Apr 10 Federal court hears new case against Trump's latest global tariffs By Mae Anderson, Paul Wiseman, Associated Press The U.S. Court of International Trade, a specialized court in New York, is hearing oral arguments Friday in an attempt to overturn the temporary tariffs President Donald Trump turned to after the Supreme Court in February struck down his preferred… Continue reading
Apr 10 U.S. and Iran prepare for ceasefire talks as Netanyahu authorizes negotiations with Lebanon By Jon Gambrell, Sam Mednick, Associated Press There remain many issues that could derail the truce — as well as negotiations for a broader deal to permanently end the war. Continue reading
Apr 10 WATCH: Vance warns Iran not to 'play' the U.S. as he heads to negotiations in Pakistan By Michelle L. Price, Aamer Madhani, Associated Press Vice President JD Vance, who has long been skeptical of foreign military interventions and outspoken about the prospect of sending troops into open-ended conflicts, set off Friday to lead mediated talks with Iran in the Pakistani capital of Islamabad. Continue reading
Apr 09 Watch 6:58 Israel agrees to talks with Lebanon as strikes there threaten fragile U.S.-Iran truce By Simona Foltyn, Eliot Barnhart, Daniel Okay Israel agreed to negotiations with Lebanon as its continued strikes are jeopardizing the fragile ceasefire between the U.S. and Iran. It comes as American and Iranian diplomats are set to meet in Pakistan, but a wide gulf of trust and… Continue watching
Apr 09 Watch 5:23 What people in Iran are saying about the war and their government By Geoff Bennett, Dan Sagalyn In recent days, the focus has been on the fragile U.S.-Iran ceasefire, tensions in the Strait of Hormuz, and Israel’s continued strikes in Lebanon. But less attention has been paid to the people inside Iran, those who have borne the… Continue watching
Apr 09 Watch 2:31 In rare public address, Melania Trump denies close relationship with Epstein By Liz Landers, Doug Adams In a rare public address from the White House, First Lady Melania Trump today denied allegations she had a close relationship with convicted sex offender Jeffrey Epstein and his associate Ghislaine Maxwell. White House Correspondent Liz Landers reports. Continue watching
Apr 09 Watch 5:00 Trump's Iran strategy and rhetoric face scrutiny as Congress returns from recess By Lisa Desjardins, Kyle Midura Democrats in Congress tried unsuccessfully to limit President Trump’s war powers in Iran. While Republicans blocked the move, it highlights an issue to take up when Congress returns from recess. There is growing concern among Democrats and some of the… Continue watching
Apr 09 Fact-checking Trump and Hegseth's claims of U.S. 'victory' in the Iran war By Louis Jacobson, Amy Sherman, PolitiFact Based on available information, the U.S. and its military partner, Israel, achieved significant battlefield wins, experts said. However, they said that calling it a "total victory" overlooks significant strategic setbacks for the U.S. Continue reading
Apr 09 'Why is this so high?' Electric bills in West Virginia now top mortgages despite Trump's promises By Margie Mason, Associated Press West Virginians are angry and perplexed over soaring utility costs in one of the most energy-rich, yet poorest, corners of America, where families have been forced to choose between paying for food or heat. Continue reading
Apr 09 Pro-Iran groups deploy AI to troll Trump, influence the war narrative By Sam McNeil, Associated Press Analysts say the memes appear to be coming from groups linked to the government in Tehran and are part of a strategy of leveraging its limited resources to inflict damage on the U.S., even indirectly. Continue reading