Melania Trump’s surprise Epstein statement prompts bafflement Reporters search for answers to why first lady chose to make speech – and whether president knew it was coming The Guardian - US · Apr 10
Ben Shapiro Thinks Americans Complaining About the Cost of Living Should Leave. So Now We Are Too Poor to Be American? A post on X featuring Ben Shapiro’s controversial take on housing affordability, where he states, “If you’re a young American who can’t afford to live here, then maybe you shouldn’t live here,” is currently going viral. This clip, originally from Shapiro’s 2025 appearance on the TRIGGERnometry podcast, where he discussed… The Mary Sue · Apr 10
NATO Secretary General Says Europe is 'Scrambling' to Help U.S. in Iran War President Donald Trump has sharply criticized NATO allies for not doing enough during the U.S.-Israeli military campaign against Iran. International Business Times · Apr 9
Melania Trump Breaks Silence on Epstein Files and Denies Ties: The Internet React Posting Photos of Them Together First Lady Melania Trump stepped to a White House podium on Thursday, April 9, and tried to draw a hard line under one of the most toxic stories in Washington, publicly denying any meaningful relationship with Jeffrey Epstein or Ghislaine Maxwell just as new polling showed her standing with Americans… Latin Times · Apr 9
The Pentagon threatens the Vatican with a 14th-century power play, and JD Vance claims he had no idea about it A clash of power and piety. We Got This Covered · Apr 9
What could have prompted Melania Trump’s sudden and unexpected statement on Epstein? ANALYSIS: In a rare and extraordinary speech from the White House, the First Lady denied being Epstein’s friend or victim. The timing couldn’t have been worse for her husband — and the reasoning couldn’t have been more opaque, reports Holly Baxter The Independent UK · Apr 9
Read Melania Trump’s Epstein statement in full The First Lady delivered the statement Thursday from the White House The Independent UK · Apr 9
Does she really care? New poll shows disastrous approval rating for Melania Trump The poll results were released prior to the First Lady’s remarkable White House statement Thursday, and have no connection The Independent UK · Apr 9
Watch Melania Trump’s Jeffrey Epstein statement in full Melania Trump made an unexpected statement regarding Jeffrey Epstein at the White House on Thursday, 9 April. The Independent UK · Apr 9
Donald Trump 'blindsided' by Melania's shock 'I am not Epstein's victim' statement Melania Trump denied any connections to the paedophile financier Jeffrey Epstein in a surprise public statement at the White House Evening Standard · Apr 9
Melania Trump denies ‘false’ Jeffrey Epstein smears in public statement The wife of the US president says fake images and statements about herself and Epstein have been circulating on social media for years The Independent UK · Apr 9
Trump Exposed Over Tariff Cut Timing for Luxembourg Company Behind $37M Foreign Steel Used in White House Ballroom Explore the controversy surrounding Trump's acceptance of foreign steel donations for a White House project and the subsequent tariff adjustments. International Business Times UK · Apr 9
‘There it is’: Trump’s real reason for firing Bondi is now clear as day, and Democrats are crying foul The legal spotlight on former Attorney General Pam Bondi has intensified following the cancellation of her scheduled testimony before the House Oversight and Government Reform Committee. Originally set for April 14, this appearance was meant to address the Department of Justice’s handling of the extensive Jeffrey Epstein files. The Mary Sue · Apr 9
The Times of India · Apr 9 Iran-US peace negotiations in Pakistan: Who is likely to attend the talks in Islamabad? A high-level US delegation, led by Vice President JD Vance, will travel to Islamabad this weekend for crucial talks with Iran. The discussions aim to secure a more lasting ceasefire and end weeks of intense hostilities. Pakistan will host the in-person meetings, with Prime Minister Muhammad Shehbaz Sharif expected to…
The Independent UK · Apr 9 Pentagon insiders and diplomats question what Trump has actually accomplished in Iran: ‘They’ll threaten us in the long term’ ‘I don’t know how the genie goes back in the bottle without the US massively redefining our strategic objectives,’ a defense official said
Euronews · Apr 9 Trump again berates NATO, calls it 'disappointing' Trump's outrage at NATO allies over their failure to join the Iran war had prompted fears he would seek to pull the United States out of the nearly eight-decade-old alliance.
The Conversation · Apr 9 Hungarian election exposes tensions at the heart of Donald Trump’s plans to boost the far-right in Europe The world will be watching on April 12 when Hungarians head to the polls in parliamentary elections that will determine the country’s next prime minister. This may sound exaggerated, but these parliamentary elections are about much more than simply whether the incumbent prime minister, Viktor Orbán, will serve another term…
The Conversation · Apr 9 Three reasons Donald Trump won’t pull the US out of Nato President Donald Trump met Nato secretary general Mark Rutte on April 8 for what Rutte described as a “very frank, very open” discussion. The pair are reported to have discussed the US-Israeli war against Iran at which, according to White House spokesperson Karoline Leavitt, Trump believes that Nato was “tested…
International Business Times UK · Apr 9 Donald Trump Rebrands Melania As 'Movie Star' After Child's White House Snub A child's innocent question about Melania Trump during the White House Easter Egg Roll has sparked discussions about her visibility as First Lady.
The Independent UK · Apr 9 Netanyahu faces storm in Israel after Iran ceasefire as critics accuse him of ‘worst political disaster in history’ Israel’s controversial leader appears increasingly isolated both domestically and on the world stage
International Business Times · Apr 9 White House Reportedly Considering Pulling Troops From NATO Countries That Didn't Help During Iran War The White House is considering pulling troops from countries it considers didn't help the U.S. during the war in Iran, according to a new report.
International Business Times UK · Apr 9 White House Confirms Trump Rejected Iran's Offer, Says Proposal Was 'Thrown In The Garbage' The White House confirmed the rejection of Iran's initial ceasefire proposal, setting the stage for high-stakes talks in Islamabad amid ongoing tensions.
The Times of India · Apr 9 “The White House threatened the….”: Candace Owens demands answers over reported Pentagon message to Vatican envoy A new controversy has erupted between Washington and the Vatican. Reports suggest Pentagon officials contacted the Pope's envoy after the Pontiff criticized global power politics. Candace Owens is demanding transparency, asking for the names of White House officials involved. The Pope had spoken out against forceful diplomacy and rising global…
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