Government Blocks First Traveller Senator From Leading Community Committee
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Government Blocks First Traveller Senator From Leading Community Committee

The Government has defended its decision not to reconvene the Oireachtas committee on Traveller issues with Independent Senator Eileen Flynn as chair. Senator Flynn, who made history as the first Traveller elected to the Seanad, expressed disappointment at the decision. "Lived experience brings an invaluable perspective that cannot be replicated through well-intentioned advocacy," she stated last Thursday. She further emphasized that "the potential absence of a Traveller voice chairing, or even sitting on this committee constitutes a fundamental failure of representative democracy." In response, the Government explained that all 28 Oireachtas committees were distributed through the d'Hondt selection process last Wednesday at the Committee on Standing Orders and Dรกil reform, with no objections raised by any party or grouping. According to the Government, making an exception for one committee would have resulted in the Opposition losing a committee chair, as […]

"EU Must Be Careful In US Tariff Talks" Warns Irish Minister
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“EU Must Be Careful In US Tariff Talks” Warns Irish Minister

Minister for Public Expenditure Jack Chambers has cautioned that the European Union needs "to be careful about what we put on the table" during tariff negotiations with the United States. Speaking on a program, Chambers emphasized that lowering tariffs between nations has been fundamental to decades of economic prosperity. "We want to preserve the extent of the interdependence that exists between Ireland and the US," he stated. The Minister's remarks follow US President Donald Trump's decision on Wednesday to pause tariffs on dozens of countriesโ€”including Irelandโ€”for 90 days, allowing time for officials to negotiate with countries seeking reductions. Despite this temporary reprieve, a 10% blanket duty on almost all imports remains in effect. In contrast, the tariffs on Chinese goods were not paused but instead increased dramatically to 145%. Chambers acknowledged the unpredictability of future tariff developments, particularly regarding pharmaceuticals, […]

Chinese officials are urging US President Donald Trump to "completely cancel" his reciprocal tariffs as trade tensions between the world's two largest economies continue to intensify. Trump recently announced a 90-day delay for various global tariffs he had planned but increased levies on Chinese imports to 145%. In response, China's commerce ministry released a statement calling on the US to "take a big step to correct its mistakes, completely cancel the wrong practice of 'reciprocal tariffs' and return to the right path of mutual respect." The Trump administration made a partial concession Friday by announcing exemptions for certain technological products, including many manufactured in China. The Chinese commerce ministry described this as a "small step" and stated they were "evaluating the impact" of these exemptions. Trump's technology exemptionsโ€”covering smartphones, computers, and semiconductorsโ€”provided some relief for tech companies and consumers concerned about potential price increases for electronic devices. However, there appears to be no immediate prospect of warming relations between the two economic rivals. When asked on CBS's Face the Nation whether Trump had plans to speak with Chinese President Xi Jinping, US trade representative Jamieson Greer responded, "Right now we don't have any plans on that." The escalation began when Trump imposed a 54% tariff on Chinese imports in early April, later increasing it to 145%. China retaliated with its own tariffs, starting at 34% on US goods before raising them to 84% and finally 125%, which took effect Saturday. In announcing its latest tariffs, China's commerce ministry warned last week it would "fight to the end" if the US "insists on provoking a tariff war or trade war." Trump indicated Saturday while traveling to Miami that he would provide more details about the exemptions early next week. The White House maintains it is using tariffs as a negotiating strategy to secure more favorable trade terms from other nations. Trump has argued his policy will address unfairness in global trade and bring jobs and manufacturing back to the United States. However, these trade actions have caused significant stock market volatility and raised concerns about potential reductions in global trade that could negatively impact jobs and economic growth worldwide.
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Trump Slaps 145 Percent Tariff On China As Trade War Escalates

Chinese officials are urging US President Donald Trump to "completely cancel" his reciprocal tariffs as trade tensions between the world's two largest economies continue to intensify. Trump recently announced a 90-day delay for various global tariffs he had planned, but increased levies on Chinese imports to 145%. In response, China's commerce ministry released a statement calling on the US to "take a big step to correct its mistakes, completely cancel the wrong practice of 'reciprocal tariffs' and return to the right path of mutual respect." The Trump administration made a partial concession Friday by announcing exemptions for certain technological products, including many manufactured in China. The Chinese commerce ministry described this as a "small step" and stated they were "evaluating the impact" of these exemptions. Trump's technology exemptionsโ€”covering smartphones, computers, and semiconductorsโ€”provided some relief for tech companies and consumers concerned […]

Americans Cover Up Flags As Trump Tariffs Spark European Backlash
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Americans Cover Up Flags As Trump Tariffs Spark European Backlash

In Paris's Tuileries gardens, American tourists Rick and Barbara Wilson are taking unusual precautions. Rick, 74, covered the American flag on his baseball cap with black tape before venturing out on their first trip to France. "We're sick about it. It's horrible," said Rick, describing their embarrassment following President Trump's recent tariff decisions. Barbara, 70, even carried a Canadian lapel pin as potential cover. Nearby, New York attorney Chris Epps deliberately left his Yankees hat at the hotel. "People might treat us differently," he explained. While there's no indication Americans are unwelcome in France, Trump's trade policies have intensified perceptions of a widening transatlantic rift. Early evidence suggests changing travel patterns and attitudes. Philippe Gloaguen, founder of France's prestigious Le Guide du Routard travel guides, reported a 25% drop in orders for US guidebooks this year. "I'm very proud of […]

