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Marjorie Taylor Greene leads backlash to Trump's Easter threat against Iran Former congresswoman Marjorie Taylor Greene called President Donald Trump's profane Easter Sunday threat to destroy Iran's infrastructure 'evil' and urged Christian officials in his administration to intervene. She argued the threat hurts Iranian civilians and that the US and Israel started an unprovoked war based on nuclear lies, with the Strait of Hormuz—a critical chokepoint for global oil shipments—potentially at risk.

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Trump warns Iran as deadline nears for deal on downed US warplanes U.S. President Donald Trump has issued a menacing reminder on Truth Social that his April 6 deadline for Iran to reopen the Strait of Hormuz is approaching, threatening severe consequences if not met. The strait, a critical global shipping lane for oil and gas, was effectively shut down by Iran after US-Israel strikes. In a related development, two US Black Hawk helicopters involved in the search were hit by Iranian fire but escaped Iranian airspace.

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2 days ago

Trump budget cites LA homeless agency mismanagement to justify ending federal housing program The White House budget proposal uses the Los Angeles Homeless Services Authority as an example of mismanagement to justify eliminating the federal Continuum of Care program. LAHSA's interim chief warned cutting the funding would lead to more tents on streets, while the agency claims unsheltered homelessness has fallen 15% under its leadership.

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2 days ago

Trump to issue executive order regulating college sports on Friday President Donald Trump is expected to release an executive order on Friday, April 3, 2026, to regulate college athletics, with key parts effective August 1, 2026. The order aims to limit athlete transfers, cap eligibility, fund women's and Olympic sports, and impose strict rules on NIL collectives, with compliance tied to federal funding. It follows a recent roundtable with NCAA officials, a 2025 settlement requiring the NCAA to pay billions to athletes, and is a response to antitrust violations by the NCAA exposed in court.

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2 days ago

White House requests $152 million to reopen Alcatraz as prison The White House's proposed 2027 budget includes $152 million for the Federal Bureau of Prisons to reopen Alcatraz as a state-of-the-art secure facility, following President Trump's directive. The request is part of a broader $1.7 billion boost to the Bureau of Prisons to improve pay and conditions amid a correctional officer shortage. The Bureau is evaluating actions needed to reopen the island facility, which faces logistical and political challenges.

White House requests $152 million to reopen Alcatraz as prison #UsPolitics #News

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2 days ago

Judge refuses to reconsider block on DOJ subpoenas for Fed renovation records US District Judge James Boasberg rejected the Justice Department's request to reconsider his decision blocking grand jury subpoenas for Federal Reserve renovation records, ruling they were improperly issued to pressure Chair Jerome Powell. Prosecutors are investigating Powell for potential fraud charges and false statements to Congress, with US Attorney Jeanine Pirro promising an appeal and Senator Thom Tillis vowing to block a nomination during the appeal.

Judge refuses to reconsider block on DOJ subpoenas for Fed renovation records #UsPolitics #News

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2 days ago

Trump says US can open Strait of Hormuz and take its oil President Donald Trump stated on Friday that the US can open the Strait of Hormuz and take its oil, posting on Truth Social that it could 'easily' be done to 'make a fortune.' He has issued conflicting claims about the strait, recently saying it wasn't Washington's job to pressure Tehran to reopen it, amid the ongoing war with Iran.

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2 days ago

Trump names Vance 'fraud Czar' to target Democratic states President Donald Trump has designated Vice President JD Vance as the administration's 'fraud Czar' to lead federal benefits fraud enforcement targeting Democratic-run states like California, Illinois, and New York. Recent raids in Los Angeles resulted in eight arrests over a $50 million health care fraud scheme, while the administration has also paused $260 million in Medicaid funding to Minnesota amid a separate $9 billion fraud investigation.

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3 days ago

Trump warns Iran to make deal after US strike kills eight President Donald Trump warned Iran to 'make a deal before it is too late' following a US strike on a major bridge near Tehran, which killed eight and injured at least 100. In a TIME Magazine interview and a televised address, Trump threatened further strikes on Iran's bridges, electric power plants, and energy infrastructure if Iran does not comply with US terms, stating the US 'hasn't even started destroying what's left in Iran.'

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3 days ago

Rep. Burchett says US would become 'unglued' if alien briefing details released US Representative Tim Burchett (R-Tenn.) stated that releasing details from his recent alien briefing would have 'set the Earth on fire' and cause the country to become 'unglued.' He has been briefed by 'just about every alphabet agency' and demanded full disclosure of US government records on alien life, pressing president Donald Trump for greater transparency.

