US and Iran race to find missing pilot as Trump refuses to outline response | The National
Live updates: Follow the latest news on the Iran war
· The National
Follow the story
US Politics
A focused view of neutral reporting on US Politics, brought together across publishers.
Explore all topics →
Neutral reports only
Newest first · UTC+11:00Trump weighs more Cabinet changes after Bondi ouster
U.S. President Donald Trump has expressed frustration and disappointment with Commerce Secretary Howard Lutnick and Labor Secretary Lori Chavez-DeRemer — and is pondering making additional changes to his Cabinet.
· Dasha Burns
Aviones militares de EEUU derribados en Irán son los 1os abatidos por enemigos en más de 20 años
Un miembro de la Fuerza Aérea de Estados Unidos pasa empujando un carro por delante de un F-15E Strike Eagle en la Base Aérea de Bagram, en Afganistán, el 17 de octubre de 2009. (AP Foto/Maya Alleruzzo, archivo)
· Ben Finley
Iran war live updates: Two US aircraft went down and a crew member missing
A bridge struck by U.S. airstrikes on Thursday is seen in the town of Karaj, west of Tehran, Iran, on Friday. (AP Photo/Vahid Salemi)
As a state visit looms … can King Charles tame Trump?
Royal visitors have long been popular in the US, and Charles has decades of diplomacy under his belt. But can soft power save the special relationship?
Trump’s latest White House casualty was always on borrowed time
Attorney General Pam Bondi had a pretty good idea her days were numbered.
· Glenn Thrush, Tyler Pager
Divisions grow as US senator sets conditions on war funding
Republican Senator John Curtis said he “cannot support funding for further military operations” in the conflict with Iran unless Congress formally declares war.
· Middleeasteye
Winning numbers drawn in Friday’s Washington Pick 3
The winning numbers in Friday’s drawing of the “Washington Pick 3" game were:
· The Associated Press
Winning numbers drawn in Friday’s Washington Match 4
The winning numbers in Friday’s drawing of the “Washington Match 4" game were:
· The Associated Press
Winning numbers drawn in Friday’s Washington Cash Pop
The winning numbers in Friday’s drawing of the “Washington Cash Pop” game were:
· The Associated Press
Winning numbers drawn in Friday’s Washington Hit 5
The winning numbers in Friday’s drawing of the “Washington Hit 5" game were:
· The Associated Press
Winning numbers drawn in Friday’s Washington Keno
The winning numbers in Friday’s drawing of the “Washington Keno” game were:
· The Associated Press
Hollywood crafts narrative on visitors from space
Model ships hang at the entrance to the Star Trek Experience at the Las Vegas Hilton in Las Vegas on Aug. 25, 2008. (AP Photo/Isaac Brekken, File)
· Corey Williams
We wonder about aliens in UFOs. Do they wonder about us?
A patron passes a painting inside the International UFO Museum and Research Center in Roswell, N.M., on June 10, 1997. (AP Photo/Eric Draper, File)
· Corey Williams
Moms for Liberty finds a receptive ally in the Trump administration
Moms for Liberty co-founder Tina Descovich speaks before Republican presidential nominee former President Donald Trump at the Moms for Liberty annual convention in Washington, Aug. 30, 2024. (AP Photo/Mark Schiefelbein, File)
· Collin Binkley
Shooting down US military aircraft is exceedingly rare
A U.S. Air Force airman pushes a cart past an F-15E Strike Eagle at Bagram Air Field in Afghanistan on Oct. 17, 2009. (AP Photo/Maya Alleruzzo, File)
· Ben Finley
Trump lit the Mideast fire – now he wants the world to put it out
Keep independent journalism alive
· Leon Hadar
Macron urges nations not to be ‘vassals’ of the US or China
French President Emmanuel Macron has called on nations around the world not to become “vassals” of the United States or China, following his public spat with US President Donald Trump over Iran and NATO.
· RT
Downed planes raise new perils for Trump as Tehran hunts for missing US pilot
Already have Rappler+? Sign in to listen to groundbreaking journalism.
