Day 74
April 3, 2025
4 incidents
- Critical Rights and Rule-of-Law Concern Foreign Policy & War
Markets plunge — S&P 500 loses 12% in two days
Global markets begin sharp declines. The S&P 500 loses approximately 6% on April 3 and another 6% on April 4. Bond yields spike unusually, suggesting foreign selling of U.S. Treasuries. World leaders respond with alarm.
From: 2025 Tariff Shock: Sweeping Import Taxes Trigger Global Trade Crisis
- Major Abuse of Power Civil Rights
Six unions file suit
AFGE, AFSCME, NAGE-SEIU, NFFE-IAM, NNU, and SEIU file a joint lawsuit challenging the collective bargaining executive order as unconstitutional retaliation.
- Serious Rights Violation Corruption & Self-Dealing
American Prospect publishes 'Rule by Contractor' investigation
The American Prospect details how DOGE's privatization push and contract terminations systematically benefit Musk's companies while harming competitors and public services.
From: Musk's $38 Billion Government Contract Empire Untouched While Leading DOGE Cuts
- Major Abuse of Power Corruption & Self-Dealing
LIV Golf tournament at Trump Doral
The Saudi-backed LIV Golf tournament takes place at Trump National Doral, marking the first time the event occurs with Trump as sitting president. LIV pays the Trump family for use of the resort, and thousands of fans fill the resort's hotels and restaurants.
From: Trump Emoluments: Foreign Government Payments Through Business Deals, Gifts, and Cryptocurrency