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 The Guardian - US · Apr 16
Jan. 6 cops beaten by rioters say ‘history will record this betrayal’ after Trump’s DOJ erases convictions for treason Exclusive: Officers are outraged but not surprised by the administration’s failures to hold the mob accountable The Independent UK · Apr 16
Tom Waits releases first original music in 15 years with Massive Attack The 76-year-old features on the song Boots On The Ground. Evening Standard · Apr 16
From Hormuz to Holy See: White House opens second front against Vatican The Trump White House has opened a new front against the Vatican, with Pope Leo responding to criticism of his theological stances and implicit critiques of U.S. foreign policy. The exchange escalated amid viral imagery of President Trump as a savior figure, prompting the Pope to emphasize peace and responsible… The Times of India · Apr 16
Congress Declines Again To Rein in Trump's Iran War Republicans can’t decide whether the war is too early to stop, too late to stop, or nonexistent in the first place. Reason · Apr 16
Is Melania Trump Being Used by Donald Trump? FLOTUS' Rare Capitol Hill Debut Sparks Claims of a Last-Ditch PR Rescue for Her Husband Melania Trump's rare Capitol Hill appearance on foster care has fuelled claims she's aiding Donald Trump's image, as her Epstein denial raises questions about her return to the spotlight. International Business Times UK · Apr 16
Cuban Americans Split With Trump on Cuba Negotiations, Overwhelmingly Support Intervention, Poll Finds In addition, 68% rejected talks that could strengthen the government "even if it delays improvement of conditions for the Cuban people" Latin Times · Apr 16
House hands Trump a win with failed Iran war powers vote It is the third time House Democrats have failed to pass an Iran war powers resolution. Axios · Apr 16
Trump Announces 10-Day Ceasefire Between Israel And Lebanon President Donald Trump announced on Thursday a 10-day ceasefire between Israel and Lebanon "in order to achieve PEACE between their countries." International Business Times · Apr 16
Lawsuit Alleges Trump Administration Disproportionately Fired Black Officials From Federal Agencies Alvin Brown's legal team contends that roughly three-quarters of Black officials serving in roles at independent agencies were dismissed, a pattern they say "cannot be explained by politics alone" Latin Times · Apr 16
Senate Democrats move to stall Trump’s ‘absurd’ bid to install new Fed chair Democratic lawmakers urged Republican leaders to postpone the confirmation hearing of Kevin Warsh The Guardian - US · Apr 16
Israel and Lebanon agree to 10-day ceasefire, Trump says in social media post Trump had announced earlier on Thursday that the leaders of Israel and Lebanon would speak about halting the fighting, in what would have been the first direct conversation in more than 30 years. Euronews · Apr 16
Pentagon accused of ‘trying to be cute’ after Donald Trump’s order to release UFO videos falls on deaf ears The truth remains concealed. We Got This Covered · Apr 16
Judge who halted White House ballroom construction allows national security work to proceed at site A federal judge who halted construction of President Donald Trump’s $400 million White House ballroom has clarified that the administration can proceed with below-ground construction of a bunker and other “national security facilities” at the site The Independent UK · Apr 16
International Business Times UK · Apr 16 Karoline Leavitt Claimed Gas Prices Are Down Under Trump While Americans Are Paying Nearly a Dollar More at the Pump Karoline Leavitt's claim of falling gas prices is contradicted by AAA data showing a rise since Operation Epic Fury began, as Treasury Secretary Bessent defends the administration.
International Business Times · Apr 16 Iran And U.S. Now Turn To Temporary Deal Preventing a Return To Hostilities As Key Issues Remain Unsolved: Report Iran and the U.S. are now negotiating a temporary deal to prevent a return to hostilities as agreeing on a final framework to end the war remains complicated, according to a new report.
The Independent UK · Apr 16 Hegseth warns US is ‘locked and loaded’ to attack Iran again if they don’t agree to peace deal Defence secretary said US forces are ‘reloading with more power than ever before’ but that Trump would ‘rather not do it’
The Texas Tribune · Apr 16 She won a $7M grant to teach Texans how to farm. Then the Trump administration yanked it over DEI. Diana Padilla has spent a decade teaching Rio Grande Valley residents how to farm and was set to expand across the rest of the state, first in Kaufman County.
Axios · Apr 16 Trump announces 10-day ceasefire between Israel and Lebanon The ceasefire proposal is politically sensitive for Netanyahu, but could help Trump reach a peace deal with Iran.
The Independent UK · Apr 16 Kristi Noem and her husband racked up millions in debt prior to her political ascent and his Bimbofication scandal: report Former Homeland Security secretary and spouse listed between $2.6 million and $3.25 million in debts on federal financial disclosure dating back to her tenure as South Dakota governor, filing shows
Evening Standard · Apr 16 Trump says Lebanon and Israel have agreed to 10-day ceasefire US President says Israeli and Lebanese leaders have agreed a ceasefire beginning within hours
Euronews · Apr 16 Pakistan PM Sharif visits Doha as regional mediation gathers pace for US–Iran talks With the fragile ceasefire holding and signs of de-escalation emerging, Pakistan’s mediation efforts to revive US–Iran talks are gathering pace, reflecting a broader push to contain tensions across the Middle East.
International Business Times UK · Apr 16 Trump Says He Gets 'No Credit' For Taking $0 Salary — Compared With Biden's $1.6M, Obama's $3.2M Donald Trump claims to be the only US president to waive his salary, while media outlets countered that John F. Kennedy and even Herbert Hoover donated their presidential salaries to charities.
The Independent UK · Apr 16 Trump says Israel and Lebanon have agreed to a ceasefire and demands ‘get it done!’ IN FULL