Trump claims Netanyahu pardon would make Israeli president "national hero" Trump said Netanyahu had raised his corruption trial when they spoke the previous night. Axios · Apr 29
Trump Meets Oil Executives As Middle East Supply Disruptions Push Global Energy Markets Higher: Report President Donald Trump met Tuesday at the White House with senior oil and gas executives and top administration officials to discuss ongoing disruptions in global energy markets, including tightening crude supply linked to instability in Middle East shipping routes. International Business Times · Apr 29
Iran ‘choking like a stuffed pig’: Trump digs in on Hormuz blockade; Tehran warns ‘unprecedented action’ United States President Donald Trump states the naval blockade on Iran will continue until Tehran agrees to a nuclear deal. Military strikes are also being planned. Iran warns of unprecedented action if pressure persists. The situation is volatile, with potential for negotiation or confrontation. The Times of India · Apr 29
Democrats admit Supreme Court ruling weakening Voting Rights Act is "devastating blow" "This is an open invitation to every Republican state to try to redraw their maps." Axios · Apr 29
Exclusive: Trump rejects Iran's offer, says blockade stays until nuclear deal "They are choking like a stuffed pig," Trump told Axios Axios · Apr 29
Axios Finish Line: Make AI remember you It's not broken. You just haven't taught it to remember you. Axios · Apr 29
Exclusive: OpenAI, Anthropic meet with House Homeland Security behind closed doors on cyber threats This is the first time lawmakers have appeared to have engaged with the AI giants on the cyber threats posed by their new models. Axios · Apr 28
Georgia wildfires come as much of America is ready to burn Devastating wildfires in Georgia are just a preview of what could be an especially brutal fire season. Axios · Apr 28
How Cyber Command is building its AI cyber war playbook Cyber Command is sidestepping political debates and giving itself maximum flexibility. Axios · Apr 28
Mike Johnson's "hell week" collides with GOP infighting The House is effectively frozen after GOP leaders failed to move a rule out of committee. Axios · Apr 28
US vs Iran nuclear standoff enters cold war phase - is a bigger war coming? The Iran conflict has entered a Cold War-like phase with financial sanctions and naval interdictions, leading to a tense stalemate. Higher energy prices are expected to persist, while the risk of escalation remains. President Trump is reportedly weighing new strikes against intensifying sanctions, aiming to force Iran into nuclear program… The Times of India · Apr 28
Trump aides fear Iran could turn into a drawn-out ‘Cold War situation’ with no deal — but no bombs either Trump promised that the U.S. would not be dragged into a lengthy conflict in the Middle East The Independent UK · Apr 28
The Iran conflict has become the new Cold War There's no immediate end in sight, higher energy prices appear certain for months — and a hot war could break out at any moment. Axios · Apr 28
Axios Finish Line: Prompt like a pro Anyone can prompt AI with greater sophistication and confidence and get greater results. Axios · Apr 28
Axios · Apr 28 Correspondents' Dinner shooting fails to budge Democrats on DHS shutdown "Using any one incidence of violence for a political end is pretty sad," said Rep. Alexandria Ocasio-Cortez.
Axios · Apr 27 Elon Musk sits out Thomas Massie's primary Massie told Axios at the Capitol last week that he doesn't expect Musk's help at this point.
Barchart · Apr 27 Dollar Slips on Hopes for US-Iran Peace Talks to Resume The dollar index (DXY00 ) on Monday fell by -0.05%. The dollar fell from a 2.5-week high on Monday and finished lower after Axios reported that Iran has offered a new proposal to reopen the Strait of Hormuz. The dollar initially moved higher in overnight trade after President Trump canceled...
We Got This Covered · Apr 27 Iran’s ‘much bigger deal’ Trump was hinting at just surfaced, and it asks the U.S. to give up its leverage before the main issue is even on the table Trump's team is meeting on Monday.
Axios · Apr 27 DeSantis unveils gerrymandered Florida map as redistricting war rages The state constitution bans intentionally drawing maps to benefit either party.
Barchart · Apr 27 Dollar Weakens and Gold Falls on New Iran Proposal to End War The dollar index (DXY00 ) today is down by -0.19%. The dollar fell from a 2.5-week high today and turned lower after Axios reported that Iran has offered a new proposal to reopen the Strait of Hormuz. The dollar initially moved higher in overnight trade after President Trump canceled planned...
Euronews · Apr 27 Trump holds talks with senior security team and makes US red lines 'very, very clear' Meanwhile, Tehran has blamed the US for the failure of talks after Trump decided against sending a negotiating team to Pakistan at the weekend.
The Independent UK · Apr 27 Iran-US war latest: Trump considers Tehran’s latest peace proposal as Germany warns he’s being ‘humiliated’ Press Secretary Karoline Leavitt said Trump's bottom line demands remain the same
The Times of India · Apr 27 What is Iran’s latest proposal to US to end war? Ceasefire first, nuclear talks later Iran has reportedly offered the US a new proposal focusing on reopening the Strait of Hormuz and ending the war, postponing nuclear negotiations. This move aims to bypass internal divisions within Iran regarding nuclear concessions, though it could diminish US leverage in future talks.
Axios · Apr 27 Iran offers U.S. deal to reopen strait but postpone nuclear talks The new proposal is aimed at overcoming the current stalemate in the talks and bypass internal disagreements in Iran's leadership.
Axios · Apr 26 Welcome to Washington's new media landscape The White House Correspondents' Dinner shows just how fast the media industry is being disrupted.