Justice Department moves to toss seditious conspiracy convictions of Oath Keepers and Proud Boys
The Department of Justice seal is seen in Washington, Nov. 28, 2018. (AP Photo/Jose Luis Magana, File)
· Michael Kunzelman
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Newest first · UTC+11:00Ceasefire not included: Lebanon begins historic 'exploratory' talks with Israel
The Trump administration on Tuesday hosted Lebanon and Israel's top diplomats in Washington for the first direct talks between the two sides in more than three decades.
· Middleeasteye
US sanctions 2 Mexican casinos over alleged ties to country’s Northeast Cartel
The U.S. Treasury Department on Tuesday issued sanctions against three individuals and two casinos for their alleged links to Mexico’s Northeast Cartel, one of several criminal groups designated last year as terrorist organizations by the Trump administration.
· Associated Press
Trump officials hail ‘innovation over regulation’ in NYC as work starts on pipeline that irked green activists
Trump administration officials hailed “innovation over regulation” Tuesday at a ceremonial groundbreaking for a natural gas pipeline that was staunchly opposed by “green” activists for a decade.
· Reuven Fenton, Vaughn Golden, David Propper
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Akos Szilagyi, one of Viktor Orban’s most prominent supporters, adjusts one of his self-designed T-shirts, featuring Orban and U.S. President Donald Trump, at his home in Budapest, Hungary, Tuesday, April 14, 2026. (AP Photo/Denes Erdos)
Live: PM in Brunei for fuel talks as Chalmers heads to Washington
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· Courtney Gould
World in pictures, April 15, 2026
People pass an art installation featuring portraits of some of the Minab school girls killed in an apparent US strike in February, on April 12, 2026 in Tehran, Iran. On April 8 President Donald Trump announced a two-week ceasefire between the US and Iran, conditional on shipping being allowed to resume through the S…
· Danie Sprague
Trump’s ‘DoorDash grandma’ had previously lobbied for the president, setting off controversy
Sharon Simmons, photographed delivering McDonald’s to Trump on Monday, lobbied for the ‘no tax on tips’ policy in 2025
· Michael Sainato
Napa Valley wine boss demands controversial Trump policy is expanded to save California vineyards
Many business owners claimed Donald Trump’s tariffs hurt their business. This wine industry leader wants more of them.
· Ross O'Keefe
Millionaire who sheltered Eric Swalwell as sex scandal broke claims he’s no longer a Democrat: ‘Don’t bust the trust’
WASHINGTON — Business tycoon Stephen Cloobeck, in whose $26 million Beverly Hills mansion former Rep. Eric Swalwell took refuge as the sex scandal that ended his political career broke, claimed Monday that he had ditched the Democratic Party.
· Ryan King
‘He’s a person of enthusiasm’: Republicans baulk at questions on Trump’s mental health
Washington: Republican leaders say they have no concerns about President Donald Trump’s mental health and stability, even as some acknowledged discomfort with him attacking the pope and likening himself to Jesus.
· Michael Koziol
Federal Judge Temporarily Allows Pentagon To Enforce Press Restrictions
Authored by Matthew Vadum via The Epoch Times (emphasis ours),
· Tyler Durden
Colorado governor's plea for disaster aid again denied by Trump
Flooding is seen near Vallecito Reservoir, Oct. 11, 2025, near Bayfield, Colo. (Jerry McBride/The Durango Herald via AP)
· Mead Gruver
Biden Prosecutors Withheld Key Evidence Against Abortion Clinic Protesters: DOJ
Federal prosecutors deliberately withheld evidence while pursuing cases against individuals who protested at abortion clinics, according to a new Department of Justice (DOJ) report released on Tuesday.
· Tyler Durden
Eric Swalwell and Tony Gonzales resign from Congress amid sexual misconduct allegations
Departures came after lawmakers from both parties threatened to introduce resolutions expelling the two men
· Chris Stein, Lauren Gambino
Gavin Newsom curiously says little on Eric Swalwell sex assault scandal
Gavin Newsom may have the biggest microphone in California politics, but the governor has been noticeably meek in commenting on the horrifying sexual assault scandal involving Rep. Eric Swalwell — who until last week was the leading Democrat to succeed Newsom in office.
· Josh Koehn
US appeals court blocks contempt case over Trump deportation flights
A United States federal appeals court has blocked a lower court judge from pursuing contempt proceedings against President Donald Trump’s administration over last year’s deportation of Venezuelan immigrants.
