News - February 25, 2025

The corpo gonk Trump has dropped a series of executive orders that sent shockwaves through the neon-lit sprawl. First up, he directed the government to consider slapping tariffs on copper imports, aiming to curb China's grip on the copper game and boost domestic mining. This move could mess with the supply chains, jacking up prices for everyone plugged into the grid.

Next, Trump took a swing at the refugee resettlement program, trying to pull the plug on it entirely. But a federal judge in Seattle wasn't having it, slapping down a temporary block on the order. This legal smackdown highlights the ongoing battle between the administration and those fighting for refugee rights.

In another play, Trump signed an order pushing for radical transparency in healthcare pricing. On the surface, it looks like a win for the everyday citizen, but critics argue it's a smokescreen, diverting attention from deeper issues plaguing the healthcare system.

Finally, the gonk announced the rollout of "gold cards" (a costly alternative to a green card that's only affordable to the rich, which he said would be available even to Russian oligarchs), a scheme that's supposed to streamline access to government services. Skeptics see it as another data grab, a way to keep tabs on the populace under the guise of convenience.

As these power plays unfold, it's clear the suits are tightening their grip. It's time for all netrunners and street samurai to jack in, expose the cracks in their façade, and reclaim the grid from these corporate overlords.