Distrust, dishonesty and Trump's elusive Iran deal "He doesn't want to fight anymore. But he will if he feels he has to." Axios · Apr 20
U.S. Gas Prices Could Stay Above $3 Into 2027 As Global Energy Shock Persists Consumers face prolonged price pressure as geopolitical risks continue to ripple through global oil markets. International Business Times · Apr 20
The pope's English fuels a Trump feud No translation, no buffer: A pope Americans hear directly. Axios · Apr 20
Is he or isn’t he? Trump officials flip-flop on whether Vance is leading Iran talks - or staying home Vance’s participation in upcoming U.S.-Iran peace talks has been in question for days after the last round, helmed by the vice president, failed to reach an agreement The Independent UK · Apr 19
Leavitt Left in the Dark as Trump Feeds Contradictory Iran Messages to CNN, Time and Axios Behind Closed Doors Press secretary Karoline Leavitt has been repeatedly blindsided as Trump gives contradictory Iran war timelines to CNN, Time, Axios, and others in unsanctioned one-on-one calls. International Business Times UK · Apr 19
China is the Iran war's biggest winner. It never fired a shot It patiently exploited America's distraction and discord. Axios · Apr 19
Trump-branded AI data center megaproject stalls, CEO departs Fermi America is emerging as a high-profile test of ambitious AI data center projects. Axios · Apr 19
Trump Calls Emergency Situation Room Meeting as Iran Closes Strait of Hormuz — Negotiations in Crisis Iran's closure of the Strait of Hormuz has escalated global tensions, prompting emergency meetings and diplomatic efforts to prevent further conflict. International Business Times UK · Apr 18
What's happening during White House Correspondents' Dinner weekend 2026 This year's event will be attended by President Trump for the first time as a sitting commander in chief. Axios · Apr 18
Trump Reacts To Iran's Renewed Closure Of Strait Of Hormuz: 'They Can't Blackmail Us' President Donald Trump reacted on Saturday to Iran's announcement that it again closed the Strait of Hormuz over alleged violations of the ceasefire by the U.S. International Business Times · Apr 18
Iran Again Closes Strait Of Hormuz, Accuses U.S. Of Violating Ceasefire Conditions Iran said it again closed the Strait of Hormuz on Saturday, accusing the United States of violating the ceasefire by continuing its own blockade of the key waterway. International Business Times · Apr 18
Iran closes Strait of Hormuz once again, fires on tankers A U.S. official told Axios that at least three attacks on commercial ships have occurred so far Saturday. Axios · Apr 18
Bibi torched U.S. support for Israel for a generation Older Republicans and white Evangelicals are the last groups to hold majority favorable views of Israel. Axios · Apr 18
Airline industry faces a shakeup as jet fuel hits hard The competitive landscape for U.S. airlines is confronting seismic turbulence . Axios · Apr 18
Axios · Apr 18 "Digital fantasy"; AI hair, makeup put perfection further out of reach It's forced artists and stylists to serve as the beauty industry's reality checkers
The Times of India · Apr 18 Netanyahu shocked by Trump's post on Lebanon? Report claims Israel asked US for clarification United States President Donald Trump has declared Israel is prohibited from conducting further airstrikes in Lebanon. This statement surprised Israeli Prime Minister Benjamin Netanyahu. Meanwhile, Iran announced it is reopening the Strait of Hormuz to commercial shipping. This move signals potential progress in broader United States-Iran diplomacy. Despite the ceasefire,…
International Business Times UK · Apr 17 Netanyahu Caught Off Guard by Trump's Lebanon Ceasefire Declaration, Report Reveals Trump's social media directive banning Israeli military actions in Lebanon contradicts a ceasefire agreement, causing diplomatic confusion and urgent clarifications from the White House.
Axios · Apr 17 Scoop: Bessent and Wiles met Anthropic's Amodei in sign of thaw "Every department other than War wants to use Anthropic."
Axios · Apr 17 Axios Live: Global economy should weather war-driven supply shocks, leaders say Global economic uncertainty has risen due to the Iran war, but could ease if markets prove to be more resilient and less energy-dependent than in the past, an economic leader said.
Axios · Apr 17 Scoop: Inside the historic U.S.-Cuba negotiations in Havana It's the first time a U.S. government plane has touched down since Obama visited a decade ago
International Business Times · Apr 17 Stocks Hit New Record On Hopes War In Iran Will Be Over Stocks reached a new record on Friday, extending gains on hopes the war in Iran will be over and the reopening of the Strait of Hormuz.
International Business Times · Apr 17 Trump Says Iran Has Agreed To Stop Backing Regional Proxies Like Hamas And Hezbollah President Donald Trump said on Friday that Iran has agreed to end its support of regional proxies like Hamas and Hezbollah as part of a broader agreement to end the war, according to a new report.
The Independent UK · Apr 17 US weighs plan to unfreeze $20 billion in assets for Iran in exchange for enriched uranium: report More than 900 pounds of highly enriched uranium is buried underneath Iran’s nuclear facilities after the US bombing campaign in June
Axios · Apr 17 Trump shocked Netanyahu with post declaring Lebanon strikes "prohibited" Trump's post suggested he was giving Israel an order it had no choice but to obey.
Reason · Apr 17 Trump's Iran Deal Looks a Lot Like the Previous Ones He Hated What exactly was the point of killing thousands of people and destroying the world economy?