April 2026: TRUMP PRESIDENCY Trump says he's not concerned about Orban's defeat, calls Magyar 'good man'

Trump says he's not concerned about Orban's defeat, calls Magyar 'good man'
"U.S. President Donald Trump said he is not concerned about Hungary's outgoing Prime Minister Viktor Orban's electoral loss,

despite having endorsed him earlier, ABC News journalist Jonathan Karl reported.
Trump also expressed sympathy for Orban's rival and incoming Hungarian prime minister, Peter Magyar, whose center-right Tisza party secured a parliamentary supermajority in the April 12 vote.
"I think the new man's going to do a good job — he's a good man," Trump reportedly said in a conversation with Karl." KI

April 2026: TRUMP PRESIDENCY Dershowitz to Newsmax: Congress could 'rescind' Trump impeachment amid new intel

Dershowitz to Newsmax: Congress could 'rescind' Trump impeachment amid new intel
"Alan Dershowitz, Harvard Law professor emeritus, told Newsmax on Tuesday that President Donald Trump could pursue unprecedented remedies after newly declassified intelligence records allegedly showed a coordinated effort within the intelligence community to support Trump's 2019 impeachment.
The documents were released by Director of National Intelligence Tulsi Gabbard.
Dershowitz argued on "Bianca Across the Nation" that the revelations, if proven, would have dramatically altered the outcome in the House and raised serious constitutional concerns about the legitimacy of the impeachment itself.

Trump was impeached by the House in December 2019 on charges of abuse of power and obstruction of Congress related to his dealings with Ukraine, and he was acquitted by the Senate in early 2020.
"If this were a criminal case, I would be in court today seeking to overturn the conviction or dismiss the indictment because government officials willfully and deliberately withheld exculpatory evidence," Dershowitz said. "Had they had this evidence, I'm sure there are many Democrats who would never have voted to impeach."
Dershowitz said impeachment, unlike a criminal trial, offers no clear mechanism for reversal, leaving Trump in largely uncharted legal territory.
He outlined two possible paths, both without precedent. One option would be for Congress to revisit the matter.
"One of the options is to go to Congress and to convene a committee of Congress, asking them to rescind the 2019-2020 impeachment provisions because they were based on unconstitutional information," Dershowitz said.
Another — more unlikely — route would involve the Supreme Court." 

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April 2026: TRUMP PRESIDENCY Melania Trump Welcomes Dutch Royals

Melania Trump Welcomes Dutch Royals
"First Lady Melania Trump, alongside her husband, welcomed King

Willem-Alexander and Queen Maxima of the Netherlands to the White
House on Monday wearing a bold black and white cocktail dress.
Following the visit, Mrs. Trump announced that she would be overseeing a historic art loan from the White House of James McNeill Whistler’s Nocturne so the piece can be included in an upcoming Whistler exhibit by the Tate Britain and the Van Gogh Museum." Breitbart

April 2026: TRUMP PRESIDENCY Chinese Tankers Turn Back from Challenging U.S. Blockade

Chinese Tankers Turn Back from Challenging U.S. Blockade
"Tuesday was the first full day of the U.S. blockade of Iran and the first day after the United States declared the Strait of Hormuz was open to international shipping.

Two sanctioned tankers linked to China appear to have changed their minds about challenging the United States Navy and reversed course.
U.S. Central Command (CENTCOM) said over 10,000 American sailors, airmen, and Marines are involved in the blockade, working from over a dozen warships. In addition to enforcing the blockade, these U.S. forces are “supporting freedom of navigation for vessels transiting the Strait of Hormuz to and from non-Iranian ports.” Breitbart

April 2026: TRUMP PRESIDENCY Pope Leo Doesn’t Want Beef with Trump

Pope Leo Doesn’t Want Beef with Trump
"Pope Leo XIV responded Monday to President Donald Trump criticizing him over the U.S.-Israel war in Iran, telling reporters the Vatican works for peace and reconciliation based on the teachings of the Gospel, adding he fears neither the Trump administration or vigorous debate.

