Trump's Hormuz blockade risks showdown with China before Xi summit
Taipei Times | Thu, 16 Apr 2026 18:06:35
Adam Smith on the US Midterms
The Wealth of Nations offers a useful lens for understanding why US President Donald Trump's mercantilist agenda has fallen short of its own stated goals. It also points to a better path, combining competitive markets with policies that help workers and communities build skills and keep pace with economic change.
Glenn Hubbard / Project Syndicate | Thu, 16 Apr 2026 18:04:36
Far-Right Evangelical Christian Leader Says Pope Should "Thank" Trump
Franklin Graham, one of the most prominent Evangelical leaders in the country, is siding with Donald Trump amid his recent Christian controversies. The president has received nationwide backlash since Sunday for sharing an AI-generated image that depicted him as Jesus Christ. Graham brushed off the blowback in a statement on ...
Ellie Quinlan Houghtaling / New Republic | Thu, 16 Apr 2026 17:51:20
Alarm bells follow new report of looming US plan to attack Cuba
IsCubanext in line for a US attack? US PresidentDonald Trumphas repeatedly said it could be, and USA Today on Wednesday cited "sources familiar" with the matter who said that thePentagonis "quietly ramping up" preparations to wage war on the socialist nation if Trump gives the order. On Monday, Trump flippantly ...
Brett Wilkins / Asia Times | Thu, 16 Apr 2026 17:36:37
10-day Lebanon-Israel ceasefire announced by Trump
Israel and Lebanon have agreed to a 10-day ceasefire starting at 21:00 GMT on Thursday, said US President Donald Trump.
Al Jazeera | Thu, 16 Apr 2026 17:35:46
Israel and Lebanon agree to 10-day ceasefire as US pushes broader deal
Israel and Lebanon have agreed to a 10-day ceasefire starting on Thursday, US President Donald Trump announced, in a move that could ease some of the tension straining Washington's temporary truce with Tehran. Trump said the ceasefire, which comes into effect at 5pm EST, followed what he described as "excellent ...
Dewey Sim / South China Morning Post | Thu, 16 Apr 2026 17:32:37
IDF to remain in its positions in Lebanon after ceasefire takes effect - Netanyahu
The Israeli PM announced that, at the request of US President Donald Trump, the ceasefire "would begin at midnight"
Tass | Thu, 16 Apr 2026 17:26:36
The divine right of Trump
President's embrace of religious imagery and rhetoric is provoking a backlash
FT | Thu, 16 Apr 2026 17:24:43
The Quiet Way Authoritarianism Begins to Crumble
In the days after Donald Trump won his second term, I called a handful of Hungarian political analysts to ask what the American future might look like. My impulse was not an original one; the analysts had been fielding many calls of this sort. Hungary seemed like a bellwether for ...
Gal Beckerman / The Atlantic | Thu, 16 Apr 2026 17:15:00
Trump Order to Require Banks to Collect Citizenship Info 'In Process,' Bessent Says. Here's What to Know
Here's what we know about the potential order so far-and how it could impact banks and customers.
Connor Greene / Time | Thu, 16 Apr 2026 17:01:47
Israel and Lebanon Agree to 10-Day Ceasefire, Trump Announces
This follows weeks of Israeli strikes targeting the militant group Hezbollah that have killed more than 2,000 people in Lebanon and strained U.S.-Iran negotiations.
Connor Greene / Time | Thu, 16 Apr 2026 17:00:26
Vance's Iran and Orbán setbacks raise questions about his standing with Trump
Recent staffing moves among JD Vance's aides have fueled new speculation that the VP and his allies are preparing for a 2028 presidential bid.
CNBC | Thu, 16 Apr 2026 17:00:16
Judge blocks above-ground construction of Trump's White House ballroom
The White House's East Wing was demolished to build a 90,000 square-foot ballroom sought by President Donald Trump. That project is being challenged in court.
CNBC | Thu, 16 Apr 2026 16:59:45
Pope says world 'is being ravaged by tyrants' as row with Trump continues
The pontiff has been a vocal opponent of the U.S. and Israel's military operations against Iran, and Washington's attempts to portray it as a religious crusade.
