Middle East crisis is pushing China to deepen Latin America ties
Latin America fits Beijing’s need for alternative partners with uncomfortable precision. That is a problem for Washington
· Juan Pablo Sims
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Newest first · UTC+11:00Massachusetts Governor Uses Donut Holes To Explain The State Energy Crisis She Caused
The Democrat tendency to talk down to their constituencies as if they are children has become a mainstay of American political discourse in the past several years. This behavior is rooted in a simmering arrogance among the political class, but it also tends to expose their lack of understanding when it comes to some…
· Tyler Durden
Trump says Iran 'better stop now' if it's charging oil tankers fees to go through Strait of Hormuz
President Donald Trump on Thursday said that Iran "better stop now" if it's charging fees to oil tankers passing through the Strait of Hormuz.
· Kevin Breuninger
US First Lady Melania Trump denies connection to Epstein in rare speech
United States First Lady Melania Trump has denied any connection to disgraced financier and convicted sex offender Jeffrey Epstein in a rare speech delivered from the White House.
· Al Jazeera Staff
Stephen A. Smith rips talk of invoking 25th Amendment for Trump, says ‘that ain’t going to happen’
Stephen A. Smith pushed back on calls to invoke the 25th Amendment to the United States Constitution against President Donald Trump on Wednesday, arguing critics are pursuing something that is not realistic.
· Fox News
Hunter Biden is too broke to pay his lawyer — as he challenges Trump’s sons to a ‘cage match’ at YouTuber event
WASHINGTON — Hunter Biden is crying poor again over legal debts he incurred from retaining high-powered attorney Abbe Lowell in his federal tax and gun crime case — even as the troubled former first son announced a US-based tour with a popular YouTuber where he wants to cage-fight President Trump’s sons.
· Josh Christenson
George Santos will become a parent next year: ‘Big deal for us’
WASHINGTON — Long Island’s former Rep. George Santos revealed that he is poised to become a father next year.
· Ryan King
Starmer and Trump discuss need for opening Strait of Hormuz
British Prime Minister Keir Starmer spoke with US President Donald Trump on Thursday about the need for a plan to restore shipping through the Strait of Hormuz "as quickly as possible", following the announcement of a US ceasefire with Iran, Downing Street said.
· Middleeasteye
Plaintiffs settle with Trump administration over library funding cuts
The Department of Justice seal is seen in Washington, Nov. 28, 2018. (AP Photo/Jose Luis Magana, File)
· Gary Fields
'Never been friends': Melania Trump criticises Epstein 'lies' in unusual address
Melania Trump has denied having a friendship with Jeffrey Epstein and complained about "mean-spirited" attempts to smear her in an unusual White House address.
· Brad Ryan
Melania Trump denies she was a Jeffrey Epstein victim
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GOP NY gov candidate Blakeman wants to liquidate NYS ‘green’ energy slush fund and give $2.4B back to taxpayers
Republican gubernatorial candidate Bruce Blakeman wants to liquidate a dormant New York State “green” energy fund worth billions of dollars — and refund the money to ease the burden on taxpayers.
· Carl Campanile, Vaughn Golden
CNBC anchor mulls investor ‘upside’ of Trump civilizational threat
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· Brett Wilkins, Jessica Corbett
The Economic Destruction Of Trump's War Goes Far Beyond High Gas Prices
Authored by Connor O'Keeffe via the Mises Institute,
· Tyler Durden
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· The National
Iran warns US must choose between ceasefire and war via Israel
Iran warned on Wednesday that the US must choose between a ceasefire and ‘‘continued war via Israel,’‘ saying Washington ‘‘cannot have both”.
· Gayan Abeykoon
Exonerated man fights to hold his newly elected post despite GOP challenge
Calvin Duncan, center, stands with supporters on the steps of Orleans Parish Criminal Court in New Orleans, on Oct. 2, 2025, to speak about his ambitions to be the next clerk of court. (Chris Granger/The Times-Picayune/The New Orleans Advocate via AP, File)
· Jack Brook
Ex-Sen. Ben Sasse on the ‘nasty drug’ for Stage 4 cancer that makes him ‘bleed out of a whole bunch of parts’
Former GOP Sen. Ben Sasse is opening up about living with what he describes as a “definite death sentence.”
