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Should the European Commission be dismantled?

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EU to hit Teslas imported from China with 19% tariffs

The European Commission said on Tuesday that Teslas manufactured in China could be subject to an additional levy of 9 per cent on top of existing duties of 10 per cent applied to all foreign-made cars. The announcement comes after Tesla requested an individual investigation into its operations in China in the hope of avoiding the higher rates that Brussels has applied to Chinese manufacturers of up to 47 per cent. Elon Musk’s car company had also complained to European capitals about the probe, an EU diplomat said.After an initial assessment, the commission announced in June that Chinese vehicle manufacturers including BYD and Geely could be subject to higher-than-expected tariffs of up to 48 per cent on cars imported into the bloc. On Tuesday, it marginally lowered these rates after the Chinese companies provided more information. The maximum additional levy was reduced by about 1 per cent.

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Slovenia's Political Standoff Stalls European Commission Appointments

Slovenia's internal political disputes are causing significant delays in the appointment of new European commissioners, with the nomination of Marta Kos at the center of controversy. The European People's Party (EPP) delegation from Slovenia has expressed strong opposition to Kos, citing her alleged…

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Germany Advocates for Diplomatic Resolution in EU-China EV Tariff Dispute

Germany's Economy Minister, Robert Habeck, is pushing for a diplomatic solution to the escalating trade tensions between the European Union and China over electric vehicle (EV) tariffs. The dispute centers on the EU's plans to impose tariffs on EVs imported from China, a move that has raised concerns…

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Jon Stewart Begs Democrats To ‘Please Stop Trotting Out Chuck Schumer!'

Jon Stewart criticized Democrats for repeatedly using Chuck Schumer as their spokesperson against Trump, calling his performances ineffective and monotonous.Stewart mocked Schumer's response to Trump's trade war threats, particularly his simplistic explanation about Mexican imports like Corona beer and avocados.The former Daily Show host expressed frustration at Schumer's basic observation that "guacamole is made of avocados" as a response to complex trade policy issues.Stewart sarcastically highlighted the Democrats' poor strategic choice in selecting Schumer to counter Trump, whom he described as "one of the most savvy presidential media manipulators in history."The comedian ridiculed Schumer's appearance and presentation style, particularly mocking his use of reading glasses positioned low on his nose.Stewart's criticism centered on the Democratic leadership's judgment in repeatedly choosing an "uninteresting" and "monotone" spokesperson.The commentary addressed Trump's threats of tariffs against Canada and Mexico, though focused more on the Democratic response than the policy itself.Stewart used hyperbole to emphasize his point, stating that Schumer's speaking makes him "want to bomb Canada."The piece highlighted the perceived disconnect between Democratic messaging strategy and effective opposition to Trump's policies.Stewart's criticism suggested a broader frustration with Democratic leadership's media strategy and public presentation.

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Gavin Newsom Defends Immigrants With $25 Million

Governor Newsom signed legislation allocating $50 million total to protect California's policies from Trump administration challenges and defend immigrants facing deportation, split evenly between the state's DOJ and legal defense groups.The funding comes as California anticipates renewed conflicts with Trump's administration, following over 100 legal actions against his first term policies on issues including climate, water, and immigration.Assembly Speaker Robert Rivas justified the funding by characterizing the Trump administration as "out-of-control" and threatening to Californians' constitutional rights.The signing occurred just after Newsom's Washington visit to secure federal disaster aid for January's devastating Los Angeles wildfires, which claimed more than two dozen lives.California recently enacted a separate $2.5 billion fire relief package, with expectations of federal reimbursement for disaster response costs.Republican lawmakers criticized the legal defense funding as a political distraction from wildfire recovery efforts, with State Senate Minority Leader Brian Jones calling it a "slush fund."Critics raised concerns about the possibility of funds being used to defend immigrants with serious felony convictions, though Newsom indicated this wasn't the intended purpose.The legislation emerged from a special session Newsom called shortly after Trump's election in November, demonstrating California's proactive stance against anticipated federal challenges.During Trump's first term, California initiated more than 120 lawsuits against his administration, spending approximately $42 million on legal battles.Annual legal expenses fighting federal policies during Trump's first term ranged from $2 million to nearly $13 million per year.

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Rand Paul Revolts Over Gaza: "No More Occupations"

Sen. Rand Paul publicly opposed Trump's Gaza proposal, criticizing it as contradicting "America First" principlesTrump suggested seizing control of Gaza and potentially deploying U.S. troops to transform it into a "Riviera of the Middle East"Secretary Rubio supported Trump's vision, promoting the idea of "Making Gaza Beautiful Again"Trump expressed willingness to send U.S. troops to Gaza if deemed necessary for securityTrump plans to take control of and develop parts of Gaza according to his statementsSpeaker Mike Johnson showed preliminary support for Trump's proposal while awaiting detailsDemocrats hold leverage through control of U.S. weapons sales to IsraelDemocratic lawmakers have halted a $1 billion arms sale to IsraelThe blocked arms sale includes 1,000-pound bombs and Caterpillar armored bulldozersPaul warned against "another occupation" that would cost American lives and resources

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@ISIDEWITH asked…2yrs2Y

Should the United States provide military supplies and funding to Ukraine?

On February 24 2022, Russia invaded Ukraine in a major escalation of the Russo-Ukrainian War that began in 2014. The invasion caused Europe’s largest refugee crisis since World War II, with around 7.1 million Ukrainians fleeing the country and a third of the population displaced. It has also caused…

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Elon Musk Denies $400 Million CyberTruck Deal

Reports emerged about a potential $400M State Department contract for armored Tesla Cybertrucks, which Elon Musk publicly denied on XThe government procurement document originally listed "Armored Tesla" in December, but was later changed to just "Armored Electric Vehicles"Musk, who spent over $250M supporting Trump's campaign, leads a government cost-cutting initiative called the Department of Government EfficiencyThe Cybertruck's stainless steel construction makes it potentially suitable for armoring, though the vehicle has faced recalls and modest salesArmormax, a Utah-based company, confirmed interest from the Trump administration in armoring Cybertrucks with bulletproof glass and other security featuresThe contract would be part of a larger State Department procurement forecast for 2025, with the total cost estimated between $100M-$500MCritics point out the potential conflict of interest, as Musk criticizes government spending while his companies have secured $13B in federal contractsTesla would not receive the full $400M, as some funds would go to armoring companies like ArmormaxThe Cybertruck has had limited commercial success, with only 39,000 units sold in 2023 at a starting price of $80,000The State Department plans to purchase other armored vehicles, including $40M worth of BMW SUVs

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@ISIDEWITH asked…13yrs13Y

Do you support the legalization of same sex marriage?

On June 26, 2015 the U.S. Supreme Court ruled that the denial of marriage licenses violated the Due Process and the Equal Protection clauses of the Fourteenth Amendment of the United States Constitution. The ruling made same sex marriage legal in all 50 U.S. States.

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