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Everything you need to know about the world this morning, curated by VICE.Trump's Tariff Plan Under Fire from Right
Leading GOP lawmakers condemned the president’s decision to introduce a 25 percent tariff on steel imports and a 10 percent tariff on aluminum. Senator Ben Sasse described the protectionist move as “weak, not strong,” while Senator Pat Toomey called it “a big mistake." It's also upsetting international leaders. “We will not sit idly while our industry is hit with unfair measures,” said the European Commission president, Jean-Claude Juncker.—The Washington PostFeds Reviewing California Mayor’s Warning About ICE Raids
The White House press secretary, Sarah Huckabee Sanders, said the Department of Justice was examining Oakland mayor Libby Schaaf's comments after she warned immigrant families of looming ICE arrests in the area out of a “moral obligation.” Sanders said she thought it was “outrageous that a mayor would circumvent federal authorities.”—CBS NewsWeinstein Company Strikes Deal to Prevent Bankruptcy
The production firm agreed to sell to an investor group headed up by Maria Contreras-Sweet and Rob Burkle, despite announcing a plan to file for bankruptcy earlier this week. The new owners plan to rename the company and install a female-majority board. The current board of directors said the sale would provide a “clear path for compensation for victims.”—Los Angeles TimesTwo More Trump Officials Reportedly Headed Out
The White House plans to replace national security adviser General H.R. McMaster as soon as next month, according to five anonymous sources reached by NBC News. Ford Motor Company executive Stephen Biegun is reportedly under serious consideration for the role. Trump’s chief economic adviser Gary Cohn might also be on the verge of leaving after a dispute over the president’s tariff policy. - VICE NewsFrench Embassy Attacked in Burkina Faso
Armed men reportedly opened fire Friday outside the French embassy in Ouagadougou, the country’s capital. The French ambassador confirmed on Twitter that an attack was “under way,” while local police said special forces had responded. There was also some kind of assault on a military outpost, but both attacks appeared to be contained.—BBC NewsTurkey Attacks Pro-Assad Forces in Northern Syria
At least 17 people in the Afrin region were killed by Turkish airstrikes overnight, according to the Syrian Observatory for Human Rights. The monitoring group estimated 14 of those killed were fighters from militias loyal to Bashar al Assad’s government.—ReutersDozens Killed in Fire at Azerbaijan Rehab Center
At least 24 people were killed and three hurt in the blaze that broke out early Friday at a drug-treatment facility in Baku, the capital. Azerbaijan’s president, Ilham Aliyev, inspected the site of the Republican Narcology Dispensary after firefighters put out the flames.—Al JazeeraIsraeli Prime Minister Questioned by Police
Investigating officers interviewed Benjamin Netanyahu at his home Friday about an alleged corruption scheme involving a telecom company. Two people close to the PM have already been arrested on suspicion of helping the company with regulatory issues in exchange for favorable coverage from Bezeq’s news site.—APTaylor Swift Reveals Tour Openers
Swift announced Camila Cabello and Charli XCX will open for her on this summer’s Reputation stadium tour. Sharing the news in a video message on Twitter, Swift said she was “really excited about the whole thing in general.”—BillboardHasan Minhaj Gets His Own Talk Show
The correspondent for The Daily Show will front a new weekly show on Netflix beginning later this year. The company has already ordered 32 episodes. Netflix’s VP for content, Bela Bajaria, said she had been “a big fan of Hasan’s for many years."—The Hollywood ReporterMike Huckabee Quits Country Music Association Foundation
The former GOP governor of Arkansas resigned from the foundation’s board less than a day after joining. The conservative radio host blamed the “irrational vitriol” both he and the organization faced after he was appointed.—VarietyGold Statue of Harvey Weinstein Installed Outside Oscars
Artist Joshua “Ginger” Monroe has installed a likeness of the disgraced Hollywood mogul on a casting couch near the ceremony’s venue as a protest against abuses in the industry. The gold Weinstein is shown clutching an Oscar at his crotch.—i-DOffset and Metro Boomin Tap Ric Flair for a Video
The newly released clip for “Ric Flair Drip” stars the legendary wrestler, who shouts his trademark “WOO” and even makes a brief speech. Quavo, Takeoff, and 21 Savage also feature in the video.—NoiseyCollege Coach Fired for Rejecting Colorado Player Because of Weed Concerns
Texas Wesleyan University baseball coach Mike Jeffcoat was let go after he said he could not recruit Gavin Bell because he was from Colorado and previous players from the state “had trouble passing our drug test.”—VICE NewsMake sure to check out the latest episode of VICE's daily podcast. Today we’re addressing a gap in the dialogue surrounding the #MeToo movement: the voices and experiences of incarcerated women.Sign up for our newsletter to get the best of VICE delivered to your inbox daily.
