Israel hits Iran in waves of attacks and says it killed senior Hezbollah commander
War shows little sign of easing despite Donald Trump claiming Iranian leadership ‘just asked’ for ceasefire
· Dan Sabbagh, Julianborger
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There was a potentially telling moment at the US Supreme Court on Wednesday as Chief Justice John Roberts questioned Donald Trump’s solicitor-general, John Sauer, during a hearing about birthright citizenship.
· Michael Koziol
Attacks persist on Iran and across the Mideast as Trump threatens escalation
DUBAI, United Arab Emirates — Iran kept up its attacks on Israel and Persian Gulf neighbors on Wednesday as airstrikes pounded Tehran and U.S. President Donald Trump again made contradictory statements about whether he was ready to wind down the war or escalate it.
· Associated Press
Trump told US allies to 'get your own oil'. But he might be bluffing
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· April Glover
Automakers betting on new EVs — despite sales downturn: ‘Market is going to come back’
Major automakers unveiled new electric vehicles at the New York Auto Show on Wednesday, despite lagging consumer demand and a sharp downturn in sales after Washington eliminated a $7,500 EV tax credit.
· Reuters
Trump takes a front-row seat for oral arguments at Supreme Court
President Donald Trump leaves the U.S. Supreme Court, Wednesday, April 1, 2026, in Washington. (AP Photo/Anthony Peltier)
· Fatima Hussein
Hundreds rally for birthright citizenship at supreme court: ‘We are an immigrant nation’
Some underscore Trump’s unprecedented court appearance as protesters defend 14th amendment right
· Joseph Gedeon
Georgia's Brad Raffensperger recovers $6.7M for Ponzi scheme victims
Eight months after the collapse of an alleged $140 million Ponzi scheme, Secretary of State Brad Raffensperger announced a third of the victims will obtain a $6.7 million settlement.
· Jeff Amy
US-Iran war live updates: Trump to deliver prime-time address; Iran denies it has asked for a ceasefire; Albanese pledges $1 billion for struggling businesses
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· Sarah McPhee
What Time Will Donald Trump Address The Nation? How To Watch The Trump Speech
President Trump will be addressing the nation Wednesday evening about the ongoing Iran war, White House Press Secretary Karoline Leavitt announced.
· Radhamely De Leon
Mujer de California vuelve a casa tras ser deportada a México por el gobierno de Trump
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· Sophie Austin
Nico Hoerner's $141 million, 6-year Cubs contract includes deferred money payable through 2047
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· Ronald Blum
Senate wars rumble as Labor slammed for transparency failures
The Albanese government has repeatedly dodged demands to publish documents and refused to explain why modelling for a centrepiece housing policy has been kept secret, opposition and crossbench senators have said, as they wage a war over transparency in the Senate.
· Nick Newling
Irão pediu cessar-fogo? Trump diz que sim, Teerão nega
O Irão desmente o Presidente dos Estados Unidos e nega ter solicitado um cessar-fogo, como Donald Trump anunciou horas antes nas redes sociais.
· Redação DW África
Trump says Iran president requests ceasefire, Tehran says 'false'
WASHINGTON — President Donald Trump said Wednesday that Iran's president had asked for a ceasefire, but ruled out any truce until the vital Strait of Hormuz was reopened for crucial energy shipments.
· Agence France-Presse
Kristi Noem’s lover Corey Lewandowski is standing by her after pics of husband’s cross-dressing fetish leak
WASHINGTON — Corey Lewandowski is standing by Kristi Noem’s side as she suffers the humiliating fallout from her husband’s embarrassing photos of his double life.
· Emily Goodin
Eli Lilly opposes push to pass Trump's drug pricing deals into law, CEO says
Eli Lilly opposes the White House's push to codify "most favored nation" drug pricing into law, CEO Dave Ricks said in an interview with CNBC.
