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District Judge James Boasberg has ordered lawyers for the Department of Justice to return to court on Tuesday by noon with answers to a list of questions regarding the deportation of Venezuelan migrants, despite the judge's order to turn the planes around.
At today's hearing, DOJ attorney, Abhishek Kambli, refused to answer many of Boasberg's question about the flights, including how many left the country last weekend. Kambli instead repeated that the government's position was that the deportation flights did not violate Boasberg's order and that was all he was authorized to say, citing "national security concerns."
Judge Boasberg did not make any rulings today on whether the Trump administration violated his order to halt the deportation flights. But he ordered the DOJ to return to court tomorrow with answers the following questions;
- How many planes took off?
- What time they took off?
- Where they went?
- What time they landed?
- How many individuals were transferred from that plane into the country's custody?
- What time the government believes his order stopping the deportation flights went into effect?
- How many people could be covered by the Alien Enemies Act?
What to know:
- On Saturday, Trump invoked the Alien Enemies Act of 1798 to deport alleged Tren de Aragua gang members. This law has been used three times in U.S. history—during the War of 1812, World War I and World War II.
- Judge Boasberg temporarily blocked the Trump administration from using the law on Sunday, halting deportations for at least 14 days and directed that flights already in the air be turned around.
- Axios reported on Sunday that two senior White House officials told the outlet the administration was aware of the court order but chose to ignore it.
- At today's hearing, the DOJ claimed that the government had taken Boasberg's written order as final, so had ignored the oral ruling he issued from the bench 45 minutes later. Boasberg dismissed the argument.
- A court hearing will be held tomorrow to hear the DOJ's answers to Boasberg's questions. A Friday hearing will hear about the merits of Trump's executive order itself
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Donald Trump revokes Hunter Biden's Secret Service: 'Effective immediately'
In a post on Truth Social on Monday, President Donald Trump said he was revoking Secret Service protection for Hunter and Ashley Biden, former President Joe Biden's children.
Trump posted on Truth Social, "Hunter Biden has had Secret Service protection for an extended period of time, all paid for by the United States Taxpayer. There are as many as 18 people on this Detail, which is ridiculous!
"He is currently vacationing in, of all places, South Africa, where the Human Rights of people has been strenuously questioned. Because of this, South Africa has been taken off our list of Countries receiving Economic and Financial Assistance.
"Please be advised that, effective immediately, Hunter Biden will no longer receive Secret Service protection. Likewise, Ashley Biden who has 13 agents will be taken off the list."
Trump aide Stephen Miller insists federal judge does not have authority to block deportation flights
White House deputy chief of staff for policy Stephen Miller said today that a federal judge does not have the authority to block the Trump administration's deportation flights.
"The district court has no ability to – in any way – restrain the president's authorities under the Alien Enemies Act, or, as I believe, to conduct the foreign affairs the United States," Miller told CNN.
Judge James Boasberg held a hearing today after the Trump administration continued with its deportations of Venezuelan migrants despite his order halting deportations and ordering the planes to turn around.
During the hearing, the DOJ's attorney claimed that the government believed that Boasberg's written order was his complete order, and therefore they did not pay attention to his oral order, issued from the bench 45 minutes later. Boasberg dismissed the argument, calling it a "heck of a reach."
In his interview with CNN, Miller said he believes the Supreme Court will side with the Trump administration, and claimed that Boasberg didn't have the authority to halt deportation flights in the first place.
"The judge in this case put the lives of every single person on those aircraft at risk. Did he know how much fuel was in those planes? Did he know the flight conditions? Did he know the weather conditions? Did he know how many crew hours? Did he know the need for crew arrest? Did he know any of that? No," Miller said.
"This judge violated the law. He violated the Constitution. He defied the system of government we have in this country."
Trump says he's opening 'hundreds' of coal plants in U.S.
Donald Trump announced today that he was "opening up hundreds of all Coal Fire Power Plants" across the U.S.
Trump pledged on the campaign trail to repeal Joe Biden's power plant pollution regulations and an end to some policies that support renewables.
In a post on Truth Social, Trump said, "After years of being held captive by Environmental Extremists, Lunatics, Radicals, and Thugs, allowing other Countries, in particular China, to gain tremendous Economic advantage over us by opening up hundreds of all Coal Fire Power Plants, I am authorizing my Administration to immediately begin producing Energy with BEAUTIFUL, CLEAN COAL."
Coal plants are a major polluter and risk to human health, multiple studies have found. A 2023 study found coal power had killed 460,000 people over a decade.
Exposure to coal PM2.5, which are tiny air pollutants released by burning coal, has a mortality risk 2.1 times higher than PM2.5 pollutants emitted by other sources, the paper found. The study said that 460,000 deaths between 1999 and 2020 could be attributable to coal-burning power plants—most of which occurred between 1999 and 2007—with 10 of these plants each responsible for at least 5,000 deaths.
Trump cancels Secret Service protection for Biden's children
President Trump said Monday he was "immediately" canceling Secret Service protection for Joe Biden's adult children.
President Biden had extended protection for his children for six months shortly before leaving office in January.
Former presidents and their spouses receive life-long Secret Service protection but it ends for their immediate families over the age of 16 as soon as they leave office.
Both Biden and Trump extended the protection for their children for six months before leaving office.
But on Monday, Trump posted on Truth Social that he was revoking it for Hunter Biden and Ashley Biden.
Institute of Peace CEO: 'DOGE has broken into our building'
The U.S. Institute of Peace says that employees from the Department of Government Efficiency (DOGE) have entered its building.
The institute had protested that it is an independent agency and not part of the executive branch, so should not be subject to DOGE.
When DOGE staffers tried to access the building on Friday, they were turned away, AP reports.
After several attempts, they have finally gained access on Monday.
Institute CEO George Moose, said, "DOGE has broken into our building."
It was not immediately clear why the DOGE staffers are doing at the nonprofit.
Iran and Houthis respond to Trump's fiery threat over Yemen attacks
Officials from Iran and its Yemeni ally have warned that any action taken against them by the United States would not go answered after President Donald Trump issued a stark threat amid a series of escalations in some of the world's most crucial trade corridors.
One day after ordering strikes across positions linked to the Iran-aligned Ansar Allah movement, also known as the Houthis, in Yemen, Trump warned Monday in a Truth Social post that additional attacks by the group that has targeted more than 100 vessels accused of having ties to Israel "will be met with great force."
