Why Trump may hand taxpayers a majority stake in a failing airline: 'Everything is a deal' Also: All the news and watercooler chat from Fortune. Fortune · Apr 23
RFK Jr Defends Trump With 'Bizarre' Math Logic Claiming Percentage Reductions Work Differently For The President RFK Jr. defended Trump's unconventional drug price reduction calculations at a Senate hearing, sparking criticism from mathematicians and senators who argue the math is incorrect and misleading. International Business Times UK · Apr 23
Trump Allegedly Missed Annual Walter Reed Physical Triggering Fresh Speculation Over His Cognitive Health President Trump's missed 2026 physical exam at Walter Reed raises concerns about his cognitive health, with no official statement from the White House, prompting speculation and calls for transparency International Business Times UK · Apr 23
Pope wraps up an Africa visit for the history books with a Mass in Equatorial Guinea Pope Leo XIV is wrapping up his African odyssey with a final Mass in Equatorial Guinea The Independent UK · Apr 23
Globalization Made Howard Lutnick a Billionaire. Now He's Railing Against It as Trump's Commerce Chief. Globalization helped make everyone else much richer, too. Reason · Apr 23
Democrats say cuts to social security have caused ‘customer service chaos’ for American seniors Report from Elizabeth Warren calls Trump administration cuts to Social Security Administration ‘catastrophic’ The Guardian - US · Apr 23
Why are White House journalists partying with Trump? The White House correspondents’ dinner has always been a questionable affair. It’s even more worrying under an anti-press administration The Guardian - US · Apr 23
'That's just not a winning strategy': Congress objects (again) to Trump's planned NASA budget cuts Members of Congress from both sides of the aisle objected to President Trump's proposed NASA budget cuts during a House hearing on Wednesday (April 22). Space · Apr 23
Texas AG runoff: Democrats Jaworski and Johnson on Trump battles, legal strategy, and office priorities In this updated Q&A, we asked Joe Jaworski and Nathan Johnson where they stand on the agency’s key issues as they seek a chance to reclaim the office that has become a GOP legal powerhouse. The Texas Tribune · Apr 23
Vatican Pressed to Release UFO Records as Researcher Claims Holy See Hides Alien Archives The Vatican is under pressure to release alleged secret archives on UFOs, with claims that these documents could reshape humanity's understanding of extraterrestrial life. International Business Times UK · Apr 23
UFO researcher David Wilcock found dead in Colorado, coroner’s office confirms David Wilcock’s death follows an explosion of conspiracy theories about an alleged string of deaths of people tied to sensitive research The Independent UK · Apr 23
Trump Allegedly 'Plans Early Exit' From Event to Dodge Epstein Questions as Claims Trigger Political Firestorm Donald Trump faces criticism for allegedly planning an early exit from a Washington event, amid renewed scrutiny over his past links to Jeffrey Epstein. International Business Times UK · Apr 23
America, get ready to learn the upgraded version of mathematics, approved, applied, and discovered by President Donald Trump 2+2=5! We Got This Covered · Apr 23
US Navy Secretary John Phelan leaves post amid Iran war in latest Pentagon shake-up The Pentagon shakeup continued as US Navy Secretary John Phelan suddenly departed during the Iran war, with Trump-backed combat veteran Hung Cao taking over temporarily. Euronews · Apr 23
The Independent UK · Apr 23 Iran confirms ‘proud participation’ in World Cup despite conflict with US Iran’s participation at the World Cup has been in doubt amid its ongoing conflict with the US
International Business Times UK · Apr 23 David Wilcock Warned About Missing Scientists on Livestream, Then Died 48 Hours Later — Coincidence? Paranormal author and aerospace director David Wilcock dies in apparent suicide after warning of missing scientists; FBI investigates potential links to NASA, Los Alamos, and MIT in a growing national security concern.
International Business Times UK · Apr 23 Donald Trump 'Honours' UGA Women's Tennis Champions With Bizarre Photo Featuring Only Men In The Foreground A White House photo of the University of Georgia's women's tennis team sparked controversy due to the players being obscured by men, reigniting debates on the Trump administration's stance on women's sports.
The Times of India · Apr 23 'Tell Putin to stop': Zelenskyy calls on 'big players' Donald Trump, PM Modi and Xi Jinping to put pressure on Russia Ukrainian President Zelenskyy urged global leaders, including PM Modi, to pressure Putin to end the war, stating mediation alone is insufficient. He emphasized unified international action over compromise. Meanwhile, Ukraine is bolstering defence ties in the Middle East, signing drone cooperation agreements with Saudi Arabia, Qatar, and the UAE.
The Guardian - UK · Apr 23 EU risks fallout with US over Trump-linked Balkans pipeline plan Exclusive: Brussels seeks to stall award of contract to firm fronted by US president’s lawyer in letter seen by Guardian
The Guardian - US · Apr 23 Sex, drugs and going Maga: what does Netflix’s Hulk Hogan series tell us? The four-part docuseries Hulk Hogan: Real American shows the almighty rise and bleak fall of a one-time wrestling hero who became closer friends with Donald Trump
The Independent UK · Apr 23 Turning Point USA leader outraged after Texas university restricts access to Tom Homan-led event Conservative organization complains non-students and media barred from Texas talk, also featuring Ken Paxton and Benny Johnson, but institution says rules clear from the start
Axios · Apr 23 "I wish none of this had happened": GOP's buyer's remorse on redistricting The GOP's redistricting push now could be a wash — or even a plus for Democrats.
Axios · Apr 23 Angry Texas landowners confront Trump admin over sloppy border wall plans The packets list three options for landowners.
The Independent UK · Apr 23 Trump’s envoy pushes for Italy to replace Iran at the World Cup Paolo Zampolli’s suggestion came in part in an effort to rebuild relations between the US and Italy, which have been impacted after Trump criticised the Pope
The Times of India · Apr 23 Why did Trump 'fire' US navy secretary abruptly amid Hormuz blockade? What reports claim Navy Secretary John Phelan has been dismissed following reported tensions with Defense Secretary Pete Hegseth and Deputy Defense Secretary Steve Feinberg. Disagreements over the pace of naval modernization and shipbuilding priorities, as well as Phelan's direct communication with President Trump, led to his removal. Hung Cao has been appointed acting…