Virginia voters deciding on redistricting plan that could boost Democrats’ seats in Congress - AP News

Virginia voters deciding on redistricting plan that could boost Democrats’ seats in Congress  AP News

Trump Wants Buyer for Spirit, Pans United-American Merger - Bloomberg

Trump Wants Buyer for Spirit, Pans United-American Merger  Bloomberg

Trump Dismisses a Merger While Seeking Suitors for Spirit Airlines

As he rejected the idea of a merger of United Airlines and American Airlines, President Trump said someone, including possibly the federal government, should buy or help Spirit.

By Niraj Chokshi

Trump’s Fears on the Iran War - WSJ

Trump’s Fears on the Iran War  WSJ

Trump criticizes them, but renewable energies are thriving in some US states

Despite the White House's largely hostile stance prioritizing fossil fuels over solar and wind power, renewable energies are continuing to expand in certain states.

Virginians vote on redrawing congressional map to favor Democrats

Voters hit the polls Tuesday in Virginia’s redistricting referendum, which could determine control of the House of Representatives amid a national redistricting arms race.

By Gregory S. Schneider

Trump says US likely to resume bombing Iran as ceasefire nears end

The US president rejects extending truce as Tehran warns of response and negotiators head to Islamabad Sign up for the Breaking News US email to get newsletter alerts in your inbox Donald Trump said on Tuesday that he expects to resume bombing Iran, as a fragile 14-day ceasefire approaches its deadline Wednesday with no deal in sight. “I expect to be bombing because I think that’s a better attitude to go in with,” Trump told CNBC’s Squawk Box. “We’re ready to go. The military is raring to g...

By Joseph Gedeon in Washington

Trump says he opposes extending Iran ceasefire amid talks uncertainty

US president says Iran has 'no choice' but to show up to the negotiations in Pakistan and accept a 'great' deal.

The Odds: Trump's tariffs - CNN

The Odds: Trump's tariffs  CNN

Trump urges Virginia voters to reject 'blatant partisan power grab' by Democrats

President Trump and Speaker Johnson rally Virginia voters against a redistricting ballot measure they say could cost Republicans four House seats.

Trump says 'maybe' government should help struggling Spirit Airlines

Trump told CNBC's "Squawk Box": "I think I'd love somebody to buy Spirit, as an example."

Iran war latest: Trump expects bombing to resume if there's no deal as status of talks unclear

President Donald Trump said in an interview that the US was ready to resume attacks on Iran unless a deal was struck. A US ceasefire with Iran expires on Wednesday evening ET.

Trump’s military push confronts US lawmakers and China’s shipbuilding edge

US President Donald Trump’s long-standing obsession with sea power was underscored by his pledge to rebuild the US Navy into what he called a “Golden Fleet” as he returned to the White House. His financial year 2027 budget released on April 3 puts a price tag on the ambition: US$65.8 billion for 34 warships, including initial funding for a next-generation battleship he wants to name after himself, part of the largest US$1.5 trillion defence-spending request in history. But analysts say the...

By Yuanyue Dang

Iran's participation in US talks unclear

Mediator Pakistan has yet to receive a formal response from Iran on whether it would send a delegation for a second round of talks with the United States, Islamabad's information minister said. "Formal response from Iranian side about confirmation of delegation to attend Islamabad Peace Talks is still awaited," Minister Attaullah Tarar posted on X, saying that a decision was "critical" as just hours remained until the two-week ceasefire struck between the warring sides expires.

By FRANCE24

Hopes of peace deal fade as Trump says he ‘expects to be bombing’ when ceasefire deadline expires

US president said he does not want to extend the ceasefire with Tehran and that the American military is ‘raring to go’

By Alex Croft

Trump Alleges ‘Iran Has Violated The Cease Fire Numerous Times’—As Key Deadline Looms - Forbes

Trump Alleges ‘Iran Has Violated The Cease Fire Numerous Times’—As Key Deadline Looms  Forbes

Trump says 'maybe' the federal government should help Spirit Airlines

"I'd love somebody to buy Spirit," Trump said. "Maybe the federal government should help that one out." Kevin Carter/Getty Images Trump floated some form of federal "help" for Spirit Airlines on Tuesday. The low-cost airline has long struggled to turn a profit, and oil prices may be making it worse. "I'd love somebody to buy Spirit Airlines," Trump said. Trump sounds open to the idea of the federal government helping the beleaguered Spirit Airlines. "I'd love somebody to buy Spirit… you kno...