· Jairo Bolledo
Paul George has 23 points to lead the 76ers past the Timberwolves, 115-103
Philadelphia 76ers guard VJ Edgecombe goes to shoot during the second half of an NBA basketball game against the Washington Wizards, Wednesday, April 1, 2026, in Washington. (AP Photo/John McDonnell)
· Aaron Bracy
Trump says 'with a little more time,' US can open Strait of Hormuz, take oil, 'make a fortune'
US President Donald Trump said Friday that "with a little more time," the United States can easily open up the Strait of Hormuz, take the oil and "make a fortune," amid growing concerns over the impact of the US-Israeli war against Iran on oil prices and inflation.
· Yonhap
All the pieces are lining up for regime change in Iran
“I think we’ve had regime change” in Iran, President Donald Trump declared Sunday.
· Zineb Riboua
Trump news at a glance: president enlists JD Vance as his ‘fraud czar’, targeting Democratic states
Trump said Vance would focus on blue states and, without providing evidence, accused Democrat leaders of rampant ‘theft’ – key US politics stories from Friday 3 April at a glance
· Guardian staff
Bondi struggled to prosecute Trump foes. But will a new attorney general make a difference?
WASHINGTON, D.C. — Pam Bondi is out of her job after failing to deliver criminal cases against President Donald Trump's political enemies.
· Associated Press
China steps up Iran war diplomacy
Chinese Foreign Minister Wang Yi speaks during a press conference on the sideline of the National People’s Congress (NPC) at the media center, in Beijing, Sunday, March 8, 2026. (AP Photo/Andy Wong)
· Didi Tang
Kyle Tucker hits first Dodgers home run. Can it kick-start his season?
WASHINGTON –– There was neither relief nor elation as Kyle Tucker recounted his first home run as a Dodger on Friday.
· Jack Harris
Why Trump Threatens to Withdraw U.S. from NATO, Which He Can’t Possibly Do
Switch to the dark mode that's kinder on your eyes at night time.
‘MAGA’ backlash is taking its toll on TLC’s Chilli : ‘It’s not what she wants her legacy to be,’ source
TLC’s Chilli is being “dramatically” affected by the backlash to claims that she’s part of the MAGA movement.
· Carlos Greer
Trump orders DHS to pay ‘each and every employee’ as shutdown drags on
President Trump directed Homeland Security Secretary Markwayne Mullin on Friday to pay “each and every employee” impacted by the “Democrat-led DHS shutdown.”
· Victor Nava
Dodgers solve offensive problems but another issue emerges
WASHINGTON, D.C. – Shohei Ohtani homered and the game turned into something resembling a piranha feeding at the Los Angeles Zoo, the Dodgers feasting on soft-tossing Miles Mikolas with the voracity expected of a $415-million team.
· Dylan Hernandez
Trump firma orden para estabilizar deportes universitarios y amenaza con retirar fondos federales
La foto del 24 de marzo de 2024 muestra el logotipo de la NCAA antes de un partido de softol en Jacksonville, Florida (AP Foto/Gary McCullough, archivo)
· Mark Long
Trump’s justified NATO gripes, it’s a war to end Iran’s warmaking and other commentary
Conservative: Trump’s Justified NATO Gripes
· Post Editorial Board
Tom Homan vows immigration crackdown ‘won’t skip a beat’ after Bondi departure
White House “border czar” Tom Homan said the administration will continue its immigration enforcement efforts despite Pam Bondi’s departure from the attorney general’s office.
· Fox News
Trump asks for immense increase in defence spending
Hello and welcome to our coverage of the ongoing conflict in the Middle East and reaction in Australia for Saturday, April 4.
· Nick Pearson
High Taxes, Power Bill Crisis Send Maryland Gov. Moore's Poll Numbers To Record Low
Left-wing Maryland Gov. Wes Moore’s approval rating has slid to a new record low as the Democrat darling, seen as Soros-friendly and as having aspirations to become the Democratic Party’s 2028 nominee, increasingly looks dimmer by the month.
· Tyler Durden
Trump issues widespread NIL executive order in attempt to fix college athletics
President Donald Trump issued an executive order Friday in his attempt to “solve all of the problems” affecting college sports, particularly the polarizing Name, Image and Likeness (NIL) legislation.
