Trump News for Saturday, April 4, 2026

Watch out for claim Thomas Massie exposed Stephen Miller funneling $890M through Cayman Islands

Taija PerryCook, Snopes.com

In March 2026, Republican U.S. Rep. Thomas Massie of Kentucky exposed senior White House adviser Stephen Miller for funneling $890 million into offshore accounts through the Cayman Islands.

Giuffre family urges UK’s King Charles to meet Epstein survivors in US

Al Jazeera Staff, Al Jazeera English

Prior to her death, Virginia Giuffre accused Epstein of trafficking her to Charles's brother, the former Prince Andrew.

Trump files emergency motion to continue building White House ballroom

Al Jazeera Staff, Al Jazeera English

The motion argues that a ruling suspending the construction was 'improper' and left national security weaknesses.

Universities hit as US, Israel ramp up attacks on Iran’s infrastructure

Maziar Motamedi, Al Jazeera English

Authorities say at least 30 universities impacted by US and Israeli strikes since the start of the war.

Fox Blames Europe's Refusal To Join Iran War On Immigrant Population

Heather, Crooksandliars.com

Here we go again. Fox doing Putin's bidding by undermining NATO and our European allies with a big heaping helping of racism and immigrant bashing thrown in to boot. Here's Lawrence Jones who was filling in for Hannity this Friday, along with Jim Hanson from …

Pam Bondi's Portrait Ends Up In The Trash Bin At DOJ

Ed Scarce, Crooksandliars.com

A fitting end to a sordid career. Source: MSNow Within hours of the news that President Donald Trump had fired Pam Bondi as attorney general, images began circulating of her framed portrait, unceremoniously removed from its place of honor near the president a…

Bitcoin tends to outperform gold and stocks after global shocks, Mercado Bitcoin finds

Francisco Rodrigues, CoinDesk

The study analyzed 60-day windows after economic or geopolitical shocks and found that Bitcoin posted stronger returns than gold and the S&P 500 in each period.

Trump Proposes Reopening Alcatraz as Federal Prison, Requests $152 Million in New Budget Plan

Just Jared

Donald Trump is planning to reopen a prison on Alcatraz Island. The White House released a proposed budget for next year on Friday (April 3), including plans to ask Congress for $152 million to reopen the island to an active federal prison. Keep reading to fi…

Bombs strike Iran’s energy plants ahead of Trump ‘unleashing hell’ deadline

Yahoo Entertainment

21 claims we've investigated about Hegseth's Department of Defense

Jack Izzo, Snopes.com

Critics have made a number of claims about the defense secretary and his department since the beginning of the Iran war.

Top diplomat Marco Rubio strips Qassem Soleimani’s niece of US residency

Al Jazeera Staff, Al Jazeera English

In a statement, the US State Department has accused Hamideh Soleimani Afshar of being an 'outspoken supporter' of Iran.

Judge halts Trump effort requiring colleges to show they don't consider race in admissions

The Associated Press, NPR

A federal judge on Saturday said the Trump Administration the demand to collect data from universities was rolled out in a "rushed and chaotic" manner.

Trump wants $152MN to reopen Alcatraz prison

RT

The administration of US President Donald Trump has requested $152 million from Congress to restore the Alcatraz prison, inviting criticism from Democrats

After Bondi’s firing, DOJ portrait swiftly removed and trashed

CK Smith, Salon

Her portrait was reportedly pulled within hours, offering a stark image of how quickly officials fall out of favor

Trump says Iran has 48 hours to make deal as search for US pilot continues

Joseph Stepansky, Al Jazeera English

Trump does not reference a downed US jet in his post but points to a deadline for Iran to reopen the Strait of Hormuz.

What the Iran-Iraq war can tell us about the US-Israeli war on Iran

Behrooz Ghamari-Tabrizi, Al Jazeera English

Trump and Netanyahu are harbouring the same illusions Saddam Hussein had in 1980 when he invaded Iran.

US arrests relatives of deceased Iranian ​general Qasem ​Soleimani

BBC News

The niece and grand-niece of Qasem Soleimani are in the custody of US Immigration and Customs Enforcement, officials said.

Debris from an intercepted missile struck Oracle's Dubai office days after Iran threatened US companies in the region

Tristan Anthony, Business Insider

Officials in Dubai said on Saturday that debris from an intercepted missile had struck Oracle's offices. They called it a "minor incident."

“Who The Hell She Is?”: Broadway Star Mercilessly Trolled After Complaining About Not Being Recognized On Plane

Rocio Corsi, Boredpanda.com

“I legit have no idea who she is. First time hearing her name," wrote one user.

