ICE detention center expansion sparks national protest At least 24 new facilities are in the Trump administration's plans, making the situation "hard to ignore," one organizer said. Axios · Apr 24
Top Democrats demand clarity from Jeanine Pirro over threat to reopen investigation into Jerome Powell – as it happened This live blog is now closed. The Guardian - US · Apr 24
Ted Cruz pushes back on NASA budget cuts: 'I don't want to wake up one day and look up at the moon and realize the Chinese have beat us there' Sen. Ted Cruz told engineers on NASA's Artemis program, "we'll take care of the politics...so you can do your job," amid steep cuts to NASA's funding in the Presidents fiscal year 2027 budget request. Space · Apr 24
Trump Responds to Harry's Ukraine Critique, Says Prince 'Is Not Speaking for the UK' Donald Trump claims he represents the UK more than Prince Harry after the Duke's call for US leadership on Ukraine, sparking debate on representation. International Business Times UK · Apr 24
Digested week: Iranian embassy trolls the most ‘powerfool’ man on the planet Diplomats poke fun at Donald Trump, while elsewhere Madonna loses her corset off the back of a golf buggy The Guardian - UK · Apr 24
$4 Gas Returns: Why Trump’s Second Term Matches Biden’s Worst Moments Rising gas prices are straining household budgets again, fueling comparisons to between Trump and Biden's economies. GOBankingRates · Apr 24
DeSantis plots end run of Florida law to create more GOP House seats Partisan control of Congress could hinge on how — or whether — Florida lawmakers approve DeSantis' map. Axios · Apr 24
Esther Rantzen’s daughter says assisted dying bill failing is ‘democratic vandalism’ Dame Esther Rantzen's daughter, Rebecca Wilcox, has described the fall of the assisted dying bill as "democratic vandalism." The Independent UK · Apr 24
Trump's Spiritual Adviser Paula White Sparks Backlash After Crawling on Stage While Talking About the Devil A resurfaced video of televangelist Paula White's sermon has sparked debate on charismatic worship practices, highlighting cultural differences in religious expression between the US and UK. International Business Times UK · Apr 24
Stocks slump globally as Trump says he is in no rush to end the war—and California is running out of jet fuel Everything you need to know before you reach the office this morning. Fortune · Apr 24
Firing fears ripple through "Mean Girls" Pentagon "It feels so much like petty, high-school or middle-school drama." Axios · Apr 24
Pentagon floats suspending Spain from Nato and punishing other allies over perceived lack of support in Iran war The Trump administration renewed its verbal attacks on Nato and ‘free riding’ countries Friday The Independent UK · Apr 24
Jonathan Van Ness addresses Queer Eye cast tensions and calls show’s end ‘bittersweet’ The final season of the popular reality series was released earlier this year with controversy surrounding cast member Karamo Brown The Independent UK · Apr 24
Inside the House Dem push to impeach Trump on Day 1 Some Democrats are arguing that the party begin impeachment hearings right now. Axios · Apr 24
The Times of India · Apr 24 'Kabhi India aa ke dekho': Iran’s 'random bakwaas' jab at Trump over his 'hell hole' remark A day after US President Donald Trump reshared a social media post describing India as a “hell-hole”, Iran’s diplomatic mission in Mumbai and a formal protest from New Delhi. Iran’s consulate mocked the remark, saying “maybe someone should book a one-way cultural detox for Mr Trump, it might just reduce…
The Independent UK · Apr 24 Elizabeth Warren tells Colbert GOP colleagues ‘don’t make eye contact’ out of shame over Iran war Veteran senator says Republican members of the Senate walk around with their eyes ‘glued to the floor all the time‘ because they know they cannot explain or justify the conflict
International Business Times UK · Apr 24 Former 'Lesbian' ICE Deputy Director Accused of Secret Affair With 19-Year-Old Staffer, Now Running for Congress in Ohio Madison Sheahan, former ICE deputy director, is running for Ohio's 9th Congressional District amid allegations of a secret affair and abuse of power, which could impact the upcoming election.
Axios · Apr 24 Trump's missed AI deadlines Key deadlines set out in President Trump's executive order have passed, with agencies failing to deliver on major steps that were due more than a month ago.
The Guardian - UK · Apr 24 Assisted dying bill fails to become law after running out of time in parliament – as it happened Bill had successfully passed two votes in the Commons but did not face a vote in the Lords
Euronews · Apr 24 Intel shares soar 20% on earnings beat and stronger-than-expected outlook Intel posted first-quarter results that beat expectations, sparking a 20% rise in its share price in after-hours trading. The US government's stake in the company, acquired under the Trump administration, is up nearly 300%.
The Independent UK · Apr 24 US has ‘burned through’ billions of dollars’ worth of critical weapons supplies in the Iran war, report claims The conflict has already cost the United States more than $25 billion, according to a study conducted by the American Enterprise Institute
Evening Standard · Apr 24 Trump hits back at Harry: Duke of Sussex ‘not speaking for UK’ on Ukraine, says US President Trump responds to Duke of Sussex’s speech in Kyiv on Thursday, in which he called for US to show leadership over Ukraine war
Euronews · Apr 24 'Block The Merger': Celebrities react as shareholders approve Paramount takeover of Warner Bros The $111 billion deal that would see Paramount Skydance take over Warner Bros. Discovery took another step closer to reality after WBD shareholders voted in favour of the merger. This has only amplified the opposition to the controversial deal...