· Matt Ehalt
Interior Department rejoins offshore drilling agencies
Interior Secretary Doug Burgum speaks during a Cabinet meeting at the White House, Thursday, March 26, 2026, in Washington. (AP Photo/Alex Brandon)
· Jennifer Mcdermott
Trump asks for $220 million to reopen Alcatraz
Property News: Australia's most popular suburbs in every capital city.
· Nick Pearson
After Iran shot down a US jet, Trump's quagmire moment arrives
The downing of a US jet will likely focus Donald Trump's mind on ending this war quickly. (Reuters: Kevin Lamarque)
· John Lyons
Ohtani, Tucker, Betts and Freeman all homer as top of Dodgers' order breaks out
Los Angeles Dodgers’ Alex Call (12) scores a run on a sacrifice fly hit by Shohei Ohtani off Washington Nationals pitcher Andre Granillo (not shown) during the ninth inning of a baseball game, Friday, April 3, 2026, in Washington. (AP Photo/Terrance Williams)
· Noah Trister
President Trump signs executive order that aims to stabilize college sports
President Donald Trump pauses as he finishes speaking about the Iran war from the Cross Hall of the White House on Wednesday, April 1, 2026, in Washington. (AP Photo/Alex Brandon, Pool)
· Mark Long
Hamas refuses to discuss disarmament until Israel fulfils obligations under first phase of Trump's Gaza plan | The National
Hamas has told mediators it would not discuss proposals for its disarmament before Israel fulfils its obligations under the first phase of President Donald Trump's Gaza peace plan, sources in Cairo told The National on Friday.
· Hamza Hendawi
Crew member missing after US fighter plane crashes over Iran
A crew member of a fighter plane shot down over Iran yesterday has been rescued, the Pentagon said.But the fate of the second person aboard the F-15E is not known.The New York Times reports one of the crew of the jet was rescued by a US Air Force Black Hawk helicopter.READ MORE: Markets crash, oil skyrockets after T…
· Nick Pearson
Guerra no Irã pode desencadear uma nova corrida nuclear?
Ao lançar sua ofensiva conjunta com Israel contra o Irã, o presidente dos EUA, Donald Trump, argumentou que a ação era necessária para impedir que o país obtivesse uma arma nuclear. No entanto, segundo especialistas, esse tiro arrisca sair pela culatra.
· Cathrin Schaer
Hegseth’s ‘paranoia’ over being replaced explains purge of top general — as ally emerges for Army secretary’s role
WASHINGTON — Secretary of War Pete Hegseth’s “paranoia” about Army Secretary Dan Driscoll taking his job fueled the firing of the Army’s top general, current and former administration officials tell The Post — as a top contender emerges to replace Driscoll if he’s canned next.
· Steven Nelson
(LEAD) Trump says 'with a little more time,' U.S. can open Strait of Hormuz, take oil, 'make a fortune'
(ATTN: ADDS more info in paras 5-9)By Song Sang-ho
· Song Sang-ho
White House seeks $1.5 tn defense budget as Iran war drives costs
WASHINGTON — US President Donald Trump on Friday asked lawmakers to approve a massive $1.5 trillion defense budget for 2027, as the United States faces rising costs from its war with Iran and mounting global security commitments.
· Agence France-Presse
Judge rejects DOJ bid to unblock subpoenas targeting Fed’s Jerome Powell in biting opinion
A US district judge on Friday denied the Trump administration’s request to reconsider the legality of two subpoenas targeting the Federal Reserve, after he blocked them last month.
· Taylor Herzlich
Ohtani y Tucker conectan 2 de los 5 jonrones de Dodgers en paliza 13-6 a Nacionales
Shohei Ohtani (17) de los Dodgers de Los Ángeles admira su jonrón contra los Nacionales de Washington, el viernes 3 de abril de 2026, en Washington. (AP Foto/Terrance Williams)
· Noah Trister
Trump says Iran peace talks won’t be derailed by attack on US fighter jet: ‘We’re in a war’
President Trump said peace talks won’t be affected after Iran shot down an American fighter jet, he told NBC News.
· Emily Goodin