President Donald Trump's immigration and deportation strategy faces legal hurdles as US federal judges and the Supreme Court block removals under the Alien Enemies Act. The legal battle intensifies, with courts emphasizing due process rights and challenging the constitutionality of mass deportations.

Trump's deportation plan stalled as courts rule on Alien Enemies Act

Tesla's Elon Musk is scaling back his work with the Trump administration's Department of Government Efficiency. This comes after the electric vehicle maker reported a 71% plunge in first quarter profits.

Elon Musk says he will scale back his work for Trump as Tesla profits drop

In a potential U-turn, US President Donald Trump announced that the tariffs on China may be significantly reduced if a deal is reached, however, stressed that it wont come down to zero.&nbsp;
Trump on Tuesday (April 22) indicated that the 145% tariffs on China is "very high", and it wont be that high.&nbsp;
&ldquo;145% is very high and it won&rsquo;t be that high,&rdquo; Trump told reporters in the Oval Office. &ldquo;It won&rsquo;t be anywhere near that high. It&rsquo;ll come down substantially. But it won&rsquo;t be zero.&rdquo;
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However, a White House fact sheet released recently, said that China faces up to 245% tariff. However, this figure refers to the cumulative effect of multiple tariffs on specific products, such as electric vehicles and syringes, rather than a new, blanket 245 percent tariff imposed by the US administration.
Trump made the comments when he was asked that the high tariff rates between the US and China have effectively embargoed trade between the economies.
As he plans on going easy on China now, Trump said, "We're going to be very nice and they&rsquo;re going to be very nice, and we&rsquo;ll see what happens.&rdquo;
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<h2>'Not the right way to deal'</h2>
Following Trump's remarks, China's Foreign Ministry said the US "can&rsquo;t say it wants to reach an agreement with China and on the other hand keeps exerting extreme pressure.&rdquo;
&ldquo;This is not the right way to deal with China and it is not feasible," the ministry added.&nbsp;
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The ministry urged the US to conduct dialogue with China on the basis of equality and mutual benefit, saying such an approach was necessary for any future trade deal to take shape.
Moreover, earlier today, China said that it was open to holding trade talks with the US.&nbsp;
"We do not wish to fight, nor are we afraid of fighting," said foreign ministry spokesman Guo Jiakun at a regular press conference, adding that China would "fight to the end", if necessary.
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“145% is very high and it won’t be that high,” Trump said, adding, “It won’t be anywhere near that high. It’ll come down substantially. But it won’t be zero.” WORLD

In a potential U-turn, US President Donald Trump announced that the tariffs on China may be significantly reduced if a deal is reached, however, stressed that it wont come down to zero. Trump on Tuesday (April 22) indicated that the 145% tariffs on China is "very high", and it wont be that high. “145% is very high and it won’t be that high,” Trump told reporters in the Oval Office. “It won’t be anywhere near that high. It’ll come down substantially. But it won’t be zero.” Also read: Tariffs, Tarmac and the Cold War 2.0: USA’s and Trump’s Game-plan However, a White House fact sheet released recently, said that China faces up to 245% tariff. However, this figure refers to the cumulative effect of multiple tariffs on specific products, such as electric vehicles and syringes, rather than a new, blanket 245 percent tariff imposed by the US administration. Trump made the comments when he was asked that the high tariff rates between the US and China have effectively embargoed trade between the economies. As he plans on going easy on China now, Trump said, "We're going to be very nice and they’re going to be very nice, and we’ll see what happens.” WATCH | China's export-led growth exposes economy to tariff hit 'Not the right way to deal' Following Trump's remarks, China's Foreign Ministry said the US "can’t say it wants to reach an agreement with China and on the other hand keeps exerting extreme pressure.” “This is not the right way to deal with China and it is not feasible," the ministry added. Also read: ‘Asking tiger for its skin’: China issues BIG warning to world against ‘appeasing’ Trump on tariffs, threatens payback The ministry urged the US to conduct dialogue with China on the basis of equality and mutual benefit, saying such an approach was necessary for any future trade deal to take shape. Moreover, earlier today, China said that it was open to holding trade talks with the US. "We do not wish to fight, nor are we afraid of fighting," said foreign ministry spokesman Guo Jiakun at a regular press conference, adding that China would "fight to the end", if necessary. Also read: The Tariff War - Twisted in Method, Strategic in Intent

'China tariffs may come down, but...': Trump changed his mind on Beijing trade war - What will happen next?

