Trump News for Tuesday, April 7, 2026
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Oil slides after Trump agrees to conditional two-week Iran ceasefire
BBC News
Trump announced the deal not long before a deadline for a Tuesday evening ultimatum for Iran was reached.
Apr 7, 2026, 11:40 PM
Iran cyber actors disrupting US water, energy facilities, FBI warns
Jessica Lyons, Theregister.com
Your PLCs aren't internet-connected, right? Right?! Iranian-affiliated actors have escalated intrusions targeting critical US water and energy facilities, in some cases disrupting operations, the FBI and American cyber defense agencies said on Tuesday.…
Apr 7, 2026, 11:30 PM
Trump agrees to pause attacks on Iran if Strait of Hormuz opens
Al Jazeera English
US President Donald Trump says he has agreed to extend his threatened deadline to attack Iran by two weeks.
Apr 7, 2026, 11:25 PM
Trump suspends Iran bombing for two weeks following dire threats
Al Jazeera, Al Jazeera English
The US president nevertheless warned that the suspension was dependent on Iran reopening the Strait of Hormuz.
Apr 7, 2026, 10:48 PM
Pro-Iran Hackers Target Critical U.S. Energy and Water Infrastructure
Matt Novak, Gizmodo.com
CISA issued a new warning on Tuesday.
Apr 7, 2026, 10:48 PM
What we know about Pakistan’s proposed Iran war pause
Al Jazeera English
Pakistan’s Prime Minister Shehbaz Sharif says diplomatic efforts to resolve the US-Israeli war on Iran are progressing.
Apr 7, 2026, 10:24 PM
Iranian musician stages protest at power station over Trump threats
Al Jazeera English
Iranian musician Ali Ghamsari has been performing outside the Damavand power station in a symbolic protest.
Apr 7, 2026, 10:13 PM
White House plans to spend $15 million on new archway...
Mark Alfred, Notus.org
White House plans to spend $15 million on new archway... (Third column, 4th story, link)
Apr 7, 2026, 9:52 PM
A group of US agencies including the FBI and the NSA warns that Iran-linked hackers have targeted industrial control devices used in US critical infrastructure (Andy Greenberg/Wired)
Techmeme.com
Andy Greenberg / Wired: A group of US agencies including the FBI and the NSA warns that Iran-linked hackers have targeted industrial control devices used in US critical infrastructure — As Trump threatens Iranian infrastructure, the US government warns that…
Apr 7, 2026, 9:50 PM
Iran warns region and beyond as tension builds ahead of US ultimatum
Al Jazeera, Al Jazeera English
Trump has threatened to step up the US-Israeli war on Iran by destroying every bridge and power plant in the country.
Apr 7, 2026, 9:48 PM
As bombings escalate and the regime hangs on, some Iranians say they are in limbo
Somayeh Malekian, Desiree Adib, Bill Hutchinson, Abcnews.com
Iranians on the ground say they are juggling feelings ranging from hope to despair as bombings go on and threats escalate.
Apr 7, 2026, 9:41 PM
After Donald Trump Issued A Chilling Threat Toward Iran, Videos Of Iranians Forming Human Chains Around Their Power Plants Are Going Viral
Alana Valko, Buzzfeed
Iranian officials called on young people to form human chains around the country's power plants and infrastructure... and they're doing just that.View Entire Post ›
Apr 7, 2026, 9:40 PM
Trump considering Pakistani PM's request he extend Iran deadline, White House says
Shannon K. Kingston, Abcnews.com
Pakistan's Prime Minister Sharif on Tuesday asked President Trump to extend by two weeks his threat to destroy Iran Tuesday night.
Apr 7, 2026, 9:38 PM
Pakistan appeals to Trump to extend deadline, Iran to reopen Hormuz Strait
Al Jazeera Staff, Al Jazeera English
PM Sharif cites progress in diplomatic efforts for peaceful settlement of war, urges to allow diplomacy run its course.
Apr 7, 2026, 9:35 PM
Iranians brace for possible devastation as Trump’s deadline looms
Maziar Motamedi, Al Jazeera English
Anxiety grips Iran with looming threats of US-led strikes targeting civilian sites, in violation of international law.
Apr 7, 2026, 9:08 PM
ICE acknowledges it is using powerful spyware
Jude Joffe-Block, NPR
In a letter sent last week, ICE's top official indicated to members of Congress the agency is using a spyware tool to intercept encrypted messages of fentanyl traffickers.
