Zyn Pouches Are Safer Than Cigarettes. Why Are Some Politicians Targeting Them? Making less harmful products harder to get pushes people toward more dangerous ones. Reason · Apr 29
King Charles praises Nato and urges defence of Ukraine in key speech during Trump visit Remarks marking the 250th anniversary of American independence tell US lawmakers: ‘The actions of this great nation matter’ The Guardian - UK · Apr 28
Trump's Post-Midnight Tirade Renews Treason Push Against Obama and Clinton Over Declassified Russia Claims In a late-night Truth Social spree, Trump accused Obama and Clinton of treason, echoing past claims without evidence. His posts continue to influence public perception despite lacking legal basis. International Business Times UK · Apr 24
Senate Advances Plan to Fund ICE, Border Patrol Without Democratic Votes The U.S. Senate approved a budget resolution early Thursday morning that paves the way to fund Immigration and Customs Enforcement, ICE, and the Border Patrol without Democratic support, marking a key step in Republican efforts to end the partial shutdown of the Department of Homeland Security, DHS, which has been… Latin Times · Apr 23
Actorly Fauci becomes blind prophet for Oedipus the King reading in DC Jesse Eisenberg and Chuck Schumer also star – could 2,500-year-old play teach US something about the climate crisis? The Guardian - US · Apr 22
GOP Lawmakers Fear Irreparably Broken Appropriations Process Under Donald Trump Senate Republicans, already battling a record shutdown of the Department of Homeland Security under Donald Trump, are openly warning that Democrats may force fresh funding crises this autumn. International Business Times UK · Apr 22
House Democrats Sent Kash Patel a 10-Question Alcohol Disorder Test, Asked Him to Answer Under Penalty of Perjury House Democrats have demanded FBI Director Kash Patel complete an alcohol screening under penalty of perjury, following allegations of chronic intoxication on the job, escalating a political crisis. International Business Times · Apr 22
Mamdani is the epitome of diplomacy when dodging question on AOC-Schumer generational leadership clash New York City Mayor Zohran Mamdani expertly sidestepped a direct question about whether Rep. Alexandria Ocasio-Cortez should challenge Sen. Chuck Schumer for his Senate leadership position, keeping his focus firmly on cooperation instead of conflict. The exchange, which aired on NBC on April 19, 2026, highlighted the growing tension within… The Mary Sue · Apr 21
Trump news at a glance: another Trump cabinet member out – but not Kash Patel Labor secretary Lori Chavez-DeRemer exits, while Patel sues over story citing sources that allege ‘conspicuous inebriation and unexplained absences’ by FBI director The Guardian - US · Apr 21
Mamdani Defends Warm Trump Ties While Warning Democrats They Have Lost the Plot on Vision New York City Mayor Zohran Mamdani defends his working relationship with President Trump, highlighting shared goals for NYC, while critiquing the Democratic Party's lack of vision. International Business Times UK · Apr 19
Trump Wants His Name on Penn Station — Secret Meeting With MSG Boss James Dolan Revealed President Trump aims to rename Penn Station in his honor, facing resistance from local officials and logistical challenges. Discussions with Madison Square Garden's CEO are ongoing amid federal involvement. International Business Times UK · Apr 17
Congress Declines Again To Rein in Trump's Iran War Republicans can’t decide whether the war is too early to stop, too late to stop, or nonexistent in the first place. Reason · Apr 16
‘Surprised’ Fifa hits back at New Jersey governor’s complaints over spiralling World Cup transport costs The game’s governing body has moved to play down complaints from local politicians justifying a huge price hike in public transport for fans to host city stadiums The Independent UK · Apr 16
‘Fund people, not bombs’: inside the US movement against war in Iran Protests coincide with a congressional vote to stop arming Israel and a movement to withhold income taxes The Guardian - US · Apr 15
The Guardian - US · Apr 15 Bernie Sanders’ effort to block US weapons sales to Israel fails in Senate Senator’s fourth attempt for resolutions fails, but votes show growing appetite among Democrats to impose limits
International Business Times UK · Apr 14 'Senators Have the Power to Stop This' — Chelsea Manning Among Over 100 Arrested at NYC Anti-Arms Sale Protest Chelsea Manning and actress Hari Nef were arrested during a protest in New York against US arms sales to Israel, highlighting growing tensions over the Gaza conflict.
The Independent UK · Apr 14 The Kennedy Center wants to show that the building really needs a renovation The Kennedy Center's new president, Matt Floca, is leading tours to show the building's need for major repairs
The Times of India · Apr 14 Hundreds of Pro-Palestinian protesters detained at New York rally against US arms sales to Israel New York police on Monday detained around 100 people protesting against the sales of arms and military support from the US to its ally Israel. Organised by the pro-Palestinian group Jewish Voice for Peace (JVP), the protest also led to the detention of whistleblower Chelsea Manning, a former US Army…
The Guardian - US · Apr 11 Democrats urged to reclaim anti-war identity amid Trump’s assault on Iran War spurs debate on US power and role in the world – and progressives eye chance to reorient American foreign policy
The Independent UK · Apr 8 ‘Unhinged’ Trump has ‘unchecked power’ and world ‘holds its breath’ with each tweet, says Schumer in call for war powers vote ‘The entire world holds its breath, wondering what's next going to come out of his mouth,’ the New York Democrat said
We Got This Covered · Apr 8 ‘He’s threatening to wipe out’: Gavin Newsom exposes the biggest lie Donald Trump sold to America He has told many lies, but this is proving to be the most dangerous.
The Guardian - US · Apr 8 ‘Desperately searching for any sort of exit ramp’: US political leaders react as Trump announces ceasefire Chuck Schumer attacks president’s ‘ridiculous bluster’ while Republicans cast decision as shrewd tactical move
International Business Times UK · Apr 6 Is Trump Being Forced Out Under The 25th Amendment? Calls To Oust The President Rise Amid Intensifying Scrutiny Donald Trump's Easter Sunday post targeting Iran has led to increased calls for the 25th Amendment, reflecting a growing political crisis.
We Got This Covered · Apr 6 ‘You’ve lost your marbles’: Piers Morgan can’t hide his secondhand shame, orders Donald Trump to delete insane Easter message The easter bunny delivered bomb threats.
The Guardian - UK · Apr 6 First Thing: Trump accused of ‘threatening possible war crimes’ in Iran post Chuck Schumer accuses president of ‘ranting like an unhinged madman’ in threat to obliterate Iran’s power plants and bridges. Plus, Audrey Hepburn’s son Sean on her movies, marriages, good works and fascist parents