New York lawyer linked to Trump pardon charged with attempted extortion Joshua Nass, of alleged $600,000 extortion plot, played role in pardon of man convicted of failing to pay $40m in taxes The Guardian - US · Mar 14
Donald Trump's Hand Makeup Compared to 'Chernobyl Sweet Potato' in Savage Online Ribbing Donald Trump's right hand was photographed covered in what appeared to be concealer as he boarded Air Force One at Joint Base Andrews on Friday, triggering a fresh wave of public concern and online mockery. The image, taken by Getty photographer Nathan Howard, went viral after a comedian compared the… International Business Times UK · Mar 14
'Not Well' Donald Trump Sparks Mental Health Fears After His Latest White House Memory Gaffe Donald Trump sparked fresh scrutiny after appearing to confuse Kellyanne Conway with Karoline Leavitt at a White House event, fuelling online debate about his memory with no medical issue confirmed. International Business Times UK · Mar 14
Reality doesn't matter to Trump The war will end when Trump feels it in his bones. In the meantime, he says everything is fine Salon · Mar 14
Haitian Immigrant Daphy Michel Dies After ICE Released Her Alone, Far From Home — Her Family Is Still Waiting for Answers The death of Daphy Michel, a 31‑year‑old Haitian asylum seeker found unresponsive at a bus shelter days after her release by US immigration authorities, highlights concerns about systemic issues in immigration procedures. International Business Times UK · Mar 14
Is Donald Trump 'Losing It?' Viewers Alarmed By Live TV Memory Blunder Donald Trump sparked concern after appearing to confuse Kellyanne Conway with Karoline Leavitt at a White House Women's History Month event, drawing scrutiny online. International Business Times UK · Mar 13
Is Donald Trump Hiding His Hand Bruise? Photos Of 'Swollen' Hand Allegedly Disprove Official Health Claims Fresh photographs of Donald Trump's right hand have revived scrutiny of the president's health and the White House's explanations. International Business Times UK · Mar 13
‘No such threat from Iran to our homeland exists’: Karoline Leavitt frantically walks back warning of Iran attack on California Well, why did the FBI tell cops to watch out for one?! We Got This Covered · Mar 13
Friday essay: ‘epic fury’ – the men of MAGA might be the most emotional US leaders ever In 2016 and again in 2024, Donald Trump ran against two supremely qualified presidential candidates, who both lost. Both had decades of service to government and high-ranking jobs within Democratic administrations. Both were women. The Conversation · Mar 12
White House Slams News Story About FBI Warning California Police Over Potential Iran Drone Strikes: 'Should Be Immediately Retracted' White House press secretary Karoline Leavitt slammed ABC News over a story claiming that the FBI had warned police stations in California about the possibility that Iran could launch drone strikes from a boat near the West Coast. Latin Times · Mar 12
Karoline Leavitt dismisses Iranian drone attack warning sent to police in California IN FULL The Independent UK · Mar 12
Melania Trump Fury: FLOTUS Slams 'Nonstop' Support Needs As Fans Call For Barron Draft Melania Trump defends son Barron after a viral #SendBarron draft campaign linked to the Iran war, as satire, family tensions and fears of conscription spread online. International Business Times UK · Mar 12
Democrats, groups sound alarm on Trump actions on elections Democrats and voter advocacy groups are increasingly warning that Trump administration policies and actions could curtail voting in the midterm elections when it comes to changes on who can cast ballots and when it will count. President Donald Trump and federal agencies have taken several steps over the past year… Roll Call · Mar 12
Iran-US war latest: Trump says strikes have ‘obliterated’ military targets on vital oil hub island Kharg Island is the linchpin of Tehran’s oil industry The Independent UK · Mar 12
The Independent UK · Mar 11 The Iran War is causing Americans pain at the pump — but gas price hikes are spelling doom for these guys ANALYSIS: Republicans are heading towards an election season led by a president who just launched an unpopular war in the Middle East that is raising gas prices, writes John Bowden. Sound familiar?
We Got This Covered · Mar 11 Karoline Leavitt thinks the NYT is ‘harassing’ the White House for asking about the Iran school bombing All evidence is pointing in one direction.
The Independent UK · Mar 11 Pentagon blocks photographers from Hegseth's briefings on the Iran war The Pentagon has not permitted photographers to cover Defense Secretary Pete Hegseth's last two briefings on the war in Iran, and hasn't explained the change in longstanding policy
We Got This Covered · Mar 11 Energy Secretary falsely claimed Navy escorted tanker through Strait of Hormuz – markets lost $84 million while he tried to backtrack Gave the market false hope.
Reason · Mar 11 War Rations Plus: Pete Hegseth spends millions on lobster tail and rib-eye steak, oil prices go for another roller-coaster ride, no inflation increase, and more...
The Guardian - AU · Mar 11 US orders petroleum reserve release in bid to calm markets – as it happened This blog is now closed
International Business Times UK · Mar 11 Could Trump Bring Back a Military Draft for Iran War? Experts Called on to Explain How the Conscription System Works Amid Iran tensions, Trump has not ruled out a military draft. Experts explain how conscription works and what Americans could face.
The Independent UK · Mar 10 Leavitt fires back at reporter asking if Trump ‘made up’ Iran strike justification Karoline Leavitt fired back at a White House correspondent who asked whether Donald Trump was "making up" claims that Iran was about to attack US targets to justify his decision to launch strikes.
The Independent UK · Mar 10 Trump’s far-fetched Iran school bombing excuse lays bare a no-guts, all-glory prosecution of war ANALYSIS: The president wants to tightly manage the public perception of his conflict with Iran, but the realities of war make that impossible, writes John Bowden
The Independent UK · Mar 10 Republican Rep says Lindsey Graham should go fight in Iran if he is going to push foreign conflict The senator from South Carolina has called for action on Iran for years
The Independent UK · Mar 10 Leavitt promises Iran war will ‘lower gas prices in long term’ for Americans Gas prices have spiked significantly since the U.S. and Israel began airstrikes on Iran 10 days ago