Thursday news quiz: interrupted dinners and shows, and a salamander Test yourself on topical news trivia, pop culture and general knowledge every Thursday. How will you fare? The Guardian - UK · Apr 30
Amazon considering Apprentice reboot starring Don Jr as potential host, report claims The president reacted to the report Thursday and said his son is a ‘good guy’ The Independent UK · Apr 30
Trump says he is weighing reducing US troop presence in Germany after Iran feud with Merz Trump's threat comes after Merz earlier this week said that Washington was being “humiliated” by the Iranian leadership, criticising the US lack of strategy in the war. Euronews · Apr 30
Trump news at a glance: White House celebrates as civil rights groups condemn supreme court’s Voting Rights Act ruling Court’s 6-3 decision is a major upheaval in US civil rights law and gives lawmakers permission to draw districting plans that weaken the influence of Black and other minority voters– key US politics stories from Wednesday 29 April at a glance The Guardian - US · Apr 30
Trump Claims He's 'The Most Powerful Person To Ever Live' as He Consolidates Power: Report Donald Trump reportedly claims to be the 'most powerful person to have lived,' focusing on a legacy beyond typical political achievements, while health concerns arise during a royal visit. International Business Times UK · Apr 30
Budget resolution for immigration funds adopted in House The House took a major step toward providing funding for immigration enforcement agencies by adopting a Senate-backed budget resolution Wednesday evening. Now that both chambers have adopted the budget blueprint, lawmakers can move forward with a filibuster-proof reconciliation bill to provide around $70 billion in immigration enforcement funding. That money… Roll Call · Apr 29
Gas price hits $4.23 - highest mark since Putin invaded Ukraine Persistently high gas prices could spell midterm trouble for the Republicans, who ran in 2024 on their economic agenda after years of Biden-era inflation The Independent UK · Apr 29
Trump Health Speculation: POTUS Seen Using Heavy Makeup to Conceal Discolored Hands During King Charles Visit Photos from King Charles's Washington state banquet appear to show heavy makeup on Donald Trump's discoloured hands, reigniting health questions the White House has previously linked to aspirin use and chronic venous insufficiency without addressing the latest images. International Business Times UK · Apr 29
Trump tells Netanyahu only "surgical" Lebanon strikes as ceasefire falters "Don't knock down buildings. It is too terrible and makes Israel look bad." Axios · Apr 29
Donald Trump Allegedly 'Rotting From The Inside' As Hand Makeup Fails To Conceal Dark Marks Donald Trump's visibly bruised and discoloured left hand during King Charles's Washington visit has reignited fierce speculation about the 79-year-old president's health. International Business Times UK · Apr 29
Lindsey Graham Wants You To Pay $400 Million for Trump's New Ballroom The president had promised that private donations would cover the East Wing renovation. Reason · Apr 29
Who Wore it Better? Why Melania Trump and Queen Camilla Accidentally (or Not) Matched Outfits at the White House Queen Camilla and Melania Trump wore coordinated outfits during King Charles III's US visit, showcasing 'visual diplomacy' to convey unity and mutual respect between the UK and US. International Business Times UK · Apr 29
Trump invited the Artemis 2 moon astronauts to the White House. Here's what happened President Trump hosted the Artemis 2 moon astronauts at the White House today (April 29), congratulating the quartet and musing about the possibility of going to space himself. Space · Apr 29
'Is a President allowed to go on a space mission?': Trump jokes as Artemis II astronauts visit White House President Trump expressed confidence in NASA's ability to land astronauts on the Moon before his potential second term ends in 2029. He met with the Artemis II crew at the White House, celebrating their recent deep-space mission. This comes as NASA targets a crewed lunar landing in 2028, though development… The Times of India · Apr 29
International Business Times · Apr 29 White House Drafts AI Policy Shift To Reopen Anthropic Access In Federal Agencies Federal agencies are poised for expanded access to advanced AI tools like Anthropic's Mythos as the administration weighs a potential rollback of earlier restrictions tied to national security concerns.
Reason · Apr 29 Have Trump's Tariffs Brought Manufacturing Jobs Back to America? New Study Says No. However, the tariffs did shift supply chains away from China and towards other countries with low-cost manufacturing, like Vietnam, Malaysia, and India.
International Business Times · Apr 29 Intelligence Community Reportedly Examining How Iran Would React to Trump Declaring Victory in War Despite Stalemate U.S. intelligence agencies are examining how Iran would respond if President Donald Trump unilaterally declared victory in the two-month-old war and moved to pull back from aggressive action against Tehran, according to a new report.
The Independent UK · Apr 29 Trump gives rambling answer on whether Ukraine or Iran war will end first — and mixes up the countries The president delivered wide-ranging rant as Artemis II crew looked on inside the White House
The Independent UK · Apr 29 By going after James Comey, Todd Blanche shows he is every bit the Trump puppet that Pam Bondi was ANALYSIS: Todd Blanche has shown even less resistance than his ousted predecessor to letting the president use the nation’s law enforcement agencies against his enemies, writes John Bowden.
International Business Times · Apr 29 Trump Meets Oil Executives As Middle East Supply Disruptions Push Global Energy Markets Higher: Report President Donald Trump met Tuesday at the White House with senior oil and gas executives and top administration officials to discuss ongoing disruptions in global energy markets, including tightening crude supply linked to instability in Middle East shipping routes.
The Guardian - US · Apr 29 Jerome Powell to stay on Fed board after central bank holds rates steady in defiance of Trump Chair planned to exit after inquiry into building renovations but will now oversee ‘remaining steps in the process’
The Independent UK · Apr 29 Trump is calling himself ‘the most powerful person to ever live’ in private conversations, allies say Since returning to office, the president and his allies have launched military strikes across the globe, placed Trump’s image on buildings and U.S. government materials, and mused about the Republican running for an illegal third term
The Guardian - US · Apr 29 Prosecutors release selfies of alleged White House dinner shooter at hotel Attorneys, citing new evidence including photographs, also filed a motion to detain Cole Tomas Allen until his trial
International Business Times UK · Apr 29 Health Concerns Mount as President Donald Trump's Swollen Ankles Seen 'Bursting' Over Shoes Trump's visibly swollen ankles during King Charles's Oval Office visit revive questions over his health, as the White House maintains his vein condition and hand bruises are nothing to worry about.
The Independent UK · Apr 29 Trump’s acting AG defends Comey indictment but dismisses comparisons to others who made similar comments to Biden Todd Blanche sidesteps question over whether MAGA influencer Jack Posobiec could be prosecuted for making an equivalent ‘threat’ against Joe Biden on social media in 2022