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Sarah Sanders begs her old boss Trump to reconsider after president rejects Arkansas’ request for disaster relief funds

The Arkansas governor and former Trump White House press secretary’s request for federal support was rejected

The Independent UK

Trump has mentioned Biden on average six times every day of his presidency as obsession with old foe continues

President has made reference to his Democratic predecessor 580 times since returning to office in January

The Independent UK

Trump’s obsession with trade deficits has no basis in economics. And it’s a bad reason for tariffs

Those of us who study trade and investment for a living are, I suspect, becoming exasperated with both the White House stance on tariffs and the way that this is reported in much of the media. US president Donald Trump believes that if a country has a trade surplus with…

The Conversation

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Harvard is suing the White House: here’s what Trump hopes to achieve by targeting universities

A few days ago, in a move that attracted international attention, the White House threatened to strip Harvard University of US$2 billion (£1.5 billion) in federal funding, potentially revoke its tax-exempt status and even prevent it from enrolling international students if it didn’t capitulate to a new list of demands.

The Conversation

Justice Department lawyers work for justice and the Constitution – not the White House

In the 1970s, President Richard Nixon tried to fire the Department of Justice prosecutor leading an investigation into the president’s involvement in wiretapping the Democratic National Committee’s headquarters.

The Conversation

China Says 'Door Open' To Trade Talks After Trump Signals Tariffs Will Fall

Bringing further relief to global markets spooked by his aggressive trade policies, Trump also said on Tuesday he had no intention of firing US Federal Reserve Chair Jerome Powell.

Latin Times

Trump says US education is getting out of DEI ‘after being in that jungle for a long time’ – as it happened

Executive orders crack down on DEI at US universities but seek to increase affordability and retention at Black colleges. This blog is now closed.

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Wednesday briefing: Can the latest ceasefire talks in London break the stalemate in Ukraine?

In today’s newsletter: As world leaders gather in the UK this week, any hope of breaking the deadlock when Russia and Ukraine refuse to compromise could mean the US walks away

The Guardian - UK

Trump Says Won't Fire Fed Chief, Signals China Tariffs Will Come Down

Donald Trump said Tuesday he had no intention of firing the chair of the US Federal Reserve and signalled a "substantial" lowering of tariffs on China -- moves that brought relief to global markets spooked by his aggressive policies.

International Business Times

Trump news at a glance: president will be ‘very nice’ to China; Musk to step back from Doge

Donald Trump says tariffs on China will be dropped “substantially” as IMF warns of ‘major negative shock’ from tariffs – key US politics stories from 22 April

The Guardian - US

‘I don’t know what the party is’: 2028 frontrunner Gavin Newsom admits Democrats are missing a message

Governor Gavin Newsom is leaving office in 2026. Many anticipate he’ll launch a White House bid

The Independent UK

Trump says China tariffs will drop ‘substantially – but it won’t be zero’

US president says tariffs on imported goods will come down from 145% rate but insists ‘we’re doing fine with China’

The Guardian - UK

Trump Says Has 'No Intention' Of Firing Fed Chief

US President Donald Trump said Tuesday he had no plans to fire the Federal Reserve chief, in apparently conciliatory remarks after berating him and triggering market turmoil.

International Business Times

Pete Hegseth did share classified information with wife and brother despite White House’s claims, report says

Defense secretary accuses media of trying ‘to slash and burn people and ruin their reputations’

The Independent UK

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Colombian president says US has revoked his visa and appears to mock Trump as ‘Donald Duck’

‘I’ve already seen Donald Duck several times’, jokes Petro at Cabinet meeting

The Independent UK

The Latest: Vance calls for greater ties with India as he meets with Modi to discuss trade deal

While in India on Tuesday, U.S. Vice President JD Vance called for enhanced engagement with the South Asian country

The Guardian - US

Elon Musk to pull back in Doge role starting May amid 71% dip in Tesla profits

CEO to pare back White House work to one to two days weekly as analysts say role has caused branding crisis

Latin Times

White House Mocked for Telling Commentator Accused of Being Paid By Russia They 'Welcome Unbiased Journalists': 'While Banning AP?'

The White House invited political commentator Tim Pool to the press room, praising him as an "unbiased journalist"—despite accusations of his collusion with Russia.

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The Independent UK

Why Pete Hegseth’s fate is tied up in the debate over attacking Iran

ANALYSIS: ANALYSIS: While the beleaguered Defense Secretary puts out fires, his defenders say critics just want war with Iran, writes John Bowden

Latin Times

MAGA Commentator Who Took Money From Russia Admitted To White House Briefing And Given First Question

After joining the White House press pool, right-wing influencer Tim Pool was called on to ask the first question during Tuesday's White House briefing.

The Guardian - UK

Russia ‘may be willing to drop claims to parts of Ukraine it does not occupy’

David Lammy to host US and European negotiators for ceasefire talks in London amid encouraging speculation

International Business Times

US Treasury Chief Expects China Tariff Impasse To De-escalate

The trade standoff between Washington and Beijing is not sustainable, US Treasury Scott Bessent said Tuesday, predicting the tit-for-tat tariff war would de-escalate soon.

The Independent UK

White House insists it can still seal 75 trade deals in 90 days – but says it’s currently only in talks with 34 countries

Trump administration isn’t backing down from raising import taxes despite warnings of an impending recession as a result of higher tariffs

The Independent UK

‘None of this is based in reality’: Hegseth blames fired staffers for leaks and trying to sabotage Trump’s agenda

Hegseth appeared on Fox & Friends to address the latest Signal scandal as Trump continues to stand by him

The Independent UK

Trump’s press secretary Karoline Leavitt shares rare behind scenes video of baby son at White House

Donal Trump’s press secretary Karoline Leavitt has shared a rare behind the scenes video of her baby son at the White House.

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