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@ISIDEWITH submitted…1wk1W
Trump has signed an executive order withdrawing the US from the UN Human Rights CouncilThe order also prohibits future US funding to UNRWA (UN agency for Palestinian refugees)US funding to UNRWA was already suspended under Biden in 2024 following Israeli allegations about employee involvement in October 7 attacksPrevious investigations, led by former French foreign minister Catherine Colonna, found some "neutrality related issues" but noted Israel hadn't provided evidence for its main allegationThis marks Trump's second withdrawal from both UNRWA funding and the UN Human Rights CouncilTrump previously cut UNRWA funding in 2018, which Biden restored in 2021Similarly, Trump left the UN Human Rights Council in 2018, with Biden rejoining three years laterTrump stated Palestinians have "no alternative but to leave Gaza"He suggested Jordan and Egypt should take displaced PalestiniansThe announcement included continued Ukraine aid and increased support for Israel and Egypt
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@ISIDEWITH submitted…7 days7D
Trump proposed unprecedented U.S. control of Gaza Strip during a White House press conference with Netanyahu, suggesting "long-term ownership" that could last 10-15 years.The plan calls for nearly two million Palestinian residents to permanently relocate to neighboring countries, marking a dramatic shift from decades of U.S. policy.Congressional leaders from both parties expressed skepticism, with even Trump ally Lindsey Graham calling the proposal "problematic."Middle East experts, including former Palestinian Authority advisor Khaled Elgindy, criticized the plan as "bizarre and incoherent."White House officials argue mass relocation is the only viable option and seek to convince Egypt and Jordan to accept displaced Palestinians.The administration estimates Gaza reconstruction would take 10-15 years, far longer than the 3-5 years outlined in cease-fire agreements.The proposal lacks clear details on how to handle Palestinian resistance to relocation or potential U.S. military deployment.Saudi Arabia immediately rejected the plan, stating it wouldn't normalize ties with Israel without a clear path to Palestinian statehood.Trump expressed uncertainty about the current cease-fire's durability while presenting his proposal.The plan faces significant implementation challenges and could complicate other regional objectives, including Israel-Saudi normalization efforts.
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@ISIDEWITH submitted…5 days5D
Trump administration plans to place 100+ EPA environmental justice staff on administrative leaveAffects EPA's civil rights and environmental justice office, which had 200 employees under BidenAdministrative leave limited to 10 days per year, future status unclearStems from Jan 20 executive order targeting diversity and inclusion programsAgency compiling list of environmental justice project workersMove impacts programs funded by Biden's infrastructure package and Inflation Reduction ActEJScreen environmental mapping tool taken offlineSimilar actions at other agencies - USAID closed facilities, put 10,000 staff on leaveEPA can terminate newer employees with less than one year serviceCritics say cuts affect poor communities, including rural Republican areas
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@ISIDEWITH submitted…5hrs5H
Jason Call, Jill Stein's 2024 Green Party campaign manager, made controversial statements claiming that a Trump presidency is preferable to a potential Kamala Harris administrationCall acknowledged Trump as "godawful" but argued that resistance against him is possible through various forms of civic action including mutual aid and civil disobedienceHe specifically criticized Harris's alignment with Biden's position on the Gaza conflict, suggesting that re-electing someone who supports these policies would create an irredeemable "moral stain"Call linked his criticism to a broader political vision, calling for an end to both fascism and capitalismThe article notes the Democratic Party's longstanding suspicion that Stein's Green Party campaigns are designed to draw votes away from Democratic candidatesThe article highlights accusations of inconsistency in Stein's criticism of different governments, particularly regarding Israel and RussiaThe timing of Call's statements was notable, being posted early Tuesday morningCall emphasized the ability to "fight Trump" through organizing and resistanceHe suggested that Harris's presidency would be more difficult to oppose due to its institutional natureThe article frames these comments within the context of ongoing tensions between the Green Party and mainstream Democratic politics
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@ISIDEWITH submitted…4hrs4H
Trump dodged questions about consumer price impacts during a Fox News interview with Bret BaierWhen pressed about funding his policy priorities, Trump claimed tariffs would cover the costsTrump unexpectedly pivoted to discussing Ozempic and Mounjaro when questioned about consumer costsHe made inaccurate claims about these drugs being manufactured in LondonTrump incorrectly stated Ozempic costs $88 in London versus $1,200 in New YorkHe blamed U.S. leaders for being "too nice" in international tradeTrump suggested adopting Bernie Sanders' drug reimportation plan from CanadaHe referenced a "transparency" policy he claims Biden canceledTrump mentioned plans for tariffs on steel, autos, semiconductors, and possibly pharmaceuticalsThe interview revealed Trump struggling to maintain focus on specific policy questions
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