Apr 7, 2026, 9:01 PM
In a stark reversal, President Trump announces two-week ceasefire with Iran
Deepa Shivaram, NPR
President Trump has announced a two-week ceasefire with Iran, contingent on their opening of the Strait of Hormuz. In an earlier online post, he had threatened "a whole civilization will die tonight."
Apr 7, 2026, 9:00 PM
‘Policy of abuse’: Women march in Cuba against US energy blockade
Al Jazeera Staff, Al Jazeera English
The Cuban government has led several protests in recent weeks to call on the US to allow oil to arrive to the island.
Apr 7, 2026, 8:44 PM
Russia and China block UN resolution on Strait of Hormuz
Al Jazeera, Al Jazeera English
A total 11 out of 15 members supported resolution, which was already watered down to evade vetoes.
Apr 7, 2026, 8:17 PM
Iran-Linked Hackers Are Sabotaging US Energy and Water Infrastructure
Andy Greenberg, Wired
As Trump threatens Iranian infrastructure, the US government warns that Iran has carried out its own digital attacks against US critical infrastructure.
Apr 7, 2026, 8:13 PM
‘No end in sight’ if Trump acts on threat to destroy Iran infrastructure
Ali Harb, Al Jazeera English
Escalation by Donald Trump is likely to be met with more Iranian attacks, further destabilising region, experts say.
Apr 7, 2026, 7:41 PM
Trump to pursue stability with China’s Xi in May meeting, USTR Greer says
Al Jazeera, Al Jazeera English
The US is 'not looking for a massive confrontation', Greer says, adding the two countries have a stable relationship.
Apr 7, 2026, 7:41 PM
Iranians form human chains at bridges and power plants
BBC News
Tehran had urged people to gather outside potential US and Israeli targets after Donald Trump threatened to attack civilian infrastructure.
Apr 7, 2026, 7:36 PM
Trump’s War on American Cybersecurity Ramps Up With Planned $700 Million Cuts to CISA
Ece Yildirim, Gizmodo.com
The administration also wants to axe programs countering misinformation and propaganda.
Apr 7, 2026, 7:20 PM
French nationals return home following Iran prison release
Al Jazeera, Al Jazeera English
Cecile Kohler and Jacques Paris were freed in November after more than three years at Evin prison.
Apr 7, 2026, 7:07 PM
Pope says Trump's threat to destroy Iranian civilization is 'truly unacceptable'
NICOLE WINFIELD, Yahoo Entertainment
Pope Leo XIV said Tuesday that U.S. President Donald Trump’s threat to destroy Iranian civilization was “truly unacceptable” and said any attacks on civilian...
Apr 7, 2026, 6:50 PM
Tehran synagogue destroyed as US-Israeli strikes kill over a dozen
Al Jazeera English
A synagogue in Tehran was struck in a wave of US-Israeli attacks overnight.
Apr 7, 2026, 6:45 PM
Did Trump Just Threaten to Use Nuclear Weapons in Iran?
Tom Nichols, The Atlantic
If such an order comes to pass, the military can and must refuse.
Apr 7, 2026, 6:41 PM
Is the Iran war turning into Trump’s Iraq?
Miles Bryan, Noel King, Vox
How closely does President Donald Trump’s war in Iran compare with America’s last conflict in the Middle East? Both the Iran war and the 2003 US invasion of Iraq have paired conventional American military dominance with shifting, ambiguous objectives. And bo…
Apr 7, 2026, 6:14 PM
Christie: Trump ‘undisciplined, immature and narcissistic’ but not ‘stupid’
Yahoo Entertainment
Apr 7, 2026, 5:49 PM
What the US military could do if Iran fails to meet Trump's ultimatum
BBC News
Trump has backed himself into a corner with threats that the US military can't feasibly carry out in a one fell swoop, military experts told the BBC.
Apr 7, 2026, 5:42 PM
Trump Threatens ‘Whole Civilisation Will Die Tonight’
BBC News
Trump warns "a whole civilisation will die tonight" unless Iran reaches a deal.
Apr 7, 2026, 5:42 PM
Why JD Vance joined Pakistan’s last-ditch US-Iran mediation efforts
Abid Hussain, Al Jazeera English
Backchannel talks gain pace as Pakistan mediates and Iran seeks indirect engagement through US vice president.
Apr 7, 2026, 5:32 PM
WATCH: New images from Artemis II are 'just awesome': Former astronaut
ABC News, Abcnews.com
Former NASA astronaut Terry Virts discusses the historic Artemis II mission and reflects on his time in space.
