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Sources Say Trump Is Mulling a Big Move on Ukraine Defense

US said to be considering sending another Patriot air-defense system to Kyiv

(Newser) - Amid renewed Russian attacks on Ukraine, the White House is weighing whether to send Kyiv another coveted Patriot air-defense system—a move that could signal a major shift in US military support and put pressure on Moscow. Two officials tell the Wall Street Journal the Trump administration has asked...

TikTok Agreement Is Close, Trump Says

China will be brought into talks this week, president says

(Newser) - A deal is nearly in place for an American company to acquire the US operations of TikTok, President Trump said, adding that he expects to bring China into the talks this week. Speaking to reporters Friday night on Air Force One, Trump stated that talks with China to approve...

Trump Says Jerome Powell Should 'Resign Immediately'

President echoes call for Fed chair to be investigated

(Newser) - President Trump has once again called for Federal Reserve Chair Jerome Powell to step down, this time saying Powell should "resign immediately." The demand, made Wednesday on social media, marks an escalation after Trump's earlier suggestions that Powell leave the post, the New York Times reports....

Pentagon Offers Latest 'Confusing' Remarks on Iran

Spokesperson says nuclear program has been set back by about 2 years

(Newser) - Pentagon officials are now saying the recent US military strikes on Iranian nuclear sites have set the country's nuclear program back by about two years, a less sweeping assessment than President Trump's earlier claim that the strikes "obliterated" Tehran's nuclear capabilities, the Wall Street Journal...

Iran's 'Robert' Threatens New Leak of Trump Allies' Emails

Iranian hackers claim 100GB of emails from Trump's inner circle

(Newser) - Iran-linked hackers, collectively known as "Robert," say they may release more emails stolen from aides and associates of President Trump. The group previously leaked documents from Trump's campaign during the 2024 US election and now claim to have about 100 gigabytes of emails sourced from people...

In Intercepted Call, Iran Officials Speculate About US Strikes

Leaked intelligence reveals officials wondering why US strikes were not more damaging

(Newser) - Intercepted conversations among top Iranian officials indicate that the recent US strikes on Iran's nuclear sites caused less damage than the officials expected, contradicting President Trump's claims of "obliteration." Four people familiar with the intercepted Iranian communications anonymously shared the information with the Washington Post...

Senators Diverge Sharply After Classified Iran Briefing

Meanwhile, IAEA head says strikes did 'enormous damage'

(Newser) - Senators emerged deeply divided after a classified briefing on US strikes against Iran's nuclear facilities Thursday, with sharp disagreements over whether the attacks dealt a crippling blow or left key questions unresolved. The briefing, meant to clarify the extent of damage and next steps, instead highlighted partisan splits...

60 Arrests at US Capitol During Veterans Protest

Cops say demonstrators pushed through bike racks set up by police as a barrier

(Newser) - About 60 people were arrested outside the US Capitol on Friday evening after a protest escalated, according to Capitol Police. The incident began when a group of about 75 demonstrators, initially gathered peacefully at the Supreme Court, moved toward the Capitol. Police had set up bike racks as a...

Judge Temporarily Blocks Trump's Latest Move Against Harvard

School files a legal challenge, and judge issues temporary restraining order

(Newser) - Harvard is fighting the Trump administration's latest attempt to block it from enrolling international students, filing a legal challenge to President Trump's order Thursday, the AP reports. The university claims the order is illegal retaliation against the school because it has refused to comply with White House demands,...

Trump Orders Probe Into Biden's Autopen Use

The move comes amid ongoing questions about Biden's mental fitness while in office

(Newser) - President Trump has ordered an official inquiry into whether former President Biden's administration used an autopen—a machine that replicates signatures—to sign important presidential documents, such as pardons and judicial appointments. In a memo sent Wednesday night, Trump instructed Attorney General Pam Bondi and White House counsel...

