Scoop: Trump discussed "Jesus" meme with Bill Pulte before posting it, sources say The mystery of who may have helped introduce the meme to Trump wasn't clear, until now. Axios · Apr 15
Paramount boss David Ellison to host dinner honoring Trump while awaiting federal approval to buy CNN: report The federal government is currently weighing whether to approve Ellison’s $111 billion agreement to purchase Warner Bros. Discovery The Independent UK · Apr 15
White House denies US sought truce extension, says new talks may happen in Pakistan The White House denied formally requesting a ceasefire extension with Iran, despite ongoing diplomatic engagements. While cautiously optimistic about a deal, the US has made its "red lines" clear. Meanwhile, Pakistan's army chief visited Tehran with a potential new framework for talks, following previous negotiations that stalled over key issues… The Times of India · Apr 15
Joe Biden calls a Syracuse trustee Barack Obama at his own portrait unveiling. Then it got worse He was pretty convinced. We Got This Covered · Apr 15
Trump-loyalist Vance sees no problem in telling the Pope to ‘stick to matters of morality’ while he continues to promote his own book on Catholicism Vice President J.D. Vance just drew a hard line between the Vatican and the White House, telling Pope Leo XIV to “stick to matters of morality” and leave American public policy to the president. The clash comes after the first American pope publicly criticized the administration’s stance on Iran and… The Mary Sue · Apr 15
Pam Bondi ignored a Congressional subpoena. Now House Democrats are coming for her with contempt charges Former Attorney General Pam Bondi might soon face legal action from House Democrats after failing to appear at a subpoenaed congressional hearing. Bondi was supposed to testify under oath about the Epstein files but refused to do so. Democrats went on social media, threatening to hold Bondi in contempt for… The Mary Sue · Apr 15
'Discussions are being had' on second round of Iran talks in Pakistan, White House says Negotiators are focusing on three key points that derailed last weekend's talks, including Iran's nuclear programme, the Strait of Hormuz and compensation for wartime damages. Euronews · Apr 15
US and Iran in indirect talks to extend two-week ceasefire White House feels ‘good about the prospects of a deal’ as Pakistani officials launch new round of diplomacy The Guardian - UK · Apr 15
Senate votes against restraining Trump on Iran after Fetterman crosses Democrats once again Democrat resolution fails as GOP Senate caucus remains in near lockstep support of Iran war The Independent UK · Apr 15
DoorDash PR exec insisted the White House McDonald’s stunt wasn’t staged, then the internet pulled up Sharon Simmons’ Congressional testimony Backlash came with receipts! We Got This Covered · Apr 15
Trump is openly selling ‘Trump 2028’ merch for an unconstitutional third term, while an ethics group counts 622 new products added since he took office Cashing in! We Got This Covered · Apr 15
White House insists Trump was joking about Diet Coke killing cancer cells The White House insists Donald Trump was joking about Diet Coke killing cancer cells after an anecdote from Dr Oz went viral. The Independent UK · Apr 15
Theological squabble distracts from Tax Day messaging On a day when they had hoped to focus messaging on last year’s tax cut law, congressional Republicans spent Tax Day focusing on theology. A dayslong spat between the Trump administration and the Vatican left lawmakers urging the White House to stay in its lane on matters of liturgy and… Roll Call · Apr 15
What is FISA 702? Trump urges Congress to extend controversial spy program U.S. authorities say the program is essential to national security The Independent UK · Apr 15
International Business Times UK · Apr 15 Elon Musk's Dad Sparks Global Outrage With Jeffrey Epstein 'Body Swap' Claims on Russian TV Errol Musk has sparked outrage after appearing on Russian state TV to claim Jeffrey Epstein survived his 2019 death through a body swap. Simultaneously, Melania Trump issued a rare White House address to flatly deny any personal connection to Epstein.
The Independent UK · Apr 15 Trump promised to deport 1 million migrants a year. But his administration didn’t come close to that ICE tells Congress that the agency plans to deport 1 million people a year and hold at least 99,000 people in custody on any given day
International Business Times UK · Apr 15 UFO Disclosure Latest Update: 46 Secret Clips of Alien Formations Allegedly Withheld from Lawmakers US Rep. Anna Paulina Luna says the Pentagon missed a deadline to release 46 secret UFO videos, despite claims of authorization, fuelling demands over alleged 'Tic Tac' encounters near military assets.
Euronews · Apr 15 Trump and Meloni: From close relations to a transatlantic crisis The relationship between Trump and Meloni was typified by warm handshakes and even warmer words until the US leader did something considered by most Italians to be unthinkable: he criticised the pope.
The Independent UK · Apr 15 Melania Trump making rare visit to Capitol Hill days after unexpected Epstein statement The first lady said on social media that she looks forward to working with Congress
The Independent UK · Apr 15 Average tax refund revealed as 53 million filers claimed new Trump exemptions ahead of Tax Day The White House boasted earlier this year that average returns were projected to rise by at least $1,000
International Business Times UK · Apr 15 Satellite Images Reveal Iran Is Clearing Its Bombed Missile Tunnels During the Ceasefire — Are They Preparing to Rearm? Intelligence reports say Iran still holds a large missile stockpile despite prolonged US and Israeli strikes, and retains many drone launchers, claims the White House disputes.
Latin Times · Apr 15 Sarah Palin appears to join growing conservative criticism of Trump with viral post Former Alaska governor and Republican vice presidential nominee Sarah Palin is drawing attention after sharing a viral image that many political observers interpret as a subtle rebuke of Donald Trump.
The Guardian - US · Apr 15 The supreme court needs to put limits on Trump’s use of the pardoning power The president has reportedly promised mass pardons to administration officials. His misuse of the power goes far beyond what the constitution’s authors intended
Euronews · Apr 15 Content warfare, AI slop and 80s French hits: Is Iran out-trolling Donald Trump? Iran has been turning Donald Trump’s own communication tactics against him with a series of AI-generated videos which have taken the internet by storm. A recent example features a cover of a French hit from the 80s and has raked up more than 8 million views since its publication...
Roll Call · Apr 15 Senators spurn budget request for NIH overhead cost cap Key senators are already dismissing a renewed attempt by the White House to cap medical research overhead costs, well before they start drafting fiscal 2027 spending bills. Top Republican appropriators, including committee Chair Susan Collins, R-Maine, and Labor-HHS Appropriations Subcommittee Chair Shelley Moore Capito, R-W.Va., said Tuesday that they do not support a uniform…