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Newest first · UTC+11:00White House denies Trump setting a timeline for receiving Iran proposal
White House press secretary Karoline Leavitt said President Donald Trump has not set a timeline for receiving a proposal from Iran.
· Middleeasteye
Asian elephant calf makes her public debut at DC's National Zoo
Asian elephant calf Linh Mai made her public debut Wednesday at the Smithsonian’s National Zoo and Conservation Biology Institute in Washington, D.C. She is the first elephant calf born at the zoo in 25 years. (AP Video: Mike Pesoli)
US Navy chief leaving post 'effective immediately', Pentagon says
US Navy Secretary John Phelan is leaving the Trump administration, the Pentagon announced on Wednesday.
· Sareen Habeshian
Billionaire Justin Sun sues Trump family crypto venture
The entrepreneur says his WLFI assets were frozen by World Liberty Financial, and he has been unable to resell the electronic currency
· Agence France-Presse
Billionaire Justin Sun sues Trump family crypto venture
The entrepreneur says his WLFI assets were frozen by World Liberty Financial, and he has been unable to resell the electronic currency
· Agence France-Presse
US Senate rejects latest bid to curb Trump’s war powers
The US Senate has again voted down a resolution aimed at limiting Donald Trump’s authority to wage war on Iran, marking the fifth failed attempt.
· Middleeasteye
Pentagon says navy secretary is leaving, marking another top leader’s departure
Exit of John Phelan, navy’s top civilian official, comes a week after Pete Hegseth fired army’s top officer
· Guardian staff and agencies
King Charles Will Not Meet Epstein Victims During U.S. State Visit
During his state visit to the United States next week, King Charles III will not meet with victims of Jeffrey Epstein, according to a letter from lawyers representing King Charles and Queen Camilla in response to a request from Representative Ro Khanna, Democrat of California.
· Robert Jimison
Three congressional candidates fined for betting on election outcomes
The prediction market app Kalshi is displayed on a mobile phone, April 16, 2026, in Chicago. (AP Photo/Erin Hooley, File)
· Jesse Bedayn
Trump’s top Navy official out, with US still locked in war with Iran
Navy Secretary John Phelan will leave office ‘immediately’, soon after the sudden exit of the top US Army general and other senior officers
· Agence France-Presse
Trump’s top Navy official out, with US still locked in war with Iran
Navy Secretary John Phelan will leave office ‘immediately’, soon after the sudden exit of the top US Army general and other senior officers
· Agence France-Presse
Primer ministro de Canadá asegura que EEUU no dicta los términos de un acuerdo comercial
El primer ministro de Canadá, Mark Carney, llega al Parlamento, el miércoles 22 de abril de 2026, en Ottawa. (Sean Kilpatrick/The Canadian Press via AP)
· Jim Morris
Gobierno de Trump envía un avión a Cuba para repatriar a un menor en disputa de custodia
ARCHIVO – El logotipo del Departamento de Justicia de Estados Unidos en un podio antes de una conferencia de prensa, en la sede del organismo, en Washington, el 6 de mayo de 2025. (AP Foto/Julia Demaree Nikhinson, Archivo)
· Matthew Brown
The 35-year-old billionaire suing Trump company over alleged extortion
Crypto billionaire Justin Sun and his companies sued World Liberty Financial, a crypto project co-founded by President Donald Trump, accusing the company of extortion and an “illegal scheme” to seize his tokens.
· Olga Kharif
US Navy secretary abruptly ‘departing’ amid Iran blockade
US Navy Secretary John C. Phelan has stepped down in an abrupt move announced by the Pentagon without any public explanation or indication that his exit was linked to the naval blockade of Iran.
· RT
Pentágono dice que el secretario de la Marina, John Phelan, dejará su cargo
John Phelan comparece ante una audiencia de la Comisión de Servicios Armados del Senado en el Capitolio, el 27 de febrero de 2025, en Washington. (AP Foto/Rod Lamkey, Jr./Archivo)
· Konstantin Toropin
Trump Media saw itself as a rival to Facebook and X but its business is sputtering
The download screen for Truth Social app is seen on a laptop computer, March 20, 2024, in New York. (AP Photo/John Minchillo, File)
· Bernard Condon
How Kevin Warsh Is Distancing Himself From Trump
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· Colby Smith
Blockchain billionaire takes Trump family’s crypto firm to court
Justin Sun alleges World Liberty Financial threatened to permanently delete his holdings. (Reuters: Kim Hong-Ji)
Trump replacing Navy secretary in major shakeup as Strait of Hormuz blockade rages
President Trump is replacing his Secretary of the Navy as the blockade of the Strait of Hormuz continues in the Persian Gulf.
· Emily Goodin
Democrats embrace extremism, Iran will be Trump’s legacy and other commentary
It seem moderate Democrats no longer exist: “Famed political strategist James Carville recently advised his party “they should try to abolish American politics” if they win the presidency and Congress in 2028, marvels National Review’s Charles C.W. Cooke. Carville said: “On day one, they should make Puerto Rico and …
· Post Editorial Board
China bought zero H200 chips ‘as of today’, says Lutnick as he cites ‘delicate balance’ with Xi
US commerce chief says export curbs remain under review as Washington weighs tech controls against broader ties with Beijing
· Khushboo Razdan
China bought zero H200 chips ‘as of today’, says Lutnick as he cites ‘delicate balance’ with Xi
US commerce chief says export curbs remain under review as Washington weighs tech controls against broader ties with Beijing
· Khushboo Razdan
Pentagon says Navy Secretary John Phelan is leaving
Secretary of the Navy John Phelan speaks, as President Donald Trump listens, at Trump’s Mar-a-Lago club, Dec. 22, 2025, in Palm Beach, Fla. (AP Photo/Alex Brandon, file)
· Konstantin Toropin
Ex-Trump aide reaches $1.25M settlement with Justice Department
The Department of Justice seal is seen in Washington, Nov. 28, 2018. (AP Photo/Jose Luis Magana, File)
· Eric Tucker
Trump has not set deadline for Iranian peace proposal — White House
WASHINGTON — US President Donald Trump has not set a deadline by which Iran must submit a peace proposal, the White House said on Wednesday.
