UPDATE: Donald Trump Takes Office as the 47th US President
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They want to create their own Apartheid here. That was the goal.
These are farmers so it will be interesting to see how they are set up to do that... considering black farmers are still owed settlement money for the discrimination and racism the US govt did to them and settled in court to the tune of 5 billion dollars
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Yup....that guy that was in office from Jan 2017 thru the first year of the covid shutdown....he has absolutely, positively nothing to do with it!
Yep, "progress" is not a deal ("executed agreement")
Per China:
Chinese Vice Premier He Lifeng described the meetings Sunday as "candid, in-depth and constructive" and said "substantial progress was made and important consensus was reached," according to China's state media.
"This was a larger-than-expected de-escalation ... though the negotiation process will likely remain challenging," said Lynn Song, chief economist of greater China at Dutch bank ING.
US, China agree to slash tariffs that fueled markets' chaos: Live updates
Treasury Secretary Scott Bessent said the two sides had agreed tariffs would come down by over 100 percentage points to 10%.
www.usatoday.com
Isreal/AIPAC doesn't have "Arab Money" that's buys off Trump and American lobbyists for the Middle East with shiny gifts
Trump Mideast visit: Israel shifts from central player to distant observer - analysis
Netanyahu has no compelling offer for a US president focused on outcomes. Trump is pressing ahead with his priorities — and that is what matters.
By ANNA BARSKYMAY 12, 2025 11:56Updated: MAY 12, 2025 17:02
US President Donald Trump is scheduled to meet Saudi Crown Prince Mohammed bin Salman on Tuesday. Among the meetings, one stands out: an expanded session in Riyadh that will include Palestinian Authority Chairman Mahmoud Abbas, Lebanese President Joseph Aoun, and Syrian President Ahmad al-Sharaa (also known as al-Julani). For Israel, this development is troubling on several fronts.
Mahmoud Abbas is not attending because he insisted; he was invited by the crown prince. He will be part of a group of Arab leaders meeting the US president during his visit to Saudi Arabia. The invitation is a deliberate move, intended to place critical regional issues directly before Trump.
The crown prince is sending a message: the Palestinian Authority cannot be bypassed, despite Israel's attempts to do so. “You want to talk to us? We’re open to that. You want trade and big deals? Absolutely. But there’s also a political dimension — and here we are clear: there is no bypass around Ramallah. Mahmoud Abbas is part of the delegation. He’s one of us. You must see the region as we do, not as the Israelis present it.”
That message is taking form, and the White House has not objected. Nor was it expected to. Trump appears untroubled by the development — and that, precisely, is Netanyahu’s problem. The facts are clear: Trump will meet Abbas during his regional tour, but not Prime Minister Benjamin Netanyahu.
The Saudi insistence on Abbas’s participation is not merely a domestic signal or a gesture to the broader Arab world. It reflects changing regional political and security dynamics, and they are not working in Israel’s favor.
Saudi demands, initially raised in response to the war in Gaza, have escalated further in recent weeks. Two key decisions by the US contributed to this: the move to end military operations against the Houthis, despite their continued ballistic missile attacks on Israel, and the push to advance major US-Saudi agreements without conditioning them on normalization with Israel.
Regardless of Trump’s intentions, the regional message is unmistakable: the US is stepping back, leaving Israel to manage its own threats. The US is no longer Israel’s “Iron Dome.” That is the current reality, whatever anyone may claim.
Trump's sidelining reduces Israel's relevance in the region
Israel’s regional position has deteriorated. Unlike before October 7, 2023, normalization with Israel now requires tangible returns, not vague or symbolic gestures. Even slogans are beyond Netanyahu’s capacity in 2025.In this shifting landscape, Crown Prince Mohammed bin Salman faces image challenges. He is under growing criticism, even without actively pursuing normalization with Israel. Earlier remarks continue to draw scrutiny, and current events in Gaza — viewed by many in the Arab world as genocidal — only increase the pressure. He must demonstrate solidarity with the Arab cause, not just economic alignment with Washington.
Abbas’s invitation also serves another purpose. A photograph of the Palestinian leader alongside fellow Arab heads of state and the US president could offer the crown prince political cover — a symbolic gesture legitimizing any US-Saudi deal in Arab public opinion.
