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April 1, 2025
Immigration
Lawfare

Congressman Seeks Expedited Removal of Judge Blocking Trump Deportations.

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❓What Happened: A resolution has been introduced by a Republican congressman that aims to dismiss a judge who halted deportations to El Salvador under President Donald J. Trump.

👥 Who’s Involved: Representative Andy Biggs (R-AZ), Judge James Boasberg, President Donald J. Trump, and U.S. Supreme Court Chief Justice John Roberts.

📍 Where & When: Resolution introduced in Washington, D.C., March 31, 2025.

💬 Key Quote: “We cannot stand by while activist judges, who incorrectly believe they have more authority than the duly-elected President of the United States, impose their own political agenda on the American people.” — Rep. Andy Biggs.

⚠️ Impact: Could trigger a constitutional crisis if the resolution bypasses the traditional impeachment process, with legal challenges expected.

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Congressman Andy Biggs (R-AZ) is moving to remove U.S. District Court Judge James Boasberg, who is impeding the deportation of Venezuelan gang members and other violent, illegal immigrant criminals to El Salvador’s CECOT prison facility. The resolution, introduced late Monday night, proposes a simplified procedure to remove a federal judge that would bypass the requirement of two-thirds of the Senate to vote in favor of removal after a standard impeachment process. Instead, Biggs’s resolution cites the Constitution’s “good behavior” clause for judges as grounds for removal.

The controversy began when Judge Boasberg issued an order on March 15, 2025, restricting the Department of Justice (DOJ) from deporting certain Venezuelan nationals until the case particulars were reviewed comprehensively. However, Boasberg’s order came as several deportation flights were already in the air and over international waters, and they were unable to be recalled. This led the judge to accuse the Trump administration of non-compliance and question the DOJ’s cooperation.

According to Congressman Biggs’s resolution, Judge Boasberg has violated his judicial oath by interfering with presidential authority for political motives. The resolution implies that Congress can dismiss a judge based on not maintaining “good behavior,” referencing constitutional provisions. Notably, Biggs has introduced a joint resolution, which will require a Senate cosponsor to move through both chambers of Congress.

“We cannot stand by while activist judges, who incorrectly believe they have more authority than the duly-elected President of the United States, impose their own political agenda on the American people,” Rep. Biggs said in a statement after introducing the resolution. However, the Arizona Republican’s joint resolution removing Boasberg will likely face formidable legal hurdles, particularly in terms of whether it can effectively bypass the traditional impeachment process. If it gains approval from both legislative chambers, court challenges are anticipated.

President Donald J. Trump had previously suggested impeachment for Boasberg, a notion rebuked by Supreme Court Chief Justice John Roberts. Roberts argued that impeachment is inappropriate for “disagreements” over judicial decisions, advising reliance on the standard appellate procedure.

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April 1, 2025
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Rep. Luna Leaves Freedom Caucus Amid Efforts to Block Her Proposal to Let New Moms Proxy Vote.

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❓What Happened: Representative Anna Paulina Luna (R-FL) stated she departed from the House Freedom Caucus due to internal opposition to her proxy voting initiative for new parents.

👥 Who’s Involved: Anna Paulina Luna, House Freedom Caucus members, House Speaker Mike Johnson, Rep. Brittany Pettersen (D-CO).

📍 Where & When: Washington, D.C., Luna announced her departure and the petition developments on Monday.

💬 Key Quote: “A small group among us threatened the Speaker, vowing to halt floor proceedings indefinitely … unless he altered the rules to block my discharge petition,” Luna wrote.

⚠️ Impact: The petition could lead to a full House vote on proxy voting for new parents, and the House Rules Committee is evaluating whether it will proceed.

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Rep. Anna Paulina Luna (R-FL) has left the House Freedom Caucus. According to Luna, members of the caucus were attempting to obstruct her pro-family proposal to allow proxy voting for new parents on maternity or paternity leave. Luna joined forces with Colorado Democrat Rep. Brittany Pettersen to advocate for a petition supporting temporary proxy voting. The proposal has received substantial backing from other lawmakers, potentially prompting a full House vote.

In a letter disclosed on Monday, Luna expressed frustration at GOP colleagues. “A small group among us threatened the Speaker, vowing to halt floor proceedings indefinitely … unless he altered the rules to block my discharge petition,” she wrote.