In just a few months since Donald Trump took office, the foundations of American financial dominance, which have been in place for over a century, have never been shakier. After a devastating trade war, Trump's increased attacks on the Federal Reserve have weighed heavily on US Assets.

Investors Lose Confidence In The US Dollar & Bonds

Bitcoin is back above 90,000 dollars for the first time since early march, prompting fresh talk of crypto decoupling from equities, with the og token tracking gold more closely in recent days amid trump's tariff turmoil.

Bitcoin Trades Above $90,000 For First Time Since Early March

In a bold move, US State Secretary Marco Rubio released plans for reorganising the agency, as he stresses, the department is "bureaucratic, and unable to perform its essential diplomatic mission".&nbsp;
Rubio announced on Tuesday (April 22), in a move towards reducing what US President <a href="https://www.wionews.com/world/donald-trump-ranks-sleepy-biden-as-worst-president-in-the-history-of-us-slams-his-very-dangerous-border-policy-8978304">Donald Trump</a>'s administration says is an inefficient foreign affairs operation.
The US state secretary said that the move is part of what he called an effort to reform it amid criticism from the Trump White House over the execution of US diplomacy.
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&ldquo;The sprawling bureaucracy created a system more beholden to radical political ideology than advancing America&rsquo;s core national interests,&rdquo; Rubio said in a statement. &ldquo;That is why today I am announcing a comprehensive reorganization plan that will bring the Department in to the 21st Century.&rdquo;
This restructuring of the State Department will close a number of overseas missions, reduce staff and minimise offices dedicated to promoting liberal values in a stated goal to subsume them to regional bureaus.
Rubio added, &ldquo;This approach will empower the Department from the ground up, from the bureaus to the embassies."
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&ldquo;Region-specific functions will be consolidated to increase functionality, redundant offices will be removed, and non-statutory programs that are misaligned with America&rsquo;s core national interests will cease to exist.&rdquo;
The State Department will also eliminate the office of the director of the Foreign Service Institute, which provides language training and other educational support for career foreign service officers.
This comes after Trump ordered a revamp to the US Foreign Service, the country's diplomatic corps, to ensure it followed his foreign policy agenda.&nbsp;
Moreover, the US officials in March said the department was also preparing to shut down nearly one dozen consulates.
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Rubio announced on Tuesday (April 22), in a move towards reducing what US President Donald Trump's administration says is an inefficient foreign affairs operation | WORLD

In a bold move, US State Secretary Marco Rubio released plans for reorganising the agency, as he stresses, the department is "bureaucratic, and unable to perform its essential diplomatic mission". Rubio announced on Tuesday (April 22), in a move towards reducing what US President Donald Trump's administration says is an inefficient foreign affairs operation. The US state secretary said that the move is part of what he called an effort to reform it amid criticism from the Trump White House over the execution of US diplomacy. Also read: 'Iran dangerously close to a weapon': Rubio warns EU nations as he calls for European sanctions “The sprawling bureaucracy created a system more beholden to radical political ideology than advancing America’s core national interests,” Rubio said in a statement. “That is why today I am announcing a comprehensive reorganization plan that will bring the Department in to the 21st Century.” This restructuring of the State Department will close a number of overseas missions, reduce staff and minimise offices dedicated to promoting liberal values in a stated goal to subsume them to regional bureaus. Rubio added, “This approach will empower the Department from the ground up, from the bureaus to the embassies." WATCH | US State Department urges United Nations to not move refugees to transit centers “Region-specific functions will be consolidated to increase functionality, redundant offices will be removed, and non-statutory programs that are misaligned with America’s core national interests will cease to exist.” The State Department will also eliminate the office of the director of the Foreign Service Institute, which provides language training and other educational support for career foreign service officers. This comes after Trump ordered a revamp to the US Foreign Service, the country's diplomatic corps, to ensure it followed his foreign policy agenda. Moreover, the US officials in March said the department was also preparing to shut down nearly one dozen consulates. Also read: Did US State Department 'ignore' a grave warning that could have saved JFK? Here's what the document reveals

'Bloated, bureaucratic': Trump administration to reorganise US State Department - Here's what all will change

Four Democratic U.S. representatives arrived in El Salvador on Monday hoping to compel the Trump administration to release Kilmar Abrego Garcia, a Salvadoran man mistakenly deported and now held in a notorious prison in that country. Watch to know more!

