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Apr 26 2026POLITICS

A president's complicated relationship with the media takes center stage

Donald Trump, known for his constant criticism of reporters and labeling stories as "fake news, " will finally attend the annual White House Correspondents' dinner this weekend. It marks his first appearance at the event since becoming president. His decision to go this time comes after skipping it

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Apr 25 2026POLITICS

Trump Hits Chinese Refinery Over Iranian Oil Ahead of China Visit

President Trump’s latest move hits a major Chinese oil plant, the Hengli Petrochemical refinery in Dalian, for dealing with Iranian crude. The decision follows his earlier warning that he would add secondary sanctions to companies and nations trading with Iran, aiming to weaken the Iranian economy.

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Apr 21 2026POLITICS

Trump’s China Trade Game: Confusion and Consequences

President Trump promised in 2025 that tariffs would change the U. S. relationship with China, claiming the country was hurting America’s economy. More than a year later, the trade moves have not forced China to alter its policies or military stance. The result is a policy that feels aimless, l

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Apr 19 2026CELEBRITIES

A New Stage Family Forms on Broadway

Don Cheadle and Ayo Edebiri step onto the Booth Theatre for the first time together, playing a father and daughter in David Auburn’s play “Proof. ” The story follows Catherine, who pauses her own dreams to care for her aging professor father, while she herself battles her own challenges. The actor

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Apr 15 2026POLITICS

Trump Criticizes Pope Over Iran Violence

Donald Trump has once again targeted the Vatican’s leader, accusing him of ignorance about Iran’s recent crackdown on peaceful protesters. In a late‑night post on Truth Social, the former president highlighted that Iran has killed at least 42, 000 unarmed demonstrators in just two months and condemn

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Apr 15 2026POLITICS

Trump Says He Was Unfazed by Hungary’s Election Result

Donald Trump told an ABC News interviewer that he was not worried when Viktor Orban lost the Hungarian election. He added that he believes the new Prime Minister, Peter Magyar, will do a good job. Trump said he had not really focused on the campaign. “I didn’t think it would change much if I had go

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Apr 15 2026POLITICS

Presidential Powers Under the Spotlight

Presidents now have powers that look more like royal privileges than democratic tools. Two key abilities stand out: they can pardon anyone without limits, and recent court rulings say they can’t be prosecuted for official actions. These powers weren’t always this broad. The pardon tool was meant for

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Apr 14 2026POLITICS

When Leaders Play God: The Unsettling Trend of AI Self-Portrayal

Donald Trump’s brief but explosive social media post last weekend showed him in flowing white robes, his hand resting on another man’s head—an AI-generated image that many saw as a deliberate attempt to place himself in a divine role. The picture didn’t last long online, but the backlash did. Religi

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Apr 13 2026POLITICS

US Warns Iran of Blockade Threat

President Trump issued a stern warning about Iranian vessels that might approach the U. S. maritime blockade. The threat came as the embargo on ships entering and leaving Iran was set to take effect that day. During a recent war, Trump claimed the U. S. had destroyed Iran’s navy. He noted that only

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Apr 13 2026POLITICS

Gas Prices Set to Stay High, Puts GOP in Tight Spot

President Trump warned that gasoline costs may not ease before the November midterms, a claim that could hurt Republican chances. He had earlier called the recent price jump—triggered by conflict in Iran—a temporary spike that would fade quickly. Now he admits the numbers might stay flat or ev

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