President Donald Trump expressed strong frustration with how the media reports on the war in Iran. He criticized The New York Times and CNN with sharp language, showing his anger toward their coverage.
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President Trump called reporting from The New York Times “seditious.”
He described CNN as “stupid” and “the enemy.”
These harsh remarks happened during a news briefing on Thursday.
Trump often criticizes the media, but this attack was stronger than usual.
His frustration seems linked to how the media covers the conflict with Iran.
The comments reflect ongoing tension between the President and major news outlets.
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A disagreement over a deadline in a 1973 law about war powers has caused tension between President Donald Trump and lawmakers. This law requires Congress to decide on military action within 60 days, and the dispute is focused on how this timeline applies to potential conflict with Iran.
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The War Powers Act of 1973 sets a 60-day limit for military action without Congressional approval.
The 60-day deadline was reached recently in relation to possible action against Iran.
Democrats are concerned about the timeline and want limits on the President’s military authority.
President Donald Trump and some lawmakers disagree on how the deadline should be interpreted.
The argument is mainly about the wording and rules in the Vietnam-era law, not direct military decisions.
This issue reflects a larger debate over the balance of war powers between the President and Congress.
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Thousands of U.S. veterans are losing their homes as a key VA foreclosure prevention program ended in May 2025. The government has introduced a new law to help veterans avoid foreclosure by advancing funds to cover missed payments without forcing them to refinance at higher interest rates.
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Over 10,000 veterans lost their homes through foreclosure after the VA ended a foreclosure prevention program in May 2025.
About 90,000 veterans are behind on their VA-backed mortgage payments or going through foreclosure.
VA-backed loans help veterans buy homes by guaranteeing part of the mortgage and offering benefits like no down payment and lower interest rates.
The COVID-era partial claim program and the Veterans Affairs Servicing Purchase program (VASP) helped veterans catch up on payments but ended in May 2025.
Without these programs, many veterans face higher monthly payments due to increased interest rates and added missed payments.
The VA says it typically helps 100,000 to 200,000 veterans each year avoid foreclosure.
In July 2025, President Donald Trump signed a new law to allow the VA to advance funds for missed payments as a subordinate lien, which is paid back only when the home is sold or refinanced.
This new program helps veterans keep their original, lower mortgage rates despite current higher market rates.
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A woman from Scotland shares her story about losing her husband to suicide unexpectedly in March 2023. She describes the shock of his death, how she struggled with grief, and the steps she took to begin healing, including counseling and connecting with support groups.
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The woman’s husband died by suicide without any warning signs.
They had three children and both were dentists managing busy careers.
The husband tried to call her about an hour before he died, but she missed the call.
She experienced shock, guilt, and difficulty processing the loss for a long time.
She was diagnosed with complex PTSD related to her grief.
Support groups and counseling helped her start healing.
She shares her experience online to raise awareness and connect with others.
The story highlights the invisible struggles people may face, even when life seems normal.
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President Donald Trump told Congress that hostilities with Iran have ended after a ceasefire was reached in early April. He also said that the War Powers Resolution, which requires congressional approval for US military action after 60 days, is unconstitutional.
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The 60-day limit under the War Powers Resolution expired on May 1, 2026.
The War Powers Resolution requires the president to get Congress’s approval to continue military actions beyond 60 days.
President Trump said the law is unconstitutional.
A ceasefire between the US and Iran was reached in early April 2026.
President Trump said the conflict has ended, so no further congressional approval is needed.
The situation involved US military action related to Iran and the Strait of Hormuz.
The announcement was made publicly as part of official communication to Congress.
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Spirit Airlines is closing down after talks with the U.S. government failed to secure a $500 million bailout. The airline blamed rising jet fuel costs due to the conflict involving the U.S. and Israel and has stopped all flights immediately.
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Spirit Airlines was seeking a $500 million rescue deal from the Trump administration.
The airline announced it is starting an orderly shutdown of its operations immediately.
All upcoming Spirit flights are cancelled, and refunds may have to be claimed through credit card companies.