US Congress Members Visit El Salvador To Facilitate Release Of Deported Man

The US broadcaster NPR has claimed White House has begun the process of looking for a new Pentagon chief to replace Pete Hegseth and this comes after media reports that Hegseth had shared some sensitive military information in a group chat that included his wife his brother and also his lawyer. Watch in for more details!

Is Trump planning to replace Pete Hegseth as Pentagon chief amid Signal chat leak scandal?

President Donald Trump has ramped up his pressure campaign against Federal Reserve Chairman Jerome Powell, calling him a “major loser” and urging immediate interest rate cuts to prevent a potential economic slowdown. In a post on Truth Social, Trump claimed that inflation in the U.S. is almost nonexistent, with costs for energy and other goods declining. He argued that while inflation is low, there is a risk of economic stagnation unless Powell takes action.

Trump warns of economic slowdown without rate cuts

Pope Francis died of a stroke and irreversible heart failure. The Vatican has released the death certificate of the late pontiff. World leaders are mourning the loss of Pope Francis. US President Donald Trump has called him a strong and spiritual voice in a divided world. Watch in for more details!

Pope Francis dies: Trump, Putin and other world leaders react to Pope Francis’ death

Russia is ramping up pressure on Ukraine’s eastern front, redeploying drones to a new flashpoint.

Russia Redeploys Drones for Summer Push in Ukraine's Donetsk

Ukrainian air force issued air raid alerts for capital Kyiv while several blasts shook the eastern city of Mykolaiv hours after the end of the one-day Easter ceasefire which was declared by the Russian president. Watch in for more details!

Ukraine's Proposal To Halt Russian Strikes On Civilian Infrastructure

It's been nearly 90 days ever since Donald Trump returned to the office for the past 3 months trump has been trying to bring ceasefire in in the Ukraine war but with goalposts constantly changing the chances look rather slim even now. Watch in for more details!

90 days of trump 2.0: Twists & turns in truce talks

The US President has said that the central bank should lower interest rates and that fed chair Gerome Powell's termination cannot come fast enough trump is again raising questions about whether he will seek to limit the fed's independence as new tensions flare in his contentious relationship with the central bank. Watch in for more details!

Fed vs Trump 2.0: Will trump seek to limit the Fed's independence?

Three former senior advisers to us defense secretary Pete Hegseth have decried what they called baseless attacks after being suspended from the pentagon in an expanded probe on information leaks. Watch in for more details!

Did Trump dash Musk's secret Pentagon briefing on China?

A second round of major protests have broken out across U.S. cities against policies adopted by President Donald Trump. Thousands of protesters took to the streets to voice their opposition to Trump’s policies on deportations, government firings, and the wars in Gaza and Ukraine. The unrest shows growing public dissatisfaction.

Anti-Trump protests erupt across US: Policy on migrants, funding cuts, ongoing wars incites outcry

Three months into Donald Trump's presidency, the global stage is on edge. From dramatic shifts in Russia-Ukraine ceasefire talks to mounting international pressure, Trump's approach to diplomacy is raising eyebrows. Watch this report to know more!

