Fed leaves interest rates unchanged in defiance of Trump’s calls for cuts
Fed officials cite elevated inflation, slow job growth and uncertainty in Middle East as reasons for holding rates
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El ex director del FBI James Comey en la Universidad de Harvard en Cambridge, Massachusetts, el 24 de febrero del 2020. (AP foto/Charles Krupa)
· Eric Tucker
Trump admin probe into ABC amid Kimmel row sparks US free speech concerns
President Donald Trump’s critics and free speech advocates in the United States are decrying a decision by his administration to review the broadcast licences of several ABC channels, calling the move “unconstitutional”.
· Al Jazeera Staff
Ex-FBI director James Comey surrenders over charge of threatening Trump's life in Instagram post
Former FBI Director James Comey surrendered to authorities on Wednesday to face a charge alleging that an image he briefly shared on social media posed a threat to the life of President Donald Trump.
· Kayla Epstein
Man charged with trying to kill Trump took photo with knife in hotel
Cole Allen repeatedly made online checks to keep track of the US president’s status that night, authorities say
· Associated Press
Man charged with trying to kill Trump took photo with knife in hotel
Cole Allen repeatedly made online checks to keep track of the US president’s status that night, authorities say
· Associated Press
Suspect took selfie in hotel room before alleged assassination attempt
The man charged with attempting to assassinate Donald Trump at a Washington hotel allegedly followed the president’s movements in real-time using a website and live video feeds and took a selfie as he armed himself, according to new details disclosed by the US Justice Department.
Even GOP Hawks Now Alarmed Over Iran War Fallout As 60-Days Hits Friday
Amid reports that Vice President JD Vance is very seriously questioning the White House's Iran War narrative along with the Pentagon's rosy and overly positive updates on how things are going, over in Congress there's growing alarm as Trump's Operation Epic Fury is set to hit the 60-day mark on Friday.
· Tyler Durden
Washington shooting suspect posed with guns for hotel selfie, prosecutors say | The National
The man charged with attempting to storm the White House Correspondents’ Dinner and shoot US President Donald Trump took a selfie in his hotel room while holding guns, knives and ammunition, according to images released by federal prosecutors on Wednesday.
· Jihan Abdalla
How King Charles’s speech was written – and how to read it
King’s carefully crafted address to US Congress was the result of close liaison with aides, No 10 and Foreign Office
· Carolinedavies
Carlos y Camila inician su visita a Nueva York en el memorial del 11-S
El rey Carlos III de Inglaterra y la reina Camila en la Casa Blanca en Washington el 27 de abril del 2026. (AP foto/Alex Brandon, Pool)
· Philip Marcelo
Prosecutors release selfies of alleged White House dinner shooter at hotel
Attorneys, citing new evidence including photographs, also filed a motion to detain Cole Tomas Allen until his trial
· Cate Brown
Ex-FBI Director James Comey surrenders to feds on charges he threatened to kill Trump in Instagram post
Former FBI Director James Comey turned himself in Wednesday to federal authorities after being indicted by a grand jury on charges of threatening to kill President Trump in a social media post last year.
· Samuel Chamberlain
Hegseth calls N. Korea's nuclear program 'lesson' as he defends Iran operation
WASHINGTON, April 29 (Yonhap) -- U.S. Defense Secretary Pete Hegseth on Wednesday described North Korea's menacing nuclear program as "the lesson" to learn, as he defended the U.S. military operation against Iran, which a Pentagon official said has cost an estimated US$25 billion.
· Song Sang-ho
Iran war price tag hits US$25 billion as Hegseth defends record Pentagon budget
Disclosure to Congress comes as the defence chief faces mounting Democratic criticism over spending priorities and strategy
· Yuanyue Dang
Iran war price tag hits US$25 billion as Hegseth defends record Pentagon budget
Disclosure to Congress comes as the defence chief faces mounting Democratic criticism over spending priorities and strategy
· Yuanyue Dang
Man charged with trying to kill Trump at dinner took photo with knife: Investigators
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· Associated Press
Trump says US blockade could last for months, warns Iran to ‘get smart soon’
The president spoke to oil executives about extending his naval blockade, amid reports that he had rejected Iran’s Hormuz proposal
· Agence France-Presse
Trump says US blockade could last for months, warns Iran to ‘get smart soon’
The president spoke to oil executives about extending his naval blockade, amid reports that he had rejected Iran’s Hormuz proposal
· Agence France-Presse
Trump orders aides to prepare for extended blockade on Iran — as Tehran’s economy collapses
President Trump has instructed his aides to prepare for an extension of America’s naval blockade of Iran to squeeze Tehran’s already struggling economy, officials said.