Spirit recently emerged from a second bankruptcy before the U.S.-Israel conflict caused jet fuel prices to rise sharply.
Jet fuel costs, which can be 40% of an airline’s expenses, have doubled since the conflict began in February.
Spirit had been working on restructuring during bankruptcy by reducing flights and planes.
The proposed government rescue would have given the U.S. almost 90% ownership of Spirit but faced opposition from Wall Street, Congress, and some cabinet members.
Transportation Secretary Sean Duffy said a bailout would be throwing “good money after bad.”
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President Donald Trump told U.S. Congress that military hostilities between the United States and Iran have ended as of April 7, 2026, following a ceasefire in April. The U.S. approved over $8.6 billion in military sales to Middle Eastern allies, and plans to withdraw about 5,000 troops from Germany within the next year.
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Fighting between U.S. and Iran began on February 28, 2026, and ended on April 7, 2026.
President Trump informed top lawmakers that hostilities with Iran have terminated.
The U.S. State Department approved military sales worth more than $8.6 billion to Israel, Qatar, Kuwait, and the United Arab Emirates.
About 5,000 U.S. troops will be withdrawn from Germany over the next 6 to 12 months.
President Trump criticized German Chancellor Friedrich Merz for suggesting Iran was gaining an advantage in talks.
Iran submitted a new proposal for peace talks to Pakistan, but President Trump said he was not satisfied with the offer.
The U.S. Treasury warned shipping companies not to pay any tolls to transit the Strait of Hormuz, even if called charitable contributions.
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President Donald Trump endorsed Republican Andy Barr in the Kentucky Senate primary for the seat held by retiring Senator Mitch McConnell. Trump also asked another candidate, Nate Morris, to leave the race and take a role in his administration as an ambassador. Recent polls show Barr leading or close to other candidates in the primary.
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President Trump officially endorsed Andy Barr for the Kentucky Senate primary.
The Senate seat is open because Senator Mitch McConnell is retiring.
Trump asked Nate Morris, a rival GOP candidate, to step aside for an ambassador position in Trump's administration.
Polls from early 2026 show Barr with support ranging from 24% to 28%, leading or closely behind other candidates.
Nate Morris accepted the ambassador role and later endorsed Andy Barr.
Daniel Cameron is another Republican candidate in the race, polling between 21% and 40% depending on the survey.
The primary election is scheduled for May 19, 2026.
The GOP currently holds a narrow majority in both the House and Senate as the midterm elections approach.
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On May Day, also known as International Workers' Day, people across the United States held protests and marches. These events honored the 1886 Haymarket Affair, a historical protest in Chicago for an eight-hour workday that ended in violence.
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May Day is also called International Workers' Day.
It commemorates the 1886 Haymarket Affair in Chicago.
The Haymarket Affair began as a protest for an eight-hour workday.
The protest turned violent between demonstrators and police.
This year, many cities held rallies and marches.
Some events used the slogan "Workers Over Billionaires."
The protests were seen in multiple locations across the U.S.
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Governors of Alabama and Tennessee, both Republicans, have announced special meetings for their state lawmakers next week. These sessions will focus on creating new voting district maps after a recent Supreme Court ruling changed the rules about voting rights protections.
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Republican governors of Alabama and Tennessee are calling special legislative sessions.
The sessions will start next week to address new congressional district maps.
This action follows a Supreme Court decision that limited parts of the Voting Rights Act.
Alabama lawmakers will meet in Montgomery starting Monday.
The changes may affect the timing or boundaries for upcoming elections.
The Supreme Court ruling reduced federal oversight of some voting laws.
These states had previously been covered by stricter voting protections under the VRA.
The special sessions aim to comply with the Court’s new legal guidance.
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President Donald Trump says he does not need Congress’s permission to continue the conflict with Iran, arguing that past presidents did not always follow the 1973 War Powers Act. The law requires the president to stop military actions after 60 days unless Congress approves, but some past presidents have treated this rule differently, causing debate over its use.
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The 1973 War Powers Act limits the president’s ability to use U.S. armed forces in war without congressional approval after 60 days.