The president further asserted that Iran had full "control" over Ansar Allah, and that Tehran also "will be held responsible, and suffer the consequences, and those consequences will be dire" should Ansar Allah press on with its operations.
Trump administration argues a judge's verbal order is 'not enforceable'
A federal judge hauled the Trump administration into court on Monday to explain why it defied his verbal order to hold off on deporting some Venezuelan nationals accused of being Tren de Aragua gang members.
The hearing sets up a potentially explosive constitutional showdown between the executive and judiciary branches of government and comes as Trump allies have repeatedly suggested impeaching or otherwise removing judges who issue rulings unfavorable to the White House.
The Department of Justice (DOJ) argued Monday that U.S. District Judge James Boasberg's verbal order to hold off on deporting the Venezuelan nationals was "not enforceable." The government made its remarkable claim in a court filing submitted to Boasberg shortly before a hearing in which Boasberg asked the DOJ to explain whether it violated his order to stand down on deporting more than 200 Venezuelan migrants to El Salvador over the weekend.
Trump officials have insisted that the White House complied with Boasberg's order, while also saying federal courts "have no jurisdiction" over Trump's power to deport undocumented immigrants under the Alien Enemies Act of 1798, which has historically only been invoked in wartime. In its six-page filing before the hearing, the DOJ argued that "an oral directive is not enforceable as an injunction," adding, "Written orders are crucial because they clarify the bounds of permissible conduct."
Boasberg appeared deeply skeptical of the assertion that a verbal court order is not enforceable.
"You're telling me, when I made that very clear point, you're telling me you felt you could disregard it because it wasn't in the written order?" Boasberg asked Abhishek Kambli, an attorney for the DOJ.
Judge Boasberg has a list of questions he wants DOJ to answer by noon tomorrow
Judge James Boasberg said he has list of questions he wants the Department of Justice to answer by noon on Tuesday.
They include:
- How many planes took off?
- What time they took off?
- Where they went?
- What time they landed?
- How many individuals were transferred from that plane into the country's custody?
- What time the government believes his order stopping the deportation flights went into effect?
- How many people could be covered by the Alien Enemies Act?
Judge Boasberg will not rule today if the government violated his order
Judge Boasberg said he will not make any rulings from the bench today on whether the Trump administration violated his order to halt the deportation flights, and return the ones already underway.
'That's a heck of a stretch,' says judge after DOJ claims it thought his written ruling was final
The DOJ's lawyer attempted to argue that the government considered his written order stopping the deportation flights, at 7:45 p.m. E.T. on Saturday, as definitive and so could ignore the judge's oral ruling from the bench 45 minutes later.
Judge Boasberg snapped back, asking if the government is saying it can choose to simply ignore an oral ruling.
"That's a heckuva stretch," Judge Boasberg said.
The judge also dismissed the argument that the planes had passed outside of U.S. airspace, and therefore U.S. jurisdiction, by the time his written ruling came down.
Boasberg said that the people who had the power to make the call over the flights were still in the U.S. and covered by the order.
DOJ attorney cites 'national security concerns' as he continues to refuse to answer judge's questions
A frustrated Judge Boasberg asked Justice Department attorney, Abhishek Kambli, to confirm if two flights leaving Texas and headed toward El Salvador over the weekend were connected to the deportations.
However, Kambli says the only information he is authorized to disclose to the judge, citing "national security concerns," is that the government did not violate the order.
Boasberg, who is familiar on covering highly classified cases and previously sat on the Foreign Intelligence Surveillance Court, told Kambli that the entire point of the hearing is to find out what happened.
He added that he wants to know how many planes carrying deportees left the U.S. on Saturday, what time they took off and landed, where they landed, whose authority they were removed under, and whose custody are they now under.
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DOJ attorney refuses to answer judge on how many deportation flights left over weekend
Justice Department attorney, Abhishek Kambli, has refused to answer Judge Boasberg's question about how many flights left the country this weekend.
Kambli instead repeated that the government's position was that the deportation flights did not violate Boasberg's order.
Boasberg said earlier in the hearing that he wants to confirm the timeline of last weekend's flights to see if they violated his order.
Federal judge holding hearing now on deportation flights that defied his order
District Judge James Boasberg is holding a hearing after the Trump administration continued with the deportation of Venezuelan migrants, even after his order to turn the planes around.
Trump says he'll release unredacted Kennedy files Tuesday
President Donald Trump announced that he is planning to release the unredacted files associated with John F. Kennedy's assassination tomorrow.
Trump had pledged on the campaign trail to release any remaining classified files connected to the 1963 presidential assassination.
Speaking outside the Kennedy Center today, Trump told reporters, "We are tomorrow announcing and giving all of the Kennedy files — so people have been waiting for decades for this, and I've instructed my people that are responsible, lots of different people, put together by (Director of National Intelligence) Tulsi Gabbard, and that's going to be released tomorrow."
Trump said that the government will release 80,000 files on Tuesday. It's not clear how many were already public.
"We have a tremendous amount of paper. You've got a lot of reading," Trump said to reporters. "I said, 'Just don't redact. You can't redact,'" he said.
Donald Trump vows to bring Broadway to Washington
President Donald Trump on Monday outlined plans to revamp artistic programming at the John F. Kennedy Center for the Performing Arts, emphasizing a focus on Broadway hits.
"We are going to have some really good shows," he told reporters ahead of a board meeting, adding, "The thing that does well are Broadway hits."
His remarks come as several artists and productions, including the acclaimed musical "Hamilton," have backed out of performances in protest of Trump's leadership. Dismissing the criticism, Trump remarked, "I was never a big fan, I never liked 'Hamilton' very much."
Donald Trump has long expressed admiration for classic Broadway musicals, notably "Les Misérables" and "The Phantom of the Opera."
During his 2016 presidential campaign, he made a theatrical entrance at a Miami rally by walking out to "Do You Hear the People Sing?" from "Les Misérables," with a backdrop labeled "Les Deplorables"—a play on Hillary Clinton's "basket of deplorables" remark. Trump's affinity for "The Phantom of the Opera" is also evident. He frequently includes songs from the musical in the playlists at his political rallies.
The visit marked Trump's first time at the Kennedy Center since reshaping its leadership at the start of his second term. He fired the previous board, claiming they "do not share our Vision for a Golden Age in Arts and Culture," and replaced them with loyalists, including White House Chief of Staff Susie Wiles, Attorney General Pam Bondi, and Usha Vance, the wife of Vice President JD Vance.
