US Launches Naval Blockade Targeting Iran
President Trump’s patience has run out… WASHINGTON — The United States began enforcing a sweeping naval blockade on Iranian maritime traffic Monday morning, marking a sharp escalation after last-minute negotiations with Tehran failed to produce a longer-term agreement. U.S. Central Command said the operation began at 10 a.m. Eastern, targeting all ships entering or leaving […]
Judge Dismisses Trump Defamation Suit Against WSJ, Murdoch
A federal judge has dismissed President Donald Trump’s defamation lawsuit against Rupert Murdoch, News Corp, and The Wall Street Journal over reporting tied to Jeffrey Epstein, dealing a setback to Trump’s ongoing legal battles with major media outlets. U.S. District Judge Darrin Gayles ruled Monday that Trump failed to meet the legal standard required for […]
Trump Faces Rare Backlash From MAGA Over AI Image Depicting Himself As Jesus
[UPDATED — 12:30 p.m. EDT] President Donald Trump removed a post from his Truth Social account Monday morning after it drew backlash for allegedly portraying him as Jesus Christ healing a sick man. The image had been shared late Sunday night, shortly after Trump published a separate post criticizing Pope Leo XIV. [ORIGINAL ARTICLE] President […]
Iran War Ceasefire Talks Collapse After Marathon Negotiations
Vice President JD Vance announced early Sunday that high-stakes negotiations between the United States and Iran ended without an agreement on a permanent ceasefire, marking a setback in efforts to ease escalating tensions. The talks, which stretched over 21 hours, were part of a broader diplomatic push initiated after President Donald Trump ordered a temporary […]
Rep. Eric Swalwell Suspends Gubernatorial Campaign Amid Misconduct Allegations
Democratic Congressman Eric Swalwell announced Sunday that he is suspending his campaign for governor of California following multiple allegations of sexual misconduct. The decision comes as scrutiny intensified and investigations were launched into claims made by several women, including a former staff member. Swalwell was hoping to succeed current California Governor Gavin Newsom, who is […]
Morning Brief: Peace Deal Delayed, Swalwell Sayonara & Astronauts At Home
Good morning. From high-stakes diplomacy to political upheaval and a milestone in space exploration, the past 24 hours delivered a combination of tension, consequence, and cautious optimism. Ceasefire Talks With Iran Collapse After Marathon Negotiations After nearly a full day of negotiations, U.S. efforts to secure a permanent ceasefire agreement with Iran have come up […]
JD Vance Negotiates Ceasefire Alongside Trump’s Son-In-Law
Vice President JD Vance faces one of the most consequential tests of his tenure on Friday as he leads U.S. negotiations with Iran aimed at preserving a fragile ceasefire and turning it into a lasting peace. The talks carry major implications not only for the remainder of President Trump’s term but also for Vance’s political […]
Judge Blocks Termination Of TPS For Ethiopians After Being Rebuked Twice By Supreme Court
A federal judge already twice rebuked by the Supreme Court is back at it—this time blocking the Trump administration from ending legal protections for thousands of Ethiopian migrants. Judge Brian Murphy, a Biden appointee in Massachusetts, temporarily halted the administration’s plan to strip temporary protected status (TPS) from more than 5,000 Ethiopians—a move that would […]
Historians Sue Trump Following DOJ Decision
The country’s largest group of historians is suing the Trump administration after the Justice Department declared the president doesn’t have to follow the law requiring him to turn over his records. The American Historical Association and American Oversight filed the lawsuit Monday in federal court, warning the administration is putting the public record at risk. […]
