Judge rejects Trump’s claim that White House ballroom is for national security IN FULL The Independent UK · Apr 16
Marjorie Taylor Greene Says Trump Showed Lack of Compassion Following Death Threats Against Her Children: "Nail In The Coffin" Former Georgia Rep. Marjorie Taylor Greene appeared on Piers Morgan to discuss her break with President Trump, claiming he recently lacked empathy after she told him her children had received death threats. International Business Times · Apr 16
Drugmakers Raised Prices On Hundreds Of Medicines After Political Pressure, Senate Democrats Say A group of major pharmaceutical companies raised the list prices of hundreds of prescription drugs in the years following Trump administration-era pricing agreements, according to a new Senate Democratic investigation. International Business Times · Apr 16
Trump team cancels millions in funding for Catholic charity amid feud with Pope Leo IN FULL The Independent UK · Apr 16
The Guardian view on a ceasefire for Lebanon: Trump has promised a pause. Civilians need real peace Editorial: A deeply scarred country is caught in a war not of its making, seeking a solution which lies outside its hands The Guardian - UK · Apr 16
Labour and Lib Dem MPs demand ‘shameful’ Palantir NHS contract be scrapped Spy-tech company and founder Peter Thiel should ‘have their hands ripped off our NHS’, say MPs The Guardian - UK · Apr 16
Lindsey Graham Says He's 'Confident' Trump Won't Extend Ceasefire Beyond Next Week Republican Sen. Lindsey Graham said he is "confident" that President Donald Trump won't extend the ceasefire with Iran after next week's deadline, claiming that doing so would allow Tehran to buy time without moving towards a deal. International Business Times · Apr 16
Trump announces 10-day ceasefire in Lebanon after ‘excellent conversations’ Halt to seven weeks of fighting will be followed by first Israeli-Lebanese summit in decades The Guardian - UK · Apr 16
Trump officials urge other countries to join ‘trade over aid’ push US calls free-market capitalism ‘surest path to prosperity’ and seeks to forgo direct aid to developing countries The Guardian - US · Apr 16
Trump rants against ‘highly political judge’ who orders another pause on his White House ballroom construction Trump railed against a Republican-appointed judge after his $400 million ballroom project was disrupted by the courts yet again The Independent UK · Apr 16
Trump's border wall lurches closer to schedule "Building the border wall is actually an investment," Scott told Congress. Axios · Apr 16
Trump taps former deputy surgeon general Schwartz to lead CDC President Donald Trump on Thursday selected Erica Schwartz, former deputy surgeon general and medical doctor, to lead the Centers for Disease Control and Prevention, he announced on Truth Social. Schwartz, who will require Senate confirmation, was deputy surgeon general during Trump’s first term and is a retired rear admiral in… Roll Call · Apr 16
‘The college grading system [is] almost meaningless’: People see the Ivy League as an easy A and with flawed admissions standards The committee offered 20 recommendations, spanning everything from protecting free speech, supporting “open minds,” fixing admissions, and tamping down on grade inflation. Fortune · Apr 16
US House narrowly rejects war powers resolution as dissent grows Resolution needed two more votes to pass, but Democrats now appear solidified in opposition The Guardian - US · Apr 16
We Got This Covered · Apr 16 The man reportedly behind the Trump AI Jesus image (and detested by officials) has been quietly stirring up chaos Dude’s an agent of chaos.
Euronews · Apr 16 Pope Leo XIV slams 'tyrants' ransacking world on high-security visit to Cameroon On arrival in the country on Wednesday, the pope appealed to Cameroon's leaders to examine their "conscience" and tackle corruption and rights abuses.
The Independent UK · Apr 16 County prosecutor charges ICE agent with assault for pointing gun at people on Minneapolis highway State prosecutors have charged an ICE agent with assault for pointing his gun at the occupants of a car on a highway in Minneapolis
The Independent UK · Apr 16 Trump’s deal with drugmakers was meant to see prices fall. But some companies have been raising them, Senate report says One in five American adults say they have cut pills in half or skipped doses to save money
Roll Call · Apr 16 At the Races: Ethically challenged Welcome to At the Races! Each week we bring you news and analysis from the CQ Roll Call campaign team. Know someone who’d like to get this newsletter? They can subscribe here. It was less than a week ago that Democratic Rep. Eric Swalwell was a front-runner to be the next governor…
The Independent UK · Apr 16 Who should be the next James Bond? A few out-of-the-box ideas When a new James Bond is announced, it will be the first time in more than two decades that a new 007 is minted
The Independent UK · Apr 16 Trump team cancels million-dollar contract with Catholic charity amid president’s feud with Pope Leo Pope Leo told reporters that he is not afraid of the Trump administration
Latin Times · Apr 16 Inside the Israel-Lebanon ceasefire announced by Trump: When it starts, what it includes, and why it is historic President Donald Trump said Thursday that Israel and Lebanon had agreed to a 10-day ceasefire, a potentially major diplomatic breakthrough in a war that has widened the fallout from the broader regional conflict with Iran and pushed the two longtime enemies into their most direct political engagement in decades.
The Times of India · Apr 16 Israel-Lebanon agree to 10-day ceasefire: What it means for Iran-US peace talks US President Donald Trump has brokered a 10-day ceasefire between Israel and Lebanon, inviting both leaders to the White House for crucial talks. This move aims to de-escalate regional tensions after months of heightened conflict. While battlefield clashes with Iran have eased, economic and strategic pressures persist, particularly around the…
The Times of India · Apr 16 10-day truce deal announced: Trump invites Netanyahu, Lebanon prez for talks at White House US President Donald Trump on Thursday announced a 10-day ceasefire between Lebanon and Israel, making both the belligerent sides stop all military actions. This comes after Lebanese President Joseph Aoun spoke to American counterpart Trump on a call and thanked MAGA supremo for his efforts to push for long-term stability,…
The Guardian - US · Apr 16 Hegseth channels his inner Tarantino with fake Bible verse from Pulp Fiction The defense secretary said his prayer drew on Ezekiel, but wording closely matches Quentin Tarantino dialogue