Now it's Republicans blaming American companies for inflation
Trump Cabinet members RFK Jr. and Brooke Rollins joined GOP lawmakers Thursday in pillorying onetime allies.
Carmen Paun, Kelsey Tamborrino / Politico | Sat, 18 Apr 2026 06:13:33
Trump says US will 'start dropping bombs again' if no Iran deal is reached
US President Donald Trump says the US will "have to start dropping bombs again" if no US-Iran deal is reached.
Al Jazeera | Sat, 18 Apr 2026 06:10:45
Trump to join marathon Bible reading session after feuding with Pope Leo XIV
The US president will read a passage from the Old Testament book of 2 Chronicles, a touchstone for many of his Christian supporters, in the coming America Reads the Bible event.
Ruth Graham / Sydney Morning Herald | Sat, 18 Apr 2026 05:29:47
Hormuz standoff sets a tense tone for Trump-Xi meet
The Trump administration's decision to carry out a naval blockade of the Strait of Hormuz has raised tensions in the Persian Gulf to new and more perilous levels. The move was announced by the US president, Donald Trump, after negotiations over a ceasefire with Iran broke down on April 11, ...
Tom Harper / Asia Times | Sat, 18 Apr 2026 05:29:42
Trump to release reading of scripture days after angering many Christians
The U.S. president has prepared an Old Testament reading for an event at the Museum of the Bible.
Sophia Cai / Politico | Sat, 18 Apr 2026 05:24:16
China Just HUMILIATED Trump's Blockade Plan
Iran Takes FULL Control of Hormuz Pepe Escobar interviewed by Nima R Alkhorshid on Dialogue Works Streamed live on Apr 15, 2026 Interviews 02 100:10 minutes 190,096 views 406,000 subscribers Follow me: Substack: X (Twitter): Patreon: Support Me: PayPal: Buy Me a Coffee: Transcript Follow along using the transcript. Show ...
Author / Bill Totten | Sat, 18 Apr 2026 05:00:56
We spoke to dozens of central bankers, policymakers and politicians about the Iran war - These are their biggest fears for the global economy
From stagflation to energy security, policymakers spoke to CNBC about the biggest risks arising from the ongoing U.S.-Iran war.
CNBC | Sat, 18 Apr 2026 05:00:01
US court lets Trump resume work on US$400 million White House ballroom - for now
A US appeals court allowed President Donald Trump's administration on Friday night to continue construction of a US$400 million ballroom on the site of the White House's demolished East Wing, setting a June hearing to review a Washington judge's order halting the project. An order by a three-judge panel of ...
Reuters / South China Morning Post | Sat, 18 Apr 2026 04:47:34
Donald Trump predicts meeting with Xi Jinping will be 'special' ahead of China visit
US President Donald Trump said on Friday night he was looking forward to his meeting with his Chinese counterpart Xi Jinping next month and predicted it would be Hours after Iran declared the Strait of Hormuz had reopened, Trump posted on social media: "China's President Xi is very happy that ...
Josephine Ma / South China Morning Post | Sat, 18 Apr 2026 04:06:34
Turkey promotes 'Middle Corridor' as Strait of Hormuz alternative
Officials plan to reopen frontier with Armenia to unlock a Trump-backed trade route between Europe and Asia
FT | Sat, 18 Apr 2026 04:00:04
US stock market: Wall Street at record high after Trump says 'Hormuz is open'; Dow jumps over 800 points, Nasdaq up 1.5%
Global markets surged Friday as easing West Asia tensions spurred a broad risk rally. Wall Street benchmarks hit record highs, led by small-cap stocks, as falling oil prices boosted confidence. Investors anticipate an end to the conflict, with US President Trump expressing optimism for a swift resolution and a deal ...
TOI Business Desk / Times of India | Sat, 18 Apr 2026 03:53:34
Trump does not rule out renewed strikes on Iran if negotiations fail
The US president added that the "blockade is going to remain," commenting on the possibility of extending the ceasefire if no deal is reached
Tass | Sat, 18 Apr 2026 03:52:32
Still Supreme (Mis)leader
The spectacular election defeat of Hungary's longtime strongman, Viktor Orbán, is just the latest in a clutch of ballots that shows European publics' increasing disenchantment with the Trump-style gospel of militant Christian nationalism. And yet,...
Rashmee Roshan Lall / Times of India | Sat, 18 Apr 2026 03:40:35
Trump hopes upcoming meeting with Xi Jinping to be historic
The US president said he hoped much to be accomplished during the meeting
Tass | Sat, 18 Apr 2026 03:28:32
The price of peace: what kind of deal with Iran would Trump accept?