Hannah Roberts / Politico | Thu, 16 Apr 2026 16:56:18
Trump announces Israel and Lebanon have reached a ceasefire
Israel's continued bombing of its neighbor has been a major sticking point in America's negotiations with Iran.
Gregory Svirnovskiy / Politico | Thu, 16 Apr 2026 16:54:43
Judge Sets New Limits on White House Ballroom
Washington Post: "A federal judge set new limits on President Donald Trump's planned White House ballroom, saying construction could proceed only on an underground portion of the project deemed necessary by the military, and not on the 90,000-square-foot above ground addition that Trump has eyed to entertain VIP guests."
Taegan Goddard / Taegan Goddard | Thu, 16 Apr 2026 16:47:54
What to Know About Trump's Feud With The U.K. Over North Sea Oil Drilling
Why Trump is criticizing U.K. energy policy and the climate impacts of North Sea oil drilling.
Simmone Shah / Time | Thu, 16 Apr 2026 16:47:13
Trump Says Israel and Lebanon Agree on Ceasefire, Optimism Grows on Ending Iran War
WASHINGTON, April 16 (Reuters) - President Donald Trump announced on Thursday that Lebanon and Israel had agreed on a 10-day ceasefire, as optimism grew that... Read More The post Trump Says Israel and Lebanon Agree on Ceasefire, Optimism Grows on Ending Iran War appeared first on The Daily Signal .
Reuters Staff / The Foundry | Thu, 16 Apr 2026 16:44:00
One Democrat Sinks Iran War Powers Resolution to Rein in Trump
The House of Representatives voted down a war powers resolution that would have restricted President Trump's war in Iran by just one vote Thursday, 214-213. Representative Thomas Massie was the lone Republican to vote in favor of the measure, while Republican Representative Warren Davidson voted present and three Republicans abstained. ...
Hafiz Rashid / New Republic | Thu, 16 Apr 2026 16:42:25
Medvedev asserts no one will 'let Trump take all the oil everywhere'
On March 30, the US leader said, speaking about Iran, that his "preference would be to take the oil"
Tass | Thu, 16 Apr 2026 16:39:16
Pope follows Trump row by condemning 'tyrants' ravaging world with war
Pope Leo has condemned a "handful of tyrants" for ravaging the world, following a deepening public rift with Donald Trump over his Iran war.
Sky | Thu, 16 Apr 2026 16:33:00
Congress Declines Again To Rein in Trump's Iran War
Republicans can't decide whether the war is too early to stop, too late to stop, or nonexistent in the first place.
Matthew Petti / Hit & Run | Thu, 16 Apr 2026 16:29:22
Police Investigate Bomb Threat Targeting Pope Leo's Brother
A bomb threat was reported at the Illinois home of Pope Leo XIV's brother John Prevost on Wednesday night. This threat-which was eventually proven to be false-comes amid a week of targeted attacks on Pope Leo from President Trump regarding the pontiff's opposition to the illegal U.S.-Israeli wars on Iran ...
Malcolm Ferguson / New Republic | Thu, 16 Apr 2026 16:27:35
BOMB THREAT AT HOME OF POPE LEO'S BROTHER
New Lenox Police have reported a bomb threat at the home of Pope Leo's brother. With Trump seemingly war with the Pope and the Pope steadfastly responding in kind the question is whether more threats of violence - or actually violence - occurs. The report: (NewsNation) - A bomb threat ...
JOE GANDELMAN, Editor-In-Chief / Moderate Voice | Thu, 16 Apr 2026 16:23:30
Israel, Lebanon agree to cease fire - Trump
The ceasefire will enter into force at 9 p.m. GMT
Tass | Thu, 16 Apr 2026 16:16:02
Senate Democrats move to stall Trump's 'absurd' bid to install new Fed chair
Democratic lawmakers urged Republican leaders to postpone the confirmation hearing of Kevin Warsh Sign up for the Breaking News US email to get newsletter alerts in your inbox Democrats have moved to stall Donald Trump's effort to exert greater control over the US Federal Reserve, condemning the president's "absurd" bid ...