At the heart of the disagreement is House Speaker Mike Johnson (R-LA), who opposes proxy voting, citing constitutional concerns. Despite this, Luna and Pettersen’s petition calls for accommodating new parents by allowing them to transfer their voting privileges to a fellow House member during their first 12 weeks after their child is born. Luna, who had a child two years ago, has vowed, “I will not compromise on something as important as ensuring new moms can vote while recovering.”

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April 1, 2025
William Upton
Immigration
Media

MS-13 HOAX ALERT: Media, Democrats Spin Gang Member Deportation Into ‘Maryland Father of 3’ Sob Story.

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❓What Happened: Vice President J.D. Vance is slamming corporate media outlets—including The Atlantic and POLITICO—for misrepresenting the immigration case of Kilmar Abrego Garcia, an El Salvadoran national and MS-13 gang member deported from the U.S.

📍Where & When: The case dates back to a 2019 immigration ruling under the Trump administration. The media coverage and political backlash surfaced in March–April 2025.

🧑‍⚖️Who’s Involved:
– Kilmar Abrego Garcia: Determined by a federal immigration judge to be a member of MS-13 and a danger to the community.
– J.D. Vance: Vice President, refuting media claims and citing court documents.
– Jon Favreau: Former Obama speechwriter, accused Trump team of sending an “innocent father” to a “torture dungeon.”
– Kyle Cheney: POLITICO reporter claiming Garcia had not been convicted.

📄Key Facts:
– In 2019, a judge denied bond and ruled Garcia a flight risk and community danger.
– Immigration court found sufficient evidence he was a member of MS-13.
– Deportation order was issued—but not to El Salvador due to withholding protections.
– Media reports ignored or downplayed gang affiliation, painting Garcia as a sympathetic figure.

💬Key Quote:
“My comment is that according to the court document you apparently didn’t read he was a convicted MS-13 gang member with no legal right to be here.” – Vice President J.D. Vance

⚠️Fallout:
– Vance accused the media of running a “propaganda operation” to vilify Trump-era immigration enforcement. POLITICO’s Kyle Cheney and The Atlantic have been criticized for selectively citing legal documents and downplaying criminal affiliations.

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The corporate media is being called out by Vice President J.D. Vance for failing to accurately report the facts of an immigration case where Kilmar Abrego Garcia, an El Salvadoran national and alleged member of the violent MS-13 criminal gang, was deported to his home country. While federal attorneys have acknowledged a U.S. immigration judge had issued an order preventing Abrego Garcia’s removal to El Salvador, the corporate media—especially The Atlantic and POLITICO—have attempted to brush the more troubling facts regarding the MS-13 gang member under the rug, instead portraying Abrego Garcia as an innocent father of three.

According to The Atlantic–the same magazine that recently peddled the Signal ‘war plans’ hoax–the Trump administration detained and deported “a Maryland father with protected legal status” to El Salvador—obfuscating Abrego Garcia’s court-determined affiliation with MS-13.

Meanwhile, former Obama White House speechwriter Jon Favreau attempted to make political hay of The Atlantic article with a post on X (formerly Twitter) directed at Vice President Vance, Elon Musk, and Secretary of State Marco Rubio, stating: “You just admitted to accidentally sending an innocent father from Maryland to a torture dungeon in El Salvador. And you refuse to do anything about it.”

‘A CONVICTED MS-13 GANG MEMBER.’

The post by Favreau prompted Vice President Vance to respond and set the record straight regarding Abrego Garcia’s criminal history.

“My comment is that according to the court document you apparently didn’t read he was a convicted MS-13 gang member with no legal right to be here,” Vance wrote, adding: “My further comment is that it’s gross to get fired up about gang members getting deported while ignoring citizens they victimize.”

In an attempt to pile on, POLITICO legal reporter Kyle Cheney further added to the corporate media obfuscation with the journalist claiming that Abrego Garcia had not been “convicted” of being a gang member. Cheney, instead, states that the El Salvadoran national was merely “denied bond in 2019 over an informant’s claim he was in MS-13. ”

THE 2019 IMMIGRATION CASE.

