects concerns about prices, economic uncertainty as he defends his agenda

  • News source: Jonathan Allen | NBC News
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In a “Meet the Press” interview, Trump defended his tariffs and downplayed worries about the pressure on small businesses that rely on imports.
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Amid Cinco de Mayo celebrations, a tax on Mexican tomatoes looms

  • News source: Dee-ann Durbin | The Associated Press
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Guacamole has been spared from tariffs for now. But salsa may not be so lucky.

While threatened tariffs on Mexican avocados have been put on pause, the U.S. government plans to put a nearly 21% duty on fresh Mexican tomatoes starting July 14. A duty — like a tariff — is a tax on imports, and this one will impact the 4 billion pounds of tomatoes the U.S. imports from Mexico each year.

Proponents say the duty will help rebuild the shrinking U.S. tomato industry and ensure that produce eaten in the U.S. is also grown there. Mexico currently supplies...
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White House officials celebrate 'omen' of Kentucky Derby victor: 'Sovereignty will ALWAYS win'

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White House officials celebrated on social media after a horse named Sovereignty beat out its rival Journalism at the Kentucky Derby on Saturday.

Sovereignty trailed most of the race and didn't make a big move until near the final turn to edge out Journalism, the favorite horse going into the race, and secure the victory.

Defense Secretary Pete Hegseth was one Trump administration official who took note of the outcome on social media.

"Sovereignty > Journalism," Hegseth wrote. "On the track. And in 2025 America."

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REAL ID 'unnecessary in keeping us safe,' GOP lawmaker says as deadline looms

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With the final REAL ID deadline looming this week, one House Republican lawmaker told Fox News Digital he believes it's an "unnecessary" burden on Americans.

"I personally don't support the REAL ID. I think that it's unnecessary in keeping us safe," Rep. Eric Burlison, R-Mo., told Fox News Digital in an interview.

The Missouri Republican said his state made it "very easy" for residents to comply with the coming May 7 deadline, though he suggested he didn't agree with it.

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Visa crackdown leads international students in the US to reconsider summer travel

  • News source: Makiya Seminera | The Associated Press
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On summer break from a Ph.D. program, an international student at University of California, San Diego, was planning a trip with a few friends to Hawaii. But after seeing international students across the United States stripped of their legal status, the student decided against it.

Any travel, even inside the U.S., just didn't seem worth the risk.

“I probably am going to skip that to ... have as few interactions with governments as possible," said the student, who spoke on condition of anonymity out of fear of being targeted.

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Trump shoots down rumors he will seek 3rd term: ‘Not something I’m looking to do’

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President Donald Trump downplayed rumors that he intends to seek a constitutionally prohibited third term in the White House on Sunday.

Trump addressed the issue during an interview with NBC News' "Meet the Press" that aired Sunday, telling host Kristen Welker that he has no plans to pursue another term.

"So many people want me to do it," Trump said when Welker asked about a third term.

"It’s something that, to the best of my knowledge, you’re not allowed to do. I don’t know if that’s constitutional," he added. "But this is not something I’m...
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Elon Musk's Starbase in Texas will officially become a city

  • News source: BBC News - World
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Residents approved incorporating a patch of land as the new municipality in an election on Saturday.
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