Apr 7, 2026, 5:06 PM
Top university says US-Israel attack targeted Iran’s progress, AI learning
Maziar Motamedi, Al Jazeera English
Iran condemns systematic attacks on civilian sites, including academic hubs, as war devastates critical infrastructure.
Apr 7, 2026, 5:03 PM
US denies nuclear plan as deadline on threat to Iran ‘civilisation’ looms
Al Jazeera, Al Jazeera English
Trump's threat to kill 'whole civilization' and comments from VP have raised fears.
Apr 7, 2026, 5:02 PM
Delta Becomes Third Airline to Hike Bag Fees as the Iran War Makes Jet Fuel More Expensive
Matt Novak, Gizmodo.com
Amazon and USPS are adding fuel surcharges this month.
Apr 7, 2026, 4:55 PM
Anthropic is launching a new AI model for cybersecurity
Hayden Field, The Verge
Anthropic is debuting a new AI model as part of a cybersecurity partnership with Nvidia, Google, Amazon Web Services, Apple, Microsoft, and other companies. Project Glasswing, as it's called, is billed as a way for large companies, and potentially even the go…
Apr 7, 2026, 4:41 PM
Trump, hours until deadline, threatens Iran's 'whole civilization will die tonight'
Alexandra Hutzler, Nicholas Kerr, Abcnews.com
President Trump issued the grave new warning against Iran's "whole civilization" if it doesn't agree to his demands by Tuesday night.
Apr 7, 2026, 4:41 PM
WATCH: President Trump asks Artemis II astronauts about far side of the moon
ABC News, Abcnews.com
Artemis II Mission Specialist Jeremy Hansen told Trump that "it's very different on the far side" after Orion completed its lunar flyby, allowing the astronauts to view the far side of the Moon.
Apr 7, 2026, 4:34 PM
WATCH: President Trump speaks with Artemis II astronauts
ABC News, Abcnews.com
Trump called the Artemis II astronauts after the historic lunar flyby on Monday and invited them to the Oval Office upon their return to Earth.
Apr 7, 2026, 4:34 PM
Trump’s Office Of Legal Counsel Says Trump Doesn’t Need To Follow The Presidential Records Rules
Tim Cushing, Techdirt
Leave it to the president that makes us nostalgic for Nixon-era corruption to claim that a law Nixon made necessary is no longer a law. The Presidential Records Act was summoned into existence by Nixon’s resignation and his subsequent efforts to destroy recor…
Apr 7, 2026, 4:24 PM
Trump Loves Alcatraz, Because Trump Loves Infamy
Jim Vorel, Jezebel
Trump isn't fascinated by Alcatraz because it would make an effective prison. Our child of a President just can't resist a famous name.
Apr 7, 2026, 3:59 PM
WATCH: Gunman shot dead outside Israeli consulate in Istanbul, two other gunmen injured
ABC News, Abcnews.com
One gunman was shot dead outside the Israeli consulate in Istanbul and two other gunmen were injured on Tuesday, Turkish police told ABC News.
Apr 7, 2026, 3:56 PM
Well, Here We All Are, Carrying on Like Our President Didn’t Just Fantasize About Committing Genocide
Danielle Han, Jezebel
“A whole civilization will die tonight, never to be brought back again,” Trump wrote on Truth Social. Uhhhh???
Apr 7, 2026, 3:54 PM
Trump Melts Down at MAGA Star Being Mean About His Unhinged Message
Will Neal, Daily Beast
Donald Trump had nothing but nasty things to say about one of MAGA’s top pundits after the commentator dared to criticize the president’s handling of war...
Apr 7, 2026, 3:50 PM
A President Without Restraints
David A. Graham, The Atlantic
Trump’s position is that if he wants to wipe out a country, then that is his decision to make.
Apr 7, 2026, 3:44 PM
Trump’s MAGA World Cup
Franklin Foer, The Atlantic
Though despised by the American right, soccer is a clear expression of the president’s politics.
Apr 7, 2026, 3:21 PM
Trump’s Congratulatory Call With the Artemis 2 Astronauts Was Painfully Awkward
Ellyn Lapointe, Gizmodo.com
Four astronauts flew around the Moon and all they got was this lousy phone call with the president.
Apr 7, 2026, 3:05 PM
How to Solve the Strait of Hormuz Problem
Amos Hochstein, The Atlantic
Sooner or later, the war will end, and a rare window for bold collective action will open.
Apr 7, 2026, 2:32 PM
‘No Data Centers’ Sign Found After Shooting at Indianapolis Politician’s Home
Ece Yildirim, Gizmodo.com
The city councilor has been steadfast in his insistence on new data center construction in the area.