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Leading GOP lawmakers condemned the president’s decision to introduce a 25 percent tariff on steel imports and a 10 percent tariff on aluminum. Senator Ben Sasse described the protectionist move as “weak, not strong,” while Senator Pat Toomey called it “a big mistake." It's also upsetting international leaders. “We will not sit idly while our industry is hit with unfair measures,” said the European Commission president, Jean-Claude Juncker.—The Washington PostFeds Reviewing California Mayor’s Warning About ICE Raids
The White House press secretary, Sarah Huckabee Sanders, said the Department of Justice was examining Oakland mayor Libby Schaaf's comments after she warned immigrant families of looming ICE arrests in the area out of a “moral obligation.” Sanders said she thought it was “outrageous that a mayor would circumvent federal authorities.”—CBS News
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The production firm agreed to sell to an investor group headed up by Maria Contreras-Sweet and Rob Burkle, despite announcing a plan to file for bankruptcy earlier this week. The new owners plan to rename the company and install a female-majority board. The current board of directors said the sale would provide a “clear path for compensation for victims.”—Los Angeles TimesTwo More Trump Officials Reportedly Headed Out
The White House plans to replace national security adviser General H.R. McMaster as soon as next month, according to five anonymous sources reached by NBC News. Ford Motor Company executive Stephen Biegun is reportedly under serious consideration for the role. Trump’s chief economic adviser Gary Cohn might also be on the verge of leaving after a dispute over the president’s tariff policy. - VICE News
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Armed men reportedly opened fire Friday outside the French embassy in Ouagadougou, the country’s capital. The French ambassador confirmed on Twitter that an attack was “under way,” while local police said special forces had responded. There was also some kind of assault on a military outpost, but both attacks appeared to be contained.—BBC NewsTurkey Attacks Pro-Assad Forces in Northern Syria
At least 17 people in the Afrin region were killed by Turkish airstrikes overnight, according to the Syrian Observatory for Human Rights. The monitoring group estimated 14 of those killed were fighters from militias loyal to Bashar al Assad’s government.—Reuters
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At least 24 people were killed and three hurt in the blaze that broke out early Friday at a drug-treatment facility in Baku, the capital. Azerbaijan’s president, Ilham Aliyev, inspected the site of the Republican Narcology Dispensary after firefighters put out the flames.—Al JazeeraIsraeli Prime Minister Questioned by Police
Investigating officers interviewed Benjamin Netanyahu at his home Friday about an alleged corruption scheme involving a telecom company. Two people close to the PM have already been arrested on suspicion of helping the company with regulatory issues in exchange for favorable coverage from Bezeq’s news site.—AP
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Swift announced Camila Cabello and Charli XCX will open for her on this summer’s Reputation stadium tour. Sharing the news in a video message on Twitter, Swift said she was “really excited about the whole thing in general.”—BillboardHasan Minhaj Gets His Own Talk Show
The correspondent for The Daily Show will front a new weekly show on Netflix beginning later this year. The company has already ordered 32 episodes. Netflix’s VP for content, Bela Bajaria, said she had been “a big fan of Hasan’s for many years."—The Hollywood ReporterMike Huckabee Quits Country Music Association Foundation
The former GOP governor of Arkansas resigned from the foundation’s board less than a day after joining. The conservative radio host blamed the “irrational vitriol” both he and the organization faced after he was appointed.—Variety
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Artist Joshua “Ginger” Monroe has installed a likeness of the disgraced Hollywood mogul on a casting couch near the ceremony’s venue as a protest against abuses in the industry. The gold Weinstein is shown clutching an Oscar at his crotch.—i-DOffset and Metro Boomin Tap Ric Flair for a Video
The newly released clip for “Ric Flair Drip” stars the legendary wrestler, who shouts his trademark “WOO” and even makes a brief speech. Quavo, Takeoff, and 21 Savage also feature in the video.—NoiseyCollege Coach Fired for Rejecting Colorado Player Because of Weed Concerns
Texas Wesleyan University baseball coach Mike Jeffcoat was let go after he said he could not recruit Gavin Bell because he was from Colorado and previous players from the state “had trouble passing our drug test.”—VICE NewsMake sure to check out the latest episode of VICE's daily podcast. Today we’re addressing a gap in the dialogue surrounding the #MeToo movement: the voices and experiences of incarcerated women.Sign up for our newsletter to get the best of VICE delivered to your inbox daily.