By Kiyoshi Takenaka TOKYO (Reuters) -Almost half of Japanese companies regard Bank of Japan (BOJ) Governor Kazuo Ueda's performance positively, outpacing the 30% with negative views of his handling of monetary policy, a Reuters survey showed on Thursday. Under Ueda, the BOJ last year exited a decade-long, massive stimulus programme by ending a negative rate policy, risky asset purchases and yield curve control (YCC), which caps the benchmark 10-year yield around 0%. About 47% of respondents hold a posit ...

The US is an irreplaceable market, so leaders are choosing pragmatism over anger at Trump’s immigration raids, writes @julianaliu (via @opinion) https://t.co/hlcSWIe5jB ...

From @WSJopinion: A country that fails to educate half of its own children while also banning immigrants is destined for declinehttps://t.co/RWWZXbGZpV ...

The US will need to rely on immigration to keep its population expanding in 2031 — two years earlier than previously projected — due in part to President Donald Trump’s policies, the Congressional Budget Office said https://t.co/2EyhjeXYwa ...

South Korea said a chartered plane that’s set to return workers detained in an immigration raid won’t be able to leave the US on Wednesday https://t.co/xw95ZtK7cr ...

Politics & Policy - The Trump administration is increasing its focus on immigration, initiating a new operation in Massachusetts [9] - South Korean officials reported that over 300 South Korean workers detained in Georgia during an immigration raid at a Hyundai facility will be returned to South Korea [5][10] - President Trump defended his plan to send the military into Chicago, following criticism regarding his post about the city [4][7] Economy & Finance - An NBC News poll indicates that 45% of Americans consider inflation and the cost of living as their top economic concern [13] - The same poll reveals that 39% of Americans approve of President Trump's handling of inflation, while 61% disapprove [6][15] - Less than 25% of Americans believe their personal financial situation has improved compared to the previous year, with approximately 34% stating it has worsened [15] Natural Disasters & Safety - Hawaii is under a state of emergency due to Hurricane Kiko, which is expected to bring dangerous rip currents and potential coastal flooding [2][16] - A Powerball jackpot of approximately $1787 billion will be split between two winning tickets sold in Texas and Missouri [3][27][28] Sports & Entertainment - Carlos Alcaraz won the US Open men's final [30] - A trio of sisters is taking over ownership of the Indianapolis Colts in the NFL [3][37][38] Health & Medicine - New questions arise regarding the safety of acetaminophen, a popular pain reliever, for pregnant women, with a potential link to autism being investigated [2][31][32]

Tonight, President Trump taking in the US Open men's final as a guest of Rolex receiving both cheers and booze from the stadium crowd. Fans frustrated by delays getting through security. The president taking a quick trip to New York after defending his plan to send the military into Chicago.And after sharing this AI image Saturday, saying Chicago about to find out why it's called the Department of War. Illinois Governor JB Pritsker calling him a wannabe dictator and accusing him of threatening to go to war ...

Trump said he wants to find a way to bring in experts to train US workers following an immigration raid at a South Korean-owned EV battery factory in Georgia https://t.co/mDbUzet1Mf ...

On the campaign trail Donald Trump promised to stop Chinese newcomers. Now fewer of them are risking their lives to sneak across America's southern border https://t.co/hI5gWpmy0o ...

Core Argument & Ideology - The report highlights the rise of national conservatism as a mainstream ideology, characterized as far-right and isolationist [1] - It identifies a vision of America rooted in limited immigration, Christian identity, and the preservation of traditional culture [6] - The report suggests a perspective that America belongs primarily to Christian Europeans, excluding non-white immigrants and other groups [6][7] - The report emphasizes concerns about the potential erosion of rights and citizenship for certain groups based on historical narratives [18][24] Historical Context & Counter-Arguments - The report acknowledges the historical argument that America was founded as a white supremacist nation [12][13] - It challenges the notion that certain immigrant groups are more "American" than others, referencing the arrival of Africans before some European immigrants [14] - The report points out the economic contributions of enslaved people to the development of the United States [19][22][23] Economic Implications - The report suggests that restricting immigration and deporting people could negatively impact the economy [20] - It argues that the historical economic success of the United States was built on the exploitation of free labor [19] Societal Impact & Concerns - The report expresses concern over the normalization of white supremacist language and ideology by public figures [9] - It warns against controlling the narrative of American history to limit access to rights and power [18][23][24]