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3 days ago

Trump signs orders imposing 100% tariffs on foreign pharmaceuticals President Trump signed orders imposing tariffs of up to 100% on foreign-made pharmaceuticals, with rates dropping to 0% for 13 large companies pledging 'most favored nations' pricing and onshore production. Smaller drugmakers can reduce tariffs to 20% by partnering with US manufacturers or to 0% by aligning pricing with other western countries within 180 days. The tariffs do not apply to generic medicines, which are the most commonly used medicines in the United States.

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3 days ago

Defense Secretary Hegseth asks Army Chief George to retire immediately US Defense Secretary Pete Hegseth asked Army Chief of Staff General Randy George, a career infantry officer with multiple deployments in Iraq and Afghanistan, to leave his post and take immediate retirement. The request comes as the US and Israel continue their war against Iran, with the US sending troops, including Marines and paratroopers, into the region for a possible ground operation. Vice Chief of Staff General Christopher LaNeve, who served as Hegseth's military aide, is being considered as George's replacement.

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3 days ago

US sues Illinois, Arizona, Connecticut over prediction market bans The Commodity Futures Trading Commission filed federal lawsuits on Thursday against Illinois, Arizona, and Connecticut to block their attempts to prohibit prediction-market platforms from offering sports-event contracts. The CFTC asserts exclusive federal jurisdiction over these event derivatives, citing its authority since 1992 and 2008, with registered platforms like Kalshi and Polymarket structuring contracts as financial instruments tied to real-world outcomes.

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3 days ago

Schumer calls Trump's Iran war address 'unhinged' Senate Minority Leader Chuck Schumer criticized President Trump's primetime address on the Iran war as 'unhinged,' saying it lacked justification or a clear plan. Trump stated the war is almost complete and strikes would continue for 2-3 weeks, threatening to bomb Iran 'back to the stone ages' if no peace deal is struck.

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3 days ago

US commission approves Trump White House ballroom project despite opposition The US National Capital Planning Commission voted on Thursday, April 2, 2026, to approve President Donald Trump's White House ballroom project, despite over 32,000 public comments opposing it. The commission also passed an amendment removing a proposed staircase from the south portico and adding a switchback feature to a planned southwest staircase. The Trump administration has appealed a federal judge's ruling that blocked construction, with the judge delaying implementation for two weeks.

US commission approves Trump White House ballroom project despite opposition #UsPolitics #News

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3 days ago

Colorado appeals court overturns Tina Peters' prison sentence The Colorado Court of Appeals upheld Tina Peters' convictions for charges like attempting to influence a public servant and official misconduct, but overturned her nine-year prison sentence. The panel ruled the trial judge erred by basing the sentence partly on Peters' promotion of election fraud conspiracies, deemed protected speech. Peters was convicted for sneaking an outside computer expert to copy her county's election computer system during a 2021 software update.

Colorado appeals court overturns Tina Peters' prison sentence #UsPolitics #News

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3 days ago

Trump plans order to pay all DHS employees amid shutdown President Donald Trump announced on Thursday he plans to sign an order to pay all employees at the US Department of Homeland Security, circumventing Congress. In a Truth Social post, Trump stated DHS employees' families have 'suffered far too long' and that 'help is on the way.' The order is expected to apply to non-law enforcement DHS employees, including many at FEMA, the US Coast Guard, and the federal cybersecurity agency.

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3 days ago

Trump fires Attorney General Pam Bondi, names interim replacement President Donald Trump fired Attorney General Pam Bondi on Thursday, citing frustrations over her leadership and the handling of the Jeffrey Epstein files. He named Deputy Attorney General Todd Blanche as interim replacement, with a permanent successor expected soon. Bondi, who oversaw a purge of career DOJ staff and a shift toward immigration cases, has returned to Florida.

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3 days ago

US stocks fall after Trump vows to 'hit Iran hard' US stocks fell on Thursday morning after President Trump vowed to 'hit Iran hard' in a national address, with the S&P 500 dropping 1.2% and the Dow falling over 600 points. The sell-off extended to Asian and European markets, and Trump has since stated the US will continue to hit Iran 'extremely hard over the next two to three weeks,' while shipping traffic in the Strait of Hormuz has been severely curtailed, choking off one-fifth of global oil supply.

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3 days ago

Trump's Iran war address sparks oil surge, stock futures drop President Donald Trump's televised address on the Iran conflict caused global oil prices to surge and stock futures to drop, with US crude rising over $10 to $110.24 a barrel. The Strait of Hormuz remains closed, disrupting supplies, and Trump pledged additional 'extremely hard' strikes over the next few weeks. Markets have not posted a weekly gain since the war began in late February.

