CNN 5 Things EU pauses tariffs, Republicans butt heads, firing squad execution & more
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Apr 10, 2025 World leaders cheer as the U.S. pauses tariffs, sparking hope for global markets. Meanwhile, Republicans are torn over Trump’s agenda, highlighting their internal conflicts. A student faces deportation due to frog embryo research, raising eyebrows about immigration policies. In the legal sphere, Dominion Voting Systems scores a victory in a defamation case. Lastly, the grim reality of death row inmates opting for firing squad executions adds a provocative twist to the discussion on capital punishment.
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Tariff Pause Impact
- Global leaders and markets reacted positively to President Trump's 90-day tariff pause on countries other than China.
- The EU reciprocated the pause, and U.S. markets rallied, boosting Asian and European stocks.
Republican Disagreements
- Congressional Republicans are clashing over Trump's agenda, demanding spending cuts and deficit reduction.
- House Speaker Mike Johnson delayed a budget vote due to GOP holdouts, despite claiming party unity.
Visa Revocation
- A Harvard researcher from Russia had her visa revoked and was detained for not declaring non-hazardous frog embryos.
- DHS claims messages on her phone showed she planned to smuggle the materials, while her attorney argues it was a minor offense.