· Ronny Reyes
US To Issue Limited Passports With Trump's Image For America's 250th Anniversary
Authored by Aldgra Fredly via The Epoch Times,
· Tyler Durden
Caso de tiroteo en cena de corresponsales aviva inquietud por seguridad en trenes
La estación de trenes Union Station en Washington el 27 de marzo del 2026. (AP foto/Bill Barrow)
· Claudia Lauer
Jimmy Kimmel slams Trump again after FCC opens review of ABC TV licenses
Jimmy Kimmel doubled down on his criticism of President Trump after the president called for his firing and the Federal Communications Commission opened an investigation into ABC’s TV licenses.
· Alexandra Steigrad
"6–12 Months For Construction Permits" - The Nuclear Regulation Overhaul
As we have been detailing for months, the Trump administration is pushing the deployment of nuclear energy in ways never before seen in modern times. Among the dozens of major regulatory changes, award programs, and high-speed development initiatives, the administration seems to be clearing a new roadblock every wee…
· Tyler Durden
Trump says Iran ‘choking like a stuffed pig’ on Strait of Hormuz blockade
WASHINGTON — President Trump claimed Wednesday that Iran was “choking like a stuffed pig” due to the US blockade of the Islamic Republic’s ports, which he indicated would remain until Tehran agreed to give up its pursuit of a nuclear weapon.
· Steven Nelson
'Numbskull, moron and too stupid': Trump and Powell's biggest clashes
It has been one of the most fractious relationships between an American president and a central banker in history.
· Dearbail Jordan
Comey due in court in case alleging Trump threat in '86 47' photo
Former Director of the Federal Bureau of Investigation James Comey at Harvard University’s Institute of Politics’ JFK Jr. Forum in Cambridge, Mass., Feb. 24, 2020. (AP Photo/Charles Krupa, File)
· Eric Tucker
New images show suspect taking selfies before Washington press dinner shooting
New images included in a memorandum filed by the US government show Cole Tomas Allen - the man accused of opening fire at a White House Correspondents' dinner last weekend - with weapons in a hotel room before the attack.
· Madeline Halpert
Trump to Iran: 'Get smart' and sign deal
DUBAI/WASHINGTON, D.C. — United States President Donald Trump on Wednesday urged Iran to ‘get smart soon’ and sign a deal, following days of deadlock in efforts to end their war and a media report saying the US would extend its blockade of Iran’s ports.
· Reuters
Fed chief nominee Kevin Warsh clears key hurdle in Senate, on track to succeed Jerome Powell
Kevin Warsh, President Trump’s pick to lead the Federal Reserve, cleared a key procedural hurdle on Wednesday, opening the way for him to succeed Jerome Powell in coming weeks amid the White House’s unprecedented efforts to exert control over the world’s most powerful central bank.
· Reuters
Sun Tzu's advice for Donald Trump
NEW HAVEN, Connecticut — Rumor has it that last year, United States President Donald Trump delayed his so-called Liberation Day tariff announcement by a day, to April 2, because he didn’t want his unconstitutional trade “emergency” to come across as an April Fools’ Day hoax. This year, Trump defied the calendar with…
· Stephen S. Roach
Why ‘8647’ landed ex-FBI chief Comey in Trump’s crosshairs
Former FBI Director James Comey has been indicted on federal charges after posting an image of seashells arranged to spell “8647” on Instagram, in a case that has raised concerns about the use of the United States justice system as a form of political retaliation.
· Al Jazeera Staff
Former Florida governor Charlie Crist eyes St. Petersburg mayor's office
Florida gubernatorial candidate Rep. Charlie Crist, D-Fla., speaks before President Joe Biden at a campaign rally for to support Crist and Senate candidate Rep. Val Demings, D-Fla., at Florida Memorial University, Nov. 1, 2022, in Miami Gardens, Fla. (AP Photo/Evan Vucci, File)
Iran's IRGC seize wartime power, blunting supreme leader's role
DUBAI — Two months into a war with the United States and Israel, Iran no longer has a single, undisputed clerical arbiter at the pinnacle of power — an abrupt break with the past that may be hardening Tehran’s stance as it weighs renewed talks with Washington.