However, Cheney appears to have only read the current legal filing by Robert L. Cerna, acting field office director for U.S. Immigration and Customs Enforcement (ICE), where ICE acknowledged the protective order barring Abrego Garcia from being removed to El Salvador. A review of Abrego Garcia’s 2019 case before a federal immigration judge reveals—as noted by Vice President Vance—that the court found sufficient evidence to determine that the El Salvadoran national was, in fact, a member of MS-13. The court’s determination is the equivalent of a conviction.

Further, the immigration judge did order his removal from the United States but also issued a grant of withholding—preventing the illegal immigrant from being sent back to El Salvador specifically, as the court found doing so posed a credible threat to his life.

Also of note in the 2019 case—and where Cheney appears to have stopped reading—is the fact that Abrego Garcia was denied bond during the hearing process as the immigration judge found he posed a danger to the community and was a flight risk. Additionally, after Abrego Garcia appealed the bond ruling, the Board of Immigration Appeals upheld the court’s determination—agreeing that the El Salvadoran illegal immigrant posed a threat to the community.

‘MEDIA PROPAGANDA OPERATION.’

The Abrego Garcia is a fairly straightforward example of how the corporate media is desperate to frame the illegal immigration and deportation narrative as one where President Donald J. Trump is removing innocent fathers and mothers and sending them to an El Salvadoran gulag.

However, even in their most touted example of such an alleged instance, the actual facts tell a very different story. Abrego Garcia was determined by an immigration court to be a member of the violent MS-13 gang. Further, the court determined that Abrego Garcia was a danger to the community. That same court ordered Abrego Garcia’s removal from the United States, only barring him from being sent to El Salvador.

As Vice President Vance stated on X: “It is telling that the entire American media is going to run a propaganda operation today making you think an innocent “father of 3″ was apprehended by a gulag.”

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April 1, 2025
News

Argentina Declassifying Nazi Archives Amid Lingering Hitler Escape Rumors.

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❓What Happened: Argentina’s president has decided to declassify documents related to Nazis who settled in Argentina after World War II, as well as archives from the nation’s military dictatorship period.

👥 Who’s Involved: Argentine President Javier Milei, U.S. Senator Steve Daines, and Cabinet Chief Guillermo Francos are central to this decision. Nazi figures like Adolf Eichmann and Josef Mengele are mentioned, as well as author Abel Basti.

📍 Where & When: The declassification effort is taking place in Argentina, announced after a meeting with U.S. officials and coinciding with Argentina’s National Day of Memory, Truth, and Justice.

💬 Key Quote: Guillermo Francos stated, “These files concern Nazis who sought refuge in Argentina and were protected for many years. These are historical documents that should be accessible to the public.”

⚠️ Impact: The decision raises questions about historical transparency and might either confirm or debunk rumors of Adolf Hitler’s escape to Argentina, challenging mainstream historical narratives.

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Argentina will release classified files concerning Nazi fugitives and the military dictatorship that followed World War II. President Javier Milei has ordered the publication of these documents after meeting with U.S. Senator Steve Daines. This initiative aligns with a global push for governmental transparency.

Cabinet Chief Guillermo Francos announced that the law applies to all Nazi-related files within state agencies, including once-secret financial audits. “These files concern Nazis who sought refuge in Argentina and were protected for many years. These are historical documents that should be accessible to the public,” Francos noted.

Argentina became a haven for an estimated 5,000 Nazis after the war, including Waffen SS officers Adolf Eichmann and Dr. Josef Mengele. Rumors that Hitler, who, according to Soviet accounts accepted by the Western Allies, committed suicide in Berlin in 1945, actually escaped to Argentina have persisted for decades. Historian Abel Basti has spent years outlining this theory in books like Hitler in Argentina, arguing the dictator possibly fled through Berlin’s Tempelhof Airport en route to South America.

Reports from the Federal Bureau of Investigation (FBI), released by the U.S. National Archives through its ‘Hunting Hitler’ series, describe rumors of Hitler escaping to Argentina.

Milei’s move comes as part of broader declassification policies, including a recent U.S. release related to President John F. Kennedy’s assassination.

Records from Argentina’s period of military rule from 1976 to 1983 will also be declassified as part of the disclosure.

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April 1, 2025
News
Politics

‘Nobody Wants Tim Walz’ — Mike Lindell Eyes Minnesota Governor Seat.

