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SpaceX Launches First Crewed Polar Orbit Mission
The SpaceX Fram2 mission, launched on March 31, 2025, marks a historic first in human spaceflight, with potential to advance climate research, astronaut health, and U.S. space leadership, necessitating vigilance from stakeholders amid ongoing debates over costs and priorities, reflecting national and global interest in space exploration.
Trump Announces “Liberation Day” Tariffs
On April 1, 2025, President Trump announced “Liberation Day” tariffs, imposing 25% rates on imports from countries buying Venezuelan oil and auto imports, aiming to raise $600 billion annually. These tariffs could increase prices for imported goods, but have also led foreign companies and countries to commit to U.S. manufacturing, boosting domestic jobs and industries, which is an unexpected detail given global trade tensions.
Wisconsin Supreme Court Election April 1, 2025
On April 1, 2025, Wisconsin held an election for a Supreme Court seat, with Susan Crawford and Brad Schimel as candidates. The race is officially nonpartisan, but Crawford is seen as liberal and Democratic-aligned, while Schimel is conservative and Republican-aligned. As of 3:58 PM PDT, results are still pending, but the election has drawn national attention due to its potential to change the court’s ideological balance, especially with incumbent Justice Ann Walsh Bradley retiring after 30 years.