He spoke a few hours after Trump labeled him as “WEAK on Crime, and terrible for Foreign Policy,” and added he does not want a Pope who opposes the actions of the Trump administration.
Trump stated he likes Pope Leo’s brother “much better” than he likes the Pope. Trump also noted he does not want a Pope “who thinks it’s OK for Iran to have a Nuclear Weapon.”
History’s first U.S.-born pope stressed he was not making a direct attack against Trump or anyone else with his general appeal for peace and criticisms of the “delusion of omnipotence” that is fueling the Iran wars and other conflicts around the world, the AP report notes." Breitbart

April 2026: TRUMP PRESIDENCY Trump Announces Blockade Of Hormuz Strait

Trump Announces Blockade Of Hormuz Strait
"President Donald Trump announced Sunday announced that the United States Navy will immediately begin blockading the Strait of Hormuz, marking a dramatic escalation in tensions with Iran following the failure of high-stakes peace negotiations in Pakistan.
“So, there you have it, the meeting went well, most points were

agreed to, but the only point that really mattered, NUCLEAR, was not. Effective immediately, the United States Navy, the Finest in the World, will begin the process of BLOCKADING any and all Ships trying to enter, or leave, the Strait of Hormuz,” the president posted on Truth Social.
“At some point, we will reach an ‘ALL BEING ALLOWED TO GO IN, ALL BEING ALLOWED TO GO OUT’ basis, but Iran has not allowed that to happen by merely saying, ‘There may be a mine out there somewhere,’ that nobody knows about but them. THIS IS WORLD EXTORTION, and Leaders of Countries, especially the United States of America, will never be extorted,” Trump continued, speaking in reference to Iranian mine placement.
In addition, Trump instructed the Navy to seize any vessel that pays a toll to the Iranian regime in order to navigate the strait. “No one who pays an illegal toll will have safe passage on the high seas. We will also begin destroying the mines the Iranians laid in the Straits. Any Iranian who fires at us, or at peaceful vessels, will be BLOWN TO HELL!” he continued." 

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April 2026: TRUMP PRESIDENCY UK halts Chagos Island transfer after U.S. withdraws support

UK halts Chagos Island transfer after U.S. withdraws support

"The United Kingdom paused its transfer of the Chagos Islands to Mauritius after President

Trump recently withdrew his cooperation for the 2024 agreement.
The U.K. and the U.S. have shared a military base on Diego Garcia, the largest island in the Chagos, since the 1970s. The agreement to transfer the islands to Mauritius, which would allow for continued use of the base.
The British government said it is permanently abandoning the agreement with Mauritius, stating that it cannot go forward with the transfer without U.S. support." 

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April 2026: TRUMP PRESIDENCY U.S., Iran, and Pakistan hold direct three-way talks in Islamabad

U.S., Iran, and Pakistan hold direct three-way talks in Islamabad
"The United States and Iran are engaging in a rare face-to-face meeting on Saturday in Pakistan, where mediators are trying to get both sides to resolve their differences to ensure

peace in the Middle East.
The war with Iran halted after a tentative two-week ceasefire was secured on Tuesday. The peace talks in Islamabad are meant to bring about a long-term deal that ends the six-week conflict.
Vice President JD Vance is leading the American delegation in the negotiations alongside Steve Witkoff, special envoy to the Middle East, and Jared Kushner, the son-in-law of President Donald Trump." msn

April 2026: TRUMP PRESIDENCY President Trump Unveils Rendering for the ‘Most Beautiful Triumphal Arch’ in D.C.

President Trump Unveils Rendering for the ‘Most Beautiful Triumphal Arch’ in D.C.
"President Donald Trump unveiled a rendering of the Triumphal Arch that he is planning to build in Washington, DC.
“I am pleased to announce that TODAY my Administration officially filed the presentation and plans to the highly respected Commission of Fine Arts for what will be the GREATEST and MOST

BEAUTIFUL Triumphal Arch, anywhere in the World,” Trump wrote in a social media post.
“This will be a wonderful addition to the Washington D.C. area for all Americans to enjoy for many decades to come!’ — President DONALD J. TRUMP,” he concluded.
The image shows the European-style arch with two eagles flanking a winged Lady Liberty-like figure standing over the words, “One Nation Under God,” and golden lions seated at its base." 

Breitbart

April 2026: TRUMP PRESIDENCY Trump ballroom construction can continue, appeals court rules

Trump ballroom construction can continue, appeals court rules
"An appeals court has ruled that construction for the White House ballroom can resume, granting President Donald Trump a legal win as he races to finish one of the biggest infrastructure projects of his second term.

