Scoop: Top U.S. cyber agency doesn't have access to Anthropic's powerful hacking model CISA is not on the list of more than 40 organizations with access to Anthropic's Mythos Preview. Axios · Apr 21
Elon Musk's 'Baby Mama' Says Republican Events Involve 'Drinking and Sex' While Democrats Were More Family-Focused Ashley St. Clair says she experienced Republican events as involving heavy drinking and sexualised behaviour, while describing Democratic gatherings as more family-focused. International Business Times UK · Apr 21
UN Says Iran War Spending by Trump Admin Could Have Funded Aid to Save Almost 90 Million Lives Around the World Independent analyses suggests daily spending has now reached about $2bn, with long-term costs potentially reaching into the trillions Latin Times · Apr 21
Judge Rejects DOJ Bid to Sanction Immigration Lawyer in First Test of Trump Order Targeting 'Frivolous' Lawsuits The Justice Department had sought "substantial" monetary penalties in case against an attorney accused of filing meritless claims in a case that briefly delayed a deportation Latin Times · Apr 21
The COVID Reckoning Doesn't Go Far Enough Real medical freedom will require something greater than replacing the public health establishment: ending the FDA's monopoly. Reason · Apr 21
Pete Hegseth cancels ‘absurd’ flu vaccine requirement for ‘brave warriors’ in military Hegseth described his latest directive as ‘restoring’ what he called ‘simple medical autonomy’ in response to the Biden administration’s Covid-19 policies The Independent UK · Apr 21
Trump’s pick to replace Fed chair Jerome Powell faces Senate confirmation hearing IN FULL The Independent UK · Apr 21
Trump claims credit for inflation coming down during Biden presidency Donald Trump has taken credit for inflation coming down while Joe Biden was still in office as president. The Independent UK · Apr 21
With the US-Iran ceasefire about to expire, could Trump put boots on the ground? The US has deployed more forces since the truce and senior Iranians seem to be relishing the prospect of the fight The Guardian - UK · Apr 21
IDF soldier jailed for smashing Jesus statue with an axe in Lebanon Six additional soldiers could be punished for failing to stop the incident or report it The Independent UK · Apr 21
Trump to read Bible passage at event one week after posting AI image of himself as Jesus In a statement ahead of the event, Trump said the Bible-reading marathon was a celebration of America 250 because it acknowledged America’s ‘Biblical foundations’ The Independent UK · Apr 21
Israel pauses for Memorial Day, a public day for mourning in the shadow of war Israelis have marked the country’s annual Memorial Day, a somber day of reflection with ceremonies and sirens The Independent UK · Apr 21
With talk of closer EU alignment, the UK is signalling to Europe that it’s a partner worthy of trust It is now almost a decade since the UK voted for Brexit and since the tariffs of US president Donald Trump’s first term increased global trade frictions. Brexit removed the UK from the European single market for goods and services. Now though, the country is proposing a pivot back towards… The Conversation · Apr 21
International Business Times UK · Apr 21 Erika Kirk's Security Reportedly Couldn't 'Protect Her Life' As Candace Owens Accuses Her of 'Demented Lie' Erika Kirk's abrupt withdrawal from a TPUSA event is mired in dispute, with insiders citing serious threats and Candace Owens accusing her of lying about danger to dodge poor turnout.
The Independent UK · Apr 21 Conservative podcaster regrets campaigning for Trump: ‘I’m sorry for misleading people’ IN FULL
Barchart · Apr 21 Stocks Supported by Signs Iran Will Attend Peace Talks The S&P 500 Index ($SPX ) (SPY ) today is up +0.24%, the Dow Jones Industrial Average ($DOWI ) (DIA ) is up +0.80%, and the Nasdaq 100 Index ($IUXX ) (QQQ ) is up +0.20%. June E-mini S&P futures (ESM26 ) are up +0.25%, and June E-mini Nasdaq futures...
International Business Times · Apr 21 New Psychedelics Push by Donald Trump Raises Questions About Federal Drug Policy Delays Donald Trump's new psychedelics order aims to speed research but raises concerns about slow federal drug policy progress and delays.
Roll Call · Apr 21 Warsh vows Fed independence; Democrats assert financial conflicts Kevin Warsh, the nominee to be next chairman of the Federal Reserve, promised senators Tuesday that the central bank would maintain its independence from the White House under his leadership and that he would divest assets that raised conflict-of-interest concerns among Democrats. Warsh tried to reassure lawmakers at the Senate…
International Business Times · Apr 21 Inside Pete Hegseth's Alleged Paranoid Decision That Triggered a Major Military Purge Defence Secretary Pete Hegseth's decision to fire Army Chief of Staff Gen. Randy George has sparked controversy, highlighting internal Pentagon tensions and concerns over leadership instability.
International Business Times · Apr 21 Chinese President Xi Jinping Makes Direct Comment on Strait of Hormuz Chinese President Xi Jinping directly addressed the issue involving the Strait of Hormuz, urging the US and Iran to keep it open.
The Guardian - US · Apr 21 Trump wants $1.5tn for the Pentagon – and cuts to healthcare and housing The president’s proposed $445bn increase in military spending would batter popular domestic programs as millions struggle
International Business Times · Apr 21 Trump Says U.S. Is Going To 'End Up With a Great Deal' With Iran As New Talks Loom: 'I Think They Have No Choice' President Donald Trump said on Tuesday that he thinks his administration is "going to end up with a great deal" with Iran as delegations appear to head for a new round of talks in Pakistan.
The Independent UK · Apr 21 Fed nominee grilled on Epstein links and 2020 election conspiracies in hearing to replace Jerome Powell: recap President’s pick for Federal Reserve chairman faces key hurdles and tough questions from Senate Banking Committee
The Times of India · Apr 21 'Release these women': Trump's offer to Iran for 'good start to negotiations' after military warning US President Donald Trump urged Iran to release eight women that it reportedly preapres to execute, saying that it would be a "great start to our negotiations". This comes after Trump warned that the US was ready to "go militarily" as Iran talks in Pakistan remains in limbo.