US crude oil futures rise over $1 as Trump sharpens rhetoric on Iran - Reuters

US crude oil futures rise over $1 as Trump sharpens rhetoric on Iran  Reuters

US Supreme Court paves way for dismissal of Steve Bannon conviction

The order allows a lower court to consider dismissing the former Trump strategist's indictment.

Trump Threatens Jail if Journalists Protect Certain Iran Sources

The president indicated he would ask an unnamed media outlet to reveal the sources behind its coverage of Iran’s successful strike on a U.S. fighter jet, and of its crew.

By Erik Wemple

Trump administration to end civil rights settlements for trans students

The Education Department is rescinding agreements that required schools to stop discriminating against transgender students. The agency will continue to investigate sex discrimination.

By Todd Wallack

What do Trump and the moon have in common? | Fiona Katauskas

They’re both showing their dark side See more of Fiona Katauskas’s cartoons here Continue reading...

By Fiona Katauskas

Supreme Court clears the way for Bannon contempt case to be dismissed

Bannon spent four months in prison after defying a subpoena from the House Select Committee investigating the Jan. 6 attack.

By Nina Totenberg

Economist editor says European leaders now fear a true NATO 'divorce' after Trump pullout threat

Trump is reportedly considering pulling the U.S. out of NATO, and European leaders are coming to terms with what may be a true divorce, says an editor.

US Supreme Court clears path for Steve Bannon criminal case dismissal

Steve Bannon, an ally of US President Donald Trump, served a four-month prison sentence after his 2022 conviction.

Oil prices rise as Trump reaffirms Tuesday deadline for bombarding Iran's power plants, bridges

Crude prices ticked higher after Trump repeated the Tuesday deadline for escalating attacks on Iran's power plants and bridges.

Supreme Court clears path to overturn conviction of ex-Trump aide Steve Bannon

The US Supreme Court on Monday cleared the way for Steve Bannon, a former adviser to US President Donald Trump, to overturn his conviction in a case linked to the January 6 attack on the Capitol. Bannon, a leading figure on the far-right, served four months in prison in 2024 for defying a subpoena to testify before a congressional panel investigating the 2021 attack. But he appealed to the Supreme Court to have the conviction overturned, a legal challenge the Trump administration joined in...

By Agence France-Presse

US Supreme Court paves way to drop Capitol riot charges against ex-Trump ally Steve Bannon

The US Supreme Court on Monday paved the way for the Justice Department to drop a criminal case against Steve Bannon, a one-time chief ally of President Donald Trump, who had been convicted of defying a congressional subpoena issued during the investigation into the January 6 Capitol attack.

By FRANCE 24

One Senator can be a major thorn in Trump’s side and put the kibosh on nominees to fill top jobs

Sen. Thom Tillis and Trump have clashed repeatedly. But, Eric Garcia writes, the North Carolina Republican has the ability to block some of Trump’s most important nominees

By Eric Garcia

Steve Bannon wins Supreme Court order likely to lead to dismissal of contempt of Congress conviction

Steve Bannon contempt of Congress case: How conviction over J6 now faces possible dismissal

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By TOI World Desk

‘Give it up or go to jail’: Trump threatens to jail journalist to find source of second missing airman report

Could these journalists be Trump's ‘leaker’? Remarks on F-15 pilot rescue sparks speculation

Journalists named online after President Donald Trump criticises early reporting on downed F-15 jet over Iran and the missing pilot.

Trump administration ends some civil rights settlements backing transgender students - The Straits Times

Trump administration ends some civil rights settlements backing transgender students  The Straits Times

Cuba Deserves Better Than Trump’s Inhumane Pressure Campaign

The president is trying to "take" the island by depriving its people of resources

By Ryan Bort

US crude oil futures rise over $1 as Trump sharpens rhetoric on Iran

Supreme Court weighs birthright citizenship

Justices seem doubtful of constitutionality of Trump executive order

By The Week US

Decision to release ICI’s final report is up to Ombudsman, DOJ – Palace

MANILA, Philippines — Malacañang said it is up to the Office of the Ombudsman and the Department of Justice (DOJ) to decide whether or not they would release to the public the final report of the Independent Commission for Infrastructure (ICI). The panel was created by President Ferdinand Marcos Jr. to investigate anomalous flood control and

By postie

Trump Signs Autographs for Kids at White House Easter Egg Roll, Rambles About Biden

President Donald Trump was all about trading the world of politics for playground clout -- turning the White House lawn into his own autograph booth for a pack of hyped-up kids at an Easter egg hunt. Honestly, it's an exceptionally ridiculous scene…

By TMZ Staff

Palace: Up to DOJ, ombudsman to release ICI report

Malacañang is leaving it up to the Department of Justice and the Office of the Ombudsman to decide which parts of the Independent Commission for Infrastructure’s report on the flood control controversy would be released to the public.

By Alexis Romero

Supreme Court Clears Way For Dismissal Of Contempt Case Against Steve Bannon

Supreme Court Clears Way For Dismissal Of Contempt Case Against Steve Bannon Authored by Matthew Vadum via The Epoch Times (emphasis ours), The U.S. Supreme Court on April 6 cleared the way for the Trump administration to dismiss the criminal contempt case against Steve Bannon over his failure to honor congressional subpoenas. Steve Bannon attends a court hearing at Manhattan Criminal Court in New York City on Nov. 12, 2024. Adam Gray/AFP via Getty Images The high court grante...

By Tyler Durden