President Trump’s administration notified Congress about military strikes on Iran on February 28, marking a 60-day deadline on April 28.
Trump and his Defense Secretary claim the current ceasefire pauses the 60-day rule.
Previous presidents have varied in following this law: Reagan, George H.W. Bush, and George W. Bush sought Congress’s approval for military actions.
President Clinton and President Obama extended military campaigns (Kosovo and Libya) beyond 60 days without seeking Congress’s approval.
Experts say that ignoring the War Powers Act may violate constitutional limits on presidential war powers.
The U.S.-Iran conflict remains unresolved, with ongoing disputes over the Strait of Hormuz and Iran’s nuclear program.
President Trump noted that the Iran conflict is shorter compared to other long U.S. wars like Vietnam and Iraq.
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Leon Botstein, president of Bard College for 50 years, will retire at the end of June following revelations about his close ties with convicted sex offender Jeffrey Epstein. An independent review found Botstein did not break any laws but was not fully honest about his relationship with Epstein, leading to concerns about his leadership.
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Leon Botstein has led Bard College in New York for 50 years and announced his retirement at age 79.
The school waited to announce the retirement until an independent review about Botstein’s relationship with Jeffrey Epstein was completed.
The review found Botstein’s relationship with Epstein did not involve any illegal actions but noted he was not fully truthful about the connection.
Botstein had invited Epstein to campus events and accepted a $150,000 donation from Epstein, which he said was given to the college.
Botstein continued to keep contact with Epstein even after Epstein’s criminal conviction and news reports about his crimes.
Botstein believed that a person convicted of sex crimes could be rehabilitated and justified accepting Epstein’s support for college fundraising.
The Bard Board of Trustees expressed gratitude for Botstein’s work but also acknowledged concerns raised by his ties to Epstein.
Botstein will stay on as a teacher and musician at Bard after retiring as president.
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The U.S. Department of Defense says the naval blockade against Iran has caused Iran to lose about $4.8 billion in oil sales. This blockade started more than two weeks ago and is part of President Donald Trump's efforts to pressure Iran.
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The U.S. Navy is enforcing a blockade on Iran’s oil exports.
The blockade has been in place for over two weeks.
The estimated loss to Iran from this blockade is $4.8 billion in oil revenue.
The Defense Department provided this estimate.
The blockade is a tool used by President Donald Trump to increase pressure on Iran.
The information was reported by The Hill based on a Pentagon official’s statement.
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Former FBI Director James Comey was charged with threatening President Donald Trump because of a social media post showing “86 47,” which prosecutors said could be seen as a threat to harm the 47th president. Podcast host Joe Rogan criticized the indictment, saying it sets a risky example for free speech, while the Justice Department said threatening the president is a serious crime.
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James Comey faces two federal charges for allegedly threatening President Trump through an Instagram post.
The post showed “86 47,” a term that prosecutors say could mean to harm or remove the 47th president.
Comey denies any threat and plans to fight the charges in court.
Joe Rogan called the indictment “nuts” and warned it could set a dangerous precedent for free speech.
The Justice Department says threatening a president is a grave offense and must be punished.
President Trump described “86 47” as a call to “kill” him in a social media post.
The case raises questions about how online speech about political leaders is legally interpreted.
Similar phrases were used during President Joe Biden’s term, stirring debate on enforcement consistency.
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President Donald Trump signed a new executive order that increases U.S. sanctions on Cuba. The order targets Cuban government sectors and foreign companies that work with them, aiming to pressure Cuba and send a warning to countries like Russia and China.
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The new sanctions expand penalties on Cuba’s energy, defense, and financial sectors.
Foreign financial institutions risk losing access to U.S. markets if they continue business with Cuba’s government.
The order follows earlier U.S. moves to block oil shipments to Cuba, causing energy shortages.
The sanctions do not name specific individuals but focus on government officials and corrupt actors.
Experts see the move as a message to Russia and China to stay away from Cuba.
Cuban President Miguel Díaz-Canel called the sanctions coercive and meant to intimidate.