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❓What Happened: Mike Lindell, CEO of MyPillow and a notable supporter of President Donald J. Trump, is considering a run for governor of Minnesota in 2026.

👥 Who’s Involved: Mike Lindell, MyPillow CEO; Tim Walz, Governor of Minnesota; and Robert Zeidman, computer forensics expert.

📍 Where & When: Minnesota; next gubernatorial election set for November 3, 2026.

💬 Key Quote: “I live here in Minnesota. Everywhere I go, nobody wants Tim Walz.” — Mike Lindell on Lindell TV.

⚠️ Impact: Lindell’s potential candidacy could influence the political landscape in Minnesota, especially given his prominent role in the MAGA movement.

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Mike Lindell, the founder and CEO of MyPillow, has announced that he is considering a potential run for the governorship of Minnesota in 2026. Known for his outspoken support of former President Trump, Lindell has become a prominent figure within the MAGA movement. His influence extends through platforms like FrankSpeech and Lindell TV, where he frequently discusses conservative viewpoints and political strategies.

Speaking on his show, Lindell expressed dissatisfaction with current governor Tim Walz, stating that he is conducting “due diligence” with plans to announce further intentions in the future. “Everywhere I go, nobody wants Tim Walz,” Lindell asserted.

Governor Walz, the failed Democratic vice presidential candidate in 2024, has not yet confirmed whether he will pursue a third term. He was previously re-elected in 2022 but may be considering a U.S. Senate run in 2026—and even a presidential run in 2028.

Lindell’s political involvement has included arguing against the 2020 presidential election results, alleging fraudulent activities against Trump.

The upcoming Minnesota governor’s race is scheduled for November 3, 2026.

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April 1, 2025
Lawfare

Former Speaker Issues Warning Over Coup d’État by Anti-Trump Judges.

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❓What Happened: Former House Speaker Newt Gingrich is set to speak at a congressional hearing about what he terms a “potential judicial coup d’etat,” focusing on federal judges issuing broad injunctions that have impeded President Donald Trump’s agenda.

👥 Who’s Involved: Newt Gingrich, the Heritage Foundation’s Paul Larkin, and Cindy Romero, a victim of the Tren de Aragua, will testify at the hearing. The session will be held by two House Judiciary Committee subcommittees.

📍 Where & When: The hearing is scheduled before the Subcommittee on the Constitution and Limited Government and the Subcommittee on Courts, Intellectual Property, Artificial Intelligence, and the Internet.

💬 Key Quote: Gingrich argues, “The notion that unelected lawyers can micromanage the Executive Branch – and override a Commander in Chief who received 77.3 million votes – should trouble every American.”

⚠️ Impact: Gingrich calls on Supreme Court Chief Justice John Roberts to ensure that nationwide injunctions from lower courts go directly to Supreme Court review. He also advocates for the “No Rogue Rulings Act,” a legislative measure designed to restrict the courts’ issuance of broad injunctions.

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Former House Speaker Newt Gingrich is scheduled to address a congressional hearing on Tuesday, emphasizing what he perceives as a “potential judicial coup d’etat.” Gingrich’s remarks focus on concerns over anti-Trump federal judges’ broad use of injunctions, which he contends have obstructed several aspects of President Donald Trump’s policy initiatives. The story was first reported by the Daily Wire.

The hearing will occur with Gingrich testifying alongside Heritage Foundation legal scholar Paul Larkin and Cindy Romero, known for her experience with the Tren de Aragua gang. The joint session, organized by two House Judiciary Committee subcommittees, will examine federal judiciary practices.

Since the commencement of President Trump’s term on January 20, 2025, Gingrich notes that 15 nationwide injunctions have been imposed—more than under past administrations. In his testimony, Gingrich points out that 92 percent of these are linked to judges appointed by Democratic presidents. These judicial actions represent a challenge to the Executive Branch’s independence, as well as extreme overreach from unelected judges.

Recognizing the extent of the issue, Gingrich urges Supreme Court Chief Justice John Roberts to implement a policy where any federal court’s nationwide injunction should be reviewed by the Supreme Court immediately. Furthermore, he supports proposed legislation called the “No Rogue Rulings Act,” which limits judges to injunctions relevant only to the parties involved in a case. This bill was introduced by Rep. Darrell Issa, with Rep. Chip Roy’s assistance.