The US president has declared the Strait of Hormuz is open and that Iran has agreed to all his demands. But the real picture is much more complicated - and there is a wildcard.
Michael Koziol / Sydney Morning Herald | Sat, 18 Apr 2026 02:57:00
Trump Says UFO Files Will Be Released 'Very Soon'
President Trump said documents related to UFOs and unexplained aerial phenomena, aka UAPs, will be released "very soon," NewsNation reports.
Taegan Goddard / Taegan Goddard | Sat, 18 Apr 2026 02:54:58
'The Pope has to understand Iran cannot have a nuclear weapon' - Trump
Trump says he has 'to do what's right' as he pushes back against Pope Leo XIV on Iran war
Sydney Morning Herald | Sat, 18 Apr 2026 02:19:22
Donald Trump slams Nato: 'absolutely useless' as he declares Iran war 'almost over'
Donald Trump has slammed Nato as "absolutely useless" in opening the Strait of Hormuz during the Iran war. The President said the remarks during a speech at a Turning Point USA event in Phoenix, Arizona, and was introduced by Erika Kirk. He reiterated the Strait of Hormuz has been opened ...
Peter Stevens / GB News | Sat, 18 Apr 2026 02:18:21
Iron will: Australia's richest person counts the cost as court orders she share mining millions with rival family
Gina Rinehart, who's been called Australia's 'female Donald Trump', has long fought claims from the family of her father's business partner - as well as her own children Full Story podcast: How Gina Rinehart lost hundreds of millions of dollars in court Australia's richest person is reeling after a landmark ...
Sarah Martin / Guardian | Sat, 18 Apr 2026 02:00:00
Dose of Witamin
Free speech is a good thing: ask Iranians who've been pounding at Trump with jokes and memes on X. It won't win them the war, but it's certainly winning them fans worldwide. How ironic! A...
TOI Editor / Times of India | Sat, 18 Apr 2026 01:55:56
Trump's post banning Israel from bombing Lebanon catches Netanyahu off guard - Axios
According to sources cited by the news outlet, Israel asked the White House for clarifications
Tass | Sat, 18 Apr 2026 01:14:51
Trump thanks Gulf states for their 'tremendous' support
'This will be a great and brilliant day for the world' Donald Trump said as Iran fully opens the Strait of Hormuz.
Al Jazeera | Sat, 18 Apr 2026 00:54:38
Ilhan Omar Says She Isn't a Multimillionaire
"Rep. Ilhan Omar of Minnesota, facing potential investigations pushed by President Trump and House Republicans, said she isn't as wealthy as documents she previously submitted to Congress suggest because there were major accounting errors in her filing," the Wall Street Journal reports.
Taegan Goddard / Taegan Goddard | Sat, 18 Apr 2026 00:37:00
Trump Expects Iran Deal 'In a Day or Two'
President Trump told Axios that U.S. and Iranian negotiators will probably meet this weekend, and he expects them to hammer out a final deal to end the war. Said Trump: "The Iranians want to meet. They want to make a deal. I think a meeting will probably take place over ...
Taegan Goddard / Taegan Goddard | Sat, 18 Apr 2026 00:33:17
Agencies in Talks with Trump Family to Resolve Lawsuit
"Federal agencies are engaging in discussions to resolve a lawsuit brought by President Donald Trump and his family over the leak of their tax information to news the Washington Post reports. "The lawsuit, when it was filed, sought at least $10 billion in damages, claiming that the federal government did ...
Taegan Goddard / Taegan Goddard | Sat, 18 Apr 2026 00:30:39
Iran war live: Tehran says Trump made 'false' claims, amid peace talks
Tens of thousands of people forcibly displaced by Israeli attacks on Lebanon use first day of ceasefire to return home.
Al Jazeera | Sat, 18 Apr 2026 00:00:00
US to extract Iranian enriched uranium using excavators - Trump
The president also said that the nuclear materials would be brought to the US
Tass | Fri, 17 Apr 2026 23:43:57
Unsettled Weather in the Midwest: So Glad Trump Cut 600 Staff from National Weather Service
After all, what do those uppity meteorologists know that the DOGE guys didn't. From Ranking Member Meng Opening Statement at the National Weather Service Hearing (March 26, 2026): That is why it was extremely concerning to see the Weather Service lose roughly 600 employees, including many meteorologists, in the early ...
Menzie Chinn / Econbrowser | Fri, 17 Apr 2026 23:28:53
White House and Anthropic CEO discuss working together amid Mythos AI fears
The Trump administration and Anthropic's CEO on Friday discussed working together for the first time since a dispute earlier this year between the Pentagon and the artificial intelligence firm over how that company's models should be used. The meeting between CEO Dario Amodei and White House staff, which took place ...