· Al Jazeera
Australia news live: thousands feel ‘large’ earthquake in central-west NSW; Albanese arrives in Brunei for fuel supply talks
After Singapore last week, the PM visits supplier of 9% of Australia’s diesel as treasurer travels to Washington for G20 finance ministers’ meeting
· Martinfarrer, Josh Taylor, Sarah Basford Canales
(LEAD) Trump says additional Iran peace talks 'could happen over next 2 days': report
(ATTN: ADDS more info in paras 11-12)By Song Sang-ho
· Song Sang-ho
Pope Leo and President Trump’s war dispute: Letters to the Editor — April 15, 2026
The Issue: Pope Leo XIV’s opposition to the US-Iran war, tweeting ”God does not bless any conflict.”
· Post readers
The Queen made fun of Melania Trump and Nancy Reagan behind their backs: book
Queen Elizabeth II made fun of at least two US first ladies over the years, according to a bombshell new book.
· Nicki Gostin
Top Russian and Chinese envoys meet in Beijing to discuss Iran, Ukraine and Taiwan
Chinese readout warns of rising turmoil in veiled swipe at Washington and Trump as Beijing strengthens ties with Moscow
· Mark Magnier
Top Russian and Chinese envoys meet in Beijing to discuss Iran, Ukraine and Taiwan
Chinese readout warns of rising turmoil in veiled swipe at Washington and Trump as Beijing strengthens ties with Moscow
· Mark Magnier
Fed Chair Nominee Kevin Warsh Reveals Assets Worth Over $190 Million
Trump's nominee for next Fed Chair, Kevin Warsh, disclosed assets with his wife, heiress Jane Lauder, that total at least $192 million, though - according to Bloomberg - "the actual figure for their holdings is certainly much higher", underscoring the extent of his close ties to Wall Street through personal investme…
· Tyler Durden
Trump says additional Iran peace talks 'could happen over next 2 days': report
WASHINGTON, April 14 (Yonhap) -- U.S. President Donald Trump said Tuesday that additional peace talks between the United States and Iran "could be happening over the next two days" in Pakistan, a report said, days after the first round of their negotiations ended without an agreement.
· Song Sang-ho
Ship turned around at US blockade
Hello and welcome to our rolling coverage of the war in the Middle East on Wednesday, April 15.
· Adam Vidler
FIFA faces pressure to call on Trump to stop ICE raids at 2026 World Cup
FIFA, the football governing body that organises the World Cup competition, has faced pressure to petition United States President Donald Trump to avoid immigration raids at this year’s tournament.
· Brian Osgood
DOJ insists it’s ‘released everything’ on Epstein as Dem threatens Bondi with contempt
WASHINGTON — Acting Attorney General Todd Blanche was adamant Tuesday that the Justice Department has “released everything” it has on late sex predator Jeffrey Epstein, as the top House Oversight Committee Democrat threatened to hold former AG Pam Bondi in contempt for declining to testify about the files.
· Ryan King
Secretary Wright Sees "Few More Weeks" Of High Gas Price As Memorial Day Travel Nears
Energy Secretary Chris Wright appeared on Fox News on Tuesday morning and said, "Yes, we have gas prices today over $4 a gallon. That's still a dollar less than they were during the Biden administration, and we're ending the 47-year conflict with Iran."
· Tyler Durden
EEUU sanciona 2 casinos y 3 personas por presuntos apoyos al Cártel del Noreste en México
CIUDAD DE MÉXICO (AP) — El Departamento del Tesoro de Estados Unidos anunció el martes sanciones contra dos casinos y tres personas por presuntamente brindar apoyo a las actividades delictivas del Cártel del Noreste, un grupo criminal que opera en la frontera entre México y Texas que fue designado el año pasado como…
· The Associated Press
Kennedy Center quiere mostrar que el edificio realmente necesita una renovación
Vista de frente al Kennedy Center para las Artes Escénicas, el 2 de febrero de 2026, en Washington. (Foto AP/Rahmat Gul, archivo)
· Steven Sloan
A estratégia por trás do bloqueio dos EUA sobre Ormuz
Depois que as negociações de paz no Paquistão entre Estados Unidos e Irã fracassaram no último fim de semana, o presidente dos EUA, Donald Trump, ordenou que a Marinha dos EUA bloqueasse os portos iranianos, impedindo que navios que entrassem ou saíssem de qualquer porto ou instalação costeira do país através do Est…
· Nik Martin
Trump’s McDonald’s stunt with DoorDash grandma sparks backlash over US healthcare costs
US President Donald Trump's staged delivery of fast food from McDonald's at the White House has gone viral, but the appearance of the 58-year-old grandmother working gig jobs to fund her husband’s cancer care has triggered a wave of criticism about healthcare costs in the country.