Lee Greenwood did not perform today due to cost of moving piano, says Trump
Donald Trump told reporters today that there had been discussions about Lee Greenwood performing a Trump rally favorite, God Bless the U.S.A, at the Kennedy Center today, but it had to be scraped due to cost.
"Lee Greenwood wanted to sing a little song today, and because of the cost of the union structure, for him to sing a song just for the board, just a board meeting, it was going to cost $30,000. That doesn't sound too good. They wanted $30,000 to move a piano. So you can't have that," Trump said.
Trump, who appointed himself as chair of the Kennedy Center last month, is joined by fellow newly appointed board members including second lady Usha Vance, Attorney General Pam Bondi, and Interim Executive Director Ric Grennell.
DOJ tells judge that his oral order 'is not enforceable'
The Justice Department has argued that a judge's oral order, issued in court on Saturday, "is not enforceable."
The Trump administration is accused of violating a federal judge's order to halt deportations of Venezuelan migrants that it has claimed are part of the Tren de Aragua gang.
District Judge James Boasberg had issued a written order blocking the deportations, and had added in an oral order, that any planes carrying deportees had to turn around and return to the U.S.
Ahead of a hearing on the case today, Department of Justice attorneys submitted a six-page argument to District Judge James Boasberg that his own "an oral directive is not enforceable as an injunction."
"Written orders are crucial because they clarify the bounds of permissible conduct," the argument read. "The narrower written order may well represent a more considered judgment by the court about the proper exercise of its powers."
The DOJ lawyers also claimed that the oral order would have interfered with the president's Article II powers to "conduct military operations overseas."
Trump attends Kennedy Center board meeting
Donald Trump attended a board meeting at the John F. Kennedy Center for the Performing Arts on Monday, after he appointed himself chairman last month.
Arriving at the center, in Washington D.C., he told reporters, it "represents a very important part of D.C. and actually our country."
Trump urged the public to "come here and see a show," even as he admitted he was "never a big fan, I never liked 'Hamilton' very much."
The popular Broadway musical canceled shows at the center after Trump took over the institution's leadership.
The John F. Kennedy Center for the Performing Arts was opened in 1971, by then-President Nixon, in tribute to JFK, a lifelong advocate for the arts before his assassination. Serving as the United States' national cultural center, in Washington D.C. it is one of the country's premier destinations for the performing arts, featuring a wide range of performances, including theater, ballet, music, and opera.
Trump said he will be in charge of programming at the national cultural center going forward.
One major change he promised, was that he planned to put an end to drag shows.
"Just last year, the Kennedy Center featured Drag Shows specifically targeting our youth — THIS WILL STOP," he wrote on Truth Social.
Which US weapons sales could be at risk amid Trump backlash in Europe?
A renewed push from Europe to distance the continent from the U.S.'s military-industrial powerhouse is raising fresh questions about Europe's future ties to Washington, including whether European states will still opt for buying vaunted U.S. air defense systems and advanced fighter jets.
European nations are scrambling to adjust to U.S. President Donald Trump's administration, which has redefined decades of U.S. foreign policy toward Europe.
European officials have publicly and privately agreed with demands from Trump officials to dramatically increase defense spending, and wean the continent off the reliance it has long enjoyed on the U.S. military and its formidable production capabilities.
European leaders Macron and U.K. Prime Minister Sir Keir Starmer, have attempted to steer between papering over cracks opening up across the Atlantic and backing massive European efforts to stand up alone, without U.S. support.
French President, Emmanuel Macron, said on Sunday that he would go out and "convince" his European allies that "have become accustomed to buying American" to spend their money on continental technology instead.
Chinese President Xi Jinping to come to the US, Trump says
Trump said during a meeting with the new Kennedy Center board that Chinese President Xi Jinping would be visiting the U.S. in "the not too distant future."
Trump addressed Xi's visit when he stated that he has had foreign leaders visit him at the White House in recent weeks and has asked them how Washington looks.
Mark Carney seeks support from Britain and France during first overseas trip
Canadian Prime Minister Mark Carney visited Britain and France on Monday to gain support from two of Canada's oldest allies amid growing tensions with U.S. President Donald Trump. Carney's trip comes after Trump imposed tariffs on Canadian steel and aluminum and raised the prospect of turning Canada into the 51st state.
During his meetings with French President Emmanuel Macron and British Prime Minister Keir Starmer, the discussions were mostly private, with no joint press conferences scheduled. In London, Starmer reaffirmed the strength of the U.K.-Canada relationship but stopped short of directly addressing Trump's comments on annexation. Macron focused on the negative impact of tariffs, warning that they only lead to inflation and supply chain damage.
Carney's visit underscores Canada's historical ties with its European roots, particularly with France and the U.K. In addition to meeting with leaders, Carney was received by King Charles III at Buckingham Palace, marking a symbolic moment for the new prime minister. Carney emphasized Canada's sovereignty and expressed confidence in the country's place on the global stage.
Looking ahead, Carney plans to travel to Canada's Arctic to reaffirm its security and sovereignty. While he expressed a willingness to meet with Trump, he has not scheduled a trip to Washington at this time, instead opting for a phone conversation with the U.S. president.
EPA reinstates 419 employees after court ruling on Trump-era firings
The Environmental Protection Agency (EPA) has reinstated about 419 employees following a court ruling Thursday night that ordered federal agencies to rehire workers dismissed by the Trump administration. Most of these employees have been placed on administrative leave, according to an EPA spokesperson.
These reinstatements come after mass firings of probationary workers during Trump's efforts to downsize the federal government. Two judges found legal issues with the terminations and ordered that the affected employees be temporarily brought back to work.
Which US weapons sales could be at risk amid Trump backlash in Europe?
A renewed push from Europe to distance the continent from the U.S.'s military-industrial powerhouse is raising fresh questions about Europe's future ties to Washington, including whether European states will still opt for buying vaunted U.S. air defense systems and advanced fighter jets.
European nations are scrambling to adjust to U.S. President Donald Trump's administration, which has redefined decades of U.S. foreign policy toward Europe.
European officials have publicly and privately agreed with demands from Trump officials to dramatically increase defense spending, and wean the continent off the reliance it has long enjoyed on the U.S. military and its formidable production capabilities.
Stocks rise, but concerns over Trump's trade war and Fed decision loom
Stocks showed moderate gains Monday afternoon, with the S&P 500 up by 1%, as the Dow Jones Industrial Average gained 483 points, or 1.1%, and the Nasdaq composite rose by 0.8%. This came after the market's fourth consecutive losing week.
