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Mission accomplished as king’s speech to Congress goes down a storm

Charles quoted Wilde and Dickens in measured masterclass – and no tirade as yet from mad monarch in White House

The Guardian - US · Apr 28

Trump Face Set to Appear on Limited Edition US Passports in Unprecedented Move to Mark America250

The US State Department's decision to feature President Trump's portrait on limited-edition passports for the 250th anniversary of American independence has sparked a national debate over presidential branding.

International Business Times UK · Apr 28

Texas DACA recipient will be allowed to return after Trump administration deported him

José Contreras Diaz, 30, was arrested earlier this year during an immigration-related appointment and missed his son’s birth. He was deported to Honduras, the country he left when he was 8.

The Texas Tribune · Apr 28

Donald Trump plans to put his photo on limited edition American passports: Report

US President Donald Trump is at the centre of a new controversy after reports that his image could appear in a redesigned American passport. This move would break long-standing global practice.

The Times of India · Apr 28

'He’s so cute': Donald Trump says his mother had a 'crush' on King Charles

President Donald Trump shared a light-hearted anecdote about his mother's admiration for the British royal family. He mentioned her fondness for Queen Elizabeth II and playfully suggested she had a crush on the young Prince Charles. The comments were made during an official ceremony at the White House to welcome…

The Times of India · Apr 28

Why So Many House Republicans Are Done with Congress? From Capitol Hill to Governors' Races

A record number of House Republicans are retiring ahead of the 2026 midterms, driven by institutional frustration, financial considerations, and a shift towards state-level positions.

International Business Times UK · Apr 28

Trump admin revives COVID origins debate with indictment

The indictment could make the pandemic response a GOP talking point ahead of the midterms.

Axios · Apr 28

Were King Charles, Queen Camilla Disrespected by Donald Trump? 'Aggressive' Handshake Video Goes Viral

A viral White House video of President Donald Trump greeting King Charles and Queen Camilla has ignited a row over an allegedly 'aggressive' handshake and questions about royal protocol.

International Business Times UK · Apr 28

In Pictures: King praises US-UK ‘friendship’ in speech to Congress

Earlier Charles had met President Donald Trump in the Oval Office following a welcome ceremony at the White House on his state visit.

Evening Standard · Apr 28

Trump discovers distant royal link to King Charles; how US President reacted

US President Donald Trump discovered that he is a distant cousin of King Charles, with a recent newspaper investigation tracing a shared royal family line back through Scottish ancestry. Taking the opportunity to share the excerpt, he expressed his desire to "live in the Buckingham Palace" and said that he…

The Times of India · Apr 28