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4 days ago

Trump strongly considering pulling US out of NATO President Donald Trump told The Telegraph he is strongly considering withdrawing the United States from NATO, calling U.S. membership 'beyond reconsideration' after the Iran war. U.S. Ambassador to NATO Matt Whitaker indicated Trump is 'reevaluating' membership and that 'everything's on the table,' with no final decision made. NATO Secretary-General Mark Rutte is scheduled to visit Washington next week.

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4 days ago

Trump says federal government cannot afford day care, Medicare, Medicaid President Donald Trump stated the US federal government cannot afford to pay for day care, Medicare, or Medicaid, arguing these should be handled and funded by individual states. He made the remarks during an Easter lunch at the White House on Wednesday, with Senator Elizabeth Warren later criticizing the stance and suggesting war funds be redirected to such programs.

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4 days ago

Marjorie Taylor Greene criticizes Trump's Iran speech as 'war war war' US Representative Marjorie Taylor Greene criticized President Trump's address on military operations against Iran, saying all she heard was 'war war war' and expressing disappointment he didn't focus on domestic issues. Trump stated the US operation, which began with joint US-Israel strikes on February 28, is on track to complete objectives shortly and warned more strikes could occur. Some Republicans, such as US Senator Tim Scott, have supported the president's firm stance against Iran, citing the regime's past actions.

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4 days ago

Trump to announce 100% tariffs on drugmakers without US price deals The Trump administration is set to announce tariffs as soon as Thursday on drugmakers that have not struck deals guaranteeing low prices in the US. The tariffs would be 100% on imported branded and patented medicines for companies without agreements, with a draft order prepared and details first reported by Bloomberg. Pfizer and AstraZeneca have secured exemptions through pricing deals, while Eli Lilly, Johnson & Johnson, and Merck have pledged billions to expand US operations to avoid penalties.

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4 days ago

Oil prices jump over 4% after Trump vows continued attacks on Iran Oil prices surged on Thursday after President Trump said the US would continue attacks on Iran, including energy targets, and urged other nations to help reopen the Strait of Hormuz. Brent crude rose 4.8% to $106.04 and WTI rose 4.2% to $104.29, reversing earlier losses. Asian stock markets also fell sharply, with Tokyo's Nikkei down 1.9% and South Korea's Kospi losing 3.6%, as the geopolitical tensions rattled global markets.

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4 days ago

Trump says Iran war nearing end, could finish in weeks President Donald Trump stated in a primetime address that the US war in Iran is nearing completion and could end in two to three weeks, with the US planning to 'hit them extremely hard' to finish military objectives. He threatened that US strikes would send Iran back to the 'Stone Ages' and said Iran is 'begging to make a deal,' opening the possibility for negotiations.

Trump says Iran war nearing end, could finish in weeks #UsPolitics #News

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4 days ago

Democratic Party sues to block Trump's mail-in voting executive order The Democratic Party, led by Senate Minority Leader Chuck Schumer and House Minority Leader Hakeem Jeffries, filed a lawsuit on Wednesday to block President Donald Trump's executive order tightening mail-in voting nationwide. The lawsuit argues the order is an unconstitutional interference in states' power to regulate elections and violates multiple amendments. This marks the second legal battle over Trump's power to control elections, following a previous Democratic victory last year when federal judges blocked an initial order.

Democratic Party sues to block Trump's mail-in voting executive order #UsPolitics #News

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4 days ago

Trump warns US will hit Iran 'extremely hard' in coming weeks President Donald Trump stated the US is nearing completion of its military objectives in Iran but promised to escalate military action over the next two to three weeks. He declared Operation Epic Fury had destroyed Iran's navy, air force, and defense industrial base, vowing Iran would never obtain a nuclear weapon during his presidency. The conflict, which began on 28 February, has caused economic turmoil, fractured alliances, and led to thousands of deaths across the Middle East.

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4 days ago

US wheat prices plunge on Trump plan to end Iran war U.S. wheat prices plunged on the Chicago Board of Trade on Wednesday as President Donald Trump plans to end the U.S. military campaign against Iran. Oil prices also fell, with WTI crude down 1.9% and Brent crude down 1.3%, on the prospect of a quick end to the conflict, though an analyst called the market move premature.

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US lifts sanctions on Venezuela's acting leader Delcy Rodríguez The US has lifted sanctions on Venezuela's acting leader Delcy Rodríguez, signaling recognition of her as a legitimate authority and part of Washington's push to stabilize the country and re-engage diplomatically. The US Treasury Department posted the removal, and the US reopened its embassy in Caracas on Monday after an agreement in early March to renew ties.

US lifts sanctions on Venezuela's acting leader Delcy Rodríguez #UsPolitics #News

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