Friday, May 01
A top US general has lauded Pakistan as a crucial counter-terrorism ally, highlighting their role in combating ISIS-K. General Kurilla cited Pakistan's efforts in capturing high-value ISIS-K individuals and extraditing a key suspect in the Kabul airport bombing.
Delivered in a television studio with prepared remarks—rare for the dyslexic governor—the speech came off as a soft-launch for a presidential campaign. With Democrats still reeling from Trump’s return to power and Kamala Harris’ failed bid to stop him, Newsom’s pivot from gubernatorial crisis management to national firebrand marks a significant shift.
Claudia Sheinbaum refuted Kristi Noem's claim. Noem stated Sheinbaum encouraged Los Angeles protests against immigration raids. Sheinbaum denied the allegation. She affirmed Mexico's support for its diaspora in the United States. Sheinbaum emphasized her administration's commitment to peaceful actions. She urged Mexicans in the US to act peacefully. She condemned violent demonstrations. She stressed Mexico's defense of hardworking Mexicans.
California Governor Gavin Newsom has accused President Trump of disrespecting National Guard troops deployed to Los Angeles amid immigration protests, citing inadequate conditions and a politically motivated deployment. Newsom filed a lawsuit, alleging Trump exceeded his authority, while Trump suggested Newsom should be arrested for defiance. The Pentagon defended the operation, hinting at future militarized homeland approaches.
President Trump deployed 700 Marines and authorized 2,000 National Guard troops to Los Angeles amid immigration protests, sparking legal challenges from California officials who accuse him of overreach. Governor Newsom condemned the move as an abuse of power, while protests spread to other cities following immigration raids and arrests.
Pakistan's tax exemptions have surged to over $21 billion this year, exceeding its $17 billion debt repayment needs. The Economic Survey of Pakistan 2024-25 reveals a significant rise in tax exemptions to Rs 5.8 trillion, despite government efforts to reduce them. Sales, income, and customs duty exemptions have all increased substantially, raising concerns about the reliability of reported losses.
Senator Ted Cruz recounted witnessing Donald Trump's anger as Elon Musk launched a scathing online attack against the former president. Cruz described the situation as painful, feeling like a child caught in a bitter divorce.
Amid escalating protests against immigration raids in Los Angeles, President Trump deployed National Guard troops, a move Governor Newsom criticized as inflammatory and a misuse of power. The deployment, the first of its kind since 1965, sparked confrontations, with federal officers using tear gas.