· Agence France-Presse
D.C. pipe bomb suspect emotionless as he faces new terrorism charges
WASHINGTON — DC pipe bomb suspect Brian Cole Jr. appeared emotionless in court Wednesday as he pleaded not guilty to new terrorism charges.
· Ryan King, Priscilla DeGregory
China weathered Trump's tariffs - but the Iran war is taking a toll
It's a sombre gathering in the backstreets of one of China's biggest manufacturing hubs, where workers are smoking under a tree in front of storefronts advertising temporary factory jobs.
· Laura Bicker
Here's How Trump Can Nuke Virginia's New Gerrymandered Map...
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· Tyler Durden
Administration flies 10-year-old back from Cuba amid custody fight
The U.S. Department of Justice logo is seen on a podium before a news conference at the Justice Department in Washington, on May 6, 2025. (AP Photo/Julia Demaree Nikhinson, File)
· Matthew Brown
(2nd LD) Trump has not set deadline to receive 'unified' proposal from Iran: White House
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· Song Sang-ho
Takeaways from RFK Jr’s gauntlet of congressional hearings
Health and Human Services Secretary Robert F. Kennedy Jr. testifies before a Senate Committee on Finance hearing on Capitol Hill, Wednesday, April 22, 2026, in Washington. (AP Photo/Jose Luis Magana)
· Ali Swenson
Morning Mail: NDIS users fear impact of cuts, Trump’s poll slump, why hostels got a glow-up
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· Martinfarrer
Trump Kennedy Center to retain JFK’s name as massive MAGA renovation gets underway
WASHINGTON — The Kennedy name will remain in the Trump Kennedy Center after the massive theater complex undergoes a multi-million dollar renovation that will close its doors for two years, officials said.
· Emily Goodin
DeSantis claims DEI initiatives discriminate against white men in Florida
Florida Gov. Ron DeSantis is seen before a roundtable discussion on college sports in the East Room of the White House, Friday, March 6, 2026, in Washington. (AP Photo/Julia Demaree Nikhinson, File)
· Mike Schneider
GOP gubernatorial Bruce Blakeman promises tax relief for restaurants, small businesses as he blasts ‘Hochul Special’ tax crisis
Republican gubernatorial candidate Bruce Blakeman is set to outline a plan to offer tax relief to restaurants and other small businesses during an appearance in Manhattan on Wednesday.
· Haley Brown, Carl Campanile
(LEAD) Trump has not set deadline to receive 'unified' proposal from Iran: White House
(ATTN: CHANGES headline, lead; UPDATES throughout; ADDS photo)By Song Sang-ho
· Song Sang-ho
Gavin Newsom refuses to endorse a Democrat for governor in California primary election
Gov. Gavin Newsom isn’t picking a favorite in California’s messy governor’s race, but he made one thing clear Tuesday — he still expects a Democrat to win.
· Josh Koehn
Trump sets no deadline for Iran proposal, White House says
White House press secretary Karoline Leavitt said President Donald Trump has not set a timeline for receiving a proposal from Iran.
· Middleeasteye
Kalshi suspends, fines 3 congressional candidates in 'insider trading' enforcement actions
Prediction market platform Kalshi said Wednesday it had suspended and fined three candidates for Congress — from Minnesota, Texas and Virginia — for "political insider trading" activity on their own campaigns.
· Dan Mangan
[Wang Son-taek] Diplomatic messaging without prudence
Recent reporting on the bravado and fear of US President Donald Trump by The Wall Street Journal offers a revealing glimpse into his communication style.
· Korea Herald
Trump calls for Republicans to unify around budget reconciliation push
United States President Donald Trump has called on Republican lawmakers to push through legislation to fund immigration enforcement through a process known as budget reconciliation.
· Al Jazeera Staff
US considers sending Afghans who helped with war from Qatar to another country
President Donald Trump departs after speaking at an event for NCAA national champions in the State Dining Room of the White House, Tuesday, April 21, 2026, in Washington. (AP Photo/Alex Brandon)
· Farnoush Amiri
Trump extends ceasefire citing Iranian Government ‘seriously fractured’
President Donald Trump on Tuesday extended the two-week US ceasefire with Iran, saying the extension was warranted due to Tehran’s Government being “seriously fractured.”
· Gayan Abeykoon
Trump calls Virginia election ‘rigged’ after redistricting referendum
United States President Donald Trump has claimed that the Virginia election was “rigged”, without providing evidence, after voters narrowly approved a referendum to redraw the state’s congressional map.
· Elizabeth Melimopoulos
Inside the Kennedy Center as it prepares for a 2-year renovation
The John F. Kennedy Center for the Performing Arts is seen following a media tour intended to show building damage, Wednesday, April 22, 2026, in Washington. (AP Photo/Julia Demaree Nikhinson)
· Steven Sloan
Trump team demands ‘entry fee’ before Canada talks, Carney says US doesn’t dictate terms
Washington is reportedly seeking concessions before agreeing to open negotiations on revising the US trade pact with Canada and Mexico
· Agence France-Presse