However, the positive trading may be short-lived, as investors await the Federal Reserve's decision on interest rates later in the week. Ongoing concerns about President Trump's trade war, particularly the uncertainty surrounding tariffs and other policies, continue to worry markets. There are fears that these developments could prompt businesses and households to curb spending, potentially harming the broader economy.
VA limits gender-affirming surgery access after Trump's executive order
The Department of Veterans Affairs (VA) announced Monday that it will not provide gender-affirming surgeries in response to President Trump's executive order declaring there are only two sexes, male and female. While the VA has never offered such surgeries, it has previously provided hormone therapy, voice training, and prosthetics to a limited number of veterans.
Under the new policy, the VA will continue hormone therapy for veterans already receiving care and those eligible for VA services who previously received hormones in the military. Transgender veterans will still have access to other types of care, but VA Secretary Doug Collins stated that if veterans wish to pursue sex-change surgeries, they would need to do so at their own expense.
VA will phase out gender dysphoria treatments after Trump order
The Department of Veterans Affairs announced on Monday that it is phasing out gender dysphoria treatments after President Trump's executive order restricting sexes to male and female.
The VA has never offered gender-affirming surgery, but has gender affirming care such as hormones, voice training and prosthetics in a small number of cases.
It will continue to provide hormone therapy to veterans who have already been receiving gender affirming care, or were in the military.
DOJ's new JTF 10-7 task force will also target student protesters
The Department of Justice's newly formed task force, JTF 10-7, will also focus on investigating student protests.
"The victims of Hamas's decades-long violent campaign of terrorism against Israel will always have the support of the U.S. government, and the Department will no longer permit illegal support of Hamas on our campuses and elsewhere in the homeland," said Deputy Attorney General Todd Blanche.
"Antisemitic acts of terrorism – whether here or abroad – will never go unpunished. This task force represents our unyielding commitment to those who have suffered at the hands of these brutal terrorists."
The JTF 10-7 will be a group of FBI agents with expertise in investigating and prosecuting "domestic and extraterritorial terrorism cases."
The DOJ press release said it will investigate individuals and entities "providing support and financing to Hamas, related Iran proxies, and their affiliates, as well as acts of antisemitism by these groups."
DOJ announces task force for tracking down perpetrators behind October 7 attack in Israel
Attorney General Pamela Bondi has announced a task force to track down the perpetrators behind the October 7, 2023, terrorist attack in Israel.
"The barbaric Hamas terrorists will not win—and there will be consequences," said Attorney General Pamela Bondi.
"This task force will strengthen the Department's resolve to achieve justice for these families and their loved ones as we continue to fight antisemitism in all its forms."
JTF 10-7 will "focus on targeting, charging, and securing for prosecution in the United States the direct perpetrators of the October 7 attack — the terrorists on the ground that day who murdered and kidnapped innocent civilians," the DOJ said in a statement.
They said it will also take responsibility for the pending charges against Hamas leadership, and assist in bringing them to the United States to "face justice for their reprehensible role in these atrocities."
White House reacts to French lawmaker who wants the Statue of Liberty back
White House press secretary Karoline Leavitt responded to a question about a French politician's remarks, saying the U.S. should return the Statue of Liberty to his country.
On Sunday, Raphaël Glucksmann suggested that the U.S. is no longer worthy of the statue, a sculpture that was a gift from France nearly 140 years ago that stands on Liberty Island, located in New York Harbor.
"Give us back the Statue of Liberty," Glucksmann said, speaking Sunday to supporters of his small, left-wing Public Place party, who applauded and whistled. "It was our gift to you. But apparently you despise her. So, she will be happy here with us."
Fox News' Peter Doocy asked Leavitt, "There is now a member of the European Parliament from France who does not think The US represents the values of the Statue of Liberty anymore. They want the Statue of Liberty back. So, is President Trump going to send the Statue of Liberty back to France?"
Leavitt responded, "Absolutely not. My advice to that unnamed low level French politician would be to remind them that it's only because of the United States Of America that the French are not speaking German right now. So, they should be very grateful, to our great country."
Glucksmann also accused some Americans of having "chosen to switch to the side of the tyrants."
White House threatens Houthi terrorists and 'Iran backers' not to cross Trump again
The White House has warned Houthi rebels and their Iran backers "not to test" President Trump further after the weekend's air strikes on targets in Yemen.
White House Press Secretary Karoline Leavitt said at Monday's press briefing, that Donald Trump had taken, "decisive military actions against the Houthi terrorists in Yemen."
She added that Trump was the "new sheriff in town" and "should not be tested," as she warned that the "Houthi terrorists and their Irani backers should not cross President Trump again."
Leavitt's comments come after Trump wrote on Truth Social that any further support for the Houthis, from Iran, "will be looked upon, from this point forward, as being a shot fired from the weapons and leadership of IRAN, and IRAN will be held responsible."
America paid El Salvador millions to take deported migrants
During a Monday White House media briefing, press secretary Karoline Leavitt said that the United States had paid El Salvador $6 million to take in the Venezuelan deportees over the weekend.
White House defends deporting Venezuelan migrants despite judge's order
White House Press Secretary Karoline Leavitt has defended the Trump administration's decision to continue with the deportations of hundreds of Venezuelan migrants despite a judge's order to turn the flights around.
When asked if it was legal for them to defy a court order, during a press conference on Monday, Leavitt insisted that the president and his administration had acted "within the confines of the law" under the president's constitutional authority and "under the authority granted to him by the act."
She added that all the planes that were subject to the judge's order had already departed the U.S. before the written order was issued.
Leavitt said there are questions about whether the judge's verbal order "carries the same weight as a legal order, as a written order."
"We're fully confident we're going to win this case in court," she added.
White House press secretary says Ukraine peace deal is close
White House press secretary Karoline Leavitt suggested on Monday that a peace deal between Russia and Ukraine was closer than ever.
Speaking ahead of Donald Trump's call with Russian President Vladimir Putin on Tuesday, she said, "I won't get ahead of those negotiations, but I can say we are on the 10th yard line of peace.
"And we've never been closer to a peace deal than we are in this moment. And the president, as you know, is determined to get one done."
French request to return Statue of Liberty sparks MAGA fury: 'Come get it'
Demands by a French lawmaker for the U.S. to return the Statue of Liberty have sparked outrage amongst Donald Trump's MAGA supporters.
