Trump News for Tuesday, April 14, 2026
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DOJ moves to vacate convictions of Proud Boys, Oath Keepers from Jan. 6
Alexander Mallin, Abcnews.com
The request is for those who were previously not covered by President Donald Trump’s sweeping Day 1 clemency grants.
Apr 14, 2026, 11:51 PM
Delcy Rodriguez calls for a ‘Venezuela free of sanctions’ amid US detente
Al Jazeera Staff, Al Jazeera English
Venezuelan president says limited sanctions relief has not been enough to stabilise the country's turbulent economy.
Apr 14, 2026, 11:47 PM
Trump hints Iran talks could resume this week as US maritime blockade continues
BBC News
The United Nations' secretary general also said it was "highly probable" that talks would restart.
Apr 14, 2026, 10:53 PM
The Trump Phone Still Looks Like Total Trash
James Pero, Gizmodo.com
A fresh new look, minus the fresh part.
Apr 14, 2026, 10:15 PM
Trump Endorses Halo Composer For Congress Who Previously Called Him An Idiot
Ethan Gach, Kotaku
Marty O’Donnell finally has the stamp of approval he's been begging for
Apr 14, 2026, 9:54 PM
GRIFFIN: Global recession if Hormuz remains closed...
Miles Weiss, Semafor.com
GRIFFIN: Global recession if Hormuz remains closed... (Second column, 8th story, link) Related stories:War could cost the American taxpayer -- $1 trillion! Beef getting harder to afford... Farmers strained as fertilizer costs soar... …
Apr 14, 2026, 9:40 PM
FCC's Foreign-Made Router Ban: One Popular Brand Just Got the First Exemption
Joe Supan, CNET
Find out if your router is banned, when to expect firmware updates and what the latest news on the Federal Communications Commission ban means for your home network.
Apr 14, 2026, 9:19 PM
Chinese oil tanker breaks US blockade in Strait of Hormuz
Garrett Owen, Salon
World leaders say that the U.S. blockade will only deepen economic woes worldwide.
Apr 14, 2026, 8:25 PM
US appeals court blocks contempt case over Trump deportation flights
Al Jazeera, Al Jazeera English
The Trump administration had faced a contempt probe over its decision to proceed with two deportation flights in 2025.
Apr 14, 2026, 8:21 PM
Dem Leaders Aren’t Even Bothering to Rally Caucus Against Trump Domestic Spying Powers
Matt Sledge, The Intercept
Grassroots opposition to renewing Section 702 of FISA is building, thanks in part to fears about AI used to sort Americans’ data. The post Dem Leaders Aren’t Even Bothering to Rally Caucus Against Trump Domestic Spying Powers appeared first on The Intercept.
Apr 14, 2026, 7:57 PM
Obama’s top Iran negotiator on Trump’s screwups
Kelli Wessinger, Noel King, Vox
President Donald Trump, in between blockading the Strait of Hormuz and posting blasphemous AI images of himself as Jesus, claims he still wants to strike a deal with Iran’s government to end the current conflict, reopen the Strait, and curtail the country’s n…
Apr 14, 2026, 7:54 PM
Trump officials break ground on new pipeline at Floyd Bennett Field
Rosemary Misdary, Liam Quigley, Gothamist
Energy firm Williams held a groundbreaking ceremony for the Northeast Supply Enhancement Pipeline. Environmentalists fought the natural gas pipeline that will run 17 miles under the ocean floor near Staten Island and the Rockaways, with approximately 10 mi…
Apr 14, 2026, 7:43 PM
FIFA faces pressure to call on Trump to stop ICE raids at 2026 World Cup
Brian Osgood, Al Jazeera English
The Athletic reports FIFA chief Gianni Infantino is receptive to a proposal to ask Trump for a moratorium on ICE raids.
Apr 14, 2026, 7:31 PM
A Blasphemous President
Elizabeth Bruenig, The Atlantic
Bullying won’t work against a power that has little need to curry favor.
Apr 14, 2026, 7:16 PM
Fed nominee Warsh’s financial disclosures point to assets well over $100m
Al Jazeera, Al Jazeera English
Warsh's financial disclosures will almost certainly be a focus of his upcoming confirmation hearing next week.
Apr 14, 2026, 7:00 PM
The OpenAI-Anthropic Cold War Comes to Illinois
AJ Dellinger, Gizmodo.com
A proxy war in the Land of Lincoln.
Apr 14, 2026, 6:55 PM
Over-sold and under-delivered: Israel’s Netanyahu faces ceasefire backlash
Simon Speakman Cordall, Al Jazeera English
Polls show Israeli public frustration over a showdown that did not fully defeat Iran.