· Angelica Peebles
Iran rejects Trump claim that it asked for a ceasefire (PHOTOS, VIDEOS)
Welcome to RT’s live coverage of the US-Israeli war on Iran and the wider turmoil across the Middle East, which continues to be affected by missile and drone strikes from both sides.
· RT
Iran rejects Trump’s claim of cease-fire request, says Tehran determined to win war
Top Iranian officials denied President Trump’s claim that the regime begged for a cease-fire deal on Wednesday, insisting that Tehran is committed to winning the war.
· Ronny Reyes
Trump’s ‘ICE Barbie’ responds to husband’s exposure as cross-dressing ‘bimbo’
The husband of former US Department of Homeland Security (DHS) Secretary Kristi Noem allegedly led a double life as a cross dressing fetishist who spent thousands of dollars on online models and shared photos of himself in exaggerated feminine attire, according to a Daily Mail investigation.
· RT
Trump’s ‘ICE Barbie’ responds to husband’s exposure as cross-dressing ‘bimbo’
Former Trump official Kristi Noem’s husband led a secret double life as cross dresser, spent $25K on fetish models. “Devastated” Noem asks for privacy.
· RT
Trump admin’s probe into Noelia Castillo euthanasia puts Spain on the defense
Spain’s government hit back at the US government on Wednesday after the Trump administration demanded answers over the controversial euthanasia of a 25-year-old gang-rape victim.
· Anthony Blair
Trump admin faces tough questions from skeptical justices over ‘quirky’ birthright citizenship arguments
Chief Justice John Roberts, who is usually fairly quiet during oral arguments, asked a skeptical question of the Trump administration.
· Ryan King
Trump says he is ‘absolutely’ considering withdrawing US from Nato
The president, a longtime critic of Nato, has stepped up criticism after allies refused to join the US-Israel war on Iran
· Julianborger
IRGC says Hormuz under its control amid Trump ceasefire remarks
Iran’s Islamic Revolutionary Guard Corps said the Strait of Hormuz is “firmly and dominantly” under its control and will not be opened to what it described as US pressure.
· Middleeasteye
Beyond the brink: Why US-Israel strikes on Iran defy international law
THE coordinated military strikes by the United States and Israel on Iran on Feb. 28, 2026 as part of “Operation Epic Fury” have plunged the Middle East into a “war without law.” While Washington and Tel Aviv frame these actions as a “preemptive” necessity to neutralize nuclear threats and “Axis of Resistance” proxie…
· Enrique "Buko" Dela Cruz Jr.
Transfers Reed and Demary have found a home for Final Four-bound UConn
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· Jim Fuller
Trump’ll declare victory in Iran – will it be on April Fools’ day?
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· John Duncan
‘The View’s Joy Behar Jokes Trump Won’t Get A Dog Because “He’s Afraid Kristi Noem Will Shoot It”
Joy Behar shocked her co-hosts on The View during Wednesday’s (April 1) broadcast with a joke about President Trump and former Department of Homeland Security Secretary Kristi Noem.
· Radhamely De Leon
Trump eyes Iran war exit, warns of NATO pullout as oil crisis deepens
WASHINGTON/JERUSALEM/CAIRO - The United States will end its war on Iran fairly soon and could return for "spot hits" if needed, President Donald Trump told Reuters on Wednesday, hours before he was scheduled to make a primetime address to the nation.
· Reuters
El rey Carlos dará un discurso en el Congreso cuando visite EEUU
El presidente estadounidense Donald Trump con el rey Carlos III de Inglaterra en el Castillo de Windsor en Inglaterra el 18 de septiembre del 2025. (AP foto/Evan Vucci)
· Stephen Groves
Energy bills set to spike for Washington state residents — while Microsoft gets rate cut: report
Electric bills are set to jump more than 16% for 1.25 million Washington state residents — even as Microsoft gets a rate cut under a special deal, according to a report.