Paul Larkin, in his written statement, underscores that issuing nationwide injunctions in cases lacking proper certification as a nationwide class action is neither legally supported nor prudent. He critiques these actions for extending judicial decisions beyond the parties directly involved.

The administration under Trump has consistently sought Supreme Court intervention regarding these judicial impediments, though up to now, the highest court has seldom acted, aside from overturning an order related to foreign aid funds.

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April 1, 2025
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U.S. Strikes $2Bn Air Defense Deal With European Nation.

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❓What Happened: Poland and the United States will finalize an agreement amounting to nearly $2 billion for logistical support for the Patriot air defense system.

👥 Who’s Involved: The governments of Poland and the United States, with statements from Poland’s Defense Minister Wladyslaw Kosiniak-Kamysz and involvement from Polish President Andrzej Duda.

📍 Where & When: Warsaw, Poland; announcement made on Monday.

💬 Key Quote: “The safety of Polish skies has no price,” stated by Wladyslaw Kosiniak-Kamysz.

⚠️ Impact: The agreement strengthens Poland’s role within NATO, enhances defense capabilities against potential threats from Russia, and supports infrastructure and training for the Patriot missile system.

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Poland is set to sign a pivotal defense deal with the United States, worth close to $2 billion, to bolster its Patriot air defense system with essential logistical support. Announced by Poland’s Defense Minister Wladyslaw Kosiniak-Kamysz on Monday, this agreement aligns with Poland’s strategic military enhancements and commitment to NATO’s eastern defenses.

This arrangement covers not just the logistical elements but also technical support and training for the Polish Armed Forces, crucial for maintaining the operational readiness of Patriot missile launchers. These launchers form the core of Poland’s defense initiative aimed at countering potential missile threats, including short-range ballistic and maneuvering missiles.

Poland acquired its initial two Patriot batteries from the U.S. in 2018 under the same program. Kosiniak-Kamysz underscored the significance of U.S. collaboration in Poland’s defense priorities, emphasizing that national security holds an unmatched value.

The backdrop to this expansive defense investment is Russian military actions in Ukraine beginning in 2022. This geopolitical climate has pushed Poland to increase its defense expenditures to unprecedented levels within NATO. As of 2024, Poland intends to allocate 4.1 percent of its GDP to defense, further increasing it to 4.7 percent by 2025, making it a leading in answering President Donald J. Trump’s call for European allies to increase spending relative to national wealth. Polish President Andrzej Duda has even suggested a constitutional amendment to mandate defense spending of at least four percent of GDP, ensuring sustainable military funding and readiness.

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April 1, 2025
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News
World

Marion Maréchal Criticizes Judges Following Marine Le Pen Verdict.

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❓What Happened: Marine Le Pen was convicted in a dubious embezzlement trial, leading to her being barred from running in the next French presidential election. Her niece, Marion Maréchal, supported her and criticized the judges involved.

👥 Who’s Involved: Marine Le Pen, Marion Maréchal, French judges, the National Rally (RN) party, and Le Pen’s potential successor, Jordan Bardella.

📍 Where & When: France, following a trial that concluded in late 2024; the decision impacts the 2027 presidential election.

💬 Key Quote: “Judges, thinking themselves above the sovereign people, have decided to execute in a court of law the woman they were never able to force back at the ballot box,” Maréchal stated on social media.

⚠️ Impact: Le Pen’s conviction impedes her from participating in the 2027 presidential election, affecting her party’s strategy and potentially disenfranchising millions of supporters.

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Marion Maréchal, a prominent figure in French politics, has publicly defended her aunt, Marine Le Pen, following her conviction in an embezzlement trial. This verdict bars Le Pen from running in the upcoming 2027 presidential election. Maréchal criticized the ruling, characterizing it as a judicial overreach targeting Le Pen, who experienced strong electoral support in past presidential races.

Le Pen, a significant player in French politics, faced legal challenges after prosecutors charged her with misdirecting European Union (EU) funds by having parliamentary assistants perform political work in France. She denied any wrongdoing, arguing that adapting the work of parliamentary paid aides to such activities was legitimate.

Such behavior is commonplace in the European Parliament, even according to liberal journalists, making her prosecution appear highly selective.

