4/28: The Takeout: Ali Zaidi

France’s government survived a no-confidence vote in Parliament, allowing Prime Minister François Bayrou to continue amid political turmoil. The motion's failure ensures passage of a crucial budget bill aimed at reducing debt. Despite challenges from opposition parties, the government's survival offers temporary stability as it navigates ongoing political complexities. Full Article

Mexican cartel members fired shots at U.S. Border Patrol agents near Fronton, Texas as migrants attempted to cross the Rio Grande. Drone footage captured a cartel-on-cartel gunfight near the U.S. border, highlighting the danger posed by heavily armed cartels with weaponized drones. Congressman Chip Roy of Texas emphasizes the need for increased border security measures and collaboration with Mexican authorities to combat cartel violence. President Trump's crackdown on illegal immigration and migrant crime has prompted...

In the 2023 NFL Draft, cornerback Christian Gonzalez was almost selected by the Commanders one spot ahead of the Patriots, who ultimately secured him as the final first-round pick of the Bill Belichick era after a trade with the Steelers. Despite initial disagreement within Washington's front office, they chose cornerback Emmanuel Forbes instead, who struggled and was eventually released in 2024. Gonzalez, identified as the top cornerback in the draft, has since become a standout...

Syntilay, a startup, has introduced the world's first AI-designed and 3D-printed shoe, aiming to rival Crocs. Meanwhile, President Trump's AI czar questions the cost of developing AI models at DeepSeek. Additionally, Deep Robotics showcases the Lynx robot dog, showcasing impressive dance moves in various terrains. Full Article

President Donald Trump's proposal for the U.S. to "take over" Gaza and resettle Palestinians has sparked concern over the fate of remaining hostages held by Hamas, with 79 believed to be still captive. The proposal was made during a news conference with Israeli Prime Minister Benjamin Netanyahu and has received international condemnation. While Hamas has begun talks on the release of the remaining hostages as part of a ceasefire deal, Trump's comments about relocating the...

Illinois hospitals and clinics faced uncertainty over an executive order seeking to end gender-affirming care for minors, but the Illinois attorney general, along with 14 other states, issued a statement ensuring protection for such care and vowing legal action if federal funding is halted. Hospitals like Rush and Lurie Children's in Illinois continue to provide gender-affirming care, while Howard Brown Health reassured patients of their commitment to providing these services. The attorneys general maintain that...