· McKenzie Beard
Washington’s ‘TACO’ cabaret over Iran ravages whole economies, starves poor - DailyNews
The “leader of the free world” screams sexual insults andmass bloodshed to whole nations and then enters his presidential lawn to entertain unsuspecting children with an Easter Bunny party celebrating one of Christianity’s holiest days. This could easily have been a ‘S&M’cabaret in a Miami basement club or a role-pl…
· Gayan Abeykoon
Melania Trump denies ties to Epstein in rare statement
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· Associated Press
Trump’s night that never was - DailyNews
“An entire civilization will die tonight”, a threat of Nazi-scale atrocity.
· Gayan Abeykoon
Israel’s attacks on Lebanon could unravel the US-Iran ceasefire | Mohamad Bazzi
Trump is on the verge of squandering a ceasefire that serves US interests for the sake of an unreliable ally
· Mohamad Bazzi
Massachusetts judge blocks Trump move to end temporary status for Ethiopians
MIAMI (AP) — A federal judge blocked the Trump administration’s decision to end a temporary status that has protected more than 5,000 Ethiopians from deportation and allowed them to live and work in the United States.
· Gisela Salomon
DOJ seeks death penalty for three MS-13 gang members indicted for murdering FBI informant
WASHINGTON — Acting Attorney General Todd Blanche authorized federal prosecutors in Los Angeles to seek the death penalty against three MS-13 gang members charged with slaying an FBI informant, according to an April 8 letter obtained by The Post.
· Josh Christenson
Melania Trump says she not did not have relationship with Jeffrey Epstein
First lady calls on Congress to hold hearing with survivors of late financier’s abuse in statement delivered at White House
· Shrai Popat, Robert Mackey
US defense official overseeing AI reaped millions selling xAI stock after Pentagon entered agreement with company
Expert said federal law bars officials from taking actions in their jobs that benefit their own financial interests
· Aram Roston
US has let in 4,499 refugees since October - all but three were South African
President Donald Trump's overhaul of US refugee policies has created a major shift in the number and nationalities of people admitted to the country, US government data shows.
· Mayeni Jones
Israeli MPs furious over Trump’s ceasefire with Iran
A ceasefire deal struck by Washington and Tehran is a “disaster” and “failure,” several prominent Israeli politicians have said. Israel was left out of the equation, they argued, calling it a strategic mistake on the part of Prime Minister Benjamin Netanyahu.
· Gayan Abeykoon
Trump criticises NATO as alliance chief describes meeting as ‘very frank’
Donald Trump has again attacked Nato for not supporting the US in the Iran war, following a private meeting with its Secretary General Mark Rutte at the White House.
· Gayan Abeykoon
Beijing courts Taiwan’s opposition leader ahead of Trump visit
Beijing: While the US is preoccupied with extracting itself from its war in Iran, China has been busy getting on with its core interests on its home turf.
· Lisa Visentin
Keir Starmer: 'I'm fed up' with Trump and Putin affecting UK energy costs
British Prime Minister Keir Starmer said he is "fed up" seeing energy bills in the U.K. swing up and down because of actions taken by U.S. President Donald Trump and Russian President Vladimir Putin.
· Kevin Breuninger
Reforms could help Washington's guardian ad litems
Rep. Jamila Taylor, D-Federal Way, listens to proceedings on the House floor on the first day of the legislative session at the Washington state Capitol, Jan. 8, 2024, in Olympia, Wash. (AP Photo/Lindsey Wasson, File)
He's got Trump and Putin's praise — but are they about to lose their ally in Europe?
Viktor Orbán has led Hungry since 2010. Source: SBS News
· Sbsaustralia
Netanyahu okays talks after 80 nations condemn Beirut attacks
Hello and welcome to our rolling coverage of the ongoing conflict in the Middle East on Friday, April 10.