Shrai Popat in Washington / Guardian | Thu, 16 Apr 2026 16:14:56
Israel and Lebanon agree to 10-day ceasefire, Trump says
Vice President JD Vance, Secretary of State Marco Rubio and Joint Chiefs Chairman Dan Caine will work with Israel and Lebanon, Trump said.
CNBC | Thu, 16 Apr 2026 16:04:21
A Blasphemous President
Elizabeth Bruenig: "Donald Trump's recent outbursts at the pope- 'WEAK on Crime, and terrible for Foreign Policy,' he said in one of his Truth Social posts-have renewed questions from observers about the president's cognitive fitness and his apparently limitless capacity for blasphemy. His attacks also echoed old-fashioned fears about the ...
Taegan Goddard / Taegan Goddard | Thu, 16 Apr 2026 16:00:07
Can the Arctic Council Survive?
With the rift over Greenland, the intergovernmental body finds itself in troubled waters again.
Gloria Dickie / Foreign Policy | Thu, 16 Apr 2026 15:59:32
Israel and Lebanon to begin 10-day ceasefire within hours, Trump declares
The announcement, which came after Donald Trump spoke with the Israeli prime minister and the president of Lebanon, is a major step towards ending the broader conflict with Iran.
Michael Koziol / Sydney Morning Herald | Thu, 16 Apr 2026 15:57:53
Trump's student-loan repayment overhaul is coming - but there's an exception to the new borrowing limits
Trump's sweeping student-loan repayment changes will begin in July. Some borrowers might not be affected by the new borrowing limits right away.
Ayelet Sheffey / Business Insider | Thu, 16 Apr 2026 15:56:18
Trump Announces Ceasefire in Israel-Lebanon War He Started
President Trump is claiming that he has negotiated a ceasefire between Lebanon and Israel, posting on Truth Social Thursday that the two nations have agreed to suspend hostilities for 10 days beginning at 5 p.m. E.T. "On Tuesday, the two Countries met for the first time in 34 years here ...
Hafiz Rashid / New Republic | Thu, 16 Apr 2026 15:55:59
Donald Trump brokers 10-day Israeli-Lebanon ceasefire with deal set to begin in hours after historic talks
Israel and Lebanon have agreed a 10-day ceasefire that will begin at 17:00 EST, (22:00), President Trump has announced. The US President says he has brokered a deal just hours after Israel destroyed the last operational bridge over Lebanon's Litani River. Military chiefs from the warring nations arrived in Washington ...
Ben Chapman / GB News | Thu, 16 Apr 2026 15:53:16
Trump says Israel and Lebanon agree to temporary ceasefire
Lebanese Prime Minister Nawaf Salam welcomes Trump announcement of 10-day truce that takes effect Thursday.
Al Jazeera | Thu, 16 Apr 2026 15:52:19
Franklin Graham Defends Trump Over Jesus Image
"Franklin Graham, one of the nation's most prominent Christian evangelists and a booster of President Donald Trump, said he does not believe the president knowingly depicted himself as Jesus in a now-deleted post on social media, dismissing the backlash as overblown," Politico reports. Said Graham: "When I looked at the ...
Taegan Goddard / Taegan Goddard | Thu, 16 Apr 2026 15:48:39
Trump Says Israel, Lebanon Agree to 10-Day Ceasefire
President Donald Trump announced a 10-day ceasefire between Israel and Lebanon, a move that may ease broader tensions between the US and Iran, Bloomberg reports.
Taegan Goddard / Taegan Goddard | Thu, 16 Apr 2026 15:47:20
Trump Yanks Millions From Catholic Charity Amid Fight With Pope
President Trump has canceled $11 million in funding to Catholic Charities in Miami to take care of immigrant children as he continues to feud with Pope Leo XIV, who has criticized Trump's mass deportations and the war in Iran. The federal government has worked with the organization ever since the ...
Hafiz Rashid / New Republic | Thu, 16 Apr 2026 15:38:47
QUOTE OF THE DAY POPE LEO XIV
Donald Trump has been blasting Pope Leo XIV for criticizing the Iranian war. Trump administration officials and Republican Speaker of the House Mike Johnson have all started echoing Trumps line or trying to justify it. Vice President J.D. Vance said the Pope should be care of his theology. Our Quote ...