Reuters / South China Morning Post | Fri, 17 Apr 2026 23:17:51
American Airlines Says It Won't Merge With United
American issued the statement after news reports that United Airlines' chief executive had discussed the idea with the Trump administration.
Niraj Chokshi / NY Times | Fri, 17 Apr 2026 23:16:09
Iran declares Strait of Hormuz open to shipping but Trump says U.S. blockade still active
The Strait of Hormuz has remained almost completely closed as the U.S. and Iran have disputed the terms of their ceasefire agreement.
CNBC | Fri, 17 Apr 2026 22:58:52
Video shows ships turning away from the Strait of Hormuz as confusion persists over whether sea lane is really open
The Strait of Hormuz remained effectively closed despite Iran's declaration Friday that it is open, maritime freight and oil analysts told CNBC.
CNBC | Fri, 17 Apr 2026 22:48:17
Trump says he trusts Iran to comply with terms of potential deal
The US president also said that Tehran wants to make a deal
Tass | Fri, 17 Apr 2026 22:27:40
US-Iran talks to continue over weekend - Trump
The US president says Iran and the United States are maintaining contacts
Tass | Fri, 17 Apr 2026 22:12:14
Is the Strait of Hormuz really open?
This story appeared inThe Logoff, a daily newsletter that helps you stay informed about the Trump administration without letting political news take over your life.Subscribe here. Welcome to The Logoff: Iran says the Strait of Hormuz is open - but there's no peace deal yet, and there are plenty of ...
Cameron Peters / Vox | Fri, 17 Apr 2026 22:10:00
US judge blocks Justice Department bid to seize voter data in Rhode Island
Ruling is latest loss for Trump administration, which has sought access to state voter data ahead of the US midterms.
Al Jazeera | Fri, 17 Apr 2026 22:07:16
White House Wants a Nuclear Reactor Orbiting the Moon by 2028
The Trump administration has grand plans for "ENSURING AMERICAN SPACE SUPERIORITY." When NASA sent humans to the moon for the first time this century earlier this month, the organization made it clear that this is just the "opening act" for a new and revitalized era of space exploration. Under the ...
Haley Zaremba / Oil Price | Fri, 17 Apr 2026 22:00:00
Trump seeks 'resolution' of his $10bn lawsuit against IRS, spurring concern
Critics warn that Trump could arrange his own settlement by negotiating with a US Justice Department under his control.
Al Jazeera | Fri, 17 Apr 2026 21:56:47
Iran says Strait of Hormuz is 'open' but tracking shows few ships moving
US President Donald Trump welcomed Tehran's announcement but said the US naval blockade would continue until a peace deal was reached.
BBC | Fri, 17 Apr 2026 21:54:20
Strait of Hormuz Is Open During Cease-Fire in Lebanon, U.S. and Iran Say
Statements from President Trump and Iran aimed to raise confidence in the safety of the waterway, but shipping experts said risks remained.
Peter Eavis, Jenny Gross and Joe Rennison / NY Times | Fri, 17 Apr 2026 21:50:49
Strait of Hormuz open, Iran says
Iran has said the Strait of Hormuz is open, a declaration backed by US President Donald Trump.
Sydney Morning Herald | Fri, 17 Apr 2026 21:46:03
Leaving NATO-Even for the Wrong Reasons-Is Good Policy
Although Trump's reasoning is flawed-given NATO rules on engagement-his core point is sound: the US should withdraw from the alliance. It's also a goal that many libertarians and some conservatives support.
Michael Chapman / Cato | Fri, 17 Apr 2026 21:42:36
Iran rejects Trump claim on deal to surrender nuclear material stockpiles
Iran has rejected suggestions by Donald Trump that it has agreed to hand over its stockpile of enriched uranium.
Al Jazeera | Fri, 17 Apr 2026 21:25:26
Trump Is Ditching His Biggest Supporter's Birthday at Mar-a-Lago
President Donald Trump is snubbing the Republican congressman who used to be his personal physician by not attending his birthday party at Mar-a-Lago. Trump posted on Truth Social Friday afternoon that he will not be attending Representative Ronny Jackson's birthday party in the evening, as he is speaking at a ...
Hafiz Rashid / New Republic | Fri, 17 Apr 2026 21:18:02
The Blockade Bluff
Radhika Desai and Michael Hudson, 'The Blockade Stage of Trump's absurdities," Geopolitical Hour, April 14, 2026. Radhika: Hello and welcome to the 59th Geopolitical Economy Hour, the conversation that illuminates the fast-changing political economy and geopolitical economy of our times. I'm Radhika Desai, and you are watching Radhika Desai: Geopolitical ...
Michael / Michael Hudson | Fri, 17 Apr 2026 21:06:02