Politics

Politics

Amazon Faces White House Backlash Over Tariff Price Display Plan

Amazon shipping box with a bold “TARIFF” sticker beside a judge’s gavel, set against a blurred White House backdrop.

What Sparked the Controversy? Last week a Punchbowl News scoop claimed Amazon was preparing to show the exact cost of new import tariffs next to product prices on its bargain site, Haul. The White House reacted within hours: press secretary Karoline Leavitt called the idea “a hostile and political act.” President Trump personally phoned Jeff Bezos, saying the Amazon founder was “very nice” and agreed to scrap the plan after their chat. Amazon insists the label was only an internal discussion,

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Immigration

$1,000 Self‑Deportation Program: How Trump’s Voluntary Departure Incentive Works

Silhouette of a departing traveler in an airport, with a phone showing “CBP Self‑Deportation,” U.S. passport and $100 bills against an American‑flag window backdrop

The new “Voluntary Self‑Deportation Stipend” was announced by DHS and endorsed by President Trump on May 5. Migrants who depart through the CBP Home app receive a one‑time US$1,000 payment after officials confirm their exit. DHS will also fund basic airfare or bus tickets to the applicant’s home country. Key Features  * Fast‑track approval in as little as 10 days. * No formal removal order, avoiding a 10‑year re‑entry bar common in standard deportations. * Possible future visa eligibility,

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