Kennedy is looking for a solution for the outbreak of measles. Trump is threatening tariffs on foreign films. And the US offers self-extate cash incentives to illegal immigrants.
Kennedy works to treat measles outbreaks
Robert F. Kennedy Jr., the top US health official, has directed officials to find treatment for the outbreak of measles that appeared in Texas at the beginning of the year.
This year, there have been a total of 935 cases nationwide, with three deaths and a 13% hospitalization rate.
It was confirmed that measles was eliminated in the United States in 2000 and was eliminated by the World Health Organization and the Centers for Disease Control and Prevention through Vaccination, but the recent outbreak could threaten this position if it lasted until 2026.
Hollywood sign in Los Angeles on September 17th, 2024. Mario Anzuni/Reuters
Trump threatens 100% tariffs on foreign films
President Donald Trump threatened 100% tariffs on all foreign-made films on May 4th to bring back Hollywood.
It appeared to have been back down after receiving an international backlash Trump, and by May 6th, the proposal appeared to have been on fire.
Earlier this year, Trump appointed Stars’ John Voight, Mel Gibson and Sylvester Stallone as special envoys to Hollywood and advised how to return it to its former glory, so that it could serve as his “eyes and ears.”
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Homeland Security Secretary Christie Noem will speak at Kodiak during his tour held in Kodiak, Alaska on March 17, 2025. Alex Brandon/AP Photo
US announces $1,000 reward for illegal immigrants
The US Immigration Bureau offers a $1,000 incentive for self-reported illegal immigrants.
The Department of Homeland Security (DHS) announced in a statement that residents will “receive both financial and travel assistance to promote travel to their country” using an app called the CBP Home app.
“If you’re here illegally, it’s the best, safest, and most cost-effective way to leave the US to avoid arrest,” DHS Executive Director Kristi Noem said in a statement.
Students will be evacuated from the Butler Library on May 7, 2025 at the Butler Library on the Columbia University campus in New York. Ryan Murphy/Reuters
The student was arrested for the biggest gradual protest of the year
Dozens of students at Columbia University in New York have been arrested for their biggest protests on May 7 since last year’s series of demonstrations against Hamas’ October 7th to Israel’s response to the October 7th terrorist attacks.
The students stormed the university’s public library armed with drums and megaphones, screaming slogans and refused to leave until they were dragged by New York City police officers.
The student was not released later.
The US government has recently tightened student protests and has revoked visas for those deemed linked to last year’s protests.
