Sucking up to Trump will always be a losing battle. Just ask Pam and Kristi
April 5, 2026 — 2:30pm
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Newest first · UTC+11:00Iran Live updates: US service member missing after Iran shot down fighter jet has been rescued
Journalists from The Associated Press on Saturday witnessed widespread destruction at a Shiite religious complex in Zanjan, a city in northwestern Iran.
US service member missing after Iran shot down fighter jet has been rescued
WASHINGTON (AP) — A U.S. service member who has been missing since Iran shot down a fighter jet has been rescued, according to two U.S. officials who spoke early Sunday on condition of anonymity ahead of an official announcement.
· Matthew Lee
Former UN nuclear watchdog head urges stop to Trump's bombing campaign
CAIRO — A former director of the United Nations nuclear watchdog urged Gulf nations on Saturday to prevent Donald Trump from turning the region into "a ball of fire" after the US president's latest threat to Tehran.
· Agence France-Presse
Toddler suffered alleged abuse while in federal immigration custody
As the sun sets, migrants wait outside a gate in the border fence to enter into El Paso, Texas, to be processed by Border Patrol, May 11, 2023. (AP Photo/Andres Leighton, File)
· Valerie Gonzalez
Ex-CIA Analyst: Trump's Claim About Obliterated Iranian Air Defenses Was Premature
Authored by former CIA officer Larry Johnson
· Tyler Durden
Trump must 'reign down hell' on Islamic regime, make his ultimatum on Iran count - editorial
“Remember when I gave Iran ten days to MAKE A DEAL or OPEN UP THE HORMUZ STRAIT. Time is running out – 48 hours before all Hell will reign down on them. Glory be to GOD!” US President Donald Trump warned on Truth Social on Saturday.
· JPOST EDITORIAL
Trump weighs broader cabinet shake-up as Iran war pressure grows
WASHINGTON (Reuters) -- US President Donald Trump is considering a broader cabinet shake-up in the wake of Attorney General Pam Bondi's removal this week, as he grows increasingly frustrated with the political fallout from the war with Iran, five people familiar with internal White House discussions said.
· Korea Herald
Trump claims more Iranian leaders killed in Tehran strike
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Middle East crisis live: Iran rejects Trump’s 48 hour deadline to ‘make a deal’; US races to find missing pilot
Iran launches missiles and drones at Israel and Kuwait after US president says regime will face ‘all hell’
· Wendy Frew
Iran war latest: Kuwait water and power plants ‘significantly damaged’ in Iranian strikes | The National
Trump warns Iran that 'all hell' will rain down as Hormuz Strait deadline nearsUN accuses Israel of destroying peacekeepers' security cameras in LebanonIRGC says Iraqi ships exempt from Hormuz restrictionsUS arrests relatives of assassinated IRGC commander Suleimani and revokes residencyUN Security Council vote on H…
· The National
The return of Alcatraz? Good idea
Can President Trump make Alcatraz a prison again?
· CA Post Editorial Board
Motorists encouraged to dob in servos as 93 locations fined for price gouging
Motorists are being encouraged to dob in service stations suspected of price gouging as almost 100 locations are fined in a state-wide blitz.NSW Fair Trading officers inspected nearly 1800, about 75 per cent, of the state's 2400 service stations in the past fortnight.During the operation, 93 fines were issued, 24 …
· Yashee Sharma
China aims to show global leadership with Iran war diplomacy. US appears uninterested
WASHINGTON (AP) -- China is stepping up its diplomacy on the Iran war, putting forward a five-point proposal with Pakistan, rallying support from Gulf countries and opposing a United Nations proposal to use any force necessary to open the Strait of Hormuz.
· Korea Herald
GOP Senator Opposes More Than 60 Days Of War On Iran Without War Declaration
In what could become a key milestone in an unpopular US-Israeli war on Iran that has the world on the edge of economic catastrophe, a Republican senator from one America's reddest states has announced his opposition to continued action against Iran beyond 60 days from the Feb 28 commencement of hostilities -- unless…
· Tyler Durden
Aliaksei Protas scores in return from injury as Capitals beat Sabres 6-2
Washington Capitals left wing Alex Ovechkin celebrates Capitals Jakob Chychrun’s goal during the first period of an NHL Hockey game against the Buffalo Sabres, Saturday, April 4, 2026, in Washington. (AP Photo/John McDonnell)
· Sammi Silber
Logan Farrington, Petar Musa stay hot in leading Dallas to 4-0 victory over D.C. United
WASHINGTON (AP) — Logan Farrington and Petar Musa continued red-hot starts and Dallas breezed to a 4-0 victory over D.C. United on Saturday night.
