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Several Democratic governors and mayors are reporting an increasingly strained relationship with President Donald Trump, largely due to his immigration policies.
Last year, Trump sent National Guard troops to various U.S. cities, despite objections from local authorities. In Minneapolis, federal officers continue to operate against the wishes of local leaders, underscoring the widening rift.
This conflict challenges the Republican stance that the federal government should allow states to manage their own affairs, as outlined by the 10th Amendment of the U.S. Constitution.
“It’s clear that the Trump administration has repeatedly overstepped constitutional boundaries in its interactions with states,” stated Andy Beshear, the Democratic Governor of Kentucky, during an interview.
On the other hand, Trump has voiced his frustration with what he perceives as automatic opposition from Democratic leaders, asserting recently that he has no desire to impose federal law enforcement on communities unnecessarily.
Tensions worsened after federal agents killed two U.S. citizens in Minneapolis last month.
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Trump says tariffs led to economic growth. However …
Trump claims his tariffs have revived the U.S. economy, calling it an “American economic miracle.”
He argues that tariffs have boosted growth and reduced inflation. However, the facts tell a different story.
The U.S. economy was already growing before his second term. During the first three quarters of the year, Trump’s tariffs — or the threat of them — delivered mixed results for the American economy. Inflation figures are skewed by data disruptions, and tariffs have actually increased core goods prices.
Trump also claims foreign producers bear most tariff costs, but studies show U.S. consumers and firms are affected.
Oman mediates indirect US-Iran talks over Tehran’s nuclear program
Oman has mediated indirect talks between Iran and the United States over the Islamic Republic’s nuclear program, seeking to de-escalate tensions between the nations after Washington bombed Iranian nuclear sites and Tehran launched a bloody crackdown on nationwide protests.
It wasn’t immediately clear Friday if that was the end of the talks for the day.
The U.S. bombed Iranian nuclear sites during that war, likely destroying many of the centrifuges that spun uranium to near weapons-grade purity. Israel’s attacks devastated Iran’s air defenses and targeted its ballistic missile arsenal as well.
U.S. officials like Secretary of State Marco Rubio believe Iran’s theocracy is now at its weakest point since its 1979 Islamic Revolution after nationwide protests last month represented the greatest challenge to 86-year-old Supreme Leader Ayatollah Ali Khamenei’s rule. Khamenei’s forces responded with a crackdown that killed thousands and reportedly saw tens of thousands arrested — and spurred new military threats by Trump to target the country.