90 days of Trump: Ceasefire talks see shocking twists and global reactions

The US Supreme Court, in a dramatic nighttime intervention Saturday, paused President Donald Trump's unprecedented use of an obscure law to deport Venezuelan migrants without due process.
The emergency ruling, delivered in two terse paragraphs, noted that two of the most conservative of the nine justices had dissented.
The order temporarily prevents the government from continuing to expel migrants under the 1798 Alien Enemies Act -- last used to round up Japanese-American citizens during World War II.
Trump invoked the law last month to deport Venezuelans to a notorious prison in El Salvador.
The unusual decision was triggered by imminent plans late Friday to expel dozens more Venezuelans under the Act, meaning they would have been deported with next to no ability to hear evidence against them or challenge their cases.
The court said "the government is directed not to remove any member of the putative class of detainees from the United States until further order."
Trump justifies summary expulsions -- and the detention of people in El Salvador -- by insisting that he is cracking down on violent Venezuelan criminal gangs now classified by the US government as terrorists.
But the policy is fueling opposition concerns that the Republican is ignoring the US constitution in a broader bid to amass power.
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The row over the Alien Enemies Act comes amid muscular assaults by the administration on big law firms, Harvard and other universities, and major independent media outlets.
The American Civil Liberties Union, which took the lead in seeking to halt Friday's planned deportations, welcomed the Supreme Court ruling.
"These men were in imminent danger of spending their lives in a horrific foreign prison without ever having had a chance to go to court. We are relieved that the Supreme Court has not permitted the administration to whisk them away the way others were just last month," lead attorney Lee Gelernt said.
<h2><hl2>Tattoos and due process&nbsp;</hl2></h2>
Trump's election last November was won in large part on his aggressive promises to combat what he has repeatedly claimed is an "invasion" of violent migrants.
While there is no evidence to support the narrative of the United States being "invaded," Trump's rhetoric about rapists and murderers descending on suburban homes resonated with swaths of voters who have long been concerned about high levels of illegal immigration.
Trump has sent troops to the Mexican border, imposed tariffs on Mexico and Canada for allegedly not doing enough to stop illegal crossings, and designated narco-gangs like Tren de Aragua and MS-13 terrorist groups.
However, Democrats and civil rights groups have expressed alarm at an erosion of constitutional rights.
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Under Trump's use of the Alien Enemies Act -- previously seen only during the War of 1812, World War I and World War II -- migrants have been accused of gang membership and sent to El Salvador without ability to go before a judge or being charged with a crime.
Attorneys for several of the Venezuelans already deported had said their clients were targeted largely on the basis of their tattoos.
In the most publicized case, Maryland resident Kilmar Abrego Garcia was deported last month to the infamous El Salvador mega-prison without charge.
The Trump administration said he had been included in a bigger batch of deportees due to an "administrative error" and a court ruled that it must facilitate his return.
However, Trump has since doubled down, insisting that Abrego Garcia is in fact a gang member, including posting an apparently doctored photo on social media Friday that showed MS-13 on his knuckles.
Most of the deported migrants are currently held in El Salvador's maximum security Terrorism Confinement Center (CECOT), a mega-prison southeast of the capital San Salvador with capacity for 40,000 prisoners.
Inmates are packed in windowless cells, sleep on metal beds with no mattresses, and are forbidden visitors.
Disclaimer: This story has been published from a news agency feed with minimal edits to adhere to WION's style guide. The headline may have been changed to better reflect the content of the story or to make it more suitable for WION audience.

The court said "the government is directed not to remove any member of the putative class of detainees from the United States until further order." WORLD

