Weekend Beacon 4/13/25

Amid the tumult over tariffs, let’s not forget a war rages on in the Middle East and terrorists are still holding innocent people hostage. Douglas Murray hasn’t forgotten. His latest book, On Democracies and Death Cults: Israel and the Future of Civilization, has just come out. Weekend Beacon contributor Meir Y. Soloveichik has a review.

Trump Aide Navarro Brushes Off Musk Insults: ‘Not an Issue’

‘I’ve been called worse,’ the White House adviser said. White House senior economic adviser Peter Navarro brushed off insults that were publicly made by tech entrepreneur and fellow Trump adviser Elon Musk as the administration continues to make announcements on tariffs. When asked about Musk’s comments on NBC’s “Meet the Press,” Navarro said, “It’s not

Lutnick Says Exempted Electronic Products Will Face Separate Tariffs

‘This is not a permanent sort of exemption. [The president is] just clarifying that these are not available to be negotiated away by countries,’ he said. Commerce Secretary Howard Lutnick said on April 13 that some electronics, including smartphones and computers, will fall under separate tariff plans that include semiconductors, which may be announced in

Trump in Excellent Health, White House Doctor Says Following Annual Checkup

‘Trump exhibits excellent cognitive and physical health and is fully fit to execute the duties of the Commander-in-Chief,’ the White House physician noted. President Donald Trump is in “excellent health” according to the results of his annual physical examination. White House press secretary Karoline Leavitt posted the results to the social platform X on April

Energy Secretary Says US, Saudi Arabia on Pathway to Civil Nuclear Agreement

‘For a U.S. partnership and involvement in nuclear here, there will definitely be a 123 agreement,’ the energy secretary said. Saudi Arabia and the United States will sign a preliminary agreement of cooperation as the kingdom intends to create a civil nuclear industry, Energy Secretary Chris Wright told reporters on April 13 in the Saudi