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Tesla Aims to Double US Production Amidst Political Alignment.

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Elon Musk, CEO of Tesla, announced on Tuesday that the company intends to double its vehicle production within the United States over the next two years. This assertion was made during an event where former President Donald Trump reportedly purchased a new Tesla vehicle.

Musk attributed this ambitious growth target to his confidence in both the United States and what he characterized as the “great policies” of the Trump administration. He explicitly stated that the expansion is being undertaken “as an act of faith in America.”

The announcement follows reports of Trump purchasing the vehicle as a show of support for Musk, amidst alleged boycotts driven by political opposition. Furthermore, Musk has been appointed by Trump to lead the “Department of Government Efficiency” (DOGE), tasked with reducing federal spending and personnel.

The proposed doubling of production marks a significant commitment by Tesla to its US operations and is intertwined with the evolving political landscape. It remains to be seen how these factors will ultimately influence Tesla’s ability to achieve this ambitious goal.

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Alleged Ukrainian Agent Detained in Connection to General’s Car Bombing.

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Russian authorities have announced the arrest of a suspect in connection to the car bomb assassination of General Yaroslav Moskalik, which occurred outside Moscow on Friday. The Federal Security Service (FSB) has identified the suspect as Ignat Kuzin, allegedly a Ukrainian agent.

According to the FSB, Kuzin is accused of rigging a Volkswagen Golf with an improvised explosive device sourced from a Ukrainian intelligence cache. The device was reportedly detonated remotely from Ukrainian territory.

The FSB has released video footage of Kuzin’s arrest.

While Kyiv has yet to comment on the incident, the attack bears resemblance to previous targeted assassinations of military personnel and prominent supporters of the Kremlin’s ongoing offensive in Ukraine. The investigation remains ongoing.

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Terry Apala Remanded Over Naira Mutilation Allegations.

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On April 25, 2025, Justice Akintayo Aluko of the Federal High Court in Ikoyi, Lagos, ordered the remand of musician Terry Alexander Ejeh, known professionally as Terry Apala, to the Ikoyi Correctional Centre. This order stems from allegations of Naira note mutilation, a charge brought against him by the Economic and Financial Crimes Commission (EFCC).

Mr. Ejeh is accused of trampling on Naira notes while dancing at a social event on January 5, 2025, an act deemed to contravene Section 21(1) of the Central Bank of Nigeria Act, 2007. He pleaded not guilty to the charge.

While the defense counsel requested bail and offered assurances of Mr. Ejeh’s compliance, the prosecution opposed the application. Justice Aluko subsequently dismissed the defense’s request and adjourned the matter to May 5, 2025, for a formal hearing of the bail application. Until then, Mr. Ejeh remains in custody.

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Presidential Criticism of Judiciary Highlights Ongoing Immigration Debate.

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Following his attendance at Pope Francis’ funeral in Rome, former President Donald Trump took to Truth Social to voice strong criticism of the American judiciary. In a post presumably written aboard Air Force One, Trump accused courts of obstructing his immigration agenda and perpetuating what he describes as an immigration crisis stemming from President Biden’s policies.

Trump stated that the courts were preventing actions “allowed to do for 250 years,” suggesting this interference could fundamentally alter the nation. He further blamed President Biden for “Open Border MADNESS” and alleged that it allows dangerous individuals, including criminals and the mentally ill, to enter the country unchecked. He also expressed concerns about the logistical impossibility of processing millions of immigrants through the court system.

These comments come amidst recent rulings where federal judges have blocked or limited several of Trump’s executive actions related to immigration and deportations. The former president’s statements underscore the continued intensity and contentiousness surrounding immigration policy within the United States, and the ongoing friction between the executive and judicial branches regarding its implementation.

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