Liberal Group Warns That Trump Could Have Two More Supreme Court Picks

Demand Justice plans to tie Republicans running for Senate this year to a possible fight to fill vacancies that could emerge on the Supreme Court.

By Reid J. Epstein

Will the next William Henry Harrison please stand up?

A candidate in the mold of our ninth and short-serving president is the perfect response to Trump.

By Gabe Fleisher

It’s the silver lining from this terrible age of Donald Trump: he is pushing Britain closer to the EU | Gaby Hinsliff

Ten years after the Brexit vote, Trump’s disdain and insults are fuelling the belief that the UK should renew ties with Europe Going anywhere nice this summer? No, me neither, judging by the warning from the Ryanair boss, Michael O’Leary, that a global shortage of jet fuel caused by the Iran war may soon lead to cancelled flights. Suddenly a week in Cornwall looks a safer bet, though even that will be a stretch for some families as the cost of long car journeys heads through the roof. When th...

By Gaby Hinsliff

White House requests $1.5 trillion for defense spending in 2027 budget

President Trump released his budget request for 2027 on Friday, asking for $1.5 trillion in defense spending.

By Danielle Kurtzleben

Trump eyes next attorney general as key GOP senator signals potential roadblock

President Donald Trump's firing of Attorney General Pam Bondi sets up another Senate confirmation battle, with Sen. Thom Tillis , R-N.C., drawing a firm line on Jan. 6.

Ukraine's envoy to NATO says it is time to "reinvent" Alliance amid Trump's threats

Aliona Hetmanchuk, Ukraine's Ambassador to NATO, believes the current turbulence caused by US President Donald Trump's remarks about the Alliance could lead to its "reinvention".

By Ivanna Kostina

Trump is calling for a major increase in defense spending alongside cuts in domestic spending

President Donald Trump is asking Congress to boost defense spending to $1.5 trillion, the largest such request in decades, according to his budget request.

New Zealand doctor bills US embassy for rising fuel costs: ‘payment expected within 7 days’

A New Zealand doctor has sent the US embassy in Wellington an invoice for his clinic’s fuel bills, saying that President Donald Trump and his administration should take responsibility for starting a war that has sent oil prices spiralling. Shane Dunphy asked the embassy to reimburse him for the NZ$2,790.95 (US$1,600) in petrol vouchers he gave staff at Onslow Medical Centre in the capital so that they could travel to work, The Guardian newspaper reported. “Because of the current fuel crisis,...

By SCMP’s Asia desk

Trump’s budget seeks historic increase to defense spending. The industry could use a boost, these ETFs show.  

President Donald Trump is seeking a historic increase in defense spending, in what may turn out to be a relief for the industry amid the conflict in Iran.

By Robert Schroeder

"Zátahy už začaly". Trump žádá Vance, ať odhalí údajné podvody ve státech demokratů

Americký prezident Donald Trump dnes oznámil, že viceprezdenta J.D. Vance pověřil vyšetřováním údajných podvodů v demokratických státech. Informovala o tom agentura Reuters.

By ČTK

Iran war revives the risk of stagflation 50 years after the last major crisis

European political and economic authorities warn about the danger of entering a phase of low growth and high inflation of up to 6%, if the conflict in the Middle East becomes entrenched

By Amanda Mars

Trump: Federal government needs to prioritise funding military over healthcare

Donald Trump has said the federal government should not pay for services like Medicaid, Medicare or day care as it need to prioritise “fighting wars”.

By Holly Bishop

The Stone Ages remark proves that Donald Trump is not sharpest tool - SMH.com.au

The Stone Ages remark proves that Donald Trump is not sharpest tool  SMH.com.au

Tipu’s ghost and Trump’s jibes haunt a transatlantic Franco-American rift

By CHIDANAND RAJGHATTA

France, South Korea to Co-Chair International Summit on Cinema, Series and Video Games

While in South Korea on an official visit French President Emmanuel Macron, announced, alongside South Korean President Lee Jae-myung, that both countries will co-chair a landmark international summit dedicated to cinema, series and video games. Dubbed the “Cinema & Moving Image Summit,” the event will bring together around one 100 industry leaders from around the […]

By Elskes

‘JD Vance to focus fraud efforts on Democratic states,’ Trump says

Trump Mocks Starmer Over Help In Iran, UK's "Old, Broken" Aircraft Carriers

During an Easter lunch speech at the White House, Trump claimed that Starmer said he would have to speak to his team before deciding to send over UK aircraft carriers for the US-Israeli war against Iran.

Lee, Macron pledge joint response to Mideast energy shock, Hormuz security

President Lee Jae Myung said that he and French President Emmanuel Macron had agreed to coordinate to address the energy shock triggered by the prolonged Middle East war, including efforts to secure safe passage through the Strait of Hormuz. Lee and Macron held their summit at Cheong Wa Dae, the presidential office in Seoul, on Friday, during Macron’s first state visit to South Korea on the occasion of the 140th anniversary of the establishment of diplomatic ties. “President Macron and I also ag

By The Korea Herald

Musicians’ Unions Back The Boss After Trump Dumps On Bruce Springsteen Again: ‘We Stand in Complete Solidarity With Bruce’

The president called the Rock and Roll Hall of Fame legend a "bad and very boring singer" while accusing Springsteen of having "Trump Derangement Syndrome" in a post on Tuesday (April 2).

By Gil Kaufman

Donald Trump calls on MAGA to boycott Bruce Springsteen’s “OVERPRICED CONCERTS, WHICH SUCK”

The president also described the Boss as "a dried up prune who has suffered greatly from the work of a really bad plastic surgeon" The post Donald Trump calls on MAGA to boycott Bruce Springsteen’s “OVERPRICED CONCERTS, WHICH SUCK” appeared first on NME.

By Max Pilley

Macron says the US’ attitude is ‘eroding NATO’s very substance’; transatlantic alliance divisions deepen: Chinese expert - Global Times

Macron says the US’ attitude is ‘eroding NATO’s very substance’; transatlantic alliance divisions deepen: Chinese expert  Global Times

Can Trump take the US out of NATO – explainer - LRT

Can Trump take the US out of NATO – explainer  LRT

Macron hits back at Trump's 'wife beats him' remark - AzerNews

Macron hits back at Trump's 'wife beats him' remark  AzerNews