Episode Details

Today’s Headlines: Massive blackouts hit Spain, Portugal, France, and Germany, disrupting airports, hospitals, and transport, with no clear cause yet identified. Meanwhile, tensions escalate between India and Pakistan following a deadly attack in Kashmir. The conclave to pick Pope Francis’s successor is set to begin May 7. In Canada, elections took place amid website outages and a campaign shaken by Trump’s threats to annex the country. Back in the U.S., Trump marks 100 days in office with executive orders targeting sanctuary cities, expanding legal protections for police, and enforcing English proficiency for truck drivers. His administration also launched a civil rights investigation into the Harvard Law Review over alleged racial bias. A Senate investigation revealed Elon Musk’s businesses could avoid over $2 billion in legal liabilities thanks to influence over federal agencies. Finally, Representative Gerry Connolly announced he’ll step down due to a cancer recurrence, opening the door for AOC and others to vie for House Oversight leadership.

Resources/Articles mentioned in this episode:

NBC News: Cause still unclear after massive power outages in Spain, Portugal, France hinder travel

Reuters: Exclusive: Pakistan defence minister says military incursion by India is imminent

Catholic News Agency: May 7 papal conclave date finalized as cardinals prepare for election 

AP News: https://apnews.com/live/canada-election-updates-results 

WA Post: Trump administration focuses on immigration record ahead of 100-day mark

NY Times: Trump Signs 3 Executive Orders, Addressing Immigration and Policing 

Axios: Trump admin launches race-based discrimination probe into Harvard Law Review

Document Cloud: Minority Staff Memorandum Elon Musk Conflicts 

Axios: Gerry Connolly stepping down as top Democrat on Oversight Committee

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