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Canceled: “Four weeks later, on Wednesday, Rubio and Marocco completely ended nearly 10,000 aid programs in one fell swoop — including those they had granted waivers just days earlier — saying the programs did not align with Trump’s agenda. The move consigns untold numbers of the world’s poorest children, refugees and other vulnerable people to death, according to several senior federal officials.” ProPublica: The Trump Administration Said These Aid Programs Saved Lives. It Canceled Them Anyway.

+ There’s a New Tariff in Town: Trump says 25% tariffs on Mexican and Canadian imports will start Tuesday, with ‘no room’ for delay. (In case you were wondering what just happened to your stock portfolio.) Meanwhile, Trump sends crypto prices soaring after surprise announcement of strategic government reserve.

+ I Fought the Law: “They don’t command any troops, but they do guide the commanders on the legality of their operations.” The Atlantic (Gift Article): Firing the ‘Conscience’ of the Military. “Getting rid of the military’s top lawyers is not exactly a sign that the Trump administration wants to follow the law.”

+ Speaking of Health: RFK Jr.’s Top Spokesman at HHS Quits After Just Weeks on the Job. (Apparently, Thomas Corry is under the impression that a large measles outbreak is sort of a big deal.) I covered this topic in detail on Friday: S*M*A*S*H*

+ Nordic Head: “Go ski in Russia.” JD Vance receives ice-cold reception as family arrives for Vermont skiing vacation.

+ Market Bubble: “Its full name Mìxuě Bīngchéng means “honey snow ice city”, with its stores adorned with its Snow King mascot and playing the firm’s official theme tune on a loop. According to Mixue, it has more than 45,000 stores across China and 11 other countries.” Bubble tea chain bigger than Starbucks sees shares jump on debut.

+ Two Petes in a Pod: President Trump says he will issue Pete Rose a complete pardon. (What can I say. The guy has thing for Reds.)