Gary Shapley, the acting commissioner of the Internal Revenue Service, has been ousted after treasury secretary Scott Bessent complained to Donald Trump that Shapley had been installed without his knowledge and at the behest of billionaire Elon Musk, according to the New York Times. This move comes amid ongoing trade discussions with China and speculation about firing the Federal Reserve chair, Jerome Powell. The Trump administration is also pressuring Harvard University to disclose foreign funding details. In international affairs, Trump has accepted an invitation from the Italian prime minister for an official visit to Italy. Additionally, a controversial move by the administration has spared US Department of Transportation employees supporting Musk’s space operations, raising questions about conflicts of interest.
The ACLU has urged the US Supreme Court to block the deportation of Venezuelan men who were classified as gang members and given short notice for removal. In response to a Trump administration policy banning gender marker changes on passports, a federal judge issued an injunction in favor of ACLU, citing discrimination. Another federal judge ordered the transfer of Rümeysa Öztürk, a detained Tufts University student, to Vermont for a hearing. Trump’s administration has also unveiled a new rule allowing more political appointments in the federal government, signaling a shift towards a business-oriented government operation.
Senator Chris Van Hollen has accused the El Salvador government of staging a hoax regarding a meeting with a deported Maryland man to discredit him. The administration is facing criticism for deportations and harsh immigration policies despite legal challenges. The White House has announced Easter celebrations, featuring Melania Trump and various activities, amid budget cuts affecting programs for immigrant children. Donald Trump’s comments on a peace agreement between Russia and Ukraine indicate that the US will not engage if the parties make negotiations difficult.
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