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SunSeeker's JournalTrump Says He Could Free Abrego Garcia From El Salvador, but Won't
Source: NY Times
Trump’s comments undermined previous statements by his top aides and were a blunt sign of his administration’s intention to double down and defy the courts. President Trump, whose administration has insisted it could not bring Kilmar Armando Abrego Garcia back from El Salvador to the United States, said he does have the ability to help return the wrongly deported Maryland man, but is not willing to do so because he believes he is a gang member.
“You could get him back, there’s a phone on this desk,” said Terry Moran, an ABC News correspondent, noting a Supreme Court order to “facilitate” the release of Mr. Abrego Garcia.
“I could,” Mr. Trump replied.
“And if he were the gentleman that you say he is, I would do that,” Mr. Trump said. “But he is not.” Mr. Trump added that government lawyers do not want to help bring Mr. Abrego Garcia back to the United States.
Read more: https://www.nytimes.com/2025/04/29/us/politics/trump-abrego-garcia-deported.html
Hey SCOTUS....time to schedule an OSC re Contempt!
Man makes Nazi salute from Cybertruck in SF, internet floods his Yelp page
A man passing through San Francisco in a company-branded Tesla Cybertruck was seen repeatedly raising his arm in a Nazi salute at a group of people in Mission Bay, footage circulating on social media shows. In the April 23 video, the man in the passenger seat, who appears to be intoxicated, raises his arm out the truck window, which belongs to a Modesto company called Cyber Electric. A homophobic slur can also be heard from someone apparently in the vehicle. After a brief confrontation with the person recording them, the driver speeds off. Since it was posted on social media Wednesday, several people have flooded Cyber Electric’s Yelp page with one-star reviews and scathing comments regarding the interaction. Screenshots of the video — along with a photo of Elon Musk making a Nazi salute at Trump’s inauguration in Washington, D.C. — have also been uploaded to Cyber Electric’s business page.
According to California secretary of state documents, Marco Diaz — the man accused of making the salute and yelling the slur — is listed as the company’s agent.
“I deeply regret my actions in the video. I was intoxicated and reacted foolishly to provocation, but I take full responsibility,” he wrote to SFGATE in an emailed statement, explaining that he has regularly faced hostility by “getting flipped off” or receiving a “thumbs-down” while driving his Cybertruck. He denied making homophobic insults and stated that the people recording him were yelling at him, prompting him to react.
Regardless, he said, “the gesture does not reflect my beliefs, and I’m sorry for the hurt it caused.”
https://www.sfgate.com/bayarea/article/cybertruck-nazi-salute-sf-yelp-reviews-20292887.php
Elon is showing off his fake DOGE police badge. And getting roasted.
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Hegseth Accidentally Texts Houthis Detailed List of His Cosmetics
WASHINGTON (The Borowitz Report)—In the latest embarrassment to rock the Trump administration, Pete Hegseth admitted on Friday that he accidentally texted Houthi rebels a detailed list of the makeup products he uses before appearing on television.
The embattled defense secretary said that he had mistakenly sent the Houthis a cosmetics order intended for Sephora.
A spokesman for the Houthis thanked Hegseth for continuing to share his personal information with them, adding that his NFL draft predictions helped them win thousands of dollars Thursday night on FanDuel.
https://www.borowitzreport.com/p/hegseth-accidentally-texts-houthis
Why Trump's proposed $5k baby bonus is an insult to women.
Posted on Facebook by Amanda Rosen:
In case yall missed it… Trump is gathering ideas on how to reverse low birth rates. These include offering $5,000 incentives and … menstrual classes. Here is my $0.02 that’s prob worth a penny but humor me.
If reversing the U.S. birth rate was as simple as throwing a $5,000 check at new moms and offering menstrual cycle classes, we’d be drowning in diaper blowouts and baby registries. But spoiler alert: it’s not. America’s birth rate has been on a steady decline for over a decade, hitting record lows in 2023. And no, it’s not because women forgot how ovulation works.
Let’s talk about the actual reasons people aren’t popping out babies like it’s 1952.
First, childcare in this country costs more than a used Honda Civic… per child. Daycare often runs higher than rent, which means a lot of families look at their bank accounts, then look at their toddlers, and think: “You know what? One is good.”
(Unless you’re me. 🫠 )
Then there’s the mental load. That invisible spreadsheet moms are carrying around 24/7? You know, the one tracking school picture day, pediatrician appointments, whether there’s milk in the fridge, and what form needs signing for the field trip? Yeah, that. It’s exhausting. And adding another baby to that mix isn’t a lighthearted decision … it’s a full-on strategic operation.
People are also waiting longer to have kids. And not because they’re out partying until 3 a.m. They’re trying to get stable: financially, emotionally, professionally. Turns out, it’s hard to plan for a baby when you’re still trying to afford a one-bedroom apartment with a stove that doesn’t double as your heater.