GOP Senator Doubles Down on Snarky Town Hall Comment

Joni Ernst's 'we are all going to die' was controversial, but she's not backing off

(Newser) - Joni Ernst isn't backing down from her controversial remarks at an Iowa town hall Friday. After a constituent noted their concerns about Medicaid cuts potentially causing deaths, Ernst responded, "Well, we are all going to die." The following day, after the comment went viral, Ernst posted a...

Trump Says He's Firing National Portrait Gallery Chief

Whether he has the authority to remove Kim Sajet, the first woman in that role, remains unclear

(Newser) - President Trump announced Friday he has fired Kim Sajet, the longtime director of the Smithsonian's National Portrait Gallery. Sajet, who was the first woman in the role, led the gallery for 12 years. Trump made the move public in a Truth Social post , citing recommendations from "many...

Ex-Sheriff Gets a Presidential Pardon for Bribery Sentence

Trump issues pardon for Scott Jenkins, about to begin 10 years behind bars in Virginia on Tuesday

(Newser) - President Trump says he's pardoning Scott Jenkins, the former sheriff of Culpeper County, Virginia, who was due to start a 10-year prison sentence on Tuesday for accepting more than $75,000 in bribes. Jenkins, 53, was convicted last year of conspiracy, honest services fraud, and multiple bribery charges...

Senate's Vote Against CA Law Sets Up Legal Battle

Senate votes to block California's emissions waivers

(Newser) - The Senate has upended California's ambitious plan to phase out new gasoline cars, igniting a nationwide legal fight that could redefine the future of electric vehicles for about 40% of the US auto market, the New York Times reports. Thursday's vote was 51-44 in favor of blocking...

In US, 1 in 4 Kids Has Parent Struggling With Addiction

New study links parental addiction to higher risks for children

(Newser) - A new study in JAMA Pediatrics finds that nearly 19 million US children under the age of 18—about 1 in 4—live with at least one parent with a substance use disorder, a figure notably higher than earlier estimates that relied on older diagnostic criteria. This study used...

US Military Commanders' New Task: Purging Trans Troops

DOD says supervisors Supervisors must now use health checks to find transgender soldiers, those with gender dysphoria

(Newser) - Military commanders will soon be tasked with identifying and removing transgender service members or those with gender dysphoria, according to Pentagon officials, a directive that's part of President Trump's order to ban openly transgender individuals from serving in the US military. Commanders will use the annual health...

Trump: New Executive Order Will Save 'Trillions' in Drug Costs

Plan would link Medicare drug prices to lowest rates abroad

(Newser) - President Trump says he'll sign an executive order aimed at lowering the cost of some prescription medications, reviving a policy effort from his first term. The order, which Trump says will be signed Monday, would instruct the Department of Health and Human Services to tie certain Medicare drug...

DEA Quietly Shutters Its Body Cam Program

Move follows Trump executive order; critics say cameras' absence will pose challenges

(Newser) - The Drug Enforcement Administration has discontinued its body camera program, just four years after its launch, per an internal email seen by ProPublica . The move came quietly on April 1, without a public announcement. The agency cited a Trump administration executive order —one that Engadget notes rescinded nearly...

Ford: These 3 Models Will Cost More Due to Tariffs

Mustang Mach-E, Maverick, and Bronco Sport are impacted

(Newser) - Ford is raising prices on three models made in Mexico, becoming one of the first big automakers to respond to new tariffs introduced by the Trump administration. The Mustang Mach-E, Maverick pickup, and Bronco Sport will all see sticker increases of up to $2,000 on some versions, a...

Report: Trump Rejected Israeli Strike on Iran

US president is waiting to see how nuclear talks play out

(Newser) - As high-stakes talks unfold over Iran's nuclear program, a flurry of new developments emerged on Thursday:
  • The New York Times reports that President Trump rejected an Israeli plan to strike Iranian nuclear sites, one that would have required US assistance. Israeli leader Benjamin Netanyahu had hoped to attack the
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