JOE GANDELMAN, Editor-In-Chief / Moderate Voice | Thu, 16 Apr 2026 15:35:09
Mamdani Says He Keeps In Touch with Trump
New York City Mayor Zohran Mamdani said Thursday that he and President Trump "are in touch" and are "honest, direct about the fact that we have many CBS News reports. Said Mamdani: "There is one place of agreement that we have, which is that we both love New York City."
Taegan Goddard / Taegan Goddard | Thu, 16 Apr 2026 15:33:30
RFK Jr. Claims Measles Totally Under Control as Outbreaks Surge
The Trump administration is lying to the public-and it doesn't care. In a heated exchange before the House Ways and Means Committee Thursday morning, Health Secretary Robert F. Kennedy Jr. insisted that his department has "done better" at preventing measles amid a global epidemic than "any country in the world." ...
Ellie Quinlan Houghtaling / New Republic | Thu, 16 Apr 2026 15:33:19
COUNTDOWN TO MY 24TH BLOGIVERSARY FUNDRAISER - DAY 6!
Mr. Trump, sir, please take a wrecking ball to atrios dot blogspot dot com! Venmo! Or Paypal! Or Patreon! Thanks to all!
Atrios / Eschaton | Thu, 16 Apr 2026 15:30:00
A Trump-era trading pattern has emerged that points to big stock gains through year-end, investing vet says
The TACO trade isn't the only Trump-era trading pattern that investors should be watching. Jeffery Hirsch argues the latest moves point to more gains.
Naomi Buchanan / Business Insider | Thu, 16 Apr 2026 15:21:08
Trump set to preserve billions of dollars in funding for hydrogen ventures
Seeking Alpha | Thu, 16 Apr 2026 15:02:13
Mexico's Forced Pivot Away from US Gas Dependence
Who could ever transform a climate activist into a shale gas champion? Apparently, Donald Trump. This is exactly what is happening to President Claudia Sheinbaum, who is finally coming to terms with her country's worsening imbalance between natural gas production and imports. Domestic demand stands at around 9 Bcf/d, while ...
Natalia Katona / Oil Price | Thu, 16 Apr 2026 15:00:00
White House Shrugs Off Shaky Economy as War Exceeds Trump's Timeline
Stocks may be soaring again, but the war in Iran has started to pinch the finances of many Americans.
Tony Romm and Colby Smith / NY Times | Thu, 16 Apr 2026 14:47:15
Pope John David Vance the First
Tom Nichols: "Trump might have moved on, and Vance, a relatively recent convert to Catholicism, would have been able to stay out of a dustup between his president and his spiritual leader. But no. Vance just had to speak up. He could have taken his cues from John F. Kennedy ...
Taegan Goddard / Taegan Goddard | Thu, 16 Apr 2026 14:42:33
Off The Trump Train
You don't have to hand it to her, but she does have lines. For years, Prime Minister Giorgia Meloni of Italy enjoyed leverage as the right-wing leader who could bridge the gap between Europe and President Trump. This week, though, she seems to have decided that Mr. Trump is a ...
Atrios / Eschaton | Thu, 16 Apr 2026 14:30:00
Here's Who Helped Trump Come Up With That Insane AI Jesus Photo
Donald Trump reportedly discussed the AI-generated image depicting him as Jesus Christ with an adviser before he posted it to Truth Social. The president sparked national outrage among his base on Sunday when he shared an image of himself as a haloed messiah, cupping light into a bedridden individual (who, ...
Ellie Quinlan Houghtaling / New Republic | Thu, 16 Apr 2026 14:24:56
Trump Administration Presents Update on its Tariff Refund Plan
The plan is not completely terrible. But many importers may still have difficulty getting the refund money owed to them.
Ilya Somin / Hit & Run | Thu, 16 Apr 2026 14:15:41
Democrats Make Final Push to Delay Confirmation Hearing of Trump's Fed Pick
Kevin M. Warsh is scheduled to testify on Tuesday despite an ongoing criminal investigation into the chair of the Federal Reserve that stands in the way of a smooth transition.
