Day: April 2, 2025

Pam Bondi fined $100,000 for wearing a cross, but her response leaves the judge looking ridiculous

Attorney Fined $100,000 for Wearing Cross: How Pam Bondi Stood Up to Judge Prescott and Won | Inspiring Legal Drama The Incredible True Story of Religious Freedom in the Courtroom Watch this riveting courtroom drama unfold as renowned attorney Pam Bondi faces an unprecedented $100,000 fine for wearing a simple cross necklace in Judge Prescott's courtroom. What began as a routine hearing quickly transformed into an epic legal battle over First Amendment rights and religious freedom that captivated the nation. This inspiring story follows Pam Bondi as she refuses to back down when Judge Prescott attempts to silence her religious expression. Witness the shocking moment when the judge issues the massive fine, and experience the tension as Pam methodically dismantles his legal argument in front of everyone, exposing his hypocrisy and selective enforcement. The dramatic confrontation highlights critical issues of judicial overreach, constitutional rights, and the courage it takes to stand up for your beliefs in the face of intimidation. You'll be on the edge of your seat as this attorney fights back against injustice within the justice system itself. This trending story in English showcases a real courtroom showdown between a determined lawyer and a powerful judge, culminating in a victory that strengthened religious rights protections for all Americans. The Pam Bondi court case demonstrates how one person's principled stand can create lasting change in our legal system. From the initial shocking fine to the dramatic final vindication, this interesting story of courage and conviction reminds us all of the importance of defending our constitutional freedoms. Whether you're interested in legal drama, inspiring stories of standing up to authority, or the ongoing battle for religious expression, this powerful account of Pam Bondi's victory against Judge Prescott will leave you moved and motivated.

Israel Removes All Remaining Tariffs On United States Imports

U.S. Speaker of the House Mike Johnson (R-LA) (R) and Israeli Prime Minister Benjamin Netanyahu shake hands before delivering remarks following a meeting at the U.S. Capitol on February 07, 2025 in Washington, DC. (Photo by Kayla Bartkowski/Getty Images)

OAN Staff Brooke Mallory
1:14 PM – Tuesday, April 1, 2025

According to a joint statement released on Tuesday by the Finance Ministry, the Economy and Industry Ministry, and the Prime Minister’s Office — Israel has lifted all of its previous tariffs on United States goods.

The order to change the Trade Tariff and Protective Measures Order was approved by the Finance Committee and signed by Nir Barkat, Minister of Economy and Industry.

In 1985, the United States and Israel struck a free trade agreement that resulted in the complete exemption of almost all U.S. imports from tariffs.

“The joint statement clarified that, due to this, the tariff reduction will apply to a very limited number of products, primarily in the food and agricultural categories,” according to The Jerusalem Post, the oldest and largest English-language daily newspaper in Israel.

According to the statement, the strategic partnership between the two nations would grow if the remaining tariffs were lifted.

Israeli consumers would also profit from a possible drop in living expenses brought on by cheaper U.S. food and agricultural goods, the Israeli outlet continued.

“Canceling the tariffs on American goods is another step in the policy led by my government for over a decade to open the market to competition, introduce diversity into the economy, and reduce the cost of living,” Prime Minister Benjamin Netanyahu stated.

“In addition to the economic benefits for the economy and Israeli citizens, this move will further strengthen the alliance and ties between Israel and the United States. We will continue to work on reducing barriers and tariffs and reinforcing our special relationship with the United States,” he added.

Israeli Chairman of the Religious Zionist Party Bezalel Smotrich posted on X on Tuesday, praising the news.

Hebrew to English translation: “0% tariffs on imports from the U.S.! The current administration is a real opportunity to shape a new strategic economic future for countries, while strengthening the U.S.’s global leadership and Israel’s central role as an economic partner. I see great importance in deepening economic cooperation, promoting innovation, and strengthening financial and commercial ties between the countries, as recently stated by the U.S. and Israeli Treasury Departments. Lowering taxes will benefit the State of Israel and is in line with the government’s policy in the fight against the cost of living, and will even increase competition in the food sector.”

Economy and Industry Minister Nir Barkat, who previously served as mayor of Jerusalem between the years 2008–2018, chimed in with his own comments on the agreement as well.

“We will continue to strengthen the Israeli economy and the strategic ties between our countries. The cancellation of tariffs on imports from the United States is a complementary step to the longstanding trade relations between the two countries, which will promote additional economic cooperation in the future and lead to a reduction in imported product costs,” Barkat stated.

“We will continue working together to open new markets and create economic opportunities that will strengthen the Israeli economy and our solid partnership with the United States, while maintaining local production,” he continued.

However, the decision was met with opposition from others as well, notably from the Israel Farmers’ Federation — which argued that “this is a step that will bring disaster to local agriculture.”

Amit Yifrach, who chairs the federation and serves as Secretary General of the Moshav Movement, and Uri Dorman, the federation’s Secretary General, said in a joint statement that: “Particularly today, after October 7 [2023]… we must internalize the importance of agriculture to the last furrow and strengthen the farmers who live near the [Gaza] border.”

“There is no doubt that trade relations with the U.S. are important and appropriate, but we must ensure that we do not throw the baby out with the bathwater, harming food security and national security,” the joint statement continued.

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Glenn Beck: Are Illegals Getting “Maximum” Social Security Benefits?

Elon Musk and Valor Equity Partners CEO Antonio Gracias recently announced a shocking discovery made by DOGE: over 4.8 million “noncitizens” have been given Social Security numbers since President Biden entered office. Even more shocking was the discovery that “the defaults in the system, from Social Security to all of the benefit programs, have been set to max inclusion, max pay for these people — and minimum collection,” according to Gracias. And some of these noncitizens even registered to vote! So, how many were legal immigrants on work visas, and how many were illegal immigrants? Musk and Gracias noted that under Biden, applying for asylum became much easier and there was “no interview” required to obtain these Social Security numbers. Glenn and Stu discuss the story …

Victor Davis Hanson: The Left Couldn’t Throw Trump in Jail. Marine Le Pen Wasn’t So Lucky

While the radical Left in America failed to imprison President Donald Trump, their Europeans counterparts are having a successful time prosecuting their political enemies, argues Victor Davis Hanson on today’s edition of “Victor Davis Hanson: In His Own Words:” “Europe is copying the lawfare of the United States. Remember that Letitia James, Alvin Bragg, Fani Willis, Jack Smith, and E. Jean Carroll, in civil and criminal suits, for four years tried to destroy Donald Trump. And they had over $400 million in fines that were leveled at one point. And there were 91 felony indictments… “Ms. Le Pen, the head of the most conservative party in France, who has got enormous momentum. Enormous momentum, because, of the violence of radical Islamic groups, inside France. The open borders, the dissatisfaction with the blank check, given Ukraine, etc., I could go on and on… “[The high court] said that she had expropriate funds, campaign funds. In other words, that she was blending—does this sounds familiar—blending her own campaign with funds allotted from the European Union, for other purposes. In other words, there was a difference—a distinction without a difference.