๐บ๐ธ๐ฆ๐ช During a high-profile multiday visit to the Middle East, President Donald Trump unveiled a monumental series of agreements exceeding $200 billion between the United States and the United Arab Emirates. At the heart of the deal lies a $14.5 billion commitment involving Boeing, GE Aerospace, and Etihad Airways โ aimed at fueling American aviation exports and boosting Etihad's global fleet expansion. The announcement signals a bold reaffirmation of US-Gulf cooperation, as Trump seeks to position himself as a global dealmaker once again. โ๏ธ๐ผ
๐ฆ The deal will see Etihad Airways purchase 28 US-made Boeing 787 and 777X aircraft, all powered by GE engines. ๐ซ "This strengthens our aviation alliance and drives American industry forward," said a White House spokesperson. Antonoaldo Neves, CEO of Etihad, aims to expand the fleet to 170 aircraft by 2030, supporting Abu Dhabiโs diversification goals. ๐๐
๐ฅ The announcement comes just one day after Boeing clinched a record-breaking $96 billion deal with Qatar. Meanwhile, Trump stirred controversy by accepting a $400 million luxury jumbo jet from the Qatari government, which he claims will serve as the next Air Force One and eventually feature in his presidential library. ๐ฌ๐๐ถ๐ฆ
โ๏ธ Top Court Divided on Trumpโs Birthright Citizenship Restrictions
On Thursday, May 15, 2025, the ๐บ๐ธ US Supreme Court heard arguments on Donald Trump's attempt to deny birthright citizenship to babies born in the U.S. to non-citizen parents. This controversial move, stemming from a January executive order, clashes with the 14th Amendment. The court also debated the power of federal judges to issue nationwide injunctionsโa tool used to block executive overreach. With Trump's three appointees on the bench, conservatives appeared skeptical of such injunctions. โ๏ธ๐งโโ๏ธ
๐ต๏ธ Comey Seashell Post Investigated as โThreatโ
The Secret Service is probing a cryptic seashell Instagram post by former FBI director James Comey. The image showed the number โ8647,โ which Trump supporters claim hints at violent intentions. Homeland Security's Kristi Noem called it a โthreatโ to Trump. ๐๐ฑ
๐ฐ Trump Inks $200 Billion Deals with ๐ฆ๐ช UAE
During a high-stakes visit to the Middle East, Trump unveiled deals worth over $200 billion with the United Arab Emirates, including a major $14.5 billion pact involving Boeing, GE Aerospace, and Etihad Airways. The visit emphasized deepening US-Gulf ties. โ๏ธ๐ค
๐ค Controversy over Antisemitic Refugee Brought to US
A white Afrikaner refugee, recently accepted into the US under Trumpโs policies, has a history of antisemitic postsโsparking backlash as Trump continues targeting pro-Palestinian demonstrators under similar allegations. ๐ต๏ธโโ๏ธ๐จ๏ธ
๐ฑ Trump Has โProblemโ with Apple CEO Tim Cook
Donald Trump took aim at Apple and CEO Tim Cook over plans to manufacture iPhones for the US market in ๐ฎ๐ณ India, citing concerns over domestic job losses. ๐๐ฒ
๐ฉโโ๏ธ Wisconsin Judge Pleads Not Guilty in ICE Evasion Case
A Wisconsin judge pleaded not guilty to charges of helping an undocumented immigrant avoid arrest by ICE agents in her courtroom, in a case that highlights tensions between the judiciary and immigration enforcement. ๐จ๐งโโ๏ธ
๐ค UAE & US to Build Worldโs Largest AI Campus Outside America
Another highlight of Trumpโs UAE trip: an agreement to construct the largest AI campus outside the US. The project symbolizes growing collaboration between America and the Gulf in tech innovation. ๐ง ๐ข
๐ฟ GOP Push to Slash Green Tax Credits Could Raise Utility Bills
As Republicans in Congress aim to gut key parts of Bidenโs Inflation Reduction Act, new data shows that rolling back green tax credits could cost American families over $1,000 annually. ๐๐
๐๏ธ Quick Hits from Thursday:
โข A federal judge in ๐ฒ๐ฝ New Mexico dismissed trespassing charges against dozens of immigrants in a new military zone.
โข Newarkโs mayor slammed federal authorities for fingerprinting himโagain.
โข The first statue of Melania Trump in ๐ธ๐ฎ Slovenia was burned and its bronze replacement has mysteriously disappeared. ๐ฅ๐ฟ
๐ฅ Trump's whirlwind trip to the Middle East concludes with staggering economic deals and mounting political heat. While the aerospace pact with the UAE marks a diplomatic and industrial win, controversy swirls over his acceptance of a $400 million Qatari jumbo jet. Amid Supreme Court hearings, AI campus ambitions, and tech feuds with Apple, the former president's journey intertwines massive business moves with legal and ethical stormsโleaving a trail of headlines across both hemispheres. ๐ซ๐๐
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