[UtakataNoAnnex]

...and only those in power get legal rights:

What is habeas corpus, the legal procedure Trump is considering suspending?

The future of habeas corpus has been pushed into the spotlight as U.S. President Donald Trump has been involved in discussions inside his administration over potentially taking the extreme step of suspending the procedure.

www.ctvnews.ca

 

[PinkLucy]

Stephen Miller is evil incarnate

 

[lenaitch]

Stephen Miller is evil incarnatr.

This entire administration is evil and/or dangerous. Following on the heels of the sham of the Alien Enemies Act because the US is 'under attack' by an immigrant army apparently, suspension of Habeas Corpus against immigrants is just the thin edge. If allowed to continue, we may hear about US citizens, perhaps even political rivals, simply disappearing (like what happens in his favourite country). They have such distain for the other branches of government - Congress and the judiciary - that it is concerning.

BTW, have we seen the nominee for Surgeon General: Casey Means. She calls herself a Doctor; she did graduate from medical school but never interned or otherwise practiced. She is an Internet influencer selling health supplements.

Tempers flare as Trump taps doctor-turned-influencer for surgeon general - National | Globalnews.ca

Casey Means received a medical degree from Stanford University but later dropped out medical of a residency program.

globalnews.ca

On another medical front, Texas is apparently seeing increased hospitalization of kids with Vitamin A toxicity after RFK Jr. touted it as a cure for Measles. Apparently some counties in that state don't even have a public health unit.

 

[UtakataNoAnnex]

The problem with the US is not it's immigrants, rather with people who think immigrants are a problem. And in so...they have become the most dangerous and toxic elements to their fellow humans and their country as a whole, IMO.

 

[PinkLucy]

A country of immigrants … angry at immigrants. Especially those of colour. https://apple.news/A06h1LXLITvGxuQVxKsaIpA

 

[PL1]

BTW, have we seen the nominee for Surgeon General: Casey Means. She calls herself a Doctor; she did graduate from medical school but never interned or otherwise practiced. She is an Internet influencer selling health supplements.

Means did enter (but did not finish) residency as an ENT surgeon. She has no board certifications and does not practice medicine. I agree she does not seem qualified for the position of Surgeon General.

 

[lenaitch]

A country of immigrants … angry at immigrants. Especially those of colour. https://apple.news/A06h1LXLITvGxuQVxKsaIpA View attachment 650402

For context, here is that Executive Order:

Federal Register :: Request Access

www.federalregister.gov

It seems his concern about how a particular government treats a segment of its population varies with the government and population involved. I was curious why South Africa became a focus of his attention, and it seems it has the temerity to have foreign policy positions that differ from those of the US. The nerve.

It seems everything is a "threat to national security" these days.

 

[afransen]

For context, here is that Executive Order:

Federal Register :: Request Access

www.federalregister.gov

It seems his concern about how a particular government treats a segment of its population varies with the government and population involved. I was curious why South Africa became a focus of his attention, and it seems it has the temerity to have foreign policy positions that differ from those of the US. The nerve.

It seems everything is a "threat to national security" these days.

Several Trump backers are white South Africans. Musk and David Saks, among others.

 

[Monarch Butterfly]

U.S. Stock Market Slips as Global Markets Thrive​

From https://www.voronoiapp.com/markets/-US-Stock-Market-Declines-in-Q1-2025-While-Global-Markets-Show-Resilience-4559

According to S&P Global, U.S. stock market capitalization declined 6.0% from December 2024 to April 2025, weighed down by economic uncertainty and trade tensions that hit big tech stocks particularly hard. In contrast, global markets posted strong gains, with Spain (+24.3%), Germany (+20.6%), Brazil (+20.4%), Mexico (+18.6%), Italy (+16.9%), Sweden (+14.9%), the EU (+14.6%), and Switzerland (+14.0%) leading the rebound.

 

[AlbertC]

Trump administration poised to accept 'palace in the sky' as a gift for Trump from Qatar: Sources​

In what may be the most valuable gift ever extended to the United States from a foreign government, the Trump administration is preparing to accept a super luxury Boeing 747-8 jumbo jet from the royal family of Qatar -- a gift that is to be available for use by President Donald Trump as the new Air Force One until shortly before he leaves office, at which time ownership of the plane will be transferred to the Trump presidential library foundation, sources familiar with the proposed arrangement told ABC News.

The gift had been expected to be announced next week, when Trump visits Qatar on the first foreign trip of his second term, according to sources familiar with the plans. But a senior White House official said the gift will not be presented or gifted while the president is in Qatar this week.

Trump toured the plane, which is so opulently configured it is known as "a flying palace," while it was parked at the West Palm Beach International Airport in February.

Trump administration poised to accept 'palace in the sky' as a gift for Trump from Qatar: Sources

President Trump poised to accept "palace in the sky" as a gift from Qatar: Sources

abcnews.go.com

 

[PinkLucy]

Apparently this requires Congressional approval (accepting a gift). Also, if it were to replace Air Force One, how much will it cost to secure it to all of the safety and anti-espionage requirements?

 

[lenaitch]

Apparently this requires Congressional approval (accepting a gift). Also, if it were to replace Air Force One, how much will it cost to secure it to all of the safety and anti-espionage requirements?

There's a lot of proprietary tech on both Boeing VC-25 ('Air Force One') presidential aircraft. It would be interesting to know how easy it is to add it post-production (and stripping out again after it becomes a book shelf or whatever it is expected that a library foundation would do with it). DOD would also want to make sure there isn't any other 'easter eggs' on board they don't want.

Of course Congress will approve it. It is little more than his fan club.

 

[UtakataNoAnnex]

...either way, bad behavior continues to be rewarded.

 

[guavadelic]

Several Trump backers are white South Africans. Musk and David Saks, among others.

That list also includes golfer Gary Player and billionaire Peter Thiel.

 

[evandyk]

White South Africans have also been an obsession with people on the fringe right (you know, the people who we called the "alt-right" when Trump first ran, but now we just call "Republicans") because it fits with their tropes about black people being a threat to white people.