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UNITED STATES: Trump’s impeachment trial ruled legal by the Senate

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The second impeachment trial of former President Donald Trump began on Tuesday, 09 February. He is accused of incitement to insurrection following the incidents of the Capitol. The debates for this first day focused on the constitutionality of the procedure while Trump left the presidency of the United States.

The second historic impeachment trial of Donald Trump was launched on Tuesday, February 9 in the US Senate. This first day was devoted to the legality of the procedure that the lawyers of the former president challenged. The trial was found to be constitutional by a vote in the late afternoon.

“Ruling it illegal would result in a January exception for all future Presidents, they could do whatever they want without the consequences”,” said Public Prosecutor Jamie Raskin, who released a nearly ten-minute video montage of the events of January 6, 2021, and the invasion of the Capitol by supporters of Donald Trump.  Democrat Joe Neguse said: «What we experienced that day is the worst nightmare of the founding fathers became reality». “Presidents cannot ignite an insurrection in the last few weeks of their mandate and then leave as if nothing had happened. Yet this is the rule that President Trump wants you to adopt,” he added.

But the lawyers for the former president do not agree. They believe that Donald Trump has only used his freedom of expression by challenging the election results. They also consider that Donald Trump cannot be the subject of such a trial, since he is no longer President and no longer a member of the White House. The procedure is unnecessary and, according to them, is contrary to the Constitution. “This is an irresponsible, hate-driven procedure,” said lawyer David Schoen, adding, “They want to sacrifice the character of our nation to advance their hatred, and for fear that one day they might lose power…”

This trial is set to be shorter than the first against Donald Trump. However, exceptional security measures were taken in preparation for this trial. The federal police remain on guard, declaring a state of alert. Even if no threat is identified at the moment, she still fears further attacks from Donald Trump’s supporters. As a result, the National Guard is still deployed in downtown Washington.Elected officials are placed under police escort when they travel in their ridings.

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As a reminder, this is the fourth impeachment procedure in the history of the United States. The trial opening on Tuesday is unprecedented: never had a president been indicted twice by the House of Representatives. Donald Trump is also the only one to be tried in the Senate after leaving the White House.

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BRAZIL – Brazilian President Luiz Inácio Lula da Silva on a state visit to France on June 5 and 6, 2025

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Brazilian President Luiz Inácio Lula da Silva will be on a state visit to France on 5 and 6 June. He will be welcomed in Paris by President Emmanuel Macron and his wife Brigitte Macron, accompanied by his wife Rosângela Lula da Silva.

This official trip comes as a follow-up to the renewed action plan between France and Brazil, sealed during Emmanuel Macron’s visit to Brazil in March 2024. Objective: to strengthen bilateral cooperation in strategic areas such as defense, economy, biodiversity, energy transition, culture and the fight against disinformation.

This high-level meeting is also part of a busy international agenda for both countries. It precedes by a few days the 3rd United Nations Ocean Conference (UNOC3), which will be held in Nice from 9 to 13 June, as well as the COP30 of Belém next November. Two major events where France and Brazil plan to unite their voices to advance global environmental issues.

The visit will also be part of the 2025 Brazil-France Season, an exceptional cultural program that highlights the Brazilian artistic and intellectual scene throughout the country.

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UNITED STATES – Donald Trump wants to restart negotiations between Russia and Ukraine

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Karoline Leavitt, spokesperson for the White House, reaffirmed on Monday, June 2, 2025, the willingness of US President Donald Trump to see Russia and Ukraine begin peace negotiations. During a press conference, she insisted on the importance of direct dialogue between the two parties to end a conflict that has already cost too many human lives.

Speaking to reporters, Leavitt recalled that President Trump strongly supports a return to the negotiating table, drawing in particular on previous talks held in Istanbul. “The president wants the two leaders, along with their delegations, to sit at the negotiating table. Today, we saw that this was possible thanks to his insistence,” she said, while specifying that only Trump will express himself in detail on his position.

Asked about a recent drone attack attributed to Ukraine and targeting Russian territory, Leavitt preferred to insist on the need for a de-escalation. “This war must now end. It has been merciless for both sides, and far too many lives have been lost,” she said.

These remarks, relayed by the Anadolu agency and translated from Turkish by Ayse Betul Akcesme, reflect a new direction in the communication of the White House, emphasizing the role that Washington wishes to play to encourage a diplomatic solution.

Although President Trump has not yet spoken personally about these recent developments, his spokesperson suggests that an initiative in favor of peace could take shape in the coming weeks.

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UNITED STATES – Elon Musk leaves the Trump ship

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Elon Musk announced the end of his role as a special government employee in President Donald Trump’s administration on Thursday, 29 May 2025, marking the conclusion of his involvement with the Department for Government Efficiency (DOGE).

Musk, who had been appointed to lead efforts to reduce federal bureaucracy and public spending, expressed his gratitude to President Trump for this opportunity to serve.

In a post on his social media platform X, Musk wrote, “Grateful to President Trump for the opportunity to serve. It was a difficult but rewarding experience.”

Shortly after his message, a White House official confirmed his departure and indicated that his resignation process “will begin this evening.”

Musk’s departure comes after his public criticism of President Trump’s “great and beautiful bill”, a legislative package that includes tax cuts and immigration control measures but significantly increases the federal deficit.

Musk described the bill as counterproductive to the DOGE’s mission and expressed disappointment.
During his tenure, Musk has implemented drastic cost-cutting measures through the DOGE, including mass layoffs and termination of federal contracts. These actions have led to strong criticism, protests – including against Tesla – and dozens of lawsuits, as well as concerns about attempts to access private government data.

A federal judge recently allowed a complaint filed by 14 American states against Musk and the DOGE to proceed.
This complaint accuses Musk and the DOGE of unconstitutional actions, including unauthorized access to government data systems, cancellation of federal contracts and dismissal of federal employees.

Musk plans to refocus on his companies, Tesla and SpaceX, and reduce his political contributions. Despite initial optimism, Musk admitted his frustration with bureaucratic resistance in Washington.

The White House plans to implement some of the reductions recommended by the DOGE through budget cancellations. The Congressional Budget Office estimates that this bill will increase deficits by $3.8 trillion over a decade, while regulators remain skeptical of claims that it will be deficit-neutral.

Sources: AP
Photo credit: Elon Musk page

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