Texas Child Dies From Measles Amid Vaccine Resistance
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Texas Child Dies From Measles Amid Vaccine Resistance

In a small Texas town, Mennonite community members gathered with health secretary Robert F Kennedy Jr to mourn eight-year-old Daisy Hildebrand, the second unvaccinated girl to die from measles in two months. Local health director Zach Holbrooks joined the reception after her funeral. "The focus was on their healing," he said. "You never want to see a child that young pass away from any illness, especially when there is prevention - the MMR vaccine." Holbrooks, unvaccinated against measles as a child, got shots in college and again in February when Seminole became the epicenter of one of America's worst measles outbreaks in a decade. The US has recorded over 700 cases this year, with 541 in western Texas and 56 hospitalizations. Cases in neighboring states are linked to the outbreak. The two child deaths are the first US measles fatalities […]

US Man Arrested For Threatening To Kill Trump In Shocking Social Media Posts
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US Man Arrested For Threatening To Kill Trump In Shocking Social Media Posts

A US man using the online alias "Mr Satan" has been charged with threatening to assassinate President Donald Trump and other government officials, according to a Department of Justice announcement. Shawn Monper, 32, was detained and charged in a federal criminal complaint with "making threats to assault and murder" Trump and other US officials, including Immigration and Customs Enforcement (ICE) agents. The DOJ stated that the FBI received an emergency message regarding threatening posts on YouTube by a user calling himself "Mr Satan," whose internet activity was traced to Monper's residence. In a notable coincidence, Monper is from Butler, Pennsylvania - the same location where Trump narrowly escaped assassination during a campaign rally last July. According to the DOJ, shortly after Trump's January inauguration, Monper obtained a firearms permit and commented from his account that he had "bought several guns […]

Judge Orders Deportation Of Pro-Palestinian Student Activist Who Married US Citizen
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Judge Orders Deportation Of Pro-Palestinian Student Activist Who Married US Citizen

An immigration judge has ruled that pro-Palestinian student protester and US permanent resident Mahmoud Khalil can be deported following detention by the Trump administration, according to his attorney. Assistant Chief Immigration Judge Jamee Comans, based in Louisiana, determined the federal government had proven grounds for deportation. Khalil's lawyer Marc van der Hout condemned the ruling, stating: "Today, we saw our worst fears play out: Mahmoud was subject to a charade of due process, a flagrant violation of his right to a fair hearing, and a weaponisation of immigration law to suppress dissent. This is not over, and our fight continues." The Columbia University student, who became a prominent figure in protests responding to Israel's war in Gaza, has not yet been scheduled for deportation. The judge granted his attorneys until April 23 to seek a waiver. Khalil is married to […]

Driver Who Killed 9-Year-Old Boy And Fled To Party Sentenced To Five Years
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Driver Who Killed 9-Year-Old Boy And Fled To Party Sentenced To Five Years

A driver who killed a nine-year-old boy while traveling at twice the speed limit has been sentenced to five years in prison and banned from driving for 20 years after fleeing the scene and going on a drugs and alcohol binge. Sergee Kelly, 24, from Upper Mullaghmore, Co Sligo, pleaded guilty to dangerous driving causing the death of Ronan Wilson on September 23, 2023, in Bundoran, Co Donegal. Kelly also admitted failing to stop, assist, or remain at the scene. Kelly was driving between 105-110km/h in a 50km/h zone when he struck Ronan, who was walking with two other children. The impact was so severe that the boy was thrown 58 meters. After the collision, Kelly returned to Bundoran, visited pubs, an arcade, consumed alcohol and cocaine, and then took a taxi home. Judge John Aylmer stated that had Kelly […]

Trump Regime Now Hunting International Students For Their Political Views
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Trump Regime Now Hunting International Students For Their Political Views

The precarity facing international students in the United States has reached unprecedented levels under Trump's second administration. As an international student arriving in America in 2003 during the "war on terror," I experienced firsthand how someone who "looked like me" faced persistent outsider status amid campus jingoism, airport security checks, and widespread racism. However, today's environment has become dramatically more hostile. Trump's targeting of international students for pro-Palestine activism has materialized exactly as he promised during his campaign. He pledged to revoke visas of "radical, anti-American and anti-Semitic foreigners" participating in campus protests, a promise he's actively implementing since returning to office. Several high-profile cases illustrate this crackdown. Columbia graduate Mahmoud Khalil, a green card holder who participated in campus protests, was detained by ICE in March and has been held in Louisiana for over a month. Turkish PhD student […]

Trump Tariffs Will Fail But Expose America's Manufacturing Crisis
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Trump Tariffs Will Fail But Expose America’s Manufacturing Crisis

At a 2011 White House dinner, when President Obama asked Steve Jobs what it would take to manufacture iPhones in America, Jobs bluntly responded: "Those jobs aren't coming back." He understood that manufacturing ecosystems, with their complex supply chains, skills, and relationships, cannot be easily relocated. Nevertheless, President Trump has attempted precisely this with his "Liberation Day" announcement of sweeping tariffs aimed at balancing trade deficits. This move triggered economic turbulence and market declines, prompting him to delay higher tariffs for 90 daysโ€”except for China. While markets partially recovered, uncertainty persists and may have already inflicted lasting damage through higher capital costs. Much analysis has criticized the tariff formula and its underlying economic reasoning. The policy doesn't measure what Trump believes it does, and the notion that America should produce everything domestically defies economic logic. Just as individuals purchase goods […]

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