After the Minnesota surge, ICE is moving to a quieter enforcement approach

Meg Anderson, NPR

ICE seems to be changing from aggressive immigration enforcement on city streets to an apparent return to operations that rely heavily on local law enforcement. But even in Florida, where sheriffs are required to cooperate with ICE, some conservative sheriffs…

"I Thought We Did Right By Voting Trump In, But Now Prices Are Insane" — These MAGA Voters Are Ranting About How Much They're Struggling, And The Internet Is Showing No Pity

Michaela Bramwell, Buzzfeed

"Why haven't they fed themselves by their bootstraps? Isn't that what MAGA folks are always cheering for?"View Entire Post ›

'New' leaders look much the same -- only harsher...

Lauren Kent, CNN

'New' leaders look much the same -- only harsher... (Top headline, 3rd story, link) Related stories:Missing Airman Raises Concerns Regime Could Gain Leverage Over USA... Fate could change course of war... Military 'repairing missile bu…

U.S. Military Archbishop Calls Hegseth's 'Jesus' Comments Problematic

John Amato, Crooksandliars.com

Archbishop Timothy Broglio told CBS's Face The Nation that SecDef Pete Hegseth invoking the name of the lord was "problematic" because war is not something Jesus would sponsor. Host Ed O'Keefe interviewed the Archdiocese for the Military Service and elicited …

Trump warns Iran has two days to open Strait of Hormuz — or face ‘hell’

Geoff Earle, New York Post

“Remember when I gave Iran ten days to MAKE A DEAL or OPEN UP THE HORMUZ STRAIT. Time is running out," Trump posted on Truth Social.

My citizenship, up for debate

Pablo Andreu, Salon

SCOTUS seems poised to uphold birthright citizenship. But Republicans are intent on creating a rigid hierarchy

Tiger Woods Calls Trump At Scene Of His DUI

Ed Scarce, Crooksandliars.com

Pretty sure the first thing most of us wouldn't do is call Donald Trump after rolling our Land Rover in the middle of the day. I wonder if Tiger wanted a pardon? Source: TMZ In the time between Tiger Woods flipping his car and being arrested for DUI, the golf…

This Supreme Court case could decide the future of American citizenship

Imran Khalid, TheBlaze

The Supreme Court recently heard more than two hours of argument in Trump v. Barbara, the case testing the constitutionality of President Donald Trump’s executive order on birthright citizenship.Trump himself sat in the courtroom for part of the session, the …

The far-right Christians pushing Trump’s war — to bring on the apocalypse

Frederick Clarkson, Salon

“Apostles” and “prophets” on the Christian fringe think Iran may lead to Armageddon — and they love it

Woke protestor ripped for missing joke on ‘gays of Hormuz’

Gabrielle Fahmy, New York Post

A hilarious exchange during the No Kings Rally in Manhattan went viral after a woke protestor was caught on video condemning society’s treatment of the non-existent “gays of Hormuz.&#82…

Seoul woman: Koreans learn English using Karoline Leavitt’s White House briefings

Geoff Earle, New York Post

White House Press Secretary Karoline Leavitt has made a career out of schooling the press -- and now thousands Koreans are learning English by studying her daily briefings.

Brian Cox rails against Trump and America’s ‘insidious’ patriarchy in blunt new interview

Inga Parkel, The-independent.com

‘Succession’ star argued that ‘in America they don’t like women’

Taiwan's opposition leader seeks to win friends in China with a high-stakes visit

Janis Mackey Frayer, NBC News

TAIPEI, Taiwan — Before President Donald Trump arrives in China last month, Chinese President Xi Jinping will have another visitor: a Taiwan opposition leader, who

Trump FIRES Pam Bondi—Then Hegseth'

Cliff Schecter, Crooksandliars.com

It was the kind of week that would be unbelievable in fiction. Trump fired Attorney General Pam Bondi—with a “we love Pam” post...and zero severance plan! While Defense Secretary Pete Hegseth faced explosive war profiteering accusations after the Financial Ti…

Tesla Is Sitting on a Record 50k Unsold EVs

Iulian Dnistran, InsideEVs

The American EV brand’s sales rebounded in the first quarter, but a new problem is making its presence felt.

US losing planes in Iran war: What we know so far (VIDEOS/PHOTOS)

RT

The US military has lost an F-15E fighter and an A-10 attack plane during strikes on Iran, with rescue efforts underway Read Full Article at RT.com

The Iranian Opposition’s Urgent Task

Arash Azizi, The Atlantic

A fractious movement is coming to recognize the need for common ground.

Iran war enters its 6th week as military searches for downed jet crew member

NPR Staff, NPR

The war in Iran enters its 6th week as the search continues for the missing U.S. service member who bailed out of a fighter jet shot down over Iran on Friday.