Colby Smith / NY Times | Thu, 16 Apr 2026 14:09:52
Pope Attacks "Tyrants" Manipulating Religion Amid Feud With Trump
Pope Leo XIV continued preaching a message of peace Thursday, telling an audience in Bamenda, Cameroon, that "the world is being ravaged by a handful of tyrants, yet it is held together by a multitude of supportive brothers and sisters." The pope is touring Africa, and delivered his speech in ...
Hafiz Rashid / New Republic | Thu, 16 Apr 2026 14:09:35
Trump-Xi summit worries, tariffs tested, diaspora drama: 7 US-China relations reads
We have selected seven of the most interesting and important news stories covering US-China relations from the past few weeks. If you would like to see more of our reporting, please consider subscribing. 1. Trump-Xi summit shaped by uncertainty, not strategy: experts The lead-up for the consequential Trump-Xi summit has ...
SCMP / South China Morning Post | Thu, 16 Apr 2026 14:00:11
Pope criticises 'tyrants' who spend billions on wars after Trump spat
The comments follow a high-profile spat with US President Donald Trump, who called the Pope weak on crime.
BBC | Thu, 16 Apr 2026 13:59:45
U.S. Navy stopped 13 ships from passing Iranian port blockade, Pentagon says
The U.S. has signaled optimism about the prospect of reaching a diplomatic end to the Iran war.
CNBC | Thu, 16 Apr 2026 13:42:53
Pope John David Vance the First
The Trump administration doesn't seem to have many rules, but one of them is that once the president picks a fight, his posse must show up to support him, no matter how ill-advised the conflict. And few senior officials are more eager to back up the boss in every embarrassing ...
Tom Nichols / The Atlantic | Thu, 16 Apr 2026 13:42:32
Treasury Secretary Scott Bessent is preparing banks to collect citizenship data
Treasury Secretary Scott Bessent says the Trump administration expects banks to comply in collecting citizenship information from customers.
CNBC | Thu, 16 Apr 2026 13:28:25
Trump issues multiple permits for pipelines transporting oil between Canada and U.S.
Permits include one for the construction of a new pipeline, and several related to the maintenance of existing pipelines, according to White House documents.
CBC | Thu, 16 Apr 2026 13:20:32
Tulsi Gabbard Criminally Refers Key Figure in First Trump Impeachment
Director of National Intelligence Tulsi Gabbard is once again helping President Donald Trump's campaign of retribution. The ODNI's General Counsel on Wednesday referred the whistleblower who led to Trump's first impeachment, and the inspector general who found the complaint credible, for criminal prosecution, MS NOW reported. The whistleblower, whose identity ...
Edith Olmsted / New Republic | Thu, 16 Apr 2026 13:14:27
Pope Leo decries world ruled by 'tyrants' after Trump attacks
Pope, in Cameroon, calls for 'decisive change of course' that leads away from conflict and the exploitation of the land.
Al Jazeera | Thu, 16 Apr 2026 13:08:34
Blockading the Blockade?
by Ron Paul (April 13 2026) President Trump was presented with a great opportunity on Saturday to take the off-ramp from his war on Iran. After threatening Iran that "a whole civilization will die tonight", Trump managed to get a two week pause in the war with the intervention of ...
Author / Bill Totten | Thu, 16 Apr 2026 13:00:35
Trump threatens to fire Fed chair Jay Powell - again
Also in today's newsletter, pro-AI groups deploy millions in midterm elections
FT | Thu, 16 Apr 2026 13:00:06
Trump Has Abandoned His Affordability Promises
Trump's decision to fund war abroad instead of care for families at home isn't just a dangerous mistake, it's deeply unpopular, write Ai-jen Poo and Reshma Saujani.
Ai-jen Poo and Reshma Saujani / Time | Thu, 16 Apr 2026 13:00:00
Pete Hegseth Directly Compares Trump to Jesus Amid AI Post Scandal
Defense Secretary Pete Hegseth is preaching from the Pentagon pulpit again. In the midst of an Iran war briefing Thursday, Hegseth delivered a sermon from the Defense Department's press room dais, scolding the American press for its "relentlessly negative" coverage of the Trump administration and comparing journalists to the Biblical ...