The US Supreme Court, in a dramatic nighttime intervention Saturday, paused President Donald Trump's unprecedented use of an obscure law to deport Venezuelan migrants without due process. The emergency ruling, delivered in two terse paragraphs, noted that two of the most conservative of the nine justices had dissented. The order temporarily prevents the government from continuing to expel migrants under the 1798 Alien Enemies Act -- last used to round up Japanese-American citizens during World War II. Trump invoked the law last month to deport Venezuelans to a notorious prison in El Salvador. The unusual decision was triggered by imminent plans late Friday to expel dozens more Venezuelans under the Act, meaning they would have been deported with next to no ability to hear evidence against them or challenge their cases. The court said "the government is directed not to remove any member of the putative class of detainees from the United States until further order." Trump justifies summary expulsions -- and the detention of people in El Salvador -- by insisting that he is cracking down on violent Venezuelan criminal gangs now classified by the US government as terrorists. But the policy is fueling opposition concerns that the Republican is ignoring the US constitution in a broader bid to amass power. Also read: Trump admin using tattoos to 'identify' gang members, justify deporting migrants; experts slam method as 'too simplistic' The row over the Alien Enemies Act comes amid muscular assaults by the administration on big law firms, Harvard and other universities, and major independent media outlets. The American Civil Liberties Union, which took the lead in seeking to halt Friday's planned deportations, welcomed the Supreme Court ruling. "These men were in imminent danger of spending their lives in a horrific foreign prison without ever having had a chance to go to court. We are relieved that the Supreme Court has not permitted the administration to whisk them away the way others were just last month," lead attorney Lee Gelernt said. Tattoos and due process Trump's election last November was won in large part on his aggressive promises to combat what he has repeatedly claimed is an "invasion" of violent migrants. While there is no evidence to support the narrative of the United States being "invaded," Trump's rhetoric about rapists and murderers descending on suburban homes resonated with swaths of voters who have long been concerned about high levels of illegal immigration. Trump has sent troops to the Mexican border, imposed tariffs on Mexico and Canada for allegedly not doing enough to stop illegal crossings, and designated narco-gangs like Tren de Aragua and MS-13 terrorist groups. However, Democrats and civil rights groups have expressed alarm at an erosion of constitutional rights. WATCH | Trump administration slammed over wrongful deportation of Abrego Garcia Under Trump's use of the Alien Enemies Act -- previously seen only during the War of 1812, World War I and World War II -- migrants have been accused of gang membership and sent to El Salvador without ability to go before a judge or being charged with a crime. Attorneys for several of the Venezuelans already deported had said their clients were targeted largely on the basis of their tattoos. In the most publicized case, Maryland resident Kilmar Abrego Garcia was deported last month to the infamous El Salvador mega-prison without charge. The Trump administration said he had been included in a bigger batch of deportees due to an "administrative error" and a court ruled that it must facilitate his return. However, Trump has since doubled down, insisting that Abrego Garcia is in fact a gang member, including posting an apparently doctored photo on social media Friday that showed MS-13 on his knuckles. Most of the deported migrants are currently held in El Salvador's maximum security Terrorism Confinement Center (CECOT), a mega-prison southeast of the capital San Salvador with capacity for 40,000 prisoners. Inmates are packed in windowless cells, sleep on metal beds with no mattresses, and are forbidden visitors. Disclaimer: This story has been published from a news agency feed with minimal edits to adhere to WION's style guide. The headline may have been changed to better reflect the content of the story or to make it more suitable for WION audience.

US Supreme Court temporarily prevents Trump admin to expel migrants under Alien Enemies Act

Russian President Vladimir Putin on Saturday (April 19) announced an Easter truce, ceasing "all military operations" in the ongoing <a href="https://www.wionews.com/world/putin-announces-easter-truce-in-ukraine-conflict-orders-military-to-halt-fighting-8980135">Russia-Ukraine war</a>.
Putin, in televised comments, said that the temporary ceasefire will last from 6pm today (4pm UK time) until Monday.
"Guided by humanitarian considerations, today from 18:00 to midnight from Sunday to Monday, the Russian side declares an Easter truce. I order all military actions to be stopped for this period," Putin said while speaking to Russian chief of staff Valery Gerasimov.
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Earlier in March, US President Donald Trump hoped a "broad ceasefire" could happen weeks before Easter.&nbsp;
The White House aimed for a "truce agreement by April 20," according to Bloomberg. The date is significant because this year both Western and Orthodox churches mark Easter on the same day.
&ldquo;We are working for a ceasefire and a lasting peace,&rdquo; White House spokesman Brian Hughes said. &ldquo;We won&rsquo;t have the terms of discussions or timing be played out in the media.&rdquo;
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On Friday, Trump also warned that he will "take a pass" on brokering further Ukraine peace talks unless there is "quick progress" from the two nations.
Getting a little more blunt, Trump said, "Now if for some reason one of the two parties makes it very difficult, we're just going to say: 'You're foolish. You're fools. You're horrible people -- and we're going to just take a pass."
Coming to Putin's announcement of Easter truce, Russia further assumes that the Ukrainian side "will follow our example". However, it did not hesitate to warn Ukraine, in case it repels the "possible violations of truce".&nbsp;
"At the same time, our troops must be ready to repel possible violations of the truce and provocations from the enemy, any of its aggressive actions," it added.
Trump, before returning to the White House in January, said that he can end the war in 24 hours, which he has recently claimed that he was being sarcastic.&nbsp;
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White House aimed for a "truce agreement by April 20." The date is significant because this year both Western and Orthodox churches mark Easter on the same day. WORLD