· Reuters
Alyssa Farah Griffin Calls On The FBI and DOJ To “Look For Actual True Threats” Against President Trump In The Midst Of James Comey Indictment: “A Waste of Resources”
Alyssa Farah Griffin shared her thoughts on the indictment of James Comey, which she ultimately deemed to be “a waste of resources.”
· Alex Vena
House Intel chief blasts Bernie Sanders as ‘a threat to national security’ over anti-AI crusade
WASHINGTON — House Permanent Select Committee on Intelligence Chairman Rick Crawford blasted Sen. Bernie Sanders as a “threat to national security” ahead of the self-styled democratic socialist’s anti-artificial intelligence panel with top Chinese experts.
· Ryan King
Oxford’s new £185m humanities hub is polished, refined … and funded by a Trump ally
Billionaire Stephen Schwarzman’s portrait hangs discreetly in a building that promises cultural clout and architectural poise – yet can seem rather bland and bloodless
· Catherine Slessor
Voting Rights Act Supreme Court victory gets GOP giddy over saving midterms
WASHINGTON — Republicans see a clear win in Wednesday’s Supreme Court decision striking down Louisiana’s congressional and that victory could keep them in control of the House after November’s election.
· Emily Goodin
Trump pays offshore wind operators to walk away. Democrats say it's a scam
Turbines are visible at Revolution Wind offshore wind farm that is under construction off the coast of Rhode Island, Thursday, April 23, 2026. (AP Photo/Joshua A. Bickel)
· Jennifer Mcdermott
Pentagon makes deal to expand use of Google AI — reports
NEW YORK — The Pentagon has arranged a deal to increase its use of Google's artificial intelligence in classified operations, US media outlets reported on Tuesday.
· Agence France-Presse
Here’s How the Supreme Court Has Handled Other Humanitarian Protection Cases
The court has allowed the Trump administration to end protections on a temporary basis in other cases while they are litigated.
· Ann E Marimow
Suspect in Trump plot snapped hotel photo with knife, investigators say
The man charged with trying to storm the White House Correspondents’ Association dinner and kill President Donald Trump took a picture of himself in his hotel room just minutes earlier, outfitted with an ammunition bag, a shoulder gun holster and a sheathed knife, authorities said Wednesday in a new court filing.
· Associated Press
Pentagon official: Iran war has cost $25B
The figure is the most specific price tag the administration has provided on the U.S. military conflict.
· Connor O'Brien, Leo Shane III
Trump eyeing Iran blockade lasting 'months if needed' — White House official
WASHINGTON — The United States could extend its naval blockade of Iran for months more, oil executives were told in a meeting with President Donald Trump, a White House official said Wednesday.
· Agence France-Presse
US war in Iran has cost $25 billion so far, says Pentagon official
The US war on Iran has cost $25 billion so far, a senior Pentagon official said on Wednesday, providing the first official estimate of war costs.
· Middleeasteye
US Supreme Court hears Haiti, Syria TPS case with wide-ranging implications
Washington, DC – The United States Supreme Court has begun to hear a case on whether the administration of President Donald Trump may strip the temporary legal status of hundreds of thousands of Haitians and Syrians living in the country.
· Joseph Stepansky
Los partidos del Mundial podrían ser sofocantes. Así se preparan para el calor extremo
Park Yong-woo de Al Ain se refresca durante una pausa del partido contra Wydad AC en el Mundial de Clubes, el 26 de junio de 2025, en Washington. (AP Foto/Julia Demaree Nikhinson)
· Dorany Pineda
Melania Trump’s swanky handpicked menu for King Charles and Queen Camilla’s White House feast revealed
King Charles III and Queen Camilla were treated to a swanky four-course meal during Tuesday evening’s White House feast.
· Riley Cardoza
China Southern Airlines orders Airbus jets worth US$21b as Boeing deal remains rumour
Airline joins state-owned peers in placing large orders with European manufacturer, while rumoured Boeing deal could hinge on Trump visit
· Xiaofei Xu
China Southern Airlines orders Airbus jets worth US$21b as Boeing deal remains rumour
Airline joins state-owned peers in placing large orders with European manufacturer, while rumoured Boeing deal could hinge on Trump visit
· Xiaofei Xu