Donald Trump signed an executive order banning gain-of-function research on pandemic pathogens that many believe was the true source of the coronavirus pandemic.

The Department of Homeland Security has announced a new initiative to help solve the immigration crisis, which would give undocumented immigrants a $1,000 stipend if they choose to self-deport from the United States.

The CBP Home App was originally the CBP One App, which under the Biden administration helped illegal immigrants find their way into the United States. Now, under Trump, it's helping them find their way out.

This is going to save taxpayers significantly, because it would cost $4,500 per person, compared to over $17,000 that the States are spending for arrest, detention, and then, of course, the forced removal.

And considering $4,500 is much less than what it costs for an illegal immigrant to live in the United States indefinitely.

Many more deals to come.

The United States and the United Kingdom have agreed to increase market access for American exports while easing some tariffs for Britons, President Donald Trump announced Thursday in the first official trade agreement since imposing global tariffs.

In a brief morning press conference, Trump, from the Oval Office, and Prime Minister Keir Starmer, via telephone, said the U.K. would reduce "red tape," streamlining U.S. exports such as beef, ethanol and other products.

In return, the U.S. will ease the 25 percent tariff on vehicles to 10 percent for 100,000 vehicles and eliminate steel tariffs.

"It's so good for both countries and we'll also receive new market access for American chemicals, machinery and many other industrial products that weren't allowed and they'll end up getting products that they'll be able to price, and they like them better," Trump said on Thursday.

I knew the Brits would cave.  They make the French look like macho men.

Quote from: Brent on May 07, 2025, 01:03:09 PMThe Department of Homeland Security has announced a new initiative to help solve the immigration crisis, which would give undocumented immigrants a $1,000 stipend if they choose to self-deport from the United States.

How about a $10,000 stipend if they get permanently sterilized first?

Quote from: Oliver the Second on May 08, 2025, 10:07:30 PMHow about a $10,000 stipend if they get permanently sterilized first?

Best idea.

Quote from: Oliver the Second on May 08, 2025, 10:07:30 PMHow about a $10,000 stipend if they get permanently sterilized first?

Best idea. But as soon as they are sterilized, send them back to their countries.

While concerned about the prospect of nuclear war on the Indian subcontinent, Vance emphasized it's not America's fight.

Quote from: DKG on May 10, 2025, 10:13:15 AMWhile concerned about the prospect of nuclear war on the Indian subcontinent, Vance emphasized it's not America's fight.

Let those shits kill each other off.  Doing the world a favor.

Quote from: Prof Emeritus at Fawk U on May 10, 2025, 01:45:11 PMLet those shits kill each other off.  Doing the world a favor.

India could be a valuable Western ally if they ever address systemic internal issues.