April 18, 2026

Donald Trump on Monday publicly revealed details about a Republican congressman’s “terminal” diagnosis that could have left him “dead by June”, prompting Mike Johnson, speaker of the House, to say: “That wasn’t public.” Trump touched on Neal Dunn’s health during a meandering press conference at the White House held alongside leaders of the Kennedy Center and other top Republicans, in which he also discussed topics including the performing arts venue’s upcoming renovation, the breast cancer diagnosis of Susan Wiles, his chief of staff, and the war with Iran. His comments about the 73-year-old Florida representative came as Republicans struggle to … Read more

April 18, 2026

US judge orders Trump to halt $400m White House ballroom project | Donald Trump

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A US judge has halted the construction of Donald Trump’s $400m White House ballroom. The US president demolished the historic East Wing of the White House last year to make way for the project. US district judge Richard Leon in Washington granted a request for a preliminary injunction by the National Trust for Historic Preservation, a non-profit organization that brought a lawsuit alleging that Trump had exceeded his authority by razing the East Wing and beginning construction without approval from Congress. The decision by Leon, an appointee of George W Bush, leaves the 90,000-sq-ft ballroom project on hold unless it … Read more

April 18, 2026

Iranian gunboats open fire upon tanker hours after closing the Strait of Hormuz

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Iranian gunboats have opened fire on a tanker attempting to pass the Strait of Hormuz, hours after the Iranian military said it would close the Strait due to “repeated breaches of trust”. The UK Maritime Traffic Organisation (UKMTO) issued an advisory that two Iranian Revolutionary Guard Corps (IRGC) gunboats had fired upon a tanker as it passed the strait. The crew and the ship are safe but it’s unclear if there’s been any damage. The UKMTO did not report which nation the tanker was flagged to. UKMTO warning that two IRGC gunboats had opened fire on a tanker. (UKMTO) The … Read more

April 17, 2026

Trump claims Iran agreed to give “nuclear dust” to US — The Indian Panorama

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US President Trump speaking to reporters (File photo) “It is very important that Iran does not have a nuclear weapon” WASHINGTON, DC (TIP): US President Donald Trump on Thursday, April 16, claimed that Iran has agreed to return its “nuclear dust” to the United States, asserting that the understanding comes as part of broader assurances from Tehran, as part of the peace deal, not to pursue its ambition to acquire a nuclear weapon. Speaking to reporters outside the White House, Trump emphasized that preventing Iran from acquiring nuclear weapons remains a top priority for his administration. “It is very important … Read more

April 17, 2026

Supreme Court appears skeptical of Trump’s attempt to limit birthright citizenship

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WASHINGTON — Tackling one of President Donald Trump’s most provocative policies, members of the Supreme Court expressed skepticism Wednesday about the lawfulness of his proposal to limit the constitutional guarantee of birthright citizenship for people born on U.S. soil. Subscribe to read this story ad-free Get unlimited access to ad-free articles and exclusive content. Announced on the first day of Trump’s second term in office as part of his hard-line immigration policy, the executive order at issue would limit birthright citizenship to people who have at least one parent who is a U.S. citizen or a permanent resident. As a … Read more

April 17, 2026

Republican senators McConnell and Tillis break with Trump on Nato withdrawal | Trump administration

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A second Republican senator spoke out in defense of Nato on Thursday, joining Mitch McConnell and the Democrats, after Donald Trump said that he was “absolutely” considering withdrawing from the alliance after it refused to take part in the joint assault with Israel against Iran. “Nato stood by America when we were under attack and came to our aid after the September 11th attacks. Their soldiers fought and died alongside our troops in Afghanistan,” said Thom Tillis, a Republican, and Jeanne Shaheen, a Democrat, who co-chair the Senate Nato observer group. “Any president that contemplates attempting to withdraw from Nato … Read more