Trump’s former hush money lawyer Todd Blanche is now in charge of the Epstein files release Blanche steered Trump’s defense in several criminal cases before he was tapped as the DOJ’s No. 2 The Independent UK · Apr 2
Epstein survivors call Pam Bondi’s firing ‘karma’ but worry it’s just Trump being ‘performative’ Victims of the well-connected sex offender say that Bondi showed ‘she does not care’ about their plight The Independent UK · Apr 2
10 Photos of Pam Bondi's Boyfriend: Meet John Wakefield, the Man Trump Called Her 'Very Handsome Husband' Explore the life of John Wakefield, Pam Bondi's partner, whom Donald Trump famously called her 'very handsome husband' during a viral 2025 swearing-in ceremony in Washington, D.C. International Business Times UK · Apr 2
Has Trump set his sights on the next administration member to be fired? IN FULL The Independent UK · Apr 2
Stocks Recover on Hopes Strait of Hormuz Could Soon Reopen The S&P 500 Index ($SPX ) (SPY ) on Thursday closed up +0.11%, the Dow Jones Industrial Average ($DOWI ) (DIA ) closed down -0.13%, and the Nasdaq 100 Index ($IUXX ) (QQQ ) closed up +0.11%. June E-mini S&P futures (ESM26 ) rose +0.08%, and June E-mini Nasdaq futures... Barchart · Apr 2
After AG Pam Bondi's Exit, Trump Eyes More Firings, Including Tulsi Gabbard and Karoline Leavitt According to reports, Noem and Bondi may not be the last this term. Trump is also reportedly considering replacing Tulsi Gabbard, the director of national intelligence, as well as White House Press Secretary Karoline Leavitt. Latin Times · Apr 2
Will row over Iran conflict spell the end of Nato? This is the text from The Conversation UK’s World Affairs Briefing email. Sign up here to receive weekly analysis of the latest developments in international relations, direct to your inbox. The Conversation · Apr 2
King Charles Is Facing Some "Diplomatic Gymnastics" Ahead of Historic Visit With Donald Trump, Says Royal Expert "TheKingisprettymuchtheonlypersonthatheactuallylistensto." Marie Claire · Apr 2
Trump wants to add nearly $7 trillion to the $39 trillion national debt with his new military budget, watchdog warns Trump's proposal would be "by far the largest year-over-year increase in defense spending in the post-WWII era," the CRFB said. Fortune · Apr 2
Bondi firing a reminder that even ultra-loyalists get dumped by Trump Attorney general was key part of effort to go after enemies but even she could not satisfy whims of mercurial president The Guardian - US · Apr 2
What Is Pam Bondi's New Role After Donald Trump Fired Her as Attorney General? President Trump has unexpectedly removed Pam Bondi from her role as US Attorney General, leading to a significant shakeup in the Justice Department. International Business Times UK · Apr 2
Kristi Noem allegedly ‘blindsided’ by reports of her husband crossdressing and now asks for ‘privacy’ and ‘prayers’ On March 31, 2026, The Daily Mail published a shocking report about Kristi Noem’s husband, Bryon Noem, that has stunned many. The article claims Bryon is a secret crossdresser who likes chatting with online fetish models. Additionally, the publication also claimed that it had obtained several suggestive photos of him… The Mary Sue · Apr 2
Why Trump's Decision to Cancel VA Home Loan Rescue Is Pushing Veterans Toward Foreclosure Thousands of US veterans are at risk of losing their homes after the Trump administration ended a key VA mortgage relief program. Learn about the impact and what's next. International Business Times UK · Apr 2
Kiplinger · Apr 2 Stocks Are Mixed Despite a Huge Oil Move: Stock Market Today Stocks and oil continue to rise and fall with the ebb and flow of news from the White House and the Middle East.
The Conversation · Apr 2 Iran’s president appeals to Americans − but does his office still hold any real power? Iranian President Masoud Pezeshkian penned an open letter to “the people of the United States” on April 1, 2026, in which he implored Americans to “look beyond” misinformation that portrayed Iran as a threat to the world.
The Times of India · Apr 2 No more Bondi-ing: Trump fires his attorney general for Epstein stain US President Donald Trump has dismissed Attorney General Pam Bondi, his second cabinet member in a month, citing mounting frustration over her handling of the Epstein files and broader performance issues. Despite public praise, the move highlights Trump's demand for results beyond mere loyalty, leaving a lingering atmosphere of uncertainty…
The Independent UK · Apr 2 Trump celebrates as major bridge in Iran cut in half by strike: ‘Make a deal before it’s too late’ Donald Trump has celebrated the partial destruction of a major bridge in Iran, vowing there would be "much more to follow" as he posted a video of the strike.
The Independent UK · Apr 2 What to know about the battle over lawsuits alleging that Roundup weedkiller can cause cancer A new Kentucky law could shield agrochemical maker Bayer from lawsuits claiming it failed to warn that Roundup weedkiller could cause cancer
The Times of India · Apr 2 What's next for Pam Bondi? Trump's outgoing DOJ says she's thrilled about her next private sector role hours after being fired Attorney General Pam Bondi issued a statement after President Donald Trump announced her exit from the crucial Department of Justice chief position and said she is thrilled about her new position in the private sector, as she will be fighting for President Trump and the administration in her new role…
Fortune · Apr 2 Paul Krugman smacks down Trump speech with argument that $4 gas is ‘less than half’ of the Hormuz hit. Here’s what he’s talking about Several other essential commodities cross the critical choke point, and a prolonged closure of the strait could injure American consumers.
Axios · Apr 2 Trump administration announces new tariffs on drugmakers The administration will impose 100% tariffs on patented pharmaceuticals to force deals for lower drug prices.
The Independent UK · Apr 2 Pam Bondi vows to ‘continue fighting for Trump’ after being fired by him IN FULL
The Independent UK · Apr 2 Prediction markets challenge tribal casinos’ hard-won place in US gambling At the Indian Gaming Association’s annual convention in San Diego this week, two words have dominated the agenda: Prediction markets
The Independent UK · Apr 2 Universities of Wisconsin president defies board’s demand to resign or be fired ‘I do not believe my resignation at this time is in the best interests of either the Universities of Wisconsin or the state of Wisconsin,’ Rothman said