That is the underlying point — and it is no longer about Israel. Israel is no longer a key variable. Who in the region would factor in Israel, when even the US president appears disengaged, whether on the Houthi threat or on the Saudi deal? In the Middle East, weakness is quickly noticed. Egypt is not rushing to approve a new Israeli ambassador, nor is it sending one to Tel Aviv. That is no accident.
Trump, acting according to a pragmatic and transactional approach, may not recognize the reputational and strategic damage this is causing Israel. If normalization is no longer a condition for US-Saudi ties, Israel’s role is diminishing. Riyadh can obtain trade and possibly nuclear deals without needing to talk about Israel.
Israel’s diplomatic relevance is slipping. Its standing is at a historic low. Netanyahu has no compelling offer for a US president focused on outcomes. Trump is pressing ahead with his priorities — and that is what matters.
Whether or not Abbas is present in Riyadh means little to Trump. Nor does Netanyahu’s opinion. Trump hasn’t shifted his stance. His priorities and methods remain consistent. That Israelis are surprised — that is their problem, not his.
Trump expects partnerships to yield concrete benefits. That view shaped his first term, though, then, under Jared Kushner, it led to the Abraham Accords. That was a measurable success, and it persuaded Trump.
Today, Israel has no new initiative to offer. Its role has shifted — from central player to distant observer.
Trump Mideast visit: Israel shifts from central player to distant observer - analysis
Netanyahu has no compelling offer for a US president focused on outcomes. Trump is pressing ahead with his priorities — and that is what matters.
www.jpost.com
Their money is really your money. They're providing a service. Some may argue the service they provide is artificially keeping OPEC prices lower than they should be.Isreal/AIPAC doesn't have "Arab Money" that's buys off Trump and American lobbyists for the Middle East with shiny gifts
/racists
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Will their children get birthright citizenship too?
Yep. Those "refugees" about to get some land, a house, monthly stipend, benefits, jobs. I'll bet those 95 racists will get more in 6 months than all of the migrants he convinced yall to hate combined.
That right there is as good as she's ever looked. She doesn't normally wear makeup and dress up all like that. She cleans up well. SmashRAW, no PO!
What does P-1 refugee status give refugees?
P-1 refugee status, as defined by the U.S. Refugee Admissions Program, refers to Priority-1 cases, which are individuals identified by the UNHCR, a U.S. embassy, or certain NGOs as being in need of resettlement due to specific vulnerabilities or persecution risks. It grants refugees the opportunity to apply for resettlement in the United States, but the benefits and process are tied to approval and relocation. Here's what P-1 refugee status provides upon successful resettlement:
- Legal Admission to the U.S.: P-1 refugees are granted lawful entry into the United States as refugees, allowing them to live and work legally.
- Path to Permanent Residency: After one year in the U.S., refugees can apply for a green card (lawful permanent resident status), which is a step toward potential citizenship after five years.
- Work Authorization: Refugees receive immediate authorization to work upon arrival, typically through an Employment Authorization Document (EAD).
- Access to Public Benefits: P-1 refugees are eligible for federal and state assistance programs, including:
- Refugee Cash Assistance (RCA): Short-term financial support (up to 12 months).
- Refugee Medical Assistance (RMA): Temporary health coverage (up to 12 months) for those ineligible for Medicaid.
- Supplemental Nutrition Assistance Program (SNAP): Food assistance.
- Medicaid or other health programs, depending on state and eligibility.
- Resettlement Support: Through the U.S. Refugee Resettlement Program, P-1 refugees receive help from resettlement agencies, including:
- Housing assistance (initial support for rent or furnishings).
- Case management for integration (e.g., job placement, language classes).
- Cultural orientation and community support.
- Family Reunification: P-1 refugees can petition to bring immediate family members (spouse, unmarried children under 21) to the U.S. through follow-to-join processes, though this requires additional applications.
- Protection from Persecution: P-1 status ensures refugees are protected from being returned to their home country where they face persecution, in line with international refugee law.
- Eligibility: P-1 status is for individuals with a well-founded fear of persecution based on race, religion, nationality, political opinion, or membership in a particular social group. Referrals often prioritize those with urgent needs (e.g., survivors of torture, medical emergencies).
- Process: After referral, applicants undergo rigorous vetting, including interviews, background checks, and medical screenings, which can take 1-2 years.
- Limitations: Benefits like RCA and RMA are time-limited, and refugees must transition to self-sufficiency. Access to benefits varies by state.
