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CNN — A rising share of Americans say that President Donald Trump’s deportation policies have gone too far, a new CNN poll conducted by SSRS finds. Just over half, 52%, say Trump has gone too far in deporting undocumented immigrants, up from 45% in February. A similar 52% now say that Trump’s immigration policies have not made the US safer. And most, 57%, say that they do not believe the federal government is being careful in following the law while carrying out deportations. Trump’s numbers on immigration remain stronger than his approval rating overall or on the economy – a…
CNN — Ford CEO Jim Farley announced Wednesday on CNN that the automaker is extending its “employee pricing” offer to car buyers for another month, through July 4, to encourage sales to consumers nervous about rising prices because of new tariffs on imported cars and auto parts. Farley spoke with CNN’s Erin Burnett to talk about auto tariffs, the US economy and the economic impact of automaking at US plants. But Farley said he can’t say that Ford prices won’t go up up after the end of the employee pricing offer. He said part of it will be determined by…
Hong Kong CNN — A Chinese man fighting for the Russian Army claims his superiors locked him in a dark steel-barred pit, with barely enough room to stand, for 21 days. His offense, he said, was a dispute with his commander over lifesaving protective gear. Michael, not his real name, said he joined Russia’s fight against Ukraine to “have a taste for military life abroad” but after a brutal year on the frontlines is now convinced enlisting in Vladimir Putin’s army was “a mistake.” His experience in the pit, where the 29-year-old said he could barely lift his head, killed…
Jerusalem CNN — Wildfires raging near Jerusalem forced evacuations in several areas and led to several major road closures on Wednesday, as firefighters struggle to contain the flames amid dry conditions and high winds. Israel is seeking international assistance to fight the fires, as the defense minister says the country is “in a time of national emergency.” The fire forced authorities to close Route 1, the major road connecting Tel Aviv and Jerusalem on Wednesday – Israel’s Memorial Day. Videos from social media show people walking along the highway with thick smoke filling the air. The fire is active on…
CNN — The Federal Bureau of Investigation has reassigned several agents who were photographed kneeling with demonstrators during a 2020 protest in the wake of police killing of George Floyd, people briefed on the matter told CNN. The reassignments, viewed as demotions by many inside the FBI, come nearly five years after the episode that ignited controversy inside the bureau. FBI officials offered no explanation for changing the roles to less coveted positions for the agents, according to sources. The FBI declined to comment to CNN, citing its policy to not discuss personnel matters. Agents affected didn’t respond to requests…
CNN — Inflation slowed sharply in March, moving closer to the Federal Reserve’s 2% target, while tariff-induced consumer spending continued to fuel the economy. Wednesday’s report from the Commerce Department showed that the Personal Consumption Expenditures price index — the Fed’s favored inflation gauge — rose 2.3% in March from the year before, slower from February’s 2.7% increase. On a monthly basis, prices were unchanged, versus 0.4% in February. Economists expected the PCE price index to cool sharply to 2.2% annually in March, likely due to falling energy costs as recession fears weighed on oil prices. That was indeed the…
CNN — At least 11 high school students in Syracuse, New York, have 48 hours to turn themselves in or face felony charges of kidnapping for their alleged involvement in victimizing at least five younger lacrosse players in an incident the district attorney says “goes way beyond hazing.” The incident took place last Thursday evening, when a group of Westhill High School students, who are not being named due to their age, decided “they were going to haze or play some sort of prank” on younger members of the school’s lacrosse team, Onondaga County District Attorney William Fitzpatrick said during…
Donald Trump enters the stage for his second inauguration as president on January 20. (Kenny Holston/Pool/The New York Times/Getty Images) The first 100 days of Donald Trump’s second term have seen a president emboldened by his November victory move aggressively to enact his agenda and take aim at his perceived political enemies. Trump has transformed the use of executive authority, dramatically slashed the federal government and reimagined the role of the US in the world. Photographers have captured many of these key moments. Here are some of the most significant images chronicling his return to office. Trump and Joe Biden…
CNN — A minerals deal between Ukraine and the United States could finally be signed as early as Wednesday after weeks of intense negotiations that at times turned bitter and temporarily derailed Washington’s aid to Ukraine. A source familiar with the matter told CNN that Ukraine is expecting to sign the natural resources deal on Wednesday. Ukrainian Prime Minister Denys Shmyhal told Ukrainian television that the country’s economy minister Yulia Svyrydenko was on her way to Washington. “We are finalising the last details with our American colleagues. As soon as all the final details have been finalised, I hope that…
New York CNN — April has been one of the wildest months in recent memory for markets, capped off by a key data release that showed the economy shrank last quarter for the first time in years. The Dow was down 500 points, or 1.25%, Wednesday morning. The S&P 500 fell 1.5% and the tech-heavy Nasdaq Composite slid 2%. The Dow is set to snap a six-day winning streak, which was its longest continuous rally since July. The blue-chip index is on track to finish down more than 3.5% on the month as the stock market has been trying to…