Russian President Vladimir Putin on Saturday (April 19) announced an Easter truce, ceasing "all military operations" in the ongoing Russia-Ukraine war. Putin, in televised comments, said that the temporary ceasefire will last from 6pm today (4pm UK time) until Monday. "Guided by humanitarian considerations, today from 18:00 to midnight from Sunday to Monday, the Russian side declares an Easter truce. I order all military actions to be stopped for this period," Putin said while speaking to Russian chief of staff Valery Gerasimov. Also read: BIG win for Russian president Putin? US may recognise Crimea as part of Russia-Ukraine peace deal Earlier in March, US President Donald Trump hoped a "broad ceasefire" could happen weeks before Easter. The White House aimed for a "truce agreement by April 20," according to Bloomberg. The date is significant because this year both Western and Orthodox churches mark Easter on the same day. “We are working for a ceasefire and a lasting peace,” White House spokesman Brian Hughes said. “We won’t have the terms of discussions or timing be played out in the media.” Also read: 'You're fools, horrible people': Trump warns US may 'take a pass' if Russia, Ukraine stall peace deal On Friday, Trump also warned that he will "take a pass" on brokering further Ukraine peace talks unless there is "quick progress" from the two nations. Getting a little more blunt, Trump said, "Now if for some reason one of the two parties makes it very difficult, we're just going to say: 'You're foolish. You're fools. You're horrible people -- and we're going to just take a pass." Coming to Putin's announcement of Easter truce, Russia further assumes that the Ukrainian side "will follow our example". However, it did not hesitate to warn Ukraine, in case it repels the "possible violations of truce". "At the same time, our troops must be ready to repel possible violations of the truce and provocations from the enemy, any of its aggressive actions," it added. Trump, before returning to the White House in January, said that he can end the war in 24 hours, which he has recently claimed that he was being sarcastic. WATCH | Russia Has Retaken Over 99% of Kursk Region Territory Seized By Ukraine: Army Chief | Breaking

Did Trump's warning scare off Putin? Here's how Russian president lived up to Trump's 'Easter truce' promise

Canadians are casting their votes in a high-stakes election with five major political parties vying for power. Key issues shaping the race include Trump-era tariffs, national security, and the future of Canada–US relations. With early voting underway and the final debate wrapped, the contest for Prime Minister is more intense than ever.

Canada elections: Five parties battle as PM race heats up nationwide

The United States and Iran nuclear talks in Rome concluded, with both sides signaling a push for peaceful resolution. Iran’s president has stated they’re not seeking war, while US figures like Trump and Marco Rubio emphasize zero tolerance for a nuclear-armed Iran. Watch this report for more details!

Negotiations end in Rome after 4 hours of discussion; Iran says talks with US 'constructive'

Yemen is reeling after the deadliest US airstrikes since 2024, which hit the Ras Isa fuel terminal and left 74 dead and over 170 injured. Ordered by President Trump, the strikes mark a major escalation in Washington’s operations against Houthi forces. Civilian casualties have sparked mass protests across the region.

US-Houthi conflict: deadliest US strikes kill 74 in Yemen’s Ras Isa fuel terminal attack

US President Donald Trump has sent a handwritten note to Israel’s Western Wall, placed by newly appointed US envoy Mike Huckabee. The message, focused on peace, holds symbolic weight at one of Judaism’s holiest sites in Jerusalem. This echoes Trump’s 2017 visit, where he became the first sitting US President to pray at the Wall.