· Middleeasteye
Eric Swalwell resigns from Congress after bombshell sexual assault allegations
Eric Swalwell officially resigned from Congress Tuesday, shortly after one of his alleged victim’s came forward to accuse of him of rape in Los Angeles amid a series of sexual misconduct claims against the disgraced ex-politician.
· Titus Wu
House Democrats call for commission led by JD Vance to oust Trump
Measure by Jamie Raskin follows statements by Trump about annihilating Iran and post depicting himself as Jesus
· Chris Stein
DOJ sues two more local gov’ts for ‘open defiance’ over migrant sanctuary policies
The Trump administration has sued the state of Connecticut and its city of New Haven to try to overturn their sanctuary policies protecting illegal migrants — bringing the tally of such cases to 16.
· Priscilla DeGregory
Why Benji Marshall left an Aussie Super Bowl champion speechless
He held his nerve to help the Philadelphia Eagles win the Super Bowl, when he met US President Donald Trump on stage and during live performances on The Masked Singer.
· Christian Nicolussi
Dubai open for business despite 'surreal moment' in region, says senior official | The National
The Iran war has done little to slow the continuing march of progress for Dubai, the emirate's Economic Development Corporation chief executive Hadi Badri has told a leading forum in Washington.
· Hadley Gamble
IMF warns Trump’s Iran war could unleash global recession
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· Brett Wilkins, Jake Johnson
Student loan forgiveness: Democrats seek to overturn Trump's new rules
Sen. Cory Booker, D-N.J., speaks at the National Action Network (NAN) Convention in New York, Saturday, April 11, 2026. (AP Photo/Angelina Katsanis)
· Moriah Balingit
California woman says Eric Swalwell raped her in 2018
Lonna Drewes joins her lawyer Lisa Bloom at a news conference in Beverly Hills, Calif., Tuesday, April 14, 2026, to detail allegations of sexual misconduct by Rep. Eric Swalwell, after Swalwell exited the California governor’s race and said he’ll resign his seat in Congress. The AP typically does not identify people…
· Christopher Weber
World Jewish leader warns of second Holocaust — citing rise of antisemitism
The rising antisemitism around the globe, heavily funded and organized by Qatar and promoted on social-media platforms, risks creating a second Holocaust, the Israel president of the World Jewish Congress said on Tuesday at the Auschwitz concentration camp on Holocaust Remembrance Day.
· Jewish News Syndicate
Why aren’t Republicans thrilled by the fall in teen pregnancies? | Arwa Mahdawi
In the US, the birth rate for 15- to 19-year-olds dropped 7% last year. But what seems like good news for society has been lamented by some leading Maga figures
· Arwa Mahdawi
Six ships turned around as part of Strait of Hormuz blockade, US military says
No ships have made it past the US naval blockade of Iran's ports and coastal areas, and six merchant ships have followed orders to turn back, the US military said on Tuesday, providing the first details on a day-old effort ordered by President Donald Trump after peace talks between the US and Iran broke down.
· REUTERS
Kennedy Center wants to show the building really needs a renovation
Vista de frente al Kennedy Center para las Artes Escénicas, el 2 de febrero de 2026, en Washington. (Foto AP/Rahmat Gul, archivo)
· Steven Sloan
La presidenta de México exige investigar 15 muertes de mexicanos bajo custodia del ICE
ARCHIVO – La presidenta mexicana Claudia Sheinbaum en su conferencia de prensa matutina en el Palacio Nacional en Ciudad de México, el 23 de febrero de 2026. (AP Foto/Ginnette Riquelme, File)
· Megan Janetsky
No ships ‘make it past US blockade’ in Hormuz strait in first day: Pentagon
The Pentagon says no ships “made it past” the United States military blockade in the Strait of Hormuz in its first 24 hours and six merchant ships followed orders to turn around.
· Joseph Stepansky
Lebanon-Israel talks conclude in Washington
The first round of direct talks between Lebanon and Israel have come to an end in Washington, according to Lebanese state news, amid reports of ongoing attacks and advancement of the Israeli army into Lebanon.
· Middleeasteye
‘A pope who uses his brain’: Vatican locals and visitors take sides in Leo v Trump spat
While some US visitors back their president, shopkeepers who serve the papacy and tourists support the pontiff
· Angela Giuffrida
Appeals Court Terminates Criminal Contempt Proceedings Against Trump Admin
Authored by Stacy Robinson via The Epoch Times (emphasis ours),
· Tyler Durden