Former MAGA loyalist goes scorched earth on Trump’s ‘evil’ Iran policies IN FULL The Independent UK · Apr 5
Trump threatens to ‘blow everything up’ and take Iran’s oil if deal isn’t reached IN FULL The Independent UK · Apr 5
Mamdani pledged affordable New York housing in his campaign. How is that going? Mayor’s decision to appeal court order that the city must expand its housing voucher program has angered advocates for the homeless The Guardian - US · Apr 5
Exclusive: Trump says U.S. feared Iran trap during F-15 crew rescue He said "God is good." Trump said it "sounded like something a Muslim would say." Axios · Apr 5
Easter Sunday, Bloody Monday: Trump's unholy hellfire warning to Iran US President Trump issued a stark warning to Iran, threatening severe retaliation if the Strait of Hormuz remained closed. His unvarnished social media posts, including profanity, signaled potential strikes on Iranian infrastructure like power plants and bridges. This aggressive stance has ignited debate over humanitarian impact and international law, with… The Times of India · Apr 5
Trump threatens NATO exit, scaling up tensions with allies Tensions between the United States and NATO allies flared up this week as President Donald Trump said he was considering pulling the US out of the Western military alliance due to its European members' refusing to send ships to unblock the Strait of Hormuz. Radio France Internationale · Apr 5
Despite propaganda coup of F-15 crew rescue, downing is reminder to US that Iran can fight back Donald Trump will claim rescue as a triumph but 48-hour drama should be a caution against launching ground operation The Guardian - UK · Apr 5
'Indians are the new oil, coal, or gas': Immigration agency founder says new H-1B fee is America's loss, Fox's Laura Ingraham reacts As the debate over the $100,000 fee for the H-1B visa since September 21, 2025, is still going on, a CEO of an India-based immigration agency has recently commented that the visa fee is definitely America's loss. For a CBS News program on India's IT sector and H-1B, Xavier Fernandes,… The Times of India · Apr 5
Trump to Axios: Iran deal possible by Tues., otherwise "I am blowing up everything" Asked if he worried about hurting civilians, Trump said he thought they would support it. Axios · Apr 5
Inside Ukraine’s conscription crisis as two million dodge the draft SPECIAL DISPATCH: While Ukraine holds out against Russia’s relentless assaults, it is also facing the scandal of millions avoiding military call-up and hundreds of thousands of soldiers absent without leave. World affairs editor Sam Kiley reports from Izyum, in eastern Ukraine The Independent UK · Apr 5
‘We got him': Donald Trump claims victory as American aircraft wreckage smolders in the desert US forces executed a high-risk rescue of a downed airman deep in Iran, recovering him safely despite losing two C-130s and two Black Hawks. President Trump hailed the mission as a success, emphasizing the airman's recovery. Iran, however, claims to have shot down multiple US aircraft, portraying the operation as… The Times of India · Apr 5
Memes, AI slop and financial advice: How Iran is beating Trump at his own online propaganda game IN DEPTH: Fake news and misinformation about the war is spreading like wildfire alone as Washington and Tehran compete for attention and control of the narrative. Jessie Williams looks at how Iran is using the internet to taunt Trump and win the meme war The Independent UK · Apr 5
Middle East crisis: Donald Trump threatens to ‘blow everything up and take the oil’ if Iran doesn’t make a deal US President Trump issued a stark warning to Iran, threatening to "blow everything up and take over the oil" if a deal to reopen the Strait of Hormuz isn't reached swiftly. Tensions escalated following US-Israeli strikes on Iran, disrupting oil markets and regional stability. The Times of India · Apr 5
Veteran 60 Minutes correspondent slams show as ‘a snake pit’: ‘I hated it’ Steve Kroft retired from CBS in 2019 The Independent UK · Apr 5
The Independent UK · Apr 5 What to know about the rescue of a US aviator shot down in Iran President Donald Trump has announced the U.S. rescued an aviator nearly two days after he was shot down over Iran
International Business Times UK · Apr 5 Immigrant Family Claims 3-Year-Old Was Sexually Abused While in US Custody—Father Seeks Court Help An immigrant family claims a 3-year-old girl was sexually abused while in US custody after months of delays kept her from being reunited with her father.
Salon · Apr 5 Why does the right hate the pope? It might be the weirdest fact of this upside-down decade: The church is on the right side of history (sort of)
The Times of India · Apr 5 Trump claims Kurds 'kept US weapons sent for Iran protesters'; sees ‘good chance’ of deal by Monday US President Donald Trump claimed America sent weapons to Iranian protesters through Kurds but the group kept them. He also warned Iran of severe consequences if a deal is not made soon. Trump threatened to destroy power plants and infrastructure if the Strait of Hormuz is not opened. He previously…
The Times of India · Apr 5 A threat to commit war crimes? Why Trump's new warning to Iran has shocked world President Trump's inflammatory social media post threatening Iran with attacks on power plants and bridges has sparked grave concerns among international law experts. They warn such actions could constitute war crimes, violating principles against targeting civilian infrastructure and causing disproportionate harm to the populace. This rhetoric risks undermining established rules…
The Independent UK · Apr 5 SNL skewers Pam Bondi in cold open: ‘Shattered the glass exit door’ IN FULL
We Got This Covered · Apr 5 After 2 downed jets and 6 damaged aircraft in a single day, Trump doubles down on his war crime rhetoric, promises to ‘reign down’ hell on Iran Iran is completely "obliterated," except for the part where it keeps shooting back.
Salon · Apr 5 One year of tariff fallout Remember Liberation Day? Well, a year later, inflation is up, Trump’s ratings are down — and he doesn’t care
The Times of India · Apr 5 ‘Climbed 7,000ft to improve chances’: How stranded US pilot survived 48 hours in hostile Iranian terrain The wounded US airman stranded deep inside hostile Iranian territory after his F-15E Strike Eagle was shot down, survived for more than a day by relying on training, terrain and sheer discipline, according to details reported by CNN.
The Independent UK · Apr 5 Deported immigrants will be sent to the Congo under new US deal for third-country removals Congo will receive some deportees as part of a new deal under the Trump administration’s third-country program
The Guardian - US · Apr 5 I was the US soft power czar. Our reputation may never recover from this Trump’s venal persona and his war on Iran will do untold damage to America’s ability to make a positive difference in the world