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Yahoo
5 days ago
- Business
- Yahoo
Presidents Clinton, Obama and Biden did tariffs, deportations as well
Clinton did it, Obama did it and Biden did it, and not one Democrat complained or filed a lawsuit to overturn a tariff or the deportations — not one. It was because their guy did it and it fit their narrative. But when Trump did basically the same thing, OMG, the outrage from the left. We all know that our governor has blamed all of California's budget issues on Trump; it could not have been the last six years of total mismanagement by our left-leaning politicians. It was that first 100 days, the terrible 100 days; instead of admitting there are problems, let's deflect to the easy target —Trump — as it will get him on TV and get clicks to satisfy his ego. Spend more time governing and less time campaigning. Let's concentrate on balancing the budget and less time on filing numerous lawsuits that the possibility winning are slim. The most important outcome is him advancing his campaign for higher office. Just how many of those lawsuits will we win I doubt we will ever know; that would lead to showing just how frivolous they truly are. Be like your constituents and live within your spendable tax income. Duane Opie, Fresno Fresno's planned southeast expansion, aka SEDA, will happen — maybe it should. But not right now. At Every Neighborhood Partnership, we've spent years working in the neighborhoods left behind during Fresno's last big growth wave. Back then, all growth was seen as good. But we've learned that unchecked expansion without reinvestment leads to lasting harm. We need smarter growth — expansion that strengthens our core while building on the edges. Think of SEDA like hitting the gym and only working your biceps. Outward growth — new homes, shiny roads — looks great. But if we ignore our core, we risk collapse. That's what Fresno has experienced. The current SEDA plan is another big bicep. But we need to finish what's already on the table — and repair what's been ignored. We're asking for: 1. A realistic cost analysis for SEDA — not just a map. 2. Completion of long-delayed specific plans. 3. A structure that prioritizes infill and reinvestment in Fresno's core. SEDA must not drain resources from neighborhoods that have already waited too long. Growth isn't bad — but unbalanced growth is. Let's not repeat our past. Let's grow wiser. Andrew Feil, executive director, Every Neighborhood Partnership, Fresno It's a simple question: How has Mr. Trump increased his personal fortune by $3 billion from the time he took office to benefit the country? Daniel Lea, Fresno PG&E insists it has turned a corner, but recent developments suggest otherwise. We now know that Teresa Alvarado, a top executive at PG&E, was involved in campaign activities supporting a San José City Council candidate, according to emails obtained by San Jose Spotlight. At the same time, Alvarado played a central role in negotiations aimed at preventing the city of San José from creating its own public utility. Alvarado's actions paint a troubling picture of a utility company deeply entangled in political maneuvering — fighting to protect its monopoly, even if it means undermining local self-determination. This should serve as a wake-up call for Fresno. A few years ago, Fresno leaders considered studying the feasibility of forming a municipal utility — an idea that quickly lost traction, in part due to PG&E's political sway and lobbying. If the city had moved forward, it could have gained more control over rates, reliability, and clean energy investments. Instead, PG&E continues to dominate the energy landscape with little accountability and even less transparency. Let's be clear: these are not isolated incidents. They reflect a pattern of behavior — using back-channel influence to suppress competition and maintain control. John Williams, Fresno Congressman Fong claims the GOP budget will benefit congressional District 20, but the district's demographics tell a different story. His talking points may be technically accurate, but they reflect the priorities of wealthy donors and national party leadership, not working families in the Central Valley. Most households in CA-20 earn under $88,000, with over 30% relying on Medicaid or SNAP. Yet this bill trades modest tax cuts for deep cuts to health care, food assistance and school funding. Many families will lose more in services than they gain in tax relief. Estate tax changes and business deductions benefit the ultra-wealthy, not the small farms, sole proprietors and local laborers that drive our economy. Agricultural and trade investments sound promising, but specialty crop growers in CA-20 rarely see these federal dollars, and tariff hikes will make exporting even harder. Massive spending on defense and border enforcement may appeal to donors, but it won't fix our roads, schools, or clinics. Taxing EVs and expanding 529 plans helps the affluent, not working families trying to get ahead. We need targeted investment, strong infrastructure, public health funding, and fair immigration policy, not symbolic tax breaks. Mr. Fong's vote reflects party politics, not local needs. Rebecca B. Camarena, Lemoore The federal Clean Water Act became law more than 50 years ago with the goal of making sure all public waters are safe for people and wildlife. This law was needed because water pollution had become a widespread problem that was threatening public health and natural areas. Every living creature needs clean water to survive. Protecting water from pollution is common sense. The only way to make sure our water stays clean in an industrialized world is to regulate it, plain and simple. The bad news is that decisions by the U.S. Supreme Court and President Trump have weakened these protections in recent years. The good news is that California has a chance to pass the Right to Clean Water Act (SB 601), which would restore essential clean water regulations for our state. Please join me in sending a clear message to Sen. (Anna) Caballero. We are counting on our state leaders to right this wrong. Jahari Garcia, Sanger
New York Times
30-05-2025
- Business
- New York Times
Musk's Drug Use, and Companies Back Off Pride Month
Hosted by Tracy Mumford Produced by Will Jarvis and Ian Stewart Edited by Ian StewartJessica Metzger and Tracy Mumford Featuring Ana Ley On the Campaign Trail, Elon Musk Juggled Drugs and Family Drama, by Kirsten Grind and Megan Twohey Tariff Rulings Inject New Uncertainty Into Trump Trade Strategy, by Tony Romm and Ana Swanson Trump Officials Intensify Attacks on Judges as Court Losses Mount, by Luke Broadwater Top Officials Overseeing Deportations Leave Their Roles at ICE, by Hamed Aleaziz Trump's Deportations Haunt Workers in the Fields of Rural New York, by Ana Ley Companies Pull Back From Pride Events as Trump Targets D.E.I., by Jonathan Wolfe Japan Welcomes a New Sumo Champ. Surprise: He's Japanese, by Victor Mather Tune in, and tell us what you think at theheadlines@ For corrections, email nytnews@ For more audio journalism and storytelling, download the New York Times Audio app — available to Times news subscribers on iOS — and sign up for our weekly newsletter. Special thanks to Aimee Ortiz and Stephen Smith.
Yahoo
06-05-2025
- Politics
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US intel agencies say Venezuelan regime doesn't direct Tren de Aragua gang, undercutting Trump admin: report
Venezuelan President Nicolas Maduro's regime does not direct the activities of the Tren de Aragua, according to a newly public memo released by U.S. intelligence agencies last month. The memo, published Monday by the New York Times, undercuts President Donald Trump's justifications for using the Alien Enemies Act to facilitate deportations. The report represents the "sense of the community" of the National Intelligence Council and states they have not found a direct link between Maduro's regime and TdA leadership. "While Venezuela's permissive environment enables TDA to operate, the Maduro regime probably does not have a policy of cooperating with TDA and is not directing TDA movement to and operations in the United States," the report states. "The IC bases this judgment on Venezuelan law enforcement actions demonstrating the regime treats TDA as a threat; an uneasy mix of cooperation and confrontation rather than top-down directives [that] characterize the regime's ties to other armed groups; and the decentralized makeup of TDA that would make such a relationship logistically challenging," the memo continues. Federal Judges In New York And Texas Block Trump Deportations After Scotus Ruling A report from U.S. Intelligence agencies found little evidence that the Venezuelan government is directly supporting Tren de Aragua gang members in the U.S. While the memo cuts against the claim that support for TdA is a direct policy from Maduro's regime, it does note that FBI analysts agree that "some Venezuelan government officials facilitate TDA members' migration from Venezuela to the United States and use members as proxies … to advance what they see as the Maduro regime's goal of destabilizing governments and undermining public safety in these countries." Read On The Fox News App Noem Rips Democrats Over Support For Deported Migrant The Alien Enemies Act of 1798, which allows deportation of natives and citizens of an enemy nation without a hearing, has been invoked three times, during the War of 1812, World War I and World War II. A U.S. intelligence memo contested the claim that Venezuelan President Nicolas Maduro's regime has direct control over the activities of Tren de Aragua. Trump's administration declared in March that all Venezuelan citizens 14 years or older who are members of TdA, are within the U.S. and are not naturalized or lawful permanent residents of the U.S. may be apprehended, restrained, secured and removed as "alien enemies." Key to the White House's argument is its claim that TdA operates in conjunction with Cártel de los Soles, the Nicolás Maduro regime-sponsored narco-terrorism enterprise based in Venezuela. In 2020, Maduro and other regime members were charged with narco-terrorism and other crimes in an alleged plot against America. Fox News' Alexandra Koch contributed to this report. Original article source: US intel agencies say Venezuelan regime doesn't direct Tren de Aragua gang, undercutting Trump admin: report
Fox News
06-05-2025
- Politics
- Fox News
US intel agencies say Venezuelan regime doesn't direct Tren de Aragua gang, undercutting Trump admin: report
Venezuelan President Nicolas Maduro's regime does not direct the activities of the Tren de Aragua, according to a newly public memo released by U.S. intelligence agencies last month. The memo, published Monday by the New York Times, undercuts President Donald Trump's justifications for using the Alien Enemies Act to facilitate deportations. The report represents the "sense of the community" of the National Intelligence Council and states they have not found a direct link between Maduro's regime and TdA leadership. "While Venezuela's permissive environment enables TDA to operate, the Maduro regime probably does not have a policy of cooperating with TDA and is not directing TDA movement to and operations in the United States," the report states. "The IC bases this judgment on Venezuelan law enforcement actions demonstrating the regime treats TDA as a threat; an uneasy mix of cooperation and confrontation rather than top-down directives [that] characterize the regime's ties to other armed groups; and the decentralized makeup of TDA that would make such a relationship logistically challenging," the memo continues. FEDERAL JUDGES IN NEW YORK AND TEXAS BLOCK TRUMP DEPORTATIONS AFTER SCOTUS RULING While the memo cuts against the claim that support for TdA is a direct policy from Maduro's regime, it does note that FBI analysts agree that "some Venezuelan government officials facilitate TDA members' migration from Venezuela to the United States and use members as proxies … to advance what they see as the Maduro regime's goal of destabilizing governments and undermining public safety in these countries." NOEM RIPS DEMOCRATS OVER SUPPORT FOR DEPORTED MIGRANT The Alien Enemies Act of 1798, which allows deportation of natives and citizens of an enemy nation without a hearing, has been invoked three times, during the War of 1812, World War I and World War II. Trump's administration declared in March that all Venezuelan citizens 14 years or older who are members of TdA, are within the U.S. and are not naturalized or lawful permanent residents of the U.S. may be apprehended, restrained, secured and removed as "alien enemies." Key to the White House's argument is its claim that TdA operates in conjunction with Cártel de los Soles, the Nicolás Maduro regime-sponsored narco-terrorism enterprise based in Venezuela. CLICK HERE TO GET THE FOX NEWS APP In 2020, Maduro and other regime members were charged with narco-terrorism and other crimes in an alleged plot against America. Fox News' Alexandra Koch contributed to this report.
