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Trump says Justices Barrett, Gorsuch "sicken me" after Supreme Court tariff ruling
2+ week, 4+ day ago (436+ words) President Donald Trump on Wednesday criticized two of his Supreme Court appointees " Justices Neil Gorsuch and Amy Coney Barrett " for voting with other justices in the bombshell 6-3 decision that ruled his signature 'reciprocal' tariffs were illegal, saying they sickened him…...
Europe cheers Orb'n defeat as a bloody nose for the Kremlin " but Hungary's future remains contested
6+ hour, 7+ min ago (952+ words) The ousting of Hungary's conservative nationalist leader Viktor Orb'n is being hailed as a victory for liberal democracy and the European Union. The leaders of Poland, France and Germany, and European Commission President Ursula von der Leyen, were among the…...
U. S. blockade of Strait of Hormuz set to begin
5+ hour, 16+ min ago (152+ words) The U. S. on Monday morning is set to start blocking ships from entering or exiting the Strait of Hormuz, attempting to ratchet up pressure on Iran to reopen the key oil route after peace negotiations collapsed. President Donald Trump, announcing the…...
Trump deletes Truth Social image depicting him as Jesus: 'I thought it was me as a doctor"
1+ hour, 38+ min ago (419+ words) President Donald Trump on Monday morning deleted a Truth Social post with an image showing Trump appearing like Jesus Christ after it was met with backlash. "I did post it. I thought it was me as a doctor," Trump told…...
UK 'not supporting' U. S. Iran blockade as France's Macron confirms 'multinational' talks on the Strait of Hormuz
8+ hour, 36+ min ago (470+ words) The U. K. is "not supporting" the U. S. blockade of Iranian ports, Prime Minister Keir Starmer said on Monday, insisting that the country would not get "dragged in" to the Iran war. It came as President Emmanuel Macron confirmed France and the U. K. would,…...
Trump threatens 50% tariffs on China as report suggests plans for arms shipment to Iran
10+ hour, 43+ min ago (806+ words) U. S. President Donald Trump on Sunday threatened to impose a 50% tariff on China, after a report emerged that Beijing was preparing to deliver a shipment of new air defense systems to Iran. Trump's comments, made in a televised phone call with…...
Hormuz blockade could deepen world's worst energy crisis " and risk a dangerous misstep
11+ hour, 58+ min ago (947+ words) President Donald Trump ordered a naval blockade of the Strait of Hormuz on Sunday, dimming hopes for a quick end to the conflict in the Middle East and escalating a standoff with Iran that has already triggered the worst energy…...
Trump blasts Pope Leo for criticism of U. S. foreign policy
17+ hour, 3+ min ago (571+ words) - President Donald Trump on Sunday blasted Pope Leo XIV over the pontiff's criticism of the U. S. war with Iran. - The president said he does not "want a Pope who criticizes the President of the United States because I'm doing exactly what…...
Eric Swalwell suspends campaign for California governor amid sexual misconduct allegations
17+ hour, 40+ min ago (188+ words) Rep. Eric Swalwell on Sunday evening said he was suspending his campaign for California governor on the heels of sexual misconduct allegations against the Democratic lawmaker. "To my family, staff, friends, and supporters, I am deeply sorry for mistakes in…...
Oil prices surge above $100 as U. S. Navy to blockade Iran's ports after peace talks fail
20+ hour, 8+ min ago (540+ words) Crude oil prices surged on Sunday, as the U. S. Navy prepares to impose a blockade on Iran's ports after peace talks failed over the weekend. U. S. crude oil futures for May delivery jumped nearly 8% to $104. 20 per barrel by 6: 13 p. m. ET. International benchmark Brent…...