Trump veers into retribution as he urges probes and bans
Washington Post columnist Kathleen Parker argues that President Trump uses power to punish critics and strip security clearances. The piece cites figures like Miles Taylor, Chris Krebs, and Hillary Clinton, detailing expulsions, GAO-like actions, and a planned June 14 birthday parade tied to the Army’s 250th anniversary, framing it as self-centered governance.
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Trump’s economic gamble and the long view of power
George Will argues Trump's protectionist approach mirrors progressive tradition yet risks deep economic distortion. He contrasts Reagan’s pain tradeoffs with Trump’s tariff strategy, cites historical wage and price controls, and warns of government-led industrial revival fueling regional favoritism while outlining the administration’s missteps in trade, health care, and farming relief.
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Dear Mr President A senior warns on tariffs and costs
A retired reader writes that tariff moves create short term pain for his generation. He recalls the 2007 recession, lost 401(k) value, and rising costs of aging care. He urges respectful dialogue and notes the president may be gambling with voters’ money.
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Actress Sarah Michelle Gellar Turns 48 Today
Birthdays listed for notable figures include Sarah Michelle Gellar born in 1977. The item notes other famous birthdays such as Anne Sullivan Macy, John Gielgud, Rod Steiger, Loretta Lynn, Julie Christie, Pete Rose, Peter Capaldi, Greg Maddux, Adrien Brody, Anderson Silva, Rob McElhenney, Baker Mayfield, Abigail Breslin. It also mentions a fact about cancer heredity, a historical hailstone record, and the lunar phase between April 12 and April 20.
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Anderson Silva
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