The Make America Great Again movement has been infuriated by comments made by Raphael Glucksmann, who accused Trump's America of "siding with the tyrants" of the world. He said France's gift should be given back, suggesting that the U.S. no longer truly values freedom.
Responses from MAGA followers online are split between those who want to square-up to France to keep the iconic monument in New York, those who want to send it back where it came from—along with other immigrants—and those who want to remove it and replace it with a statue of Trump instead.
The inflammatory remarks by Glucksmann, a politician from France's center-left Place Publique party, come amid increasing diplomatic tensions between the U.S. and Europe. Trade tariff concerns, the issue of defense spending, and Trump's approach to Russia over its invasion of Ukraine and the subsequent bloody war, are all matters of contention.
White House border czar says America should 'celebrate' deportations
White House border czar Tom Homan on Monday said that America should celebrate the deportation of Venezuelan migrants after the Trump administration deported hundreds of immigrants to El Salvador despite a federal judge's order to turn the flights around.
Homan told CNN on Monday that the "president did exactly the right thing" in deporting the migrants, who were mostly alleged gang members, despite the federal judge's order.
"By the time the other order came, the plane was already over international waters with a plane full of terrorists and significant public safety threats," Homan told reporters.
"We removed terrorists. That should be a celebration in this country," he said.
Schumer reschedules book tour due to protests over recent vote
Senate Democratic Leader Chuck Schumer has postponed his book tour for "Antisemitism in America: A Warning" following security concerns raised by protests from liberal groups.
The events in cities like Baltimore and Washington, D.C. were canceled amid criticism from the Democratic base over Schumer's recent vote to advance a Republican spending bill.
Schumer defended his vote, stating that while the bill was "terrible," a government shutdown would have been worse, given cuts to jobs and funding under Trump.
GOP-led Congress repeals methane pollution fee
Republican majorities in the House and Senate have approved a measure eliminating a federal fee on companies that emit high levels of methane.
The fee, which had not yet taken effect, was projected to generate over $7 billion in the next decade and reduce methane emissions linked to health risks.
Methane is a potent greenhouse gas, with oil and gas producers among the top U.S. emitters. Republicans argued the fee would raise energy costs, hurt domestic production, and benefit U.S. rivals.
Donald Trump ignoring court order is 'doomsday scenario'—Legal analyst
President Donald Trump's deportation of Venezuelan migrants may have violated a direct court order, leading to what the FBI's former general counsel, Andrew Weissmann, has called a potential "doomsday scenario."
Speaking on MSNBC, Weissman said: "The doomsday scenario for this country is the idea that you would just ignore a court order. At that point, there is no rule of law in this country. You're a law of the jungle. So, that's a thing to keep an eye on as to whether that in fact happened here."
U.S. District Judge James E. Boasberg demanded the Trump administration halt the removal of 250 mainly Venezuelan people accused of being gang members from the United States. The Trump administration has said they did not defy Boasberg's orders because his order to turn the planes around was not in writing. Additionally, they said that two planes were already in the air, meaning they were not in U.S. airspace despite carrying out U.S. commands.
All people within the U.S., whether they are citizens, legal residents, or undocumented, are protected under the constitutional right to due process under the law, meaning people cannot be legally rounded up and sent to prison without a trial.
Trump and some of his allies, including Elon Musk, have also called for the impeachment of judges who have ruled against the administration's far-reaching moves. This violates the foundational principle of the U.S. having three independent branches of government.
Canada's new PM meets with European allies amid Trump's tariffs, 51st state threats
New Canadian Prime Minister Mark Carney has met with the leader of one of his countries oldest allies, French President Emmanuel Macron.
Ahead of their meeting on Monday, Macron emphasized France and Canada's relationship and said they wanted to work together more closely, saying, "In the current international context, we want to be able to develop our most strategic projects with our closest, more loyal partners."
He added the two counties "are stronger together, better able to ensure the respect of our interests, the full exercise of our sovereignty."
After meeting with Macron, Carney is set to hold talks with British Prime Minister Keir Starmer and King Charles III, the head of state in Canada.
Cornell student sues Trump administration over Palestinian protest deportations
A Cornell University student, and two fellow Ivy Leaguers, are suing the Trump administration over fears they may be deported for participating in pro-Palestinian protests.
Momodou Taal, 31, a British and Gambian citizen, pursuing a PHD in Africana studies at Cornell, was temporarily suspended last fall after participating in a demonstration on campus. He has limited access to campus for research, medical and religious reasons mostly continues his studies remotely.
Taal filed the suit on Monday to block enforcement of Trump's executive orders targeting students who protest the war in Gaza, amid fears he could be deported.
It cites the arrest of Mahmoud Khalil, a Columbia University graduate student who was arrested from his New York home, away from his eight-months pregnant wife, and is detained in Louisiana over his pro-Palestinian protests.
Trump and his officials have sworn to carry out more arrests and deportations at universities despite the strong backlash against Khalil's arrest.
Cornell Ph.D. student sues to block enforcement of Trump orders
Momodou Taal, a Ph.D. student in Africana studies at Cornell University, has filed a federal lawsuit seeking to block executive orders he fears could lead to his deportation, The Associated Press reported.
Taal, a citizen of the U.K. and Gambia, was temporarily suspended last fall after participating in a campus protest. He currently has limited access to Cornell.
The lawsuit, filed Saturday with two allies, references the arrest of Palestinian activist Mahmoud Khalil and President Trump's vow to increase arrests at universities.
Trump admin announces new Arizona border wall construction: What to know
Announcing today - we're building 7 more miles of wall.
— Secretary Kristi Noem (@Sec_Noem) March 16, 2025
Make America Safe Again! pic.twitter.com/JyVgxrzSZY
Department of Homeland Security (DHS) Secretary Kristi Noem announced the construction of seven miles of new border wall in Arizona.
Noem made the announcement in a short video posted to her X account on Sunday, marking the start of additional border wall construction along the southern border under President Donald Trump's second term.
According to Noem, this funding will support the construction of seven miles of new border wall in the Rio Grande Valley Sector.
"Everybody, I'm here in Arizona, and right at this spot, you can see where the border wall ends," Noem said while standing along the border, donning a CBP hat and jacket. "As of today, we're starting 7 new miles of construction, we're going to continue to make America safe again."