Apr 14, 2026, 6:39 PM
Trump’s ‘DoorDash Grandma’ Stunt Makes Life Hell for PR Flack
Matt Novak, Gizmodo.com
DoorDash has tied its brand to a very unpopular president, for seemingly no benefit.
Apr 14, 2026, 6:35 PM
WATCH: Lawmakers deliver remarks at Holocaust remembrance ceremony
ABC News, Abcnews.com
House Speaker Mike Johnson and Senate Minority Leader Chuck Schumer were among the lawmakers who delivered remarks at a Holocaust remembrance ceremony on Capitol Hill on Tuesday.
Apr 14, 2026, 6:22 PM
Carney vows focus on affordability after winning Canada’s special election
Elizabeth Melimopoulos, Al Jazeera English
The Liberals now hold 174 seats in the 343-seat House of Commons of Canada after winning three key by-elections.
Apr 14, 2026, 6:16 PM
No ships ‘make it past US blockade’ in Hormuz strait in first day: Pentagon
Joseph Stepansky, Al Jazeera English
CENTCOM contradicts reports on ships breaking blockade as Trump says US-Iran talks could resume in the next two days.
Apr 14, 2026, 5:53 PM
The U.S. Is Still Routinely Killing Civilians in Boats
Nick Turse, The Intercept
The Trump administration has hit a grim milestone with its 50th strike on a civilian boat in the waters off Latin America. The post The U.S. Is Still Routinely Killing Civilians in Boats appeared first on The Intercept.
Apr 14, 2026, 5:48 PM
Luxury watchmakers brace for more uncertainty with the war in Iran
Associated Press
The bling is back, but the Iran war has tarnished the outlook for the luxury watch industry — the ultimate in opulence. Starting Tuesday, Geneva hosts the annual Watches and Wonders fair, a premiere gathering in an industry eager for a rebound after two ye…
Apr 14, 2026, 5:30 PM
Redesigned Trump Phone Finally Emerges on Overhauled Trump Mobile Website
Corinne Reichert, CNET
Trump Mobile now features a third design of the T1 phone, alongside images and videos of Eric Trump and Donald Trump Jr. There's still no release date.
Apr 14, 2026, 5:29 PM
Trump Judges Block Probe Into Top Officials Ignoring Court Orders
Hafiz Rashid, The New Republic
The Trump administration won’t face contempt of court charges for deporting immigrants to El Salvador last year in defiance of a court order.In a 2–1 ruling, the D.C. Circuit Court of Appeals issued a writ of mandamus Tuesday rebuking U.S. District Judge Jame…
Apr 14, 2026, 5:14 PM
What If the FDA Vaccine Chief Was Required to Be Someone with a Background in Vaccines?
Jim Vorel, Jezebel
Just imagine, if the person responsible for evaluating vaccines at the FDA was required to have experience in that field beforehand.
Apr 14, 2026, 5:09 PM
Lula asks US to send ex-intelligence chief to Brazil after ICE arrest
Al Jazeera Staff, Al Jazeera English
Brazil's president says he expects Alexandre Ramagem to be returned to Brazil to serve prison sentence there.
Apr 14, 2026, 4:58 PM
US Treasury's Bessent says China has been unreliable partner by hoarding oil during war
By Andrea Shalal, Yahoo Entertainment
By Andrea Shalal WASHINGTON, April 14 (Reuters) - U.S.
Apr 14, 2026, 4:48 PM
Appeals court halts contempt inquiry into removal of Venezuelans to El Salvador
Peter Charalambous, Laura Romero, Abcnews.com
An appeals court has halted a contempt inquiry into Kristi Noem and others for last year's deportation of more than 200 Venezuelans to El Salvador's CECOT mega-prison.
Apr 14, 2026, 4:42 PM
A Federal Film Tax Incentive Could Actually Be Happening, MPA Chief Says
Brian Welk, IndieWire
Jon Voight had previously been reported to be lobbying for some filming incentives to be offered on the federal level in an effort to bring production back to the United States.
Apr 14, 2026, 4:42 PM
Guy Fieri under fire for Andrew Tate clip
Ashlie D. Stevens, Salon
The TV host’s friendly exchange with the controversial influencer at a UFC fight is drawing criticism from fans
Apr 14, 2026, 4:37 PM
Trump Invites More Criminal Acts By Promising Pardons To Everyone Who Works For Him
Tim Cushing, Techdirt
If you’re not corrupt, you generally don’t have to say certain things. Let’s take a look at ex-NYC mayor Eric Adams who, while dealing with plenty of corruption investigations and allegations, protested his innocence by saying stuff no one who wasn’t hip deep…
Apr 14, 2026, 4:26 PM
Catholics warn of serious juncture as Trump targets Pope Leo XIV
Garrett Owen, Salon
Even traditional allies pushed back after Trump escalated attacks and posted an image casting himself as