Show Notes
In today’s episode, we cover a US court blocking Trump’s tariffs, Musk’s exit from the Trump administration, Israel’s plan to expand settlements in the occupied West Bank, and the UK’s planned civil service cuts.
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Sources:
✍️ Trump’s Tariff Scheme is Ruled Illegal
https://thehill.com/homenews/administration/5322889-court-rules-trump-tariffs/ https://www.ft.com/content/bd6479b2-b7e5-42c2-ae17-779e57b02637
✍️ Musk Leaves the Trump Administration
https://x.com/elonmusk/status/1927877957852266518 https://www.theguardian.com/technology/2025/may/29/elon-musk-announces-exit-from-us-government-role-after-breaking-with-trump-on-tax-bill
✍️ Israel Announces Creation of New Settlements in West Bank
https://www.bbc.co.uk/news/articles/c1j5954edlno https://www.theguardian.com/world/2025/may/29/israel-new-settlements-occupied-west-bank-palestinian-state
✍️ UK Expected to Cut 50,000 Civil Service Jobs
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