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Down the rabbit hole: Trump offers dark Iran warnings after Easter bunny act

President’s press conference after White House Easter egg roll did little to dispel fears he has lost touch with reality

The Guardian - US

Trump’s all-over-the-place Iran war press conference was thick on bombing threats, false claims and bragging

Donald Trump used his Monday press conference to claim the US has ‘won’ against Iran but is now threatening war crimes in future attacks

The Independent UK

The Guardian view on Trump’s apocalyptic threats: a sign not of strength, but of moral and strategic weakness

Editorial: An expletive-ridden post on social media shamed the office of the US president. Its substantive message, if acted on, would be a war crime

The Guardian - UK

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Trump threats cause dilemma for US officers: disobey orders or commit war crimes

Legal experts say attacking Iran’s infrastructure would constitute a war crime – but would military officers be held responsible?

The Guardian - UK

US airman’s ‘powerful’ first words after being shot down in Iran revealed

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The Independent UK

Pete Hegseth 'Ragdolled' In Court As Lawmaker Calls Him 'Unfit to Lead' And 'Embarrassment' In Heated Legal Clash

A federal judge ruled against Pentagon Chief Pete Hegseth, stating he violated Senator Mark Kelly's constitutional rights in a case involving military retiree's political speech.

International Business Times UK

Trump 'Needs a Lot of Prayer' Because He Holds Power and Accountability—But Warnock Condemns Bigotry

Senator Raphael Warnock uses Easter Sunday to address President Trump's bigotry and misuse of religion, emphasising accountability and moral responsibility.

International Business Times UK

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White House Pastor Franklin Graham Under Fire Over Claim God 'Raised Trump' To Kill 'Islamic Iranians' For 'Jewish People'

Evangelical leader Franklin Graham's prayer at a White House Easter event, likening Trump to a biblical savior against Iran, has ignited widespread criticism.

International Business Times UK

Donald Trump dispatches ‘God Squad’ to wipe out the last 51 ocean giants that have survived 3,000,000 years

The whales died so that tankers can move faster.

We Got This Covered

What is CREC and how does it shape Pete Hegseth’s religious rhetoric?

Defense Secretary Pete Hegseth’s conservative evangelical religious beliefs drew attention even before his confirmation hearings in January 2025. He is a member of the Communion of Reformed Evangelical Churches – CREC – whose beliefs have been influenced by a 20th-century movement called Christian Reconstructionism.

The Conversation

‘Really gotten under Hegseth’s skin’: Insider reveals the shocking paranoia that led to Hegseth firing the GOP-loved Army Chief of Staff

Trump’s spree of firings is making Hegseth nervous.

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Trump administration agencies post Easter messages celebrating Christ’s resurrection

The Trump administration has taken a new tack in celebrating Easter

The Independent UK

Army general ousted by Hegseth shares farewell message: soldiers deserve ‘leaders of character’

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The Independent UK

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.

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The Independent UK

Top general ousted by Pete Hegseth says troops deserve ‘courageous leaders of character’

Army Chief of Staff Gen. Randy George made the remark in a final email to officials after he was forced out

International Business Times

Hegseth Draws Scrutiny After Claims He Was 'Triggered' by Pope Leo's Anti-War Message Amid Curtailed Pentagon Catholic Services

Defence Secretary Pete Hegseth faces backlash after praying for 'overwhelming violence' at a Pentagon service, sparking a theological clash with Pope Leo XIV.

The Guardian - US

Rice’s whales existed before humans. Now Trump could make them extinct

The US has invoked national security to remove protections for the endangered cetacean, of which only about 50 are left

International Business Times UK

'You're Gonna See Some Weird F*King S*T': Congress Demands the Release of 46 Secret UFO Videos From Dept of War

The US Congress has demanded the release of 46 classified military videos that could reshape public understanding of UFOs. The footage includes radar data, satellite imagery, and underwater encounters.

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The Independent UK

Hegseth’s decision-making rooted in ‘paranoia’ over job security: report

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Euronews

Prayers, verses and holy books: How have religious symbols been used in the ongoing war in the Middle East?

The messages exchanged in the Middle East reflect a different face of warfare. Religious rhetoric is being employed in an uncommon and increasing way, with symbols of the three major monotheistic religions overlapping: Judaism, Christianity, and Islam in the middle of war.

The Times of India

Trump’s Xi moment? A military purge unfolds in the US

US President Trump's administration has overseen a significant churn in senior US military leadership, with multiple high-ranking officers exiting their posts. These removals, including Army Chief of Staff Gen Randy George, have raised concerns about institutional continuity and operational decision-making amid ongoing conflicts. The administration frames these changes as streamlining…

The Independent UK

Hegseth’s latest purge of top generals is down to his ‘paranoia’ over fears of losing his own job, report claims

Republicans have been praising the service of Army Chief of Staff Gen. Randy George after he and others were apparently forced out by the Defense Secretary

International Business Times UK

Hegseth Draws Scrutiny After Claims He Was 'Triggered' by Pope Leo's Anti-War Message Amid Curtailed Pentagon Catholic Services

Defence Secretary Pete Hegseth faces backlash after praying for 'overwhelming violence' at a Pentagon service, sparking a theological clash with Pope Leo XIV.

The Guardian - US

#MilitaryTok reactions to Iran war stray from White House messaging: ‘Now I’m regretting everything’

As Trump’s administration aims to bring ‘warrior culture’ back to the military, young service members express anxiety and snark online over potential deployment

The Guardian - UK

Forget euphemism, Trump is using unabashed viciousness in his language against Iran

The Trump administration takes pleasure in deploying dysphemism to describe the killing of Iranians

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