The No Kings movement needs a next step

Chauncey DeVega, Salon

The largest protests in American history need more than outrage. Without clear demands, momentum fades

Why the US should stake a claim to Antarctica

Declan Ganley, TheBlaze

While many eyes are focused on Iran, the Trump administration’s policies suggest that reasserting the Monroe Doctrine in the Western Hemisphere could rank among its highest geopolitical priorities. As laid out in the 2025 National Security Strategy, the Trump…

Far-Right Religious Leaders Advising Trump See Iran as an End Times Holy War

Alain Stephens, The Intercept

By making Iran into a religious crusade, Trump’s spiritual advisers are making the war that much more difficult to end. The post Far-Right Religious Leaders Advising Trump See Iran as an End Times Holy War appeared first on The Intercept.

Trump Wants to Start Privatizing TSA in Latest Budget Proposal

Matt Novak, Gizmodo.com

"The Budget begins the privatization of TSA’s airport screeners...."

Voters Who Dislike Both Parties Are Turning Against Trump

Ed Kilgore, New York Magazine

Voters who dislike both parties are turning against Trump. Trump has traditionally done well with “I hate everybody” voters. But polling suggests they may help Democrats win in 2026.

This Easter, an American Pope Confronts an American War

Paul Elie, The New Yorker

Last week, when asked if he had a message about the war in Iran for President Trump, Leo XIV said, “Hopefully, he’s looking for an off-ramp.” Paul Elie writes.

Democrats Need New Stories

Heather Souvaine Horn, The New Republic

Democratic governors’ affordability politics is trashing “what remains of U.S. climate policy,” Politico reports this week. The piece points to New York Governor Kathy Hochul trying to delay legally binding emissions targets; Maryland Governor Wes Moore “back…

Trump seeks $152m to reopen notorious Alcatraz prison

BBC News

Former Speaker of the House Nancy Pelosi calls the plan a "stupid notion that would be nothing more than a waste of taxpayer dollars".

Trump fires another top official, and NASA launches a moon shot: The news quiz

Jeremy Mikula, Melinda Yao, NBC News

The Supreme Court has a lone dissenter, gas prices spike, and the World Cup is missing an icon.

Congress gave money for global HIV work. The Trump administration isn't spending it

Gabrielle Emanuel, NPR

U.S. work combatting HIV/AIDS has saved millions of lives globally. Under the Trump administration, funding has been slow in coming and unpredictable, wreaking havoc on people trying to do the work.

The Bilderberg titan on trial: This murder waited 65 years for justice

RT

By moving from a ‘moral apology’ to criminal liability, the Lumumba family is forcing a global reckoning with the mechanics of regime change Read Full Article at RT.com

This week we revealed the renovation of Frank Lloyd Wright's Fallingwater

Tom Ravenscroft, Dezeen

This week on Dezeen, a three-year renovation of Frank Lloyd Wright's most famous building – Fallingwater – led by New York-based Architectural Preservation Studio.

Ford Reports Weak Q1 Sales as High Costs Hit Auto Demand, Reuters Reports

Vardah Gill, Yahoo Entertainment

Ford Motor Company (NYSE:F) is included among the 15 Cheapest Stocks with Highest Dividends. According to an April 2 Reuters report, Ford Motor Company...

Trump Is Trading Europe for Netanyahu’s War

Eldar Mamedov, The American Conservative

Washington demands that NATO join a war of aggression. The post Trump Is Trading Europe for Netanyahu’s War appeared first on The American Conservative.

Iran war: What is happening on day 36 of US-Israeli attacks?

Elizabeth Melimopoulos, Al Jazeera English

Iran claims responsibility for downing two US warplanes, as search under way for missing crewmember.

Macron urges nations not to be ‘vassals’ of the US or China

RT

French President Emmanuel Macron has called on countries that value international law to band together in the face of America’s “unpredictability”

Minnesota Kicks Off Legal Battle With Trump Administration To Hold ICE Shooters Accountable

Andy Mannix, Techdirt

This story was originally published by ProPublica. Republished under a CC BY-NC-ND 3.0 license. They asked nicely at first.  After an Immigration and Customs Enforcement agent shot and killed Renee Good, a 37-year-old mother of three who’d recently moved to M…

How the Iran war has left Gulf nations divided in their response

Shubhajit Roy, The Indian Express

The countries worst affected by Iran’s horizontal escalation have been the UAE, Saudi Arabia, Oman and Qatar. Yet, a clear difference in approach to the war has emerged among them. Here’s a look at all four of these countries.

Trump is considering more changes to his Cabinet in the coming weeks

Matt Dixon, NBC News

In his first year back in the White House, President Donald Trump avoided using his famous “You’re fired” phrase when it came to members of his Cabinet.

‘We’re fighting wars, not day care’: Trump budget seeks $1.5T in defense spending alongside cuts in domestic programs

Express Global Desk, The Indian Express

Funding for community assistance programmes, including grants supporting housing and employment services, would also be reduced.