The Latest Breaking News from Donald Trump

One Nation’s rise turns around as Newspoll and Resolve both have Labor well ahead

Has One Nation reached its polling peak? That’s the intriguing question from the latest batch of polls.

The Conversation · Apr 19

Markets shudder as Strait of Hormuz starts resembling a combat zone. 'We're prepared to subject you to disabling fire'

Tensions in the Gulf escalated Sunday, when the Navy seized a ship for the first time as part of its blockade, with a destroyer firing at a vessel attempting to evade the dragnet.

Fortune · Apr 19

Cooper says talks between US and Iran must lead to toll-free Strait of Hormuz

The Foreign Secretary said that proposals have been circulating from Tehran to introduce tolls on the crucial waterway.

Evening Standard · Apr 19

Is he or isn’t he? Trump officials flip-flop on whether Vance is leading Iran talks - or staying home

Vance’s participation in upcoming U.S.-Iran peace talks has been in question for days after the last round, helmed by the vice president, failed to reach an agreement

The Independent UK · Apr 19

US takes Iran-flagged ship into custody, Trump says

Trump said the Navy fired on the ship's engine room

Axios · Apr 19

Trump Privately Considers Giving Himself the Highest Military Honour, Viral TikTok Post Reveals

A viral TikTok video claims Donald Trump considered awarding himself the Medal of Honor, sparking debate over presidential power, military tradition, and political norms.

International Business Times UK · Apr 19

Kash Patel says he is filing defamation lawsuit against The Atlantic Monday

Patel threatened to sue the publication following a report alleging he is deeply paranoid about being fired and often drinks to excess

The Independent UK · Apr 19

Cooper to warn of dangerous precedent of any Iranian tolls in Strait of Hormuz

The Foreign Secretary is expected to focus on UK–Japan co-operation amid ongoing geopolitical uncertainty during a trip to Tokyo.

Evening Standard · Apr 19

MTG stirs up conspiracy theories about Trump’s would-be assassin Thomas Crooks: ‘There are a lot of questions’

The FBI concluded that Crooks acted alone when he shot at Trump during the campaign rally in 2024

The Independent UK · Apr 19

‘Blew a hole in engine room’: Donald Trump claims US seized Iranian vessel TOUSKA in Strait of Hormuz

US President Donald Trump on Sunday claimed that the navy has forcibly seized an Iranian-flagged cargo ship named TOUSKA, after it allegedly attempted to bypass a naval blockade near the Strait of Hormuz.

The Times of India · Apr 19