The U.S. Court of Appeals for the D.C. Circuit, in a 2-1 ruling, granted the Trump administration a temporary stay on a lower court ruling halting the project. Construction can now continue until at least April 17.
The ruling punts the case back to District Judge Richard Leon, a Bush appointee, who spiritedly ruled against the $400 million ballroom, arguing it needed congressional approval. The D.C. appeals court urged Leon to reconsider the Trump administration’s argument that speedy construction is necessary for national security.
The national security rationale for the ballroom is that it is “a vital project for the safety and security of the White House and the President, his family, and his staff,” Trump’s lawyers have argued.
Part of the project does include a “massive” military bunker, as well as bulletproof and “drone-proof” roofs and ceilings.
The bunker itself is largely a rebuild of the Presidential Emergency Operations Center, a secure bunker for the president and his team that sat beneath the East Wing. It was demolished last year to make room for the 90,000-square-foot ballroom." 

Washington Examiner

April 2026: TRUMP PRESIDENCY Trump Warns Iran Over Strait of Hormuz Tanker Fees

Trump Warns Iran Over Strait of Hormuz Tanker Fees
"President Donald Trump warned Iran on Thursday against charging fees on tanker traffic through the Strait of Hormuz, writing on Truth

Social: “There are reports that Iran is charging fees to tankers going through the Hormuz Strait — They better not be and, if they are, they better stop now!”
Iran’s parliamentary National Security Committee has approved a bill that would formally authorize fees on vessels transiting the strait, according to the semi-official Fars news agency. The legislation is still awaiting full parliamentary approval, according to Fars." 

Breitbart

April 2026: TRUMP PRESIDENCY Medical examiner on leave over potential Trump death post

Medical examiner on leave over potential Trump death post
"A medical examiner in Duval County, Florida, has been placed on paid administrative leave following a social media post in which he

appeared to wish for President Donald Trump's death.
"Mr. Bob Pfalzgraf has been placed on administrative leave while we investigate the situation," the City of Jacksonville said in a statement, according to local news station News4Jax.
Pfalzgraf, who earns $306,653 per year as the county's medical examiner, posted on X on Monday: "I'm looking forward to the big beautiful obituary," in apparent reference to Trump's spending package." 

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April 2026: TRUMP PRESIDENCY Chevron Importing 250,000 Barrels of Venezuelan Oil to U.S. per Day

Chevron Importing 250,000 Barrels of Venezuelan Oil to U.S. per Day
"American multinational energy corporation Chevron is now importing an average of 250,000 barrels of Venezuelan crude oil per day into the United States.

Venezuela’s monthly crude oil exports have once again surpassed one million barrels per day. Andy Walz – president of downstream, midstream, and chemicals at Chevron – confirmed to the BBC that the company is importing the equivalent a quarter of a million barrels of Venezuelan oil per day. The BBC detailed that the crude oil tanker Minerva Gloria recently docked at a wharf in the Mississippi sound, carrying 400,000 barrels of crude oil — an amount that, six months ago, would have been “impossible” to bring to the United States." Breitbart

April 2026: TRUMP PRESIDENCY American journalist Shelly Kittleson has been released week after kidnapping in Iraq, Rubio says

American journalist Shelly Kittleson has been released week after kidnapping in Iraq, Rubio says
"American journalist Shelly Kittleson, who was kidnapped from a

Baghdad streetcorner last week, was released Tuesday, U.S. and Iraqi officials said.
The development came after the powerful Iran-backed Iraqi militia Kataib Hezbollah said in a statement that it had decided to free Kittleson, who was abducted on March 31. Its condition was that Kittleson must “leave the country immediately” upon her release." 

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April 2026: TRUMP PRESIDENCY U.S., Iran, Israel Agree To 2-Week Ceasefire; Tehran Will Allow Safe Passage Via Hormuz For Two Weeks

U.S., Iran, Israel Agree To 2-Week Ceasefire; Tehran Will Allow Safe Passage Via Hormuz For Two Weeks

"President Trump agrees to a two-week ceasefire with Iran, conditional

on them "agreeing to the COMPLETE, IMMEDIATE, and SAFE OPENING of the Strait of Hormuz"

Iran accepts Pakistan's two-week ceasefire proposal, with the deal approved by the New Supreme Leader; Iran also says safe passage via Hormuz "Possible" for two weeks
Israel has reportedly agreed to suspend bombing while talks are ongoing." ZeroHedge