ACLU urges judge to compel Trump administration to confirm compliance
The ACLU has asked a federal judge to require the Trump administration to confirm under oath whether it violated a court order by deporting over 200 people after the ruling. The motion follows concerns that officials ignored the judge's decision and later celebrated the removals online.
The request escalates ongoing legal battles over Trump's second-term immigration policies, some of which have been blocked by courts. Critics argue the administration is defying judicial orders, while Trump's allies suggest he may not be bound by them.
Trump and Putin will have a direct phone call Tuesday, Kremlin confirms
The Kremlin has confirmed that Donald Trump and Russian President Vladimir Putin will hold a phone call on Tuesday.
Trump announced on Sunday that he would be speaking with Putin this week.
He told reporters on board Air Force One that he was hopeful they would have "something to announce" on the ceasefire proposal for Ukraine.
"We're doing pretty well, I think, with Russia. We'll see if we have something to announce maybe by Tuesday. I'll be speaking to President Putin on Tuesday," he said.
Today, Kremlin spokesperson Dmitry Peskov confirmed the call tomorrow, although he did not elaborate on what they would speak about.
told journalists during a regular briefing that the two leaders would speak Tuesday, but did not disclose any further details.
Trump warns Iran over Houthi attacks, threatens dire consequences
In a post on Truth Social, Trump condemned Iran's role in supporting Houthi attacks in Yemen, calling the group "sinister mobsters and thugs" backed by Iran.
Map shows Iran spy ship as possible US target
National security adviser Mike Waltz said that the United States is prepared to expand its military campaign in Yemen by targeting Iranian ships aiding the Houthis rebel group.
"We will hold not only the Houthis accountable, but we're going to hold Iran, their backers, accountable as well," Waltz stated, warning that Iranian intelligence and military assets supporting Houthi attacks could become U.S. targets.
Expanding U.S. military action to Iranian vessels and personnel marks a significant escalation in an already volatile conflict. The Houthis have launched repeated attacks on shipping routes, forcing global commerce to divert away from the Red Sea.
U.S. officials argue that Iran's involvement in aiding Houthi forces is a direct threat to international trade and security. Iran denies supporting the Houthis, saying the group operates independently.
Trump to discuss Ukraine war with Putin, eyeing ceasefire and concessions
Trump will speak with Russian President Vladimir Putin on Tuesday about ending the Ukraine war. Trump is pushing for a 30-day ceasefire and talks on territorial concessions, including control of the Zaporizhzhia nuclear plant, currently under Russian occupation.
While Ukraine accepted the ceasefire proposal, President Zelenskiy maintains that Ukrainian sovereignty is non-negotiable. Russia demands security guarantees, including Ukraine's neutrality and limits on its military. The outcome of the talks remains uncertain, as both sides face significant challenges in reaching a peace deal.
Schumer suspends book tour amid furious backlash over GOP funding bill
Minority Senate Leader Chuck Schumer has postponed a multicity tour to promote his forthcoming book amid furious backlash from Democrat voters after he chose to vote for the Republican stopgap spending bill.
Democratic activists have been protesting outside of Schumer's Brooklyn home and demanding his resignation after he voted for the bill to avoid a government shutdown. They have also been organizing protests for every stop on the book tour, which includes visits to Atlanta, Washington, Baltimore, Philadelphia and New York.
A spokesperson for Schumer told the New York Times that the book tour for "Antisemitism in America: A Warning" was being rescheduled because of "security concerns."
Trump responds to judge's order on rehiring federal workers
During a recent exchange with reporters, Trump was asked whether he planned to comply with a judge's ruling that the government must rehire federal workers who were previously fired.
Trump appeared unaware of the ruling, asking, "What are you talking about?"
When pressed again, he responded, "That's a very dangerous decision for our country."
Q: Are you going to comply with the judge's order regarding rehiring the federal workers?
— Aaron Rupar (@atrupar) March 17, 2025
TRUMP: What are you talking about?
Q: The judge that ruled the govt has to rehire the fired federal workers. Do you plan to comply?
TRUMP: That's a very dangerous decision for our country pic.twitter.com/QA5rMpBijN
Russian stocks outperform Wall Street amid Trump-led thaw
Stocks in Russia's markets and the ruble, the country's currency, are strengthening amid engagements between Moscow and Washington regarding potential peace talks for the war in Ukraine.
The Moscow Exchange (MOEX) and the dollar-denominated RTS index rose on Monday, while the ruble hit a seven-month high against the dollar, fueled by optimism that the Trump administration may ease sanctions on Russia.
Since December 17, the MOEX has climbed over 800 points, while the New York Stock Exchange (NYSE) has dipped nearly 300 points.
The United States and European Union sanctions imposed after President Vladimir Putin's full-scale invasion of Ukraine were aimed at isolating Russia from the world's financial system. The measures have caused turbulence in Russia's economy, with high inflation and worker shortages. However, the prospect of Russian markets improving could play into Putin's hands as he seeks to fund his war machine.
Upon opening on Monday, the MOEX index rose 1.71 percent to surpass 3,249 points, up 865 points from the 2,384 it registered on December 17. In the same time frame, the NYSE was 19,223 at opening on Monday—294 points less than the 19,517 registered on December 17.
U.S. retail sales edge up in February, signaling cautious consumer spending
U.S. retail sales rose slightly by 0.2% in February, following a significant drop of 1.2% in January, according to the Commerce Department. This small rebound indicates that shoppers are becoming more cautious amid growing concerns about the economy. Spending increased at grocery stores, home and garden retailers, and online platforms, while sales fell at auto dealers, restaurants, and electronics stores.
The modest rise reflects rising consumer wariness, as volatility in the stock market, along with President Trump's tariff threats and potential government spending cuts, continues to create uncertainty for both businesses and consumers.
What will happen to deportees at El Salvador prison?
The Trump administration over the weekend deported hundreds of suspected gang members to El Salvador's mega-prison, the Terrorism Confinement Center or (CECOT).
The administration has denied violating U.S. District Judge James E. Boasberg's order temporarily blocking deportations under an 18th-century wartime declaration aimed at Venezuelan gang members.
On Sunday morning, U.S. Secretary of State Marco Rubio said that 250 alleged members of MS-13 and Tren de Aragua (TdA) gangs were deported to El Salvador, despite the judge's directive to pause removals and return any planes carrying deportees.
TdA and MS-13 have been designated as a terrorist organization by the Trump administration.
