Trump is done bombing Iran for now, but he’s not backing down. The Wall Street Journal just revealed what he’s preparing to do instead The talks are stalling. We Got This Covered · Apr 29
Stock Index Futures Gain on Tech Boost Ahead of Fed Decision and Megacap Earnings June S&P 500 E-Mini futures (ESM26) are up +0.14%, and June Nasdaq 100 E-Mini futures (NQM26) are up +0.27% this morning, buoyed by gains in technology stocks, while investors await the Federal Reserve’s interest rate decision, a Senate committee vote on a new Fed chairman, a slew of U.S. economic… Barchart · Apr 29
Stocks Fall on AI Jitters and Surging Crude Oil Prices The S&P 500 Index ($SPX ) (SPY ) on Tuesday closed down -0.49%, the Dow Jones Industrial Average ($DOWI ) (DIA ) closed down -0.05%, and the Nasdaq 100 Index ($IUXX ) (QQQ ) closed down -1.01%. June E-mini S&P futures (ESM26 ) fell -0.46%, and June E-mini Nasdaq futures... Barchart · Apr 28
AI Fears and Surging Crude Oil Prices Weigh on Stocks The S&P 500 Index ($SPX ) (SPY ) today is down -0.66%, the Dow Jones Industrial Average ($DOWI ) (DIA ) is up +0.03%, and the Nasdaq 100 Index ($IUXX ) (QQQ ) is down -1.30%. June E-mini S&P futures (ESM26 ) are down -0.63%, and June E-mini Nasdaq futures... Barchart · Apr 28
Stocks Pressured by AI Fears and Soaring Crude Oil Prices The S&P 500 Index ($SPX ) (SPY ) today is down -0.38%, the Dow Jones Industrial Average ($DOWI ) (DIA ) is up +0.25%, and the Nasdaq 100 Index ($IUXX ) (QQQ ) is down -0.78%. June E-mini S&P futures (ESM26 ) are down -0.44%, and June E-mini Nasdaq futures... Barchart · Apr 28
Nasdaq Futures Plunge as AI Concerns Resurface, FOMC Meeting and Earnings in Focus June Nasdaq 100 E-Mini futures (NQM26) are trending down -1.24% this morning as concerns resurfaced over whether the massive amounts of investment in AI will ultimately pay off. Barchart · Apr 28
The Correspondents' Dinner Shooting Is No Excuse for More Security Theater Calls for more aggressive security measures evoke the post-9/11 security theater that brought us the TSA. Reason · Apr 27
'All he needed was a room key': Gaps that let a gunman get close to Trump during White House dinner A gunman opening fire inside the hotel hosting the White House Correspondents’ Association dinner has triggered urgent questions about whether gaps in security allowed him to get dangerously close to Donald Trump and other senior officials. The incident, which unfolded late on Saturday night at the Washington Hilton, forced the… The Times of India · Apr 27
Trump Rushed to Hospital? YouTube Rumour Addressed Prior to White House Correspondents Dinner Speculation about Trump's health was debunked before the White House Correspondents' Dinner, with no evidence supporting claims of a medical emergency. International Business Times UK · Apr 25
Pentagon Insiders Slam Pete Hegseth's 'Mean Girls' Politics In Iran War Efforts, Official Describes Leadership As 'High-school' Like Pentagon officials accuse Defense Sec Pete Hegseth of fostering toxic culture, impacting leadership amid Iran conflict. Key dismissals raise concerns over strategic stability and decision-making. International Business Times UK · Apr 24
Kristi Noem still enjoying luxurious DHS home 7 weeks after being fired, no immediate plans to leave The Coast Guard wants their house back. We Got This Covered · Apr 24
Pete Hegseth ‘butted heads’ with Navy secretary over shipbuilding and push to ignore judge’s orders before firing: reports Phelan’s dismissal marks the second major leadership shake-up at the Pentagon during the Iran war The Independent UK · Apr 23
Ken Griffin fires back at NYC Mayor Zohran Mamdani 'tax the rich' video featuring his $238 million penthouse Citadel's COO subtly hinted the company may forgo a potential $6 billion investment in Midtown Manhattan after the NYC Mayor vowed to "tax the rich." Fortune · Apr 23
Donald Trump's WHCD Plans Leak: POTUS Allegedly Prepares 'Revenge' Speech and Early Exit Over Epstein Award Donald Trump is expected to deliver a 'revenge' speech against the media at the White House Correspondents' Dinner, followed by an early exit to avoid press awards linked to Jeffrey Epstein. International Business Times UK · Apr 23
Barchart · Apr 23 Stocks Slip Before the Open on U.S.-Iran Talks Uncertainty, Earnings and PMI Data in Focus June S&P 500 E-Mini futures (ESM26) are down -0.53%, and June Nasdaq 100 E-Mini futures (NQM26) are down -0.56% this morning as stalled U.S.-Iran talks and heightened tensions in the Strait of Hormuz pushed oil prices higher, dampening risk sentiment.
Euronews · Apr 23 Italy under pressure over Kanye ‘Ye’ West gig after UK, France, Poland and Switzerland cancellations The European leg of controversial rapper’s 2026 tour has so far been derailed by several cancellations over his past antisemitic remarks. Gigs in UK, France, Poland and Switzerland have already been axed, and his upcoming Italian concert is now under pressure from trade unions and politicians.
The Independent UK · Apr 22 Italy under pressure to cancel Kanye West concert after gigs in UK, France and Poland axed European leg of rapper’s comeback tour has so far been derailed by a slew of cancellations over his past antisemitic remarks
The Independent UK · Apr 22 Iran-US war latest: Tehran calls opening Strait of Hormuz ‘impossible’ as US navy chief steps down US blockade of Iran’s ports choking economy, White House says, as President Trump suggests peace talks could restart
The Independent UK · Apr 22 Trump launches barrage of Truth Social attacks on the Supreme Court, the Wall Street Journal and wind farms President claims that wind farms ‘kill the birds’ and that Supreme Court justices have shown ‘very little loyalty’
Barchart · Apr 21 Stock Index Futures Gain on Hopes of U.S.-Iran Talks, Retail Sales Data and Warsh Hearing on Tap June S&P 500 E-Mini futures (ESM26) are up +0.35%, and June Nasdaq 100 E-Mini futures (NQM26) are up +0.40% this morning on hopes for further U.S.-Iran talks that could advance a Middle East peace deal.
International Business Times UK · Apr 20 Trump's Contradicting Claims on JD Vance, Iran War Plans Spark Concerns After He Was Removed from White House Meeting Donald Trump's mental state is under scrutiny following contradictory statements about VP JD Vance and Iran war plans, leading to confusion and concerns among his aides and supporters.
The Independent UK · Apr 20 Elon Musk summoned to Paris over X child abuse and deepfake allegations The investigation is looking into alleged ‘complicity’ in possessing and spreading pornographic images of minors
International Business Times UK · Apr 19 Trump Privately Considers Giving Himself the Highest Military Honour, Viral TikTok Post Reveals A viral TikTok video claims Donald Trump considered awarding himself the Medal of Honor, sparking debate over presidential power, military tradition, and political norms.
The Independent UK · Apr 19 Trump believed coming across as ‘unstable and insulting’ in controversial posts could ‘bring the Iranians to the table,’ report says The president reportedly thought appearing off-kilter and dangerous would make Iranians hasten to end the war, a new report says