Ellie Quinlan Houghtaling / New Republic | Thu, 16 Apr 2026 12:57:09
Trump Makes Endorsement in Key House Race
President Donald Trump has made an endorsement ahead of the Ohio Republican primary in a key House district that could help decide which party controls... Read More The post Trump Makes Endorsement in Key House Race appeared first on The Daily Signal .
Rebecca Downs / The Foundry | Thu, 16 Apr 2026 12:50:22
In Cameroon, Pope Leo assails 'tyrants ravaging' world amid Trump row
Pope Leo blasted leaders who spend billions on wars and said the world was "being ravaged by a handful of tyrants", in unusually forceful remarks in Cameroon on Thursday after US President Donald Trump attacked him again on social media. Leo, the first US pope, also decried leaders who used ...
Reuters / South China Morning Post | Thu, 16 Apr 2026 12:50:09
Thom Tillis Says Trump Should Apologize to Pope Leo
Sen. Thom Tillis (R-NC) said President Trump should apologize to Pope Leo XIV following their public spat over the U.S.-Israeli conflict in Iran, adding that "when you're wrong, you're wrong," NewsNation reports.
Taegan Goddard / Taegan Goddard | Thu, 16 Apr 2026 12:44:44
Pope criticises 'tyrants' who spend billions on wars, days after Trump spat
The comments follow a high-profile spat with US President Donald Trump, who called the Pope weak on crime.
BBC | Thu, 16 Apr 2026 12:42:23
Only Peace Can Make a New World Order
Today's wars are tearing down the existing global system, but they can't replace it.
Caroline de Gruyter / Foreign Policy | Thu, 16 Apr 2026 12:09:03
The pope versus the president: how Leo became Trump's fearless foe
As he steps up his criticism of the Iran war, the pontiff's American background has given him a role in US politics unlike any predecessor
FT | Thu, 16 Apr 2026 12:04:00
Pope launches blistering attack on 'tyrants' spending billions on 'killing and devastation' just days after Donald Trump slammed Pontiff
Pope Leo has launched a scathing attack on global leaders, accusing them of squandering vast sums on military conflicts, while neglecting essential services such as healthcare and education. Speaking in Cameroon, the first American Pontiff delivered a blunt condemnation, declaring that the planet was "being ravaged by a handful of ...
Oliver Partridge / GB News | Thu, 16 Apr 2026 12:00:48
Trump's Claim Of Historic Peace Talks Between Israel And Lebanon Causes Confusion
Kate Nicholson / Huffington Post | Thu, 16 Apr 2026 11:45:03
Trump Is Flailing on Multiple Fronts
Jonathan Lemire: "The president is on a losing streak, and even some of his aides are dismayed by his choices."
Taegan Goddard / Taegan Goddard | Thu, 16 Apr 2026 11:45:00
Transcript: Trump-Pope War Has Ex-Aides Panicking about Mental Decline
The following is a lightly edited transcript of the April 16 episode of the Daily Blast podcast. Listen to it here . Greg Sargent: This is The Daily Blast from The New Republic , produced and presented by the DSR Network. I'm your host, Greg Sargent. Donald Trump's war with ...
The Daily Blast With Greg Sargent / New Republic | Thu, 16 Apr 2026 11:28:10
Higher Ed Is Hiding Racial Discrimination
Racial discrimination is alive and well in higher education. That's what the Trump administration strongly - and rightly - suspects. In late March, the Department of Justice opened investigations into admissions policies at three major medical schools, including those at Stanford University, the University of California at San Diego, and ...
Ian Kingsbury & David Puelz / Real Clear Politics | Thu, 16 Apr 2026 11:27:14
Analysis shows active use of AI-generated content for voter manipulation in Hungary - GFCN
GFCN experts referred to a fabricated video that circulated on social media in which Tisza party leader Peter Magyar allegedly calls US President Donald Trump "a senile grandpa" and declares his intention to sever agreements on nuclear energy and defense with the United States in the event of his election ...
