House Democrats call for commission led by JD Vance to oust Trump Measure by Jamie Raskin follows statements by Trump about annihilating Iran and post depicting himself as Jesus The Guardian - US · Apr 14
New Accusation Against Eric Swalwell Includes Claims of Drugging, Choking and Rape Rep. Eric Swalwell faced a new and graphic public accusation Tuesday after Lonna Drewes appeared at a Beverly Hills press conference and alleged that the California Democrat drugged, raped, and choked her during an encounter in 2018, saying she lost consciousness and believed she was dying. Latin Times · Apr 14
'We Should Not Let Them Into Our Country': Ford CEO On Chinese EVs Ford CEO Jim Farley warns that the fight against Chinese EVs isn't fair, and letting them into America could mean the final blow for U.S. auto manufacturers. InsideEVs · Apr 14
Federal workers can’t escape religious messages from their bosses: ‘This has never happened before’ They’ve received proselytizing emails, invitations to worship services and observed religious undertones in policy decisions The Independent UK · Apr 14
Scoop: U.S. eases bank sanctions amid Venezuela's economic woes The action by the U.S. Treasury is intended to help Venezuela's oil sector and stabilize its new government. Axios · Apr 14
How Strait of Hormuz traffic was impacted by first day of US blockade IN FULL The Independent UK · Apr 14
As recession looms, Donald Trump desperately needs a deal THE INDEPENDENT VIEW: Editorial: As red warning lights flash on the world’s economy, the man who claims to be the master of the art of dealmaking has never needed a win more The Independent UK · Apr 14
Trump Faces 25th Amendment Bill As 50 House Democrats Launch Removal Push Over 'Volatile And Incoherent' Behaviour 50 House Democrats introduce a bill to establish a 25th Amendment commission, citing concerns over Donald Trump's behaviour and presidential fitness. International Business Times UK · Apr 14
DoorDash Grandma a 'Paid Actor'? Sharon Simmons Trending on X After Delivering McDonald's to White House A McDonald's delivery to the White House by 'DoorDash Grandma' Sharon Simmons becomes a viral sensation, sparking debates over authenticity and political motives. International Business Times UK · Apr 14
The first AI-era war is a "slopaganda" battle to control memes AI tools have made it faster and cheaper to generate propaganda, and now it's all over social media. Axios · Apr 14
Why aren’t Republicans thrilled by the fall in teen pregnancies? In the US, the birth rate for 15- to 19-year-olds dropped 7% last year. But what seems like good news for society has been lamented by some leading Maga figures, writes Arwa Mahdawi The Guardian - UK · Apr 14
The Guardian view on defence spending: should the UK’s security rest with Donald Trump? Editorial: A former Nato chief demands more cash while fixing Britain’s global role. Before billions are spent, ministers must define the purpose of its military The Guardian - UK · Apr 14
US-Iran peace talks could resume in next two days, Trump says US president says negotiations could restart in Islamabad under ‘fantastic’ Pakistani army chief Asim Munir The Guardian - UK · Apr 14
Trump’s energy secretary once said gas prices would fall by summer - now he’s not so sure The national average gas price hit $4.118 per gallon Tuesday The Independent UK · Apr 14
The Independent UK · Apr 14 Rosie O’Donnell responds to AI poster hinting at her move back to the US ‘Completely untrue but funny,’ she wrote
The Independent UK · Apr 14 The Kennedy Center wants to show that the building really needs a renovation The Kennedy Center's new president, Matt Floca, is leading tours to show the building's need for major repairs
The Guardian - UK · Apr 14 China now the ‘good guy’ on AI as Trump takes ‘wild west’ approach, MPs told Experts say China is backing attempts at global governance, while US has set up race between profit-hungry companies
International Business Times · Apr 14 Trump Says New Round Of Talks With Iran Could Take Place As Soon As This Week In Pakistan President Donald Trump said on Tuesday that a new round of talks with Iran could take place as soon as this week as engagements between the two countries continue despite failure to reach an agreement last weekend.
The Guardian - UK · Apr 14 ‘A pope who uses his brain’: Vatican locals and visitors take sides in Leo v Trump spat While some US visitors back their president, shopkeepers who serve the papacy and tourists support the pontiff
The Times of India · Apr 14 Indian-origin immigration judge fired by Trump administration after blocking deportation of Palestinian student: 'I tried to resist' Indian-origin immigration judge Roopal Patel was axed by the Trump administration after blocking a high-profile deportation case involving a pro-Palestinian student.
Evening Standard · Apr 14 Ireland’s Media Minister compared to Viktor Orban over fuel protest comments Patrick O’Donovan said there were ‘lopsided’ political views and ‘skewed’ broadcasting of fuel protests and blockades last week.
The Independent UK · Apr 14 What will JD do? Vance’s triple-whammy weekend hits his 2028 hope of succeeding Trump ANALYSIS: After a whirlwind weekend in the Middle East, JD Vance returns to DC without the ‘dealmaker’ label to find other crises consuming Trumpworld, writes John Bowden
Roll Call · Apr 14 Vance hits rough patch as Iran talks falter, Orbán goes down in Hungary President Donald Trump might have declared Vice President JD Vance did a “good job” in weekend talks that did not produce a peace pact with Iran, but there are scant signs his recent high-profile international setbacks improved his political prospects to be the next commander-in-chief. The lack of a deal…
The Independent UK · Apr 14 Warner Bros. to take the stage at CinemaCon as filmmakers oppose Paramount acquisition Warner Bros
The Conversation · Apr 14 The Islamabad talks were doomed to failure – and Hormuz blockade has thrown another obstacle to any Iran-US deal Twenty-one hours of direct negotiations. The highest-level face-to-face engagement between Washington and Tehran since the 1979 Islamic Revolution.