Trump sends peace message to Israel through note at Western Wall

US President Donald Trump's administration released long-awaited assassination files of US Attorney General Robert F Kennedy, revealing multiple secrets and controversies around the killing of the brother of former US President John F. Kennedy.&nbsp;
Director of National Intelligence Tulsi Gabbard announced on Friday (April 19) that the data from the 1968 assassination plot has been published by the National Archives.&nbsp;
Former Senator Robert F. Kennedy was fatally shot on June 5, 1968, at the Ambassador Hotel in Los Angeles, after his victory speech after he won California&rsquo;s presidential primary.
Later, his assassin, Sirhan Sirhan was found guilty of first-degree murder and is currently serving a life sentence in prison.&nbsp;
The 10,000-pager assassination files reveal his "obsession" with killing Robert F. Kennedy.&nbsp;
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<h2>Sirhan's 'unshakeable obsession'&nbsp;</h2>
The RFK assassination files contained pictures of handwritten notes by assassin Sirhan, who said that Robert F. Kennedy "must be disposed of off", further admitting an obsession with killing him.&nbsp;
&ldquo;My determination to remove RFK is becoming more the more of an unshakeable obsession. RFK must be disposed of like his brother was,&rdquo; one of the notes read.&nbsp;
The note was referring to the killing of RFK's older brother former US President <a href="https://www.wionews.com/world/jfk-assassination-files-cia-secret-bases-revealed-is-your-city-in-the-list-new-delhi-kolkata-8870027">John F. Kennedy</a>, who was assassinated in 1963.
According to the report, these notes were found during the search of Sirhan&rsquo;s bedroom in Pasadena, comprising on written on May 18, 1968.&nbsp;
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Moreover, Sirhan also told his garbage collector that he planned to kill Kennedy following Rev. Martin Luther King Jr's assassination on April 4, 1968.
The worker, who was a Black man, said that he planned to vote for Kennedy because he would assist Black people.
&ldquo;Well, I don&rsquo;t agree. I am planning on shooting the son of a bitch,&rdquo; Sirhan responded, the man informed investigators.
While some of the assassination files were released earlier, others were placed in federal government storage facilities for decades. But, after Trump's Executive Order 14176, the rest of the files have been released.
The US National Archives and Records Administration posted approximately 229 files containing the pages on its website.
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Director of National Intelligence Tulsi Gabbard announced on Friday that the data from the 1968 assassination plot has been published by the National Archives | WORLD

US President Donald Trump's administration released long-awaited assassination files of US Attorney General Robert F Kennedy, revealing multiple secrets and controversies around the killing of the brother of former US President John F. Kennedy. Director of National Intelligence Tulsi Gabbard announced on Friday (April 19) that the data from the 1968 assassination plot has been published by the National Archives. Former Senator Robert F. Kennedy was fatally shot on June 5, 1968, at the Ambassador Hotel in Los Angeles, after his victory speech after he won California’s presidential primary. Later, his assassin, Sirhan Sirhan was found guilty of first-degree murder and is currently serving a life sentence in prison. The 10,000-pager assassination files reveal his "obsession" with killing Robert F. Kennedy. Also read: BIG Revelations | US releases 10,000-pager Robert F Kennedy assassination files Sirhan's 'unshakeable obsession' The RFK assassination files contained pictures of handwritten notes by assassin Sirhan, who said that Robert F. Kennedy "must be disposed of off", further admitting an obsession with killing him. “My determination to remove RFK is becoming more the more of an unshakeable obsession. RFK must be disposed of like his brother was,” one of the notes read. The note was referring to the killing of RFK's older brother former US President John F. Kennedy, who was assassinated in 1963. According to the report, these notes were found during the search of Sirhan’s bedroom in Pasadena, comprising on written on May 18, 1968. WATCH | 'Fake sex tapes, Bin Laden's demon doll, Cold war condoms': CIA's secret missions revealed in JFK files Moreover, Sirhan also told his garbage collector that he planned to kill Kennedy following Rev. Martin Luther King Jr's assassination on April 4, 1968. The worker, who was a Black man, said that he planned to vote for Kennedy because he would assist Black people. “Well, I don’t agree. I am planning on shooting the son of a bitch,” Sirhan responded, the man informed investigators. While some of the assassination files were released earlier, others were placed in federal government storage facilities for decades. But, after Trump's Executive Order 14176, the rest of the files have been released. The US National Archives and Records Administration posted approximately 229 files containing the pages on its website. Also read: Who killed JFK? A question that divides Republicans and Democrats