Tass | Thu, 16 Apr 2026 11:12:34
Regulators are reportedly zeroing in on suspicious trades ahead of market-moving Trump post
The information sought includes so-called Tag 50 identifiers, which can be used to determine who was behind the trades.
CNBC | Thu, 16 Apr 2026 11:08:33
'A dollar or two increase is devastating': US readers on toll of rising gas prices
Guardian readers describe how their lives have been upended by cost hikes stemming from Trump's Iran war With the US and Israel's war on Iran now in its seventh week, with a fragile ceasefire in place since earlier this month, Americans are continuing to feel the effects at the pump ...
Maya Yang / Guardian | Thu, 16 Apr 2026 11:00:57
Trump's bungled Iran negotiations didn't have to go this way
American and Iranian negotiators are reportedlygetting closerto a deal that would end the weeks-long war between the nations, following the collapse of in-person talks in Islamabad last weekend. In his announcement Sunday, Vice President JD Vance initially sounded pretty hopeless about the whole thing, as you might expect of a ...
Caitlin Dewey / Vox | Thu, 16 Apr 2026 11:00:00
Brazil's Lula blasts Trump's fear-based rule, calls for 'great maturity'
Brazil's President Luiz Inacio Lula da Silva delivered a blunt critique of US President Donald Trump in an interview with Spanish newspaper El Pais published on Thursday, saying world leaders should seek respect rather than rule by fear. "Trump has no right to wake up in the morning and threaten ...
Reuters / South China Morning Post | Thu, 16 Apr 2026 10:38:32
The Trump DOJ's Farcical Powell Probe Continues
Powell is sufficiently offended by the investigation that he could spite Trump by staying on the Fed Board as a voting member until his term expires.
Andrew C. McCarthy / National Review | Thu, 16 Apr 2026 10:30:37
Israel and Lebanon leaders to hold talks for the first time in 34 years as Donald Trump tries to 'get a little breathing room'
Lebanese and Israeli leaders are set to speak for the first time in decades after Donald Trump said he was "trying to get a little breathing room" between the two countries. The Lebanon conflict spiralled out of the US-Israeli war with Iran, with the Iran-backed Hezbollah opening fire in support ...
George Bunn / GB News | Thu, 16 Apr 2026 10:26:10
Trump's 'Great Healthcare Plan' To Replace Obamacare Isn't Much of a Plan
The administration's goal to lower prices is a good one, but officials don't actually have a plan to make it happen.
Peter Suderman / Hit & Run | Thu, 16 Apr 2026 10:00:07
STAT+: 7 key issues we're watching as RFK Jr. faces a Congressional gauntlet
RFK Jr. has a delicate task ahead of him as he faces a marathon of hearings on Capitol Hill.
Chelsea Cirruzzo / Stats | Thu, 16 Apr 2026 10:00:00
Trump Leans In on Idea of Replacing a Justice
"President Donald Trump seems to be leaning in on the idea that elderly conservative Justices Samuel Alito and Clarence Thomas might think about a conveniently timed retirement this year," CNN reports. "The first thing to note is that Alito and/or Thomas retiring would be very much in keeping with how ...
Taegan Goddard / Taegan Goddard | Thu, 16 Apr 2026 09:40:44
Trump's Corrupt Pardon Campaign Has Somehow Hit a New Low
This week's Executive Dysfunction.
Shirin Ali / Moneybox | Thu, 16 Apr 2026 09:40:00
The Legal Question at the Heart of the Fed Chair Showdown
"At the heart of President Trump's threat to fire Jerome Powell lies an unsettled legal question: When the Fed chair's term expires without a confirmed successor, who gets to decide what happens next?," the Wall Street Journal reports. "This week, the administration signaled that if no successor is confirmed by ...
Taegan Goddard / Taegan Goddard | Thu, 16 Apr 2026 09:35:08
Albanese and Anwar find common ground in defending the Pope against Trump
The comments from both leaders underscore the delicate tightrope countries are walking as they grapple with the downstream consequence of US president's Donald Trump's erratic behaviour.