Maréchal, a Member of the European Parliament (MEP) and leader of the Identité Libertés party, expressed her views strongly on social media, arguing that judges acted out of line to engineer Le Pen’s political downfall.

This situation has broad implications for French politics. In 2027, without Le Pen on the ballot, the National Rally might face a strategic challenge in maintaining its electoral influence. Le Pen has identified Jordan Bardella, who has led the National Rally since 2021, as a potential successor. Bardella also criticized the judgment, terming it unjust and a strike against French democracy.

The French mainstream parties have previously attempted to deny Le Pen and her party any influence in the French parliament despite the National Rally being the single largest party there. President Macron’s allies and the far left worked to shut out Le Pen and her party from all key positions in the parliament last year.

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April 1, 2025
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Trump Sadly Announces Historic Southern Magnolia Has Become ‘Safety Hazard,’ White House to Remove Jackson-Era Tree.

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❓What Happened: President Donald J. Trump stated that a Southern Magnolia tree planted near the White House must be removed because it poses a safety risk.

👥 Who’s Involved: President Trump, the late President Andrew Jackson, and White House staff.

📍 Where & When: Near the White House entrance, announcement made on TRUTH Social on Sunday.

💬 Key Quote: “The bad news is that everything must come to an end, and this tree is in terrible condition, a very dangerous safety hazard.” — President Trump.

⚠️ Impact: The historic tree will be removed, but its wood will be preserved for potential future uses.

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A Southern Magnolia tree, originally planted by President Andrew Jackson, will be removed from its position near the White House because of safety concerns, as noted by President Donald J. Trump. The announcement was made on Sunday through TRUTH Social, Trump’s communication platform, highlighting concerns regarding the deteriorating condition of the tree.

The Southern Magnolia, which originates from Jackson’s estate, The Hermitage, in Tennessee, was planted to commemorate his wife, who passed away prior to his presidency. In his post, Trump noted the tree’s significance, stating, “One of the interesting dilemmas is a tree planted many years ago by the Legendary President and General, Andrew Jackson.”

Attention was drawn to the tree’s current state, described by Trump as being in “terrible condition” and a “very dangerous safety hazard” at a crucial White House location. Emphasizing the necessity of removal, the President assured that the tree’s wood will not be wasted. “The Historic wood from the tree will be preserved by the White House staff,” he mentioned, adding that it may find “high and noble purposes” in the future.

President Andrew Jackson served from 1829 to 1837, and during his tenure, he commemorated his late wife by planting two magnolia trees, enduring as silent witnesses to significant historical moments.

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March 31, 2025
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World

Bodies of 3 Missing U.S. Soldiers Recovered in Lithuania.

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❓What Happened: The bodies of three U.S. soldiers, reported missing in Lithuania, have been discovered.

👥 Who’s Involved: The incident involves four U.S. soldiers. NATO Secretary General Mark Rutte and acting NATO spokesman Allison Hart have commented on the situation.

📍 Where & When: The soldiers went missing in Lithuania during a training exercise. Their status was confirmed on Monday.

💬 Key Quote: Rutte remarked in Warsaw that the soldiers were dead, though he lacked details.

⚠️ Impact: A search continues for the fourth missing soldier, highlighting ongoing concerns about troop safety during training missions abroad.

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Military authorities confirmed Monday that three U.S. soldiers, reported missing in Lithuania, have been found dead. The servicemen were part of a group of four initially reported absent, along with their vehicle, during training exercises in the Baltic nation last week. One soldier remains unaccounted for, military representatives have stated.

The call for concern initially arose when a Lithuanian public broadcasting service reported the disappearance of the Americans, who were stationed in the region for training purposes. Subsequently, NATO Secretary General Mark Rutte, whilst in Warsaw, Poland, indicated that the soldiers were dead, but he did not provide further specifics regarding the circumstances surrounding their deaths.

Details concerning the identities of the soldiers remain withheld, pending official release and notifications of next-of-kin.

Lithuania, formerly part of the Soviet Union (USSR), is on the border with the Russian Federation and is one of the main focal points amid rising tensions between parts of NATO and Russia. Along with fellow Estonia and Latvia, Lithuania was one of the few NATO countries to promise to increase defense spending to five percent of national GDP shortly after President Donald J. Trump’s inauguration.

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