WSJ: Trump administration weighs targeting Iran energy sites
Senior aides to President Donald Trump have in recent days justified considering Iranian energy facilities and bridges as “legitimate targets,” according to a report by The Wall Street Journal.
· Middleeasteye
Ex-IAEA chief warns of 'ball of fire' in region, urges 'madman' Trump be stopped
Former International Atomic Energy Agency chief Mohamed ElBaradei urged Gulf nations and the United Nations to act following President Donald Trump’s 48-hour ultimatum to Iran, warning of escalating conflict.
· Middleeasteye
Mookie Betts’ injury offers unpleasant reminder: Dodgers are old
WASHINGTON, D.C. – The Dodgers are old.
· Dylan Hernandez
Trump warns Iran deadline nearing, says strikes killed leaders
President Donald Trump said “time is running out” for Iran to reopen the Strait of Hormuz ahead of his 6 April deadline, warning of consequences if Tehran fails to act. The remarks come as tensions remain high over access to the key global shipping route.
· Middleeasteye
Trump ordenó publicar datos sobre ovnis, pero ¿qué pensarían los extraterrestres de nosotros?
Una persona camina frente a una pintura en el Museo Internacional y Centro de Investigación Ovni, el 10 de junio de 1997, en Roswell, Nuevo México. (AP Foto/Eric Draper, Archivo)
· Corey Williams
Trump gives Iran 48 hours to make deal, search for missing airman continues
WASHINGTON, United States — President Donald Trump said Saturday that Tehran had 48 hours left to cut a deal or face "all Hell", as US and Iranian forces scrambled to find a downed American airman.
· Agence France-Presse
ICE wanted to build a detention centre - this small farming town said no
For months, two neighbours, Democrat Gareth Fenley and conservative John Miller, have been united in the same daily mission.
· Madeline Halpert
Freeman y Pages lideran otra ofensiva arrolladora de Dodgers en triunfo 10-5 ante Washington
El japonés Shohei Ohtani, de los Dodgers de Los Ángeles, conecta un sencillo durante la segunda entrada de un juego de béisbol contra los Nacionales de Washington, el sábado 4 de abril de 2026, en Washington. (Foto AP/Nick Wass)
· Noah Trister
Dodgers bats stay hot in another rout, but Mookie Betts leaves injured
WASHINGTON –– The Dodgers’ offense kept on mashing Saturday in a 10-5 rout of the Washington Nationals.
· Jack Harris
Roki Sasaki’s new pitch has no name, but what exactly is it?
WASHINGTON –– It’s a pitch without a name.
· Jack Harris
Freddie Freeman, Andy Pages lead Dodgers over Nationals 10-5
Los Angeles Dodgers’ Shohei Ohtani hits a single during the second inning of a baseball game against the Washington Nationals, Saturday, April 4, 2026, in Washington. (AP Photo/Nick Wass)
· Noah Trister
Major oil group drops truth bomb on Gavin Newsom about gas prices
An influential oil industry trade association has lit a flame underneath Gov. Gavin Newsom for blaming soaring gas prices solely on the Trump Administration’s war in Iran.
· Ross O'Keefe
Jaquez anota 32, Ware tapa 7 tiros y el Heat arrolla 152-136 a los Wizards
El mexicano Jaime Jáquez Jr. (11), delantero de el Heat de Miami, apunta a anotar mientras Jaden Hardy (8), guardia de los Wizards de Washington, defiende durante la primera mitad de un juego de baloncesto de la NBA, el sábado 4 de abril de 2026, en Miami. (Foto AP/Marta Lavandier)
· Tim Reynolds
More than 93 servos fined in state-wide price-gouging blitz
Welcome to our rolling coverage of the ongoing conflict in the Middle East and reaction in Australia on Sunday, April 5.
· Yashee Sharma
Jaime Jaquez Jr. heading to Phoenix to watch his sister play for NCAA title
Miami Heat forward Jaime Jaquez Jr. (11) drives to the basket as Washington Wizards forward Justin Champagnie (9) defends during the second half of an NBA basketball game Saturday, April 4, 2026, in Miami. (AP Photo/Marta Lavandier)
· Tim Reynolds
Clock ticks on Trump's 48-hour deadline as US and Iran race to find missing pilot
Property News: Suburbs where house values rose most in the past 12 months.
