American Pope Leo XIV Challenges Trump on Iran War, Immigration
Pope Leo XIV, the first American pontiff, has emerged as vocal critic of Trump's Iran war and deportation policies, inspiring U.S. cardin…
April 12, 2026
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Bipartisan Push Gains Steam to Expel Swalwell, Gonzales from Congress
Republicans and Democrats unite to expel Eric Swalwell over rape allegations and Tony Gonzales over staffer affair. Both deny wrongdoing …
April 12, 2026
Trump Vows Navy Will 'Clean Out' Strait of Hormuz After Iran Nuclear Talks Collapse
President Trump promises swift military action to clear Iran's blockade of the Strait of Hormuz following breakdown of 21-hour negotiatio…
April 12, 2026
Iran War Turns Civilian Infrastructure Into Diplomatic Weapons
Trump's threats against Iranian bridges and power plants marked a shift toward using civilian lifelines as bargaining chips in ceasefire …
April 12, 2026
Trump Announces Two-Week Iran Ceasefire as Strait of Hormuz Reopens
President Trump secured two-week ceasefire with Iran contingent on reopening Strait of Hormuz, with negotiations set to begin Saturday in…
April 12, 2026
Republicans Push Trump to 'Finish the Job' on Iran as Peace Talks Collapse
Nikki Haley and Ron Johnson urge Trump to blockade Strait of Hormuz and seize Iran's uranium after Pakistan negotiations fail. Democrats …
April 12, 2026
Israeli Ministers Signal Return to War as Iran Nuclear Talks Collapse
Israeli Energy Minister Eli Cohen says Iran can be hit if no deal reached. Economy Minister Nir Barkat warns of resumed war after 21-hour…
April 12, 2026
Australia Eyes Budget Relief as Iran Blocks Strait, Threatens Oil Prices
Infrastructure Minister Catherine King warns of fuel price 'long tail' from Iran crisis as Albanese government considers household relief…
April 12, 2026
Appeals Court Gives Trump Until April 17 to Continue $300M Ballroom
DC appeals court temporarily allows White House ballroom construction to continue as Trump administration challenges ruling requiring con…
April 12, 2026
Trump Administration Fires Immigration Judges Who Blocked Student Deportations
Immigration judges dismissed after blocking deportations of pro-Palestinian students as Trump administration reshapes immigration courts …
April 11, 2026