The U.S. government's decision to deport these individuals raises significant legal and human rights concerns. By invoking the rarely used Alien Enemies Act of 1798, the administration bypassed traditional legal avenues, prompting accusations of executive overreach. Furthermore, the conditions at CECOT, a prison known for its harsh environment and mass incarceration practices, have drawn international scrutiny.
Alex Jones urges Trump to stop drinking Diet Coke, calls it 'genetically modified E-coli'
Alex Jones has called on Donald Trump to stop drinking Diet Coke, claiming the beverage contains "genetically modified E-coli." Jones, a known conspiracy theorist, criticized Trump's Diet Coke consumption, suggesting it could be harmful due to aspartame, a sweetener used in the soda. Trump is a well-known fan of Diet Coke, reportedly drinking up to 12 cans a day. He even had a Diet Coke button installed in the Oval Office.
Aspartame, the sweetener in question, is approved by the U.S. Food and Drug Administration (FDA) as safe. However, some studies, including a 2023 report by the International Agency for Research on Cancer, have raised concerns about its possible carcinogenic properties, although the FDA has disagreed. Despite Jones' claims, there is no evidence that aspartame is made using genetically modified E. coli bacteria.
Newsweek has reached out to the White House for comment on Jones' statements.
WARNING: President Trump, Elon Musk, And Millions Of Other Americans Are Eating The Toxic Feces Of Genetically Modified E. Coli Bacteria When They Consume Diet Coke & Thousands Of Other Contaminated Products Containing Aspartame
— Alex Jones (@RealAlexJones) March 17, 2025
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Justice department says deported doctor had Hezbollah photos on phone
The U.S. Justice Department revealed that Rasha Alawieh, a kidney specialist deported to Lebanon, had "sympathetic" photos and videos of Hezbollah leaders on her phone, according to Politico.
Alawieh, who was working in Rhode Island, was sent out of the country despite holding a valid U.S. visa, raising concerns over her deportation. A judge had ordered that she receive 48 hours' notice before being deported, a requirement her lawyers claim was ignored by Customs and Border Protection.
Massachusetts federal judge Leo Sorokin is set to address the case today.
Trump says negotiators discussing asset division as Russia-Ukraine talks continue
Trump announced Sunday that discussions to end the Russia-Ukraine war have included "dividing up certain assets," signaling progress in the negotiations. He revealed plans to speak with Russian President Vladimir Putin on Tuesday, following Ukraine's acceptance of a 30-day ceasefire proposed by the U.S. Trump stressed that talks had already covered key issues such as land and power plants, though specifics remain unclear. The Kremlin confirmed the upcoming conversation but did not provide further details.
Trump's comments come after Russia's ambiguous response to the ceasefire proposal. The two sides are working to address sensitive matters, particularly territorial concessions, with Ukraine reluctant to give up land. Despite this, American officials believe some concessions may be necessary for a ceasefire. Trump's approach has raised concerns in Europe, where some leaders worry about his stance on granting Moscow early concessions.
Wall Street holds steadier after recent volatility
Wall Street showed signs of stability Monday after a tumultuous few weeks, with the S&P 500 up 0.2%. The index is recovering from its fourth consecutive losing week. The Dow Jones Industrial Average gained 97 points, and the Nasdaq composite rose by 0.1%.
Despite the calmer session, concerns about Trump's ongoing trade war and an upcoming Federal Reserve interest rate decision continue to weigh on investors. Analysts are worried that the uncertainty from Trump's unpredictable policy announcements could cause U.S. businesses and households to curb spending.
Can Donald Trump legally void Joe Biden's pardons? What to know
President Joe Biden's pardons are not void even if he used an autopen, legal experts told Newsweek.
President Donald Trump said on Truth Social in a March 17 post that his predecessor's 11th-hour pardons of members of Congress who investigated the January 6 attack on the U.S. Capitol were "void, vacant and of no further force or effect" because they were allegedly signed using an autopen.
But the Constitution does not require that pardons be issued in writing, Stephen Gillers, a law professor at New York University, told Newsweek.
The White House has been contacted for comment via email.
On the campaign trail, Trump repeatedly threatened to come after his biggest political adversaries and those who were on the committee that investigated the Capitol attack.
Biden granted preemptive pardons to members and staff of the House committee that investigated the riot, including Democratic Representative Bennie Thompson of Mississippi and former Republican congresswoman Liz Cheney, as well as Dr. Anthony Fauci and retired General Mark Milley, to protect them from being targeted by the Trump administration.
Pardon power has long been viewed as one of the most absolute powers that a president has. Trump has acknowledged that it would be up to the courts to decide whether Biden's pardons are valid, but it would set a precedent if Trump is able to undo his predecessor's pardons.
Trump orders airstrikes against Iran-backed Houthi rebels in Yemen
Trump has authorized airstrikes against Houthi rebels in Yemen, who began targeting military and commercial vessels in the Red Sea following the escalation of the Gaza conflict in October 2023. The Houthis claimed responsibility for attacking ships with ties to Israel or its allies, the U.S. and the U.K., in support of Palestinians.
However, some vessels targeted had little connection to the conflict. Over 100 merchant ships were attacked by missiles and drones, leading to the sinking of two vessels and the death of four sailors. The attacks subsided after the ceasefire in Gaza took effect in January.
Trump invokes Alien Enemies Act, judge halts deportations
On Saturday, Trump invoked the Alien Enemies Act for the first time since World War II, granting himself broad powers to deport individuals associated with the Venezuelan gang Tren de Aragua. The act allows the deportation of non-citizens without court hearings.
Hours later, U.S. District Judge James E. Boasberg issued an injunction, temporarily halting the deportations for two weeks and scheduling a hearing to review the case.
Trump had previously hinted at using extraordinary powers to address illegal immigration in his campaign and executive orders.
Trump calls Biden's pardons void in Truth Social post
In a recent Truth Social post, Trump said that the pardons issued by former President Joe Biden, particularly for what he referred to as the "Unselect Committee of Political Thugs," were "void, vacant, and of no further force or effect."
Trump argued that these pardons were signed using an autopen and that Biden was unaware of the process or the documents involved. He further suggested that those responsible for signing the pardons could have committed a crime.
Trump to participate in Kennedy Center board meeting
Trump will take part in a board meeting for the John F. Kennedy Performing Arts Center at 3:00 p.m. Eastern time, according to the White House press office.
Trump, who became chair of the Kennedy Center's board in February, made headlines when he ousted the arts institution's leadership and reshaped the board by appointing his supporters.