With Middle East in flames, Trump eyes ‘next conquest’
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· Jake Johnson, Brad Reed
Otra vez, Trump busca eliminar fondos federales para universidades tribales
Mike Barthelemy, director de estudios nativos americanos en Nueta Hidatsa Sahnish College, escribe en una pizarra durante una clase, el jueves 30 de octubre de 2025 en New Town, Dakota del Norte. (Foto AP/John Locher, Archivo)
· Graham Lee Brewer
Jimmy Kimmel steals thunder from UCLA women’s basketball team national champions with Trump jokes
UCLA’s national champion women’s basketball team was given an eyebrow-raising political quest by late night talk show host Jimmy Kimmel.
· Fox News
EPA proposes weakening rules for handling toxic coal plant ash
The Mountaineer Power Plant, a coal-fired power plant near New Haven, W.Va., is seen across the Ohio River from Racine, Ohio, Friday, March 13, 2026. (AP Photo/Carolyn Kaster)
· Michael Phillis
Melania Trump denies any ties to Epstein or knowledge of his crimes
In a surprise statement at the White House, the US first lady said any ‘lies’ linking her to the late sex offender ‘need to end today’
· Associated Press
Melania Trump denies any ties to Epstein or knowledge of his crimes
In a surprise statement at the White House, the US first lady said any ‘lies’ linking her to the late sex offender ‘need to end today’
· Associated Press
Trump says 'very optimistic' about Iran peace deal ahead of negotiations in Pakistan: report
WASHINGTON, April 9 (Yonhap) -- U.S. President Donald Trump on Thursday expressed optimism that a peace deal with Iran was within reach, a report said, as U.S. and Iranian negotiators are set to meet in Pakistan this weekend for negotiations to end their war.
· Song Sang-ho
Keir Starmer lashes out at Trump, Putin as UK energy bills skyrocket: ‘I’m fed up’
British Prime Minister Keir Starmer on Thursday pointed fingers at President Trump and Russian dictator Vladimir Putin for volatile energy bills hitting London, saying he was “fed up” with global conflicts wreaking havoc on global oil prices.
· Caitlin Doornbos
US led ‘historic’ foreign aid decline in 2025 amid Trump cuts: OECD
Washington, DC – Preliminary data from the Organisation for Economic Co-operation and Development (OECD) has found that international development aid from its members dropped by about 23 percent from 2024 to 2025.
· Joseph Stepansky
Was Trump’s threat to end Iran’s civilization a war crime?
In the wake of U.S. President Donald Trump’s threat on social media to destroy an entire civilization ahead of a fragile Iran ceasefire, legal experts are questioning whether such incendiary language can amount to a war crime — even if it is never carried out.
· Milena Wälde
Watch: Melania Trump's surprise Epstein statement in full
First Lady Melania Trump has denied connections to Jeffrey Epstein, telling reporters at the White House that any claims linking the two "need to end today".
Melania Trump says rumours linking her to Epstein 'need to stop'
First Lady Melania Trump has denied any connection to Jeffrey Epstein, telling reporters at the White House that any claims linking the two "need to end today".
· Bernd Debusmann Jr
US Republicans accused of weaponizing KKK imagery (PHOTOS)
A Republican-aligned political group has been accused of sending leaflets featuring Ku Klux Klan imagery to voters in Virginia ahead of a high-stakes referendum. The Washington Post has suggested that the campaign primarily targets black voters.
· RT
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A Republican-aligned political group has been accused of sending leaflets featuring Ku Klux Klan imagery to voters in Virginia ahead of a high-stakes referendum. The Washington Post has suggested that the campaign primarily targets black voters.
· RT
Leaders reveal new details behind firing of Universities of Wisconsin president
UW Board of Regents President Amy Bogost speaks during a hearing with the Wisconsin State Senate Committee on Education on Thursday, April 9, 2026 at the Wisconsin State Capitol in Madison, Wis. (Owen Ziliak/Wisconsin State Journal via AP)
· Scott Bauer
Lawmakers demand investigations into well-timed bets on Polymarket tied to the Iran war
Rep. Ritchie Torres, D-N.Y., listens during a House committee on homeland security hearing addressing threats to election security at the Capitol in Washington, Wednesday, July 20, 2022. (AP Photo/Amanda Andrade-Rhoades, File)
· Ken Sweet