Apr 7, 2026, 2:15 PM
Trump on Iran: ‘A whole civilisation will die tonight’
Ali Harb, Al Jazeera English
Increasingly angry US president escalates threats to Iran as his Democratic rivals rebuke him as ‘sick’ and ‘genocidal’.
Apr 7, 2026, 1:53 PM
IRAN CALLS FOR HUMAN CHAINS
Military.com
Airstrikes pounded Tehran, and Iranian officials urged young people to form human chains to protect power plants, hours before the expiration of U.S. President Donald Trump’s latest deadline for the Islamic Republic to reopen the crucial Strait of Hormuz or f…
Apr 7, 2026, 1:46 PM
NASA’s Artemis II astronauts celebrate epic lunar flyby with stunning new images
Lee Billings, Joseph Howlett, Scientific American
Artemis II’s sixth day was a whirlwind of science and awe, with the mission’s astronauts glimpsing parts of the moon never before seen by any human—and talking to the U.S. president
Apr 7, 2026, 1:15 PM
America Is Diseased by Money in Politics — But We’re Not Dead Yet
Ryan Bort, Rolling Stone
America has been diseased by money in politics since the Supreme Court's Citizens United decision. Jack Schlossberg argues that we're not dead yet.
Apr 7, 2026, 1:00 PM
Ford recalls nearly 423,000 vehicles over windshield wiper issue
Mary Cunningham, CBS News
Federal regulators said the windshield wipers could fail, reducing the driver's visibility and increasing the risk of a crash.
Apr 7, 2026, 12:58 PM
‘Get a grip’: How Iranian embassies mocked Trump’s vulgar threat
Mohammad Mansour, Al Jazeera English
Iran’s embassies launched a global trolling campaign in response to Trump's profanity-laced threat.
Apr 7, 2026, 12:50 PM
America First? Paramount Finalizes $24 Billion In Middle East Backing For Warner Bros Deal
Karl Bode, Techdirt
MAGA Republicans spent year swaddling themselves in phony “America first!” rhetoric (including suffering an embolism over Chinese influence over TikTok), but have suddenly gone mysteriously quiet now that $24 billion in Saudi, Chinese, and other foreign cash …
Apr 7, 2026, 12:25 PM
What’s Iran’s 10-point peace plan that Trump says is ‘not good enough’?
Al Jazeera, Al Jazeera English
As US president's deadline looms, a ceasefire appears unlikely.
Apr 7, 2026, 12:17 PM
WATCH: Artemis II returns stunning images from historic lunar flyby
ABC News, Abcnews.com
Transportation correspondent Gio Benitez shares images taken by four astronauts who traveled farther into space than any humans before during the lunar flyby.
Apr 7, 2026, 12:04 PM
It Might Be Congressional Expulsion Season, on Both Sides of the Aisle
Jim Vorel, Jezebel
Members of Congress are calling for the expulsion of both serial adulterer Tony Gonzales and fraud-indicted Rep. Sheila Cherfilus-McCormick.
Apr 7, 2026, 12:04 PM
Why Latinos Join ICE
Geraldo L. Cadava, The Atlantic
One reason: They’re aiming to protect, not betray, their communities.
Apr 7, 2026, 11:30 AM
The $97 Million Utah Warehouse ICE Bought for $145 Million
Nick Miroff, The Atlantic
Trump wants industrial-size immigration jails, and money is no obstacle.
Apr 7, 2026, 11:00 AM
Watch: Artemis II's historic lunar flyby... in 90 seconds
BBC News
The four astronauts in the Orion spacecraft set a new record for distance travelled from Earth.
Apr 7, 2026, 10:56 AM
How US, Israel are waging a war on Iranian culture, education
Priyanka Shankar, Al Jazeera English
Iranian officials have told Al Jazeera the US and Israel's attacks seek to wipe out Iranian identity.
Apr 7, 2026, 10:43 AM
Three Things the Consensus Gets Wrong About the Iran War
Eliot A. Cohen, The Atlantic
Things might not be as bleak as they are generally portrayed.
Apr 7, 2026, 10:00 AM
US-Israeli strikes destroy buildings in northern Iran
Al Jazeera English
Video shows widespread destruction in Pardis, northern Iran. The Israeli military said they bombed Iran on April 7.