And no, it’s not the fault of eating too much avocado toast.
Let’s also not forget the joy that is our healthcare system. The U.S. has the highest maternal mortality rate in the developed world. Fun! And we still don’t guarantee paid parental leave. So sure, have that baby but don’t expect time to, you know, heal or bond with them.
Fun fact: this applies to men, too. At Alex’s previous place of employment, in the year of our lord 2025, he finally had paid 12 week parental leave. The bare minimum.
And then there’s reproductive rights. When you restrict access to safe abortion and contraception, people respond by not taking chances. Young adults are out here getting IUDs and vasectomies faster than you can say “Justice Alito.”
Add in general economic chaos… rising costs of housing, healthcare, food, everything… and it’s no surprise that many people feel like parenting is an Olympic sport they can’t afford to train for.
Oh, and some folks are also worried about raising kids in a world that’s either on fire, underwater, or both. Climate anxiety is real, and not exactly a turn-on for family planning.
So if we really want to boost the birth rate? Try affordable childcare. Paid family leave. Universal healthcare. Reproductive freedom. Support for working parents. Basic dignity for mothers. You know, actual solutions.
But sure. Let’s start with “menstrual classes.” Bless his ❤
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Putin declares brief 'Easter truce' but Ukraine says Russian attacks continue
Source: CNN
Russian President Vladimir Putin declared a brief Easter ceasefire in his war with Ukraine, a declaration met with skepticism in Kyiv as the war enters a crucial phase and US-led negotiations stall.
Putin said “all hostilities” would halt between 6 p.m. Moscow time on Saturday (11 a.m. ET) and midnight on Monday (5 p.m. Sunday ET).
However, just hours after the announcement, Ukrainian officials accused Russian forces of continuing to fight. “According to the report of the commander-in-chief, Russian assault operations continue in some parts of the front line and Russian artillery continues to fire,” Ukrainian President Volodymyr Zelensky said in an address on Saturday night.
The head of Kherson’s regional military administration, Oleksandr Prokudin, said on Saturday evening local time that a high-rise building in the Dniprovskyi district of Kherson had caught fire after being struck by drones. Russian drones also attacked the villages of Urozhayne and Stanislav, he said.
Read more: https://www.cnn.com/2025/04/19/europe/russia-ukraine-war-easter-truce-intl/index.html
This fake "Easter ceasefire" came mere hours after Trump said he needed to see that the Kremlin was serious about peace. Only Trump would see this as a good faith effort. Everyone else sees it as the cynical ploy that it is.
Scott Galloway interviews Mark Carney on Canada's role in a shifting global order.
Brilliant interview. Galloway let Carney talk, and he actually answered each question thoroughly, showing his incredible economics background, intelligence, humor and humility. Carney is the anti-Trump. He will give you hope for the future. Canada is lucky to have him.
MAGA Outraged Over Hilariously NSFW Ad Ripping GOP For Catering To Wealthy Donors
https://x.com/CalltoActivism/status/1911900109031301528California dad taking his daughter to school arrested by immigration agents
An undocumented immigrant father was arrested by immigration agents Thursday as he was taking his daughter to school in the city of Azusa.
Security camera video captured the arrest just before 7:45 a.m. The man is seen wearing a blue outfit walking to his family truck when several agents box him in.
His wife recorded the moment he was put into a grey sedan after his 14-year-old daughter, whom he was about to drive to school, ran back inside crying and afraid, saying someone had taken her dad. The couple came to the U.S. 21 years ago from Puebla, Mexico, looking for better opportunities, according to the wife. She said their lives are now deeply rooted in Azusa as they have three children and a grandchild.The couple came to the U.S. 21 years ago from Puebla, Mexico, looking for better opportunities, according to the wife. She said their lives are now deeply rooted in Azusa as they have three children and a grandchild.
“He didn’t have a deportation order, I don’t know why they took him. Why did they take him?” the wife said.
https://www.nbcnews.com/news/latino/immigration-arrest-california-dad-taking-daughter-school-rcna201927
Supreme Court Halts, For Now, New Deportations Under 18th Century Wartime Law
Source: Huffington Post
The Supreme Court on Saturday blocked, for now, the deportations of any Venezuelans held in northern Texas under an 18th century wartime law.
In a brief order, the court directed the Trump administration not to remove Venezuelans held in the Bluebonnet Detention Center “until further order of this court.”
Justices Clarence Thomas and Samuel Alito dissented.
The high court acted in an emergency appeal from the American Civil Liberties Union contending that immigration authorities appeared to be moving to restart removals under the Alien Enemies Act of 1798.
Read more: https://www.huffpost.com/entry/us-trump-deportations-aclu_n_6802f1eae4b09556e3202a68
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