Art of the deal: Donald Trump spent $55 billion on war and is now handing Iran $20 billion to accept the same deal Obama got for free Make it make sense. We Got This Covered · Apr 18
More than half of UK voters support rejoining the EU, study finds Majority of voters back the government’s current push to ‘reset’ relations with the EU, experts find The Independent UK · Apr 18
‘Ignorance and cruelty’: former USAID official details devastation inflicted by Doge cuts Nicholas Enrich was an eyewitness to the dismantling of the US foreign aid organization by the Trump administration The Guardian - US · Apr 18
International Olympic Committee Allows Transgender Athletes to Compete After Initial Ban For their part, transgender athletes who are biologically male and meet qualification standards will be able to compete in the male category. Latin Times · Apr 18
Kash Patel Slams 'Fake News' Allegations of Alcohol-Fuelled Nights and Missed Briefings as a 'Legal Lay Up' for Defamation FBI Director Kash Patel denies allegations of misconduct reported by The Atlantic, including excessive drinking and security breaches. Patel has threatened legal action, while the report raises national security concerns. International Business Times UK · Apr 18
The Latest: Iran says it has closed Hormuz again over US blockade Iran has reversed course on reopening the Strait of Hormuz, warning that it would continue to block transit as long as the U.S. blockade of Iranian ports remained in effect The Independent UK · Apr 18
War isn’t a ‘moral’ issue – at least not for the Trump administration The US president’s grudge match with the pope underlines how religion really functions in American politics The Guardian - US · Apr 18
Traders placed over $1bn in perfectly timed bets on the Iran war. What is going on? Suspicious wagers on the US-Israel war in Iran are creating huge windfalls and raising concerns among lawmakers The Guardian - US · Apr 18
The Bipartisan War on Cheap Food Republicans and Democrats preach about food affordability. Yet their policies continue to make it worse. Reason · Apr 18
Paula White Claims Opposing Donald Trump Is Equivalent to 'Saying No to God' in Stance on White House Faith Office Paula White-Cain, appointed by Trump to lead the White House Faith Office, claims that resisting Trump equates to defying God, sparking criticism from religious leaders. International Business Times UK · Apr 18
Conservative books abandon politics From Ann Coulter’s bestsellers to Tucker Carlson’s new imprint, right-wing books have descended into lifestyle slop Salon · Apr 18
Trump isn't helping America's fertility Conservatives says the "problem" is fewer teen pregnancies. But the solution is actually fixing childcare Salon · Apr 18
Trump says White House will ‘have a party’ when Iran war ends President Donald Trump has said the White House will “have a party” when war between the United States, Israel and Iran ends. The Independent UK · Apr 18
Is Meghan Markle really the most trolled person in the world? I have a lot of sympathy for Meghan but, at times, I do think that the Duchess of Sussex could do with putting her trials and tribulations in perspective The Guardian - US · Apr 18
The Guardian - US · Apr 18 An iron worker takes on one of Trump’s most loyal followers in Congress Brian Poindexter, a five-term local councilman and apprentice instructor at Ironworkers Local 17, is seeking the Democratic nomination for an Ohio House seat
The Guardian - US · Apr 18 ‘It’s kind of a tough situation’: US Catholics torn in feud between president and the pope Trump’s attacks on Pope Leo XIV polarizing the diverse community as faith and politics come to a head
Fortune · Apr 18 Trump has already endorsed the Monroe Doctrine. Now he needs to endorse the Truman Doctrine The president has a fondness for associating himself with "doctrines" of highly regarded predecessors. He should pay attention to one from more history.
The Independent UK · Apr 18 Have I Got News For You mock President Trump’s AI image of himself as Jesus Satirical panel show Have I Got News For You took aim at Donald Trump after he shared an AI-generated image depicting himself as Jesus.
Evening Standard · Apr 18 Iranian gunboats fire on ships as Tehran closes Strait of Hormuz but Trump says US 'won't be blackmailed' Iran's military says it is resuming control of the Strait of Hormuz as supreme leader vows ‘bitter defeats’ for enemies
Fortune · Apr 18 Tariffs alone won't save American manufacturing — here's what actually will It's good to champion manufacturing. But steel tariffs raise input costs, the workforce pipeline is broken and supply chains can't be reshored overnight.
The Independent UK · Apr 18 As Trump’s ceasefire nears its end, those trapped inside Iran ask: ‘What happens to us now?’ IN FOCUS: With Washington and Tehran locked in stalemate on the eve of their shaky ceasefire running out, Iranians under the surveillance of the IRGC speak at great risk to Maira Butt and Moha Tahery about everyday life amid a brutal crackdown, ongoing conflict and economic crisis
The Guardian - UK · Apr 18 Venezuela’s Machado to hold Madrid rally as opposition frozen out after Maduro capture Exiled leader to revive push for change amid US backing of Delcy Rodríguez and delays to democratic transition
Fortune · Apr 18 Trump's big housing market solution is dead on arrival, UBS says—its model is Texas from 25 years ago "There isn't a magic wand that will all of a sudden return housing affordability to its historic average tomorrow," ResiClub's Lance Lambert told Fortune.
The Times of India · Apr 18 'Can check if phenomena correct': Trump calls UFO review ‘very interesting documents' President Trump revealed that a government review of UFO-related material has unearthed "interesting" documents, with initial releases imminent. This follows his February directive for agencies to declassify files amid public fascination. While previous Pentagon reports found no evidence of extraterrestrial visitation, Trump's administration is now making these findings accessible.