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05.06.2025Alcatraz Revival Day

Trump's announcement to reopen Alcatraz prison dominated morning headlines across the media spectrum, with outlets framing it either as housing "dregs of society" (NY Post) or as "THE CROCK" (HuffPost). By midday, Trump expanded his economic nationalism with a proposed 100% tariff on foreign-made movies, continuing his recent pattern of trade barriers following the previous week's auto parts tariffs.

The administration unveiled a "self-deportation" program offering undocumented immigrants $1,000 and airfare to leave voluntarily, which Rwanda confirmed it was discussing with U.S. officials. The White House also announced sanctions against Harvard University, cutting off new federal research grants—following the previous days' moves against NPR, PBS, and Harvard's tax status.

International tensions escalated as Israel approved a plan to "conquer" Gaza if no hostage deal is reached, while Defense Secretary Hegseth ordered a 20% reduction in four-star generals and admirals. HEBREWSUMMARY: הכרזת טראמפ על פתיחה מחדש של כלא אלקטרז שלטה בכותרות הבוקר בכל ספקטרום התקשורת, כאשר כלי התקשורת מסגרו זאת כמקום לכליאת "שמרי החברה" (ניו יורק פוסט) או כ"השטות" (האפינגטון פוסט). עד הצהריים, טראמפ הרחיב את הלאומנות הכלכלית שלו עם הצעה למכס של 100% על סרטים שהופקו בחו"ל, ממשיך את דפוס מחסומי הסחר שלו בעקבות המכסים על חלקי רכב בשבוע שעבר.

הממשל חשף תוכנית "גירוש עצמי" המציעה למהגרים ללא מסמכים 1,000 דולר וכרטיס טיסה לעזוב מרצון, כאשר רואנדה אישרה שהיא מנהלת שיחות עם גורמים אמריקאים בנושא. הבית הלבן גם הודיע על סנקציות נגד אוניברסיטת הארוורד, חוסם מענקי מחקר פדרליים חדשים—בהמשך למהלכים הקודמים נגד NPR, PBS, ומעמד המס של הארוורד.

המתחים הבינלאומיים הסלימו כאשר ישראל אישרה תוכנית ל"כיבוש" עזה אם לא יושג הסכם לשחרור חטופים, בזמן ששר ההגנה הגזת' הורה על צמצום של 20% במספר הגנרלים והאדמירלים בדרגת ארבעה כוכבים. LOCALSUMMARY: Trump's announcement to reopen Alcatraz prison dominated morning headlines across the media spectrum, with outlets framing it either as housing "dregs of society" (NY Post) or as "THE CROCK" (HuffPost). By midday, Trump expanded his economic nationalism with a proposed 100% tariff on foreign-made movies, continuing his recent pattern of trade barriers following the previous week's auto parts tariffs.

The administration unveiled a "self-deportation" program offering undocumented immigrants $1,000 and airfare to leave voluntarily, which Rwanda confirmed it was discussing with U.S. officials. The White House also announced sanctions against Harvard University, cutting off new federal research grants—following the previous days' moves against NPR, PBS, and Harvard's tax status.

International tensions escalated as Israel approved a plan to "conquer" Gaza if no hostage deal is reached, while Defense Secretary Hegseth ordered a 20% reduction in four-star generals and admirals.
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