This move has led to some artists canceling planned appearances at the center.
DOGE stimulus check update: Creator details how much each person could get
The creator behind the proposal to issue $5,000 "DOGE dividend" stimulus checks to Americans has outlined how much taxpayers could receive if the plan were implemented today.
The Department of Government Efficiency (DOGE) is tasked with reducing the administration's operational costs and has slashed multiple federal agencies to downsize the government.
The proposal to use government savings to distribute $5,000 checks to American taxpayers has been backed by President Donald Trump and his billionaire backer and close confidant Elon Musk.
The plans seek to return a portion of these savings to U.S. taxpayers, however, nothing has been finalized yet.
Venezuelan migrant deported to Guantanamo reflects on his ordeal
Jhoan Bastidas, 25, spent 16 days at the U.S. naval base in Guantanamo Bay, Cuba, after being deported under Trump's immigration crackdown. Bastidas, who fled Venezuela in 2018 amid the country's deepening crisis, was detained in a small room with minimal food and limited interaction.
He was among approximately 350 Venezuelan migrants sent to Guantanamo as part of a broader deportation effort, where they were accused of ties to the Tren de Aragua gang, a claim the U.S. government has provided little evidence to support, according to the Associated Press.
After arriving in the U.S. in late 2023, Bastidas was detained in Texas and later flown to Guantanamo, where he was isolated in harsh conditions. With shackles on his wrists and feet, Bastidas spent his days locked in a windowless cell, seeing daylight only during brief recreation periods. Despite the challenges, Bastidas turned to prayer, finding solace with other detainees as they shared Scripture and prayed together.
On February 20, Bastidas was returned to Venezuela, where he now lives with his family in Maracaibo, a city devastated by years of economic turmoil. Although life back home remains difficult, Bastidas, who had been wrongfully linked to gang activity due to his tattoos, is determined to rebuild. Despite the turmoil, he sees his ordeal as a test of faith. "It wasn't for me to be [in the U.S.], and he kept me there for some reason," he reflected.
The American Civil Liberties Union has filed a lawsuit against the U.S. government, challenging the transfer of migrants to Guantanamo, citing claims of mistreatment and suicide attempts among detainees.
Did Donald Trump ignore court order for deportations? What we know
The Trump administration has denied defying a federal judge's order temporarily halting deportations ordered under an 18th-century wartime declaration targeting Venezuelan gang members.
U.S. Secretary of State Marco Rubio wrote on Sunday morning that 250 alleged members of the Tren de Aragua (TdA) gang were sent to El Salvador after a U.S. federal judge ordered to temporarily halt the removals and turn back any planes carrying deportees.
Newsweek has contacted the State Department for further comment via email outside of regular office hours.
Trump has vowed to carry out mass deportations of individuals in the U.S. illegally. His term kicked off with high-profile immigration raids, a suspension of asylum processing for undocumented migrants, and executive orders designed to expand Immigration and Customs Enforcement's (ICE) authority to arrest and detain those in the country unlawfully.
Mark Carney visits Paris and London amid tensions with the U.S.
Canada's newly sworn-in Prime Minister Mark Carney kicked off his first official foreign trip on Monday, arriving in Paris to meet French President Emmanuel Macron. The meeting aims to bolster Canada's relationships with European allies as U.S. President Donald Trump continues to challenge Canada's sovereignty and economy.
Carney, who took office on March 14, will also visit London to meet U.K. Prime Minister Keir Starmer and King Charles III. His choice of destinations reflects Canada's deep historical ties to France and the U.K. As he said during his swearing-in, Canada remains distinct from the United States, rooted in its unique identity, which includes French, English, and Indigenous cultures.
The trip comes amid growing tensions with Trump, who has imposed tariffs on Canadian goods and threatened further economic pressure. Carney has said he's open to speaking with Trump if Canada's sovereignty is respected. Additionally, he will travel to Canada's Arctic to reinforce its security and sovereignty in the region.
Carney has also engaged with Ukrainian President Volodymyr Zelenskyy, inviting him to this summer's G7 summit. With an election expected by May, Carney and the Liberal Party are seeking to regain momentum in light of the ongoing trade disputes with the U.S.
Trump to speak with Putin on Tuesday as Ukraine war talks continue
Trump is scheduled to have a conversation with Russian President Vladimir Putin on Tuesday as part of ongoing efforts to negotiate an end to the war in Ukraine. Trump revealed the planned discussion while aboard Air Force One and confirmed it would cover key issues, including territorial disputes and power infrastructure. The Kremlin later acknowledged the talk, though they refrained from providing specifics.
European allies are cautious about Trump's approach to the conflict, particularly after his recent criticism of Ukrainian President Volodymyr Zelenskyy. Trump's special envoy, Steve Witkoff, visited Moscow last week to continue advancing peace talks.
Russia continues to hold parts of Ukraine that it annexed in 2022, though full control has not been established in these regions. The Zaporizhzhia Nuclear Power Plant, located in one of the contested areas, remains a point of international concern.
Trump also reaffirmed his intention to proceed with tariff plans set for April 2, dismissing concerns over potential economic impacts and emphasizing the need to reclaim U.S. financial assets.
ns to impose tariffs on April 2 despite market concerns, calling it a step toward reclaiming U.S. wealth.
Elon Musk responds to Shakespeare decolonization efforts
Elon Musk has criticized efforts to decolonize the birthplace of William Shakespeare in England in a bid to make it more inclusive.
The Shakespeare Birthplace Trust said that it was considering creating "a more inclusive museum experience," but the policies have been slammed by conservative critics on social media.
Newsweek contacted the Shakespeare Birthplace Trust for more information on the policy via email.
As head of the Department of Government Efficiency (DOGE), Musk has made several cuts to Diversity, Equity and Inclusion (DEI) policies in the federal government, and has voiced opposition to similar policies on decolonization. His latest intervention also represents another foray into British politics, after his involvement with the right-wing Reform UK party.
The Shakespeare Birthplace Trust has made moves to decolonize the playwright's home in Stratford-upon-Avon, which is a popular museum, according to reports from the Telegraph.
Following concerns from scholars that the continued veneration of Shakespeare risks perpetuating white supremacist narratives, the Trust has pledged to develop "a more inclusive museum experience."
Reports said that as part of this effort, the Trust plans to examine "the ongoing impact of empire" on its holdings, acknowledge how colonialism has shaped global historical narratives, and confront the role Shakespeare's works have played in reinforcing these perspectives.
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