The Daily Populous

Tuesday May 20th, 2025 day edition

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President Donald Trump on Monday used former President Joe Biden’s cancer diagnosis to question his ability to lead the country, departing from his compassionate sentiments a day earlier.

(Biden has stage 4 cancer with a Gleason score of 9, to be clear.).

“I think the doctor said he’s just fine, and it’s turned out that’s not so — it’s very dangerous.

This is dangerous for our country,” said Trump, who is just three years younger than Biden.

Trump also argued that “somebody is not telling the facts” about Biden’s diagnosis.

“Melania and I are saddened to hear about Joe Biden’s recent medical diagnosis,” Trump posted on Truth Social.

Biden’s office said on Sunday that Biden received his prostate cancer diagnosis on Friday and that the cancer had spread to his bones. »

DOJ says it has charged N.J. congresswoman with assaulting law enforcement at ICE facility

Authored by nbcnews.com

The acting U.S. attorney for New Jersey, Alina Habba, made the announcement on X, where she accused McIver of “assaulting, impeding and interfering with law enforcement.”.

“Earlier this month, I joined my colleagues to inspect the treatment of ICE detainees at Delaney Hall in my district.

Deputy Attorney General Todd Blanche backed Habba’s statement, writing on X that “assaults on federal law enforcement will not be tolerated.”. »

Qatar lobby reaches deep into US conservative media, documents show

Authored by ynetnews.com

Documents submitted to the U.S. Department of Justice under the Foreign Agents Registration Act (FARA) reveal Qatar’s deep penetration into the American media landscape, particularly targeting conservative outlets.

Notably, the agreement specifies that the firm's president, Rebecca Diaz-Bonilla, must travel in business or first class on Qatar Airways.

Ventry, who previously held senior roles in Congress and conservative media, formally transitioned to lobbying for Qatar to avoid overt conflicts of interest. »

MAGA Senator Threatens Walmart for Responding to Trump’s Tariffs

Authored by newrepublic.com

“In the short term, if Walmart decides that they have to raise prices, do you think that that’s un-American, effectively?”

“I think Walmart’s gonna have to make some decisions; Walmart has the broadest base of American clients there is.

He also said that it wouldn’t be easy to adapt to changes in demand sparked by fluctuations in pricing. »

Trump to Israel: ' We'll abandon you if war continues,' source tells WaPo - report

Authored by m.jpost.com

"Trump has been letting Israel know 'we will abandon you if you do not end this war,'" the source added, speaking on the condition of anonymity because they were not authorized to speak to the press.

The increase in pressure from Trump came after Israel called up tens of thousands of reservists and ramped up Gaza bombings, the Washington Post added.

However, according to an official speaking to Ynet, the White House denied the report that Trump would abandon Israel. »