· Yashee Sharma
Austin Reaves out for rest of Lakers' regular season with oblique muscle injury
Los Angeles Lakers guard Austin Reaves brings the ball up court during the second half of an NBA basketball game against the Washington Wizards Monday, March 30, 2026, in Los Angeles. (AP Photo/Ryan Sun)
· Greg Beacham
Jaquez scores 32, Adebayo scores 14 in rematch and Heat roll past Wizards
Miami Heat forward Jaime Jaquez Jr. (11) aims to score as Washington Wizards guard Jaden Hardy (8) defends during the first half of an NBA basketball game Saturday, April 4, 2026, in Miami. (AP Photo/Marta Lavandier)
· Tim Reynolds
Gavin Newsom’s wife mocked for babbling lecture on Trump’s firings of women
California First Partner Jennifer Siebel Newsom earned widespread mockery for calling President Trump’s firing of former Department of Homeland Security Secretary Kristi Noem and Attorney General Pam Bondi a decision that “systemically disrespects, devalues and discriminates against women and girls.”
· Ross O'Keefe
Trump administration asks appeals court to pause order blocking White House ballroom construction
WASHINGTON — The Trump administration is arguing that a judge's order to halt construction of a $400 million ballroom creates a security risk for President Donald Trump as it asks a federal appeals court to pause the ruling.
· Associated Press
Mookie Betts leaves Dodgers game early with right lower back pain
WASHINGTON –– The Dodgers have their first new injury concern to worry about since the start of the regular season.
· Jack Harris
Mookie Betts leaves game in 1st inning for Dodgers with right lower back pain
WASHINGTON (AP) — Los Angeles Dodgers star Mookie Betts left Saturday’s game at Washington after the top of the first inning because of right lower back pain.
Italian fugitive arrested at coastal resort
Italy’s Prime Minister Giorgia Meloni addresses the Senate regarding the conflict in Iran and the Gulf region, in Rome, Wednesday, March 11, 2026. (AP Photo/Alessandra Tarantino)
US Arrests & Boots Soleimani's Fashion Designer Niece From The Country
The Trump administration is rounding up family members of notable Iranian government figures, accusing them of spreading 'pro-Tehran propaganda'. And apparently this is even if the Iranian officials in question are deceased.
· Tyler Durden
Trump files emergency motion to continue building White House ballroom
The administration of United States President Donald Trump has filed an emergency motion to resume construction on its White House ballroom, arguing that completing the work is necessary for national security.
· Al Jazeera Staff
US and Iran race to find missing pilot as Trump threatens 'Hell' if deal not reached
Topic:Unrest, Conflict and War
· Maddie Nixon
Trump team’s challenge of Watergate-era records law alarms historians
Scholars warn that DOJ’s declaration that the Presidential Records Act is unconstitutional could impact other administrations.
· Josh Gerstein
Gobierno de Trump alerta de riesgo de seguridad por freno judicial a salón de baile
Representaciones artísticas de la nueva Ala Este y salón de baile de la Casa Blanca, el martes 31 de marzo de 2026. (AP Photo/Jon Elswick)
· Stephen Groves
Halting $400m White House ballroom project is national security risk, Trump officials say
US National Park Service lawyers cite materials that will be installed to make ‘heavily fortified’ facility
· Associated Press
Trump gives Iran 48 hours to make a deal before 'all hell reigns', hunt goes on for US pilot
US President Donald Trump repeated his threats to intensify attacks on Iran if it failed to reach a deal or open the key Strait of Hormuz waterway on Saturday.
· REUTERS
Trump asks court to pause order halting White House ballroom construction
Artist renderings of the new White House East Wing and Ballroom are photographed Tuesday, March 31, 2026. (AP Photo/Jon Elswick)
· Stephen Groves
Juez bloquea exigencia de Trump de datos sobre raza en admisiones universitarias
El presidente Donald Trump llega para hablar sobre la guerra de Irán desde el Corredor Estatal de la Casa Blanca el miércoles 1 de abril de 2026, en Washington. (AP Foto/Alex Brandon, Pool)
· Michael Casey
Trump wants $152MN to reopen Alcatraz prison
The administration of US President Donald Trump has requested $152 million from Congress to restore the Alcatraz prison. Democrats have slammed the plans as “lunacy” and vowed to block their implementation.
· RT