The sanctions may also serve as a warning against large-scale Cuban migration to the United States.
South Florida Representative Carlos Giménez supports the sanctions as necessary to confront Cuba’s government and protect U.S. security.
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Senator Todd Young said that President Trump must get Congress’s approval before starting new military actions against Iran. This statement followed claims that the 60-day limit for war powers stopped when a ceasefire began.
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Senator Todd Young is from Indiana and a member of the Republican Party.
He emphasized the need for congressional approval before future military strikes on Iran.
The War Powers Act requires the president to get Congress's permission for certain military actions.
Officials said the 60-day limit under the War Powers Act paused when the ceasefire with Iran started.
Senator Young highlighted the constitutional role of Congress in declaring war.
President Trump is leading the administration during this discussion about Iran.
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President Trump plans to withdraw 5,000 U.S. troops from Germany within the next six to twelve months. This decision follows tensions between the U.S. and NATO allies, especially Germany, over issues related to Iran and military cooperation.
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The Pentagon announced that 5,000 U.S. troops will leave Germany over six to twelve months.
Germany hosts about 35,000 active U.S. military personnel and serves as a key training base.
German Chancellor Friedrich Merz said the U.S. was being “humiliated” by Iran, increasing tensions.
A senior Pentagon official criticized recent German comments as “inappropriate and unhelpful.”
President Trump has also threatened Italy and Spain over their roles in reopening the Strait of Hormuz.
U.S. bases in Europe have supported military operations in Iraq, Afghanistan, and Iran.
The withdrawal reflects a growing disagreement between the U.S. and its NATO allies.
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The governors of Tennessee and Alabama have called special sessions for their state lawmakers to redraw congressional district maps after a recent Supreme Court ruling changed how voting laws apply. These changes could reduce the number of districts held by Democrats in these states by altering district boundaries.
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Tennessee Governor Bill Lee called a special session starting Tuesday to redraw congressional maps.
The goal in Tennessee is to create districts that better reflect Republican voters’ interests, possibly splitting a Democratic district in Memphis.
Alabama Governor Kay Ivey called a special session starting Monday to prepare for possible changes to congressional maps and primary elections.
Alabama’s current congressional map was ruled to violate the Voting Rights Act by the Supreme Court in 2023.
A Supreme Court ruling in Louisiana limited when states must create districts based on race, requiring proof of intentional discrimination.
Both Tennessee and Alabama may redraw their maps to favor Republicans if courts allow it.
Mississippi and Florida are also considering changes to their district maps after the ruling.
These actions are in response to the Supreme Court narrowing protections previously given under the Voting Rights Act of 1965.
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Andy Burnham, mayor of Greater Manchester and former Labour MP, may return to Westminster soon by running in a byelection. Meanwhile, Health Secretary Wes Streeting is gathering support to possibly challenge Prime Minister Sir Keir Starmer for Labour leadership.
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Andy Burnham was blocked from running in the Gorton and Denton byelection in February.
Burnham plans to use a future byelection to present a new government agenda.
Health Secretary Wes Streeting has recruited more than 81 MPs to support a Labour leadership challenge.
Streeting may trigger a leadership election against Prime Minister Sir Keir Starmer.
A text from Downing Street revealed Streeting’s leadership intentions by accident.
Police warn that antisemitism is rising sharply in the UK, with British Jews facing greater threats.
Oil markets face a crunch in four weeks due to low reserves and conflict risks in the Middle East.
Rising fuel costs may force fishing boats to stay in port as expenses outweigh earnings.
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It has been three months since Nancy Guthrie, the mother of "Today" show co-host Savannah Guthrie, was reported missing. Authorities and media continue to follow updates related to her disappearance.
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Nancy Guthrie was reported missing three months ago.
She is the mother of Savannah Guthrie, co-host of the "Today" show.
CBS News and other media outlets have covered the case.
A reporter for the Crime Junkie podcast provided updates on the situation.
The investigation into her disappearance is ongoing.
No new major developments were specified in the article excerpt.
The story remains a topic of public and media interest.
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