Tucker Carlson Apologizes for ‘Misleading People’ About Donald Trump: I Will Be ‘Tormented by It for a Long Time’

Tucker Carlson’s break with President Donald Trump — whom the ex-Fox News host once robustly supported — took a stunning turn, as Carlson apologized for campaigning for Trump and said he was sorry for “misleading people” about Trump. Carlson made the comments on Monday’s episode of his podcast, “The Tucker Carlson Show,” speaking with his […]

By Todd Spangler

'Thought I had understanding with Xi': Trump says ship seized by US had 'gift from China' for Iran

President Trump revealed the US seized a ship carrying "not very nice" items, calling it a "gift from China." He linked this to Iran tensions, threatening to bomb bridges and expressing no desire to extend the Iran ceasefire. Trump anticipates a "great deal" but also expects bombing, despite China denying weapon supplies to Iran.

By TOI World Desk

Trump’s cryptic post adds uncertainty as US-Iran ceasefire talks hang in balance

Why is a Democrat warning the White House about Trump’s ‘mental condition’? What we know

A heated exchange arises as Goldman warns about Trump’s mental health scrutiny if Democrats regain power.

Trump’s $1.9 trillion defence budget includes ships, jets and Golden Dome - The Straits Times

Trump’s $1.9 trillion defence budget includes ships, jets and Golden Dome  The Straits Times

'Do them no harm!' Trump calls for Iran to stop execution of women as start to negotiations

"I would greatly appreciate the release of these women," Trump wrote in a post on Truth Social. "I am sure that they will respect the fact that you did so. Please do them no harm!"

Trump Says US "Raring To Go" To War. Iran Warns Of Creating "Another Hell"

"I expect to be bombing because I think that's a better attitude to go in with. But we're ready to go. I mean, the military is raring to go," US President Donald Trump said.

Tucker Carlson Says He’s “Sorry For Misleading People” To Support Donald Trump, Says He’ll Be “Tormented By It For A Long Time”

Tucker Carlson offered a mea culpa on his podcast for supporting Donald Trump in his 2024 presidential campaign, telling his viewers and listeners that he will be “tormented by it for a long time.” In a conversation with his brother Buckley, a Trump speechwriter, Carlson said on his show on Monday, “You wrote speeches for […]

By Ted Johnson

Trump says US in a ‘very, very strong’ position for Iran talks, expects ‘great deal’

US President Donald Trump on Tuesday touted the strong negotiation position of the country in talks with Iran to end the Middle East conflict. “We’re going to end up with a great deal. I think they have no choice… We’re in a very, very strong negotiating position,” Trump told broadcaster CNBC. He also said that he did not want to extend a ceasefire with Iran. “I don’t want to do that. We don’t have that much time,” Trump said when asked about the possibility of exte...

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Trump says he expects to resume bombing Iran as ceasefire extension ruled out

President Donald Trump said on Tuesday he did not want to extend the ceasefire with Iran and expected to resume bombing if a deal was not reached soon, even as Washington expressed confidence that last-ditch peace talks would go ahead in Pakistan. “I don’t want to do that. We don’t have that much time,” Trump […]

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Meloni says she had courage to speak her mind to Trump

(ANSA) - ROME, APR 21 - Premier Giorgia Meloni said Tuesday she had had the "courage" to speak her mind to United States President Donald Trump on Iran and the pope recently and had not been dismayed by his reaction and the rift that ensued. Meloni last week told Trump he was wrong to criticise Leo over the pope's condemnation of the Iran war and said she stuck by Italy's decision not to take part in the conflict, a choice that irked the US leader. Trump said Meloni, with whom he had previous...

By ANSA

Trump Cryptically References US Intercepted Chinese 'Gift' To Iran

Trump Cryptically References US Intercepted Chinese 'Gift' To Iran President Trump made an interesting and somewhat cryptic China reference in a series of Tuesday morning Iran-related statements, given to CNBC. He stated that US forces recently intercepted a vessel carrying what he described as a "gift" from China to Iran as Tehran seeks to rebuild its military during a ceasefire. via Flickr The ship had "a gift from China" which "wasn’t very nice," Trump told CNBC. "I was a l...

By Tyler Durden

Tehran warns of 'new cards' on battlefield as Trump says he will not lift blockade until deal - Saudi Gazette

Tehran warns of 'new cards' on battlefield as Trump says he will not lift blockade until deal  Saudi Gazette

Trump says US in ‘very, very strong’ position for Iran talks

"We're going to end up with a great deal. I think they have no choice...We're in a very, very strong negotiating position," Trump told broadcaster CNBC. The post Trump says US in ‘very, very strong’ position for Iran talks appeared first on Vanguard News.

By Ayobami

US and Iran warn they are ready for war as talks in limbo - Naharnet

US and Iran warn they are ready for war as talks in limbo  Naharnet

US seizes tanker in international waters as Iran truce deadline nears - thecitizen.co.tz

US seizes tanker in international waters as Iran truce deadline nears  thecitizen.co.tz

Trump claims Iran sending “hundreds of ships” to US for oil amid tensions - AzerNews

Trump claims Iran sending “hundreds of ships” to US for oil amid tensions  AzerNews