U.S. Politics
China calls reports of ongoing US tariff talks ‘baseless’ while Trump claims administration ‘actively’ seeking deal – live - The Guardian
Hundreds of scholars say U.S. is swiftly heading toward authoritarianism - NPR
American Battleground: Trump returns to power with ‘shock and awe’ - CNN
15 percent of young people see country on right track under Trump, poll finds - The Washington Post
US: 12 states sue Trump administration over tariffs - DW
U.S. State Department unveils massive overhaul of agency with reduction of staff, bureaus - The Globe and Mail
‘No friend anymore’: Days from a national election, Canadian voters focus on the US relationship - CNN
FAKE NEWS?: China calls BS on Donald Trump’s latest tariff claim - News.com.au
Trump reinserts himself into Canadian politics, saying 'as a state, it works great' - Yahoo News Canada
Politics
Bolton on Trump: ‘His favorite is not Russia; his favorite is Vladimir Putin’ - CNN
‘Do you consider yourself a journalist?’ CNN meets MAGA media at White House - CNN
GOP talks on millionaire tax hike come from party's populist streak, strategists say - Fox News
There's something rotten in Minneapolis politics - Southwest Voices | News
China calls reports of ongoing US tariff talks ‘baseless’ while Trump claims administration ‘actively’ seeking deal – live - The Guardian
Tesla Profit Sinks, Hurt by Backlash Over Elon Musk’s Political Role - WSJ
Gavin Newsom's tough talk for Democrats: From the Politics Desk - NBC News
Elon Musk Backs Away From Washington, but DOGE Remains - The New York Times
Musk eyes the exit after humiliating turn in politics: report - MSNBC News
New Trump order targets university accreditation process - BBC
United States News
Hundreds of scholars say U.S. is swiftly heading toward authoritarianism - NPR
What “America First” Could Cost Us - The New Yorker
Negotiations between Iran and the United States moves to 'expert level' - NBC News
Trump Is Attempting to Use Wartime Powers in the United States - The Atlantic
New York leads 12 states suing to block Trump's tariffs - BBC
Trump Pressures Ukraine to Accept a Peace Plan That Sharply Favors Russia - The New York Times
Venezuelan government uses Tren de Aragua as proxies to undermine US public safety, FBI assessment finds - Fox News
Trump says lower tariffs depend on China, as US states sue over trade war - Al Jazeera
White House
White House debates lifting sanctions on Russian energy assets, Nord Stream - Politico
Trump is putting his 'touches' on the White House with flagpoles, art and an Oval Office overhaul - AP News
Michelle Wolf Opens the Vault on 2018 White House Correspondents' Dinner in New Comedy Set - Rolling Stone
Kimmel on Trump’s White House flagpoles: ‘The kind of decision you make when you can’t get an erection’ - The Guardian
White House grows frustrated with Russia, Ukraine over lagging peace negotiations - CBS News
Exclusive | White House Considers Slashing China Tariffs to De-Escalate Trade War - WSJ
Melania Trump’s Easter Surprise - The New York Times
Scoop: Musk vs. Bessent dispute erupted into West Wing shouting match - Axios
President
Trump was once seen as an asset to right-wing populists abroad. No more - NPR
Trump updates: US president says ‘depends on China’ when tariffs come down - Al Jazeera
Will agencies' weaknesses become a source of presidential strength? - Reuters
Trump’s Approval Rating Has Been Falling Steadily, Polling Average Shows - The New York Times
A dozen US states sue to stop Trump’s ‘reckless and insane’ tariff policy - The Guardian
Opinion | The new Sun King: Trump and Oval Office rococo - The Washington Post
HONORING THE MEMORY OF HIS HOLINESS POPE FRANCIS - The White House (.gov)
Days to Canada election, Trump says country would cease to exist if not for US - South China Morning Post
Trump slams Zelensky for refusing to recognise Russian control of Crimea - France 24