On today's episode of Politics Nation, the Reverend Al Sharpton touches base as we hurtle towards day 100 of Trump 2.0. We're also starting another week and another round of judicial combat between the Trump administration and our courts.
Right now, the President's attempts to deport Venezuelans have been halted by the Supreme Court as justices consider that case.
Plus, while the white house continues to justify the mistaken deportation of a Maryland man -- and its refusal of a Supreme Court order to retrieve him,
The case of Kilmar Abrego Garcia has become a rallying cry for activists and some Democratic lawmakers, who see it as the shot in the arm the party needs right now.
Also, this week is the first Earth Day of Trump's second term. As he doubles down on harvesting fossil fuels and the exploitation of our oceans, and continues to defund federal research, scientists warn of another potentially record-breaking summer heat cycle. And who pays most of the price? We'll tell you in just a bit, as we've got another "Politics Nation" summit to tackle the trump effect on our habitats and health.
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Laying Down the Law
In tonight's episode of Politics Nation, Reverend Al Sharpton discusses the Trump administration's need to temporarily halt deportations of Venezuelans while the Supreme Court reviews the case. A rare ruling was issued by the high court early Saturday after backlash against the White House's strict immigration policies.
Maryland Senator Chris Van Hollen recently visited El Salvador to meet Kilmar Abrego Garcia, a man deported due to an "administrative error." Instead of complying with the Supreme Court's order to facilitate his return, the White House provided information about Abrego-Garcia’s past, claiming it justifies his removal without due process.
Concerns are rising in Washington that the administration’s defiance in the face of Supreme Court opposition could lead to a constitutional crisis. The situation underscores the growing scrutiny of the White House's immigration policies and their implications for the rule of law.
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Roller Coaster
In today’s episode, Reverend Al Sharpton discusses the significant market volatility this week, as Trump's trade wars impact the American economy.
Late last night, the administration announced exemptions for phones, computers, and chips from new tariffs, despite a recent 145 percent tariff on products from China.
Some companies are imposing surcharges on imported goods, and Amazon's CEO has warned of rising prices.
Meanwhile, legal battles continue over Trump’s agenda, with the Supreme Court indicating its stance on how much oversight it may impose on the president.
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Trade Offs
On today's episode of Politics Nation, Reverend Al Sharpton discusses the upcoming reopening of global stock markets after a historic sell-off triggered by President Trump's "liberation day" tariff announcement last week.
World leaders are working urgently to mitigate the impact of these tariffs. Israeli Prime Minister Benjamin Netanyahu will visit the White House tomorrow in an attempt to persuade the administration to reverse its 17 percent tariff on Israel.
Meanwhile, political resistance to the Trump administration is growing domestically, with tens of thousands of Americans participating in "hands off" demonstrations across the country. These protests are aimed at opposing trade wars, mass deportations, and attacks on civil rights.
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After shocks
President Trump is golfing in Florida this weekend, following the initiation of a trade war that caused stock markets to plunge, resulting in the most significant two-day market decline in history. The actual economic impact of Trump's tariffs on both allies and adversaries will take months, if not years, to fully assess. China has announced a retaliatory tariff of 34 percent on U.S. imports.
Trump's self-styled "Tariff Liberation Day" has contributed to the chaos of his second term, and his opponents are protesting this weekend with "Hands Off" demonstrations against government staffing cuts, mass deportations, and the administration's ongoing dismantling of civil rights protections for all Americans.
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