Apr 7, 2026, 9:53 AM
What is Claude? Here's everything you need to know about Anthropic's increasingly popular chatbot
Brent D. Griffiths, Business Insider
Anthropic launched Claude in July 2023. Three years later, the chatbot is garnering lots of attention — and locked in a rivalry with OpenAI's ChatGPT.
Apr 7, 2026, 9:12 AM
In Georgia runoff election to replace MTG, 2 veterans pitch opposing Iran war views
Halle Troadec, Abcnews.com
The election is a first glimpse into the role Iran might play in the midterms.
Apr 7, 2026, 9:08 AM
Trump and Hegseth invoke God and religion in Iran war press conference
Al Jazeera English
Trump believes God backs US in Iran war, Hegseth compares airman's rescue to Jesus' resurrection
Apr 7, 2026, 9:03 AM
Crypto Investment Scams Were the Most Costly Type of Fraud in the U.S. in 2025
Matt Novak, Gizmodo.com
The FBI's Internet Crime Complaint Center receives an average of 3,000 complaints per day.
Apr 7, 2026, 9:00 AM
Morning news brief
Leila Fadel, NPR
Trump repeats threat to bomb Iran's infrastructure if a deal isn't reached, strikes in the Middle East intensify as Trump's deadline looms, Artemis II crew heads home after historic moon mission.
Apr 7, 2026, 8:45 AM
Iran Is Not Blocking the Strait of Hormuz. It's Running a Toll Booth
Shatterbelt, Shatterbelt.co
On March 26, Abbas Araghchi announced that ships from five "friendly nations" could transit the Strait of Hormuz: China, Russia, India, Iraq, Pakistan. Since then, the list has quietly expanded to include Turkey, Malaysia, Thailand, the Philippines, France (o…
Apr 7, 2026, 8:33 AM
Iran war: What is happening on day 39 of US-Israeli attacks?
Elizabeth Melimopoulos, Al Jazeera English
Trump has issued a strict deadline, but a defiant Iran says the threats by the US president are 'delusional'.
Apr 7, 2026, 7:52 AM
Trump Hurls Personal Attack at a Woman in Late-Night Meltdown
Cameron Adams, Daily Beast
President Donald Trump unleashed a brutal tirade against Fox News’ most prominent liberal co-host in a late-night Truth Social meltdown Trump, 79, fired up...
Apr 7, 2026, 7:47 AM
Israel threatens Iran’s trains, railways before Trump’s deadline expires
Al Jazeera Staff, Al Jazeera English
The bridge connecting Saudi Arabia and Bahrain closed as Trump threatens to destroy Iranian infrastructure.
Apr 7, 2026, 7:39 AM
Trump’s threat to strike Iran’s power plants looms
Al Jazeera English
US President Donald Trump said ‘Tuesday will be power plant day’ in a vulgar post on social media.
Apr 7, 2026, 4:33 AM
Iran urges youths to protect power plants and Saudi Arabia closes bridge as Trump's deadline nears
JON GAMBRELL and DAVID RISING, Yahoo Entertainment
Saudi Arabia closed the only road linking it to Bahrain on Tuesday after Iran fired missiles at its oil-rich Eastern Province. Tehran's latest strikes came ...
Apr 7, 2026, 4:20 AM
Giants believe deal with AI company is sound decision that will expand fan experience at Oracle Park
Shayna Rubin, San Francisco Chronicle
The Giants have partnered an AI firm, ElevenLabs, which could mean translation services or new music choices will be available at Oracle Park during games.
Apr 7, 2026, 4:14 AM
Trump speaks with NASA's Artemis II astronauts after historic moon flyby
Jackie Flynn Mogensen, Lee Billings, Scientific American
On Monday night, the president of the United States called the crew aboard the Orion spacecraft to congratulate them on their moon mission
Apr 7, 2026, 3:15 AM
Vance heads to Budapest to shore up Orban’s support before Sunday vote
Brian Osgood, Al Jazeera English
US vice president's Budapest trip highlights US-Hungary far-right alignment as Orban faces toughest electoral challenge.
Apr 7, 2026, 1:18 AM
Trump's threats against Iran could be war crimes if carried out, some experts say
Chris Boccia, Abcnews.com
President Donald Trump is threatening Iran with an assault that some experts in the laws of war say would be illegal.
Apr 7, 2026, 12:08 AM
Iran war live: Trump warns of attacks as Hormuz deal deadline nears
Lyndal Rowlands, Ted Regencia, Zsombor Peter, Al Jazeera English
Defense Secretary Pete Hegseth says US forces are carrying out more strikes on Iran than any day since start of war.
Apr 7, 2026, 12:00 AM