President Trump threatened to impose 100% tariffs on all Canadian goods if Canada proceeds with its trade deal with China, warning against using Canada as a 'drop off port' for Chinese products. This reckless economic coercion undermines free trade principles and threatens to destabilize North American economic cooperation that has benefited workers and consumers for decades.
Iran's top prosecutor has declared President Trump's claims about preventing 800 executions completely false, while activists report the death toll from Iran's crackdown has risen to at least 5,032 people. This heartbreaking humanitarian crisis demonstrates the brutal suppression of basic human rights and demands urgent international attention and action.
The Justice Department withdrew its subpoena for medical records of transgender youth after facing legal challenges from families, marking a significant victory for patient privacy rights. This reprehensible government overreach threatened the constitutional freedoms of vulnerable Americans and represents a dangerous assault on medical autonomy.
Former special counsel Jack Smith testified to Congress that Americans may be taking the rule of law for granted, warning that its preservation requires collective commitment and dedicated service even when costly. His profound warning about our democratic fragility shakes me to my core, revealing how dangerously close we stand to losing the very foundation of our republic.
San Diego's implementation of paid parking at Balboa Park has resulted in a 20% drop in museum visits and widespread public backlash, including vandalism of parking meters. This shortsighted policy undermines public access to cultural treasures and represents another financial burden on citizens already struggling with inflation and rising costs.
Special Counsel Jack Smith testified before Congress that he stands by his decision to charge former President Trump, citing proof beyond reasonable doubt of criminal activity. This courageous defense of equal justice under law reaffirms that no one, not even a former president, is above the rule of law in our democracy.