· Ariel Zilber
Trump says Iran asks for ceasefire as Tehran hit by fresh strikes
WASHINGTON — President Donald Trump said Wednesday that Iran had asked for a ceasefire, but ruled out any truce until the vital Strait of Hormuz was reopened for crucial energy shipments.
· Agence France-Presse
Iran denies Trump’s claim Iranian president requested ceasefire
A senior Iranian official has denied US President Donald Trump’s claim that Iran’s “new regime president” has asked for a ceasefire, as the United States and Israel continue their war on the country.
· Al Jazeera Staff
Marina Silva steps down as Brazil’s environment minister to run for Congress
Brazil’s Environment Minister Marina Silva smiles during a decree-signing ceremony on Environment Day at the Planalto Palace in Brasilia, Brazil, June 3, 2025. (AP Photo/Eraldo Peres, File)
· Gabriela S Pessoa
How Donald Trump could reframe US goals in the Iran war to justify finishing it
But America’s differences with Israel over the conflict’s endgame could hinder a swift exit, Chinese analysts say
· Laura Zhou
Trump no es inmune a demandas civiles por asalto al Capitolio, dice juez
El asalto al Capitolio de Estados Unidos en Washington el 6 de enero del 2021. (AP foto/John Minchillo)
· Michael Kunzelman
King Charles III will speak to Congress
President Donald Trump gestures next to Britain’s King Charles III before leaving Windsor Castle, Windsor, England, Sept. 18, 2025. (AP Photo/Evan Vucci, file)
· Stephen Groves
Could NATO be collateral damage from Trump's Iran war?
BRUSSELS, Belgium — "Paper tiger". "Cowards". As US President Donald Trump grapples with the fallout of his war on Iran, much of his anger has been redirected onto another target: the NATO military alliance.
· Agence France-Presse
Judge says Trump not immune from civil claims his Jan. 6 words incited riot
President Donald Trump speaks to reporters aboard Air Force One en route from West Palm Beach, Fla., to Joint Base Andrews, Md., Sunday, March 29, 2026. (AP Photo/Mark Schiefelbein)
· Michael Kunzelman
‘The View’ hosts ask Rahm Emanuel if Trump started Iran war to distract from Epstein
Co-hosts of “The View” mused during a conversation with former Chicago Mayor Rahm Emanuel that the war in Iran was launched to distract from the Epstein files.
· Fox News
Trump asiste a audiencia de la Corte Suprema sobre ciudadanía por nacimiento
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· Mark Sherman
Trump arremete contra la OTAN por la guerra en Oriente Medio
El primer ministro de Reino Unido, Keir Starmer, habla en una conferencia de prensa en Downing Street en Londres, el miércoles 1 de abril de 2026. (AP Foto/Frank Augstein, Pool)
· Jill Lawless
‘Fossil-fuel imperialism’: Trump’s hankering for Iranian oil runs deep
Experts say the US believes it is entitled to resources it desires – a perspective president has supported for decades
· Dharna Noor
'Beyond reconsideration': Transatlantic rift widens as Trump lashes out at NATO allies again
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· Associated Press
JD Vance announces a new memoir about his conversion to Catholicism
The vice-president’s follow-up to Hillbilly Elegy is announced as speculation builds over a 2028 run to succeed Trump
· Emma Loffhagen
AP Explica: Qué se necesita para hacer bajar los precios del petróleo
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· Cathy Bussewitz
Trump says he's considering pulling US out of 'paper tiger' NATO
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Trump claims Iran's 'new regime president' asked for a ceasefire
US President Donald Trump has claimed in a social media post that "Iran's new regime president" asked for a ceasefire.
· Middleeasteye
Trump considers pulling US out of NATO, deepening transatlantic rift
Britain’s Prime Minister Keir Starmer speaks during a press conference at Downing Street in London, Wednesday, April 1, 2026. (AP Photo/Frank Augstein, Pool)
· Jill Lawless