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There has been a dramatic twist of turn in the ongoing <a href="https://www.wionews.com/world/harvard-is-a-joke-trump-slams-ivy-league-for-hiring-birdbrains-and-leftist-dopes-warns-to-cut-federal-funds-donald-trump-us-8968947">Trump vs Harvard</a> row after a Trump administration official said that the letter sent by the White House&rsquo;s antisemitism task force was a "mistake", and "should not have been sent", the New York Times reported.&nbsp;
Harvard University received a letter from the White House's antisemitism task force on April 11, which had a series of demands raised by Trump about hiring, admissions and curricular terms. However, the Ivy League officials refused to accept it.
The Trump officials have now claimed that the letter which was sent by the acting general counsel of the Department of Health and Human Services, Sean Keveney, was sent in error.&nbsp;
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<h2>'Unauthorised'</h2>
The letter should not have been sent and was &ldquo;unauthorized,&rdquo; two people familiar with the matter said.
The content of the letter was authentic, however, it is unclear what prompted the letter to be sent, the three people said.&nbsp;
Some people at the White House believed it had been sent prematurely, according to the three people, who requested anonymity because they were not authorized to speak publicly about internal discussions.
While others believe that the letter was meant to be circulated among the task force members rather than sent to Harvard.&nbsp;
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However, Harvard got the letter when the university's officials believed they could still avert a confrontation with Trump.&nbsp;
Over the last two weeks, Harvard and Trump's officials had engaged in a dialogue, but, the letter's demands were so extreme that Harvard concluded that a deal would ultimately be impossible.&nbsp;
After the Ivy League's refusal of demands, the Trump administration increased the pressure on Harvard by freezing billions in federal funding and warned that its tax-exempt status would be revoked.&nbsp;
However, a White House official stood by the letter, saying, &ldquo;It was malpractice on the side of Harvard&rsquo;s lawyers not to pick up the phone and call the members of the antisemitism task force who they had been talking to for weeks."
May Mailman, the White House senior policy strategist added, &ldquo;Instead, Harvard went on a victimhood campaign.&rdquo;
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Trump officials have now claimed that letter which was sent by the acting general counsel of the Department of Health and Human Services, was sent in error. WORLD

There has been a dramatic twist of turn in the ongoing Trump vs Harvard row after a Trump administration official said that the letter sent by the White House’s antisemitism task force was a "mistake", and "should not have been sent", the New York Times reported. Harvard University received a letter from the White House's antisemitism task force on April 11, which had a series of demands raised by Trump about hiring, admissions and curricular terms. However, the Ivy League officials refused to accept it. The Trump officials have now claimed that the letter which was sent by the acting general counsel of the Department of Health and Human Services, Sean Keveney, was sent in error. Also read: Is Trump to blame? Lab animals at Harvard may be euthanised due to US funding freeze 'Unauthorised' The letter should not have been sent and was “unauthorized,” two people familiar with the matter said. The content of the letter was authentic, however, it is unclear what prompted the letter to be sent, the three people said. Some people at the White House believed it had been sent prematurely, according to the three people, who requested anonymity because they were not authorized to speak publicly about internal discussions. While others believe that the letter was meant to be circulated among the task force members rather than sent to Harvard. Also read: Indian, other foreign students can't study in Harvard? Trump admin moves to end student visas | How many Indians in Harvard? However, Harvard got the letter when the university's officials believed they could still avert a confrontation with Trump. Over the last two weeks, Harvard and Trump's officials had engaged in a dialogue, but, the letter's demands were so extreme that Harvard concluded that a deal would ultimately be impossible. After the Ivy League's refusal of demands, the Trump administration increased the pressure on Harvard by freezing billions in federal funding and warned that its tax-exempt status would be revoked. However, a White House official stood by the letter, saying, “It was malpractice on the side of Harvard’s lawyers not to pick up the phone and call the members of the antisemitism task force who they had been talking to for weeks." May Mailman, the White House senior policy strategist added, “Instead, Harvard went on a victimhood campaign.” WATCH | Trump Blasts Harvard Amid Protests Over University's Federal Funding Cut

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The Trump administration has frozen $2.2 billion in federal funding to Harvard, citing civil rights violations. As tensions rise, Trump is demanding an apology, threatening tax-exempt status, and calling for major changes across Ivy League campuses. Watch this report for more details!

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