Lisa Visentin / Sydney Morning Herald | Thu, 16 Apr 2026 09:33:26
Trump Tests Loyalty of Christian Supporters
Karen Tumulty: "The willingness of his supporters on the Christian right to shrug off the apostasies and antics of President Donald Trump has been put to new tests, as his behavior has become even more erratic." "Trump has claimed God's backing for foreign adventurism as he has threatened to demolish ...
Taegan Goddard / Taegan Goddard | Thu, 16 Apr 2026 09:31:12
Anthony Scaramucci says the US economy isn't facing a recession. It's already in one.
Anthony Scaramucci asserts the US is already in a recession, citing Trump's policies and economic tensions as contributing factors.
Samuel O'Brient / Business Insider | Thu, 16 Apr 2026 09:30:01
A Portrait of Trump Under Pressure
"In a 12-hour span this week, President Trump promised that the war with Iran was ending soon. He picked a fight with the pope on social media. He threatened to fire the chair of the Federal Reserve. He posted an illustration of himself receiving an encouraging hug from Jesus Christ," ...
Taegan Goddard / Taegan Goddard | Thu, 16 Apr 2026 09:22:28
Stocks are back at records, but some investing pros think the oil shock is still a big problem for markets
Stocks rallied to new highs on Wednesday. Investors are ready to put the war behind them but some note that oil prices are still an obstacle.
Naomi Buchanan / Business Insider | Thu, 16 Apr 2026 09:20:01
You Come at the Pope, You Best Not Miss
Reformations have happened over less.
Mary Harris / Moneybox | Thu, 16 Apr 2026 09:20:00
Bye-bye, US? Why China's trade with Africa benefits from Trump's policy volatility
Africa was China's fastest growing export market in the first quarter of 2026, up 32.1 per cent year on year to US$60.66 billion, according to customs data, reflecting a continuing shift away from American trade. The growth outpaced other regions of the world, driven by high-value shipments such as machinery ...
Jevans Nyabiage / South China Morning Post | Thu, 16 Apr 2026 09:00:10
Trump Rage at Pope Darkens as Ex-Allies Warn of Worsening Mental State
Donald Trump's war on Pope Leo is worsening. JD Vance warned that the Pope, who condemned Trump's war on religious grounds, should "be careful" in his theology. Mike Johnson dismissed the Pope's criticisms by bizarrely invoking just war doctrine, which Trump and Pete Hegseth are serially violating. All this reveals ...
The Daily Blast With Greg Sargent / New Republic | Thu, 16 Apr 2026 09:00:00
BBC Expert Tears Apart Trump's Boast That US Brought About Iranian Regime Change
Kate Nicholson / Huffington Post | Thu, 16 Apr 2026 08:56:57
Trump is killing America's buzz
Trump's tariffs, immigration crackdown, and the Iran war are putting pressure on the alcohol industry, driving up prices and slashing consumption.
Emily Stewart / Business Insider | Thu, 16 Apr 2026 08:23:01
US, Iran gear up for second round of talks as Strait of Hormuz blockade holds steady
With the initial truce between the parties due to expire next week, there are signs that the next set of negotiations between Iran and the Trump administration could deliver a longer-term solution.
David McHugh, Konstantin Toropin, Michael Biesecker / Sydney Morning Herald | Thu, 16 Apr 2026 08:05:08
NATO, EU at odds over control of European defense industry - newspaper
According to the Financial Times, a fierce dispute has emerged over how to use "an extra $1tn a year for rearmament drive in response to threats" by US President Donald Trump
Tass | Thu, 16 Apr 2026 07:36:06
Rachel Reeves Dubs Trump's Iran War 'A Mistake' As She Lets Rip In Washington
Kate Nicholson / Huffington Post | Thu, 16 Apr 2026 07:18:19
China carefully navigating Iran's tighter Hormuz grip
The Trump administration claims its blockade of the Strait of Hormuz is working, with nine ships complying with orders to turn around. One of those was a Chinese-owned tanker called the Rich Starry that turned around in the Gulf of Oman on Wednesday to head back through the strait. Iran, ...
Ali Mamouri / Asia Times | Thu, 16 Apr 2026 07:09:55
Houthi rebels may shut down oil trafficking route through Red Sea - TV
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