As the US Supreme Court stands firm behind President Trump’s deportation ruling, the economic impact of his tariffs on China and other countries continues to unfold, while concerns over free speech and artistic expression grow.
President Trump has called for Americans to be ‘strong, courageous and patient’ as his new tariffs against countries around the world play out.
The U.S. market could see a small boost at the beginning of today’s trading, but any minor increase in stock prices will only restore a portion of the value that was lost in recent days.
Born on June 14, 1946, in Queens, New York, Donald Trump is a businessman and politician who served as the 45th President of the United States from 2017 to 2021.
Before entering politics, he built a business empire through real estate development, construction, and hospitality.
Trump's presidency was marked by controversy and polarization, with significant policy changes on issues like trade, immigration, and healthcare.
Economic Impact of Tariffs
China is not backing down from the fight and is accusing the U.S. of blackmail.
The Trump administration makes the case that the tariffs are about restructuring the U.S.’s relationship with the global economy, bringing jobs and manufacturing back to the country, and making the U.S. wealthy.
However, experts argue that prices will go up and the U.S. could be thrown into a recession.
Supreme Court Ruling on Deportations
The U.S. Supreme Court ruled yesterday in favor of the Trump administration continuing to deport what it says are Venezuelan gang members.
The 5-to-4 vote threw out a lower court’s ruling to temporarily stop the deportations under the 1798 Alien Enemies Act.
Immigration advocates are concerned that detainees will not have a chance to defend themselves because the Act is designed to move the deportation process rapidly.
Immigration refers to the movement of people from one country to another with the intention of settling permanently.
According to the United Nations, international migrant numbers have increased from 154 million in 1990 to 272 million in 2020.
The main drivers of immigration are economic opportunities, conflict, and 'persecution'.
Most countries have laws regulating immigration, including requirements for visas, work permits, and residency.
Immigration can bring benefits such as cultural diversity, skills transfer, and economic growth, but also poses challenges like integration, social cohesion, and resource allocation.
The Supreme Court is the highest judicial body in a country's legal system, responsible for interpreting laws and ensuring their constitutionality.
Comprising a panel of esteemed judges appointed by the government or through elections, it plays a crucial role in shaping the nation's jurisprudence.
With its authority to review lower court decisions and declare laws unconstitutional, the Supreme Court has significant influence over the legislative branch.
Its landmark rulings often spark national conversations on issues like civil rights, freedom of speech, and economic policy.
Free Speech Concerns
Several international university students who have spoken out against the war in Gaza have been taken in recent weeks by immigration agents.
Plainclothes agents arrested Columbia University graduate student ‘Mahmoud Khalil’ in his university housing, even though he was a legal permanent resident.
Masked agents detained Turkish graduate student ‘Rumeysa Öztürk’ as she walked to meet friends.
These actions raise concerns among free speech advocates across the political spectrum.
The Impact of Language on Children
Some parents worry that teaching their children multiple languages will set them back or confuse them, but research shows that being bilingual can improve cognitive function, help with multitasking, and boost academic achievement.
With consistency, exposure, and practice, it’s possible to teach a child two or more languages successfully.
Recent Sports and Cultural News
The University of Florida Gators defeated the University of Houston by a razor-thin margin to win its third NCAA men’s basketball national championship.
The American Library Association has released its list of the top 10 most challenged books in 2024, with ‘George M. Johnson’s memoir ‘All Boys Aren’t Blue” ranked number one.
Artistic Expression and Government Interference
Trump recently declared that he had ‘stopped all government censorship and brought back free speech in America.‘
However, his administration’s actions have raised concerns among free speech advocates, who worry that more students could be targeted for their views.
The painter ‘Sarah Boardman’ defended her work after Trump disliked a portrait of himself hanging in the Colorado State Capitol.
