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At a White House state dinner, US President Donald Trump said Iran has been 'militarily defeated' and claimed King Charles III agrees Iran must not have a nuclear bomb. Meanwhile, a US official reported Trump's dissatisfaction with Iran's latest proposal, and the UAE announced its withdrawal from OPEC+.
At a White House state dinner, King Charles III playfully suggested that without the British, Americans would be speaking French, referencing a previous comment by President Trump. The monarch also presented Trump with a bell from the HMS Trump submarine, and the two leaders exchanged lighthearted remarks, with Trump praising the king's congressional address.
At a White House state dinner, King Charles and President Trump hailed UK-US ties, though Trump claimed the monarch agreed with him on Iran's nuclear weapons. The visit, marked by stark policy differences, included a historic address to Congress and pointed calls for continued support for Ukraine.
The US Senate voted 51-47 to block a Democratic-led war powers resolution aimed at preventing President Trump from ordering military action against Cuba without congressional approval. The vote underscores the administration's wide latitude over Cuba policy amid ongoing economic pressure on the island.
King Charles III addressed the US Congress, emphasising the 'special relationship' between the US and UK, praising NATO and calling for global cooperation. The speech was widely interpreted as an attempt to ease tensions between the two nations, with President Trump watching remotely. The king avoided direct references to current frictions, but his pointed messages on democracy and alliances drew attention.
The US State Department will release a limited number of commemorative passports featuring President Donald Trump's portrait to mark the 250th anniversary of the Declaration of Independence. The design includes Trump's image alongside the Declaration and his gold signature, sparking criticism from Democrats who call it vanity. The passports will be available at the Washington Passport Agency while supplies last.
US intelligence agencies are studying how Iran would respond if President Trump declared a unilateral victory in the two-month-old war, according to Reuters. The move could ease political pressure on Trump but risks emboldening Iran. No decision has been made, and the president could still escalate military operations.
The US Federal Communications Commission has ordered an early licence review of ABC's eight television stations, following President Donald Trump and First Lady Melania Trump's call for the network to fire late-night host Jimmy Kimmel over a joke about Melania's age. The move has drawn criticism from Democrats and free-speech advocates, who see it as political retaliation, while the FCC cites an ongoing investigation into Disney's diversity practices.
Multiple polls show President Trump's approval rating has fallen to record lows, with a majority of Americans disapproving of his handling of the economy, the cost of living, and the war with Iran. A Washington Post-ABC-Ipsos poll found 61% believe the military action against Iran was a mistake, while a Reuters/Ipsos poll showed just 22% approve of Trump's performance on the cost of living.
King Charles III and Queen Camilla are on a four-day state visit to the US, celebrating 250 years of American independence. President Trump hosted a ceremonial welcome and state dinner, praising the 'special relationship,' while acknowledging tensions over the Iran war. The king is set to address Congress.
The US State Department has instructed consular officers to ask temporary visa applicants whether they fear harm in their home country, denying those who answer affirmatively. The policy aims to curb asylum claims but has drawn criticism from advocates concerned about persecution victims.
China has publicly urged that the Strait of Hormuz remain open and has called for a ceasefire, signaling a rare split with Iran over its blockade. Analysts view this as a test of Beijing’s balancing act between Iranian ties and its economic interests, while the US sanctions Chinese vessels amid rising tensions.
Melania Trump called for ABC to take action against Jimmy Kimmel over a joke she called 'hateful and violent,' made days before a shooting at the White House correspondents' dinner. Kimmel defended the joke as a 'light roast' about age difference, while the White House escalated attacks, and the incident intensified debates over political rhetoric and free speech.
President Donald Trump held a press conference with Secretary of Defense Pete Hegseth at the White House on April 6, and later spoke about mental health research in the Oval Office on April 18, according to Jerusalem Post podcast reports.
Australia's proposed Media Bargaining Incentive aims to make digital platforms pay for news, but Meta has called it a 'government-mandated transfer of wealth,' and the Trump administration labeled it 'extortion.' The plan would impose a 2.25% levy on large platforms unless they strike deals with publishers, with revenue directed to newsrooms.
President Trump's national security team is reviewing an Iranian proposal to reopen the Strait of Hormuz and end the US blockade, while postponing nuclear negotiations. The proposal faces skepticism in Washington, with Trump expressing dissatisfaction over the lack of nuclear safeguards.
The Trump administration has fired all 22 members of the National Science Board, the advisory body that oversees the National Science Foundation. The dismissals, delivered by email, are the latest in a series of moves to restructure federal agencies. Democrats have condemned the action, while the White House has indicated that the board's powers may need to be updated.
President Donald Trump and First Lady Melania Trump demanded that ABC fire Jimmy Kimmel after the late-night host joked about Melania having a 'glow' like an 'expectant widow' before a shooting at the White House Correspondents' Dinner. The FCC has ordered an early review of Disney's broadcast licenses, and Kimmel has defended the joke as a 'light roast.'
King Charles III made history as the second British monarch to address the US Congress, delivering a speech that emphasized the enduring US-UK alliance while acknowledging current tensions. The address, part of a four-day state visit, comes amid disputes over Iran policy and trade.
President Donald Trump and First Lady Melania Trump have both called for ABC to fire late-night host Jimmy Kimmel after a joke about Melania that aired days before a shooting at the White House Correspondents' Dinner. The Trumps described the remarks as 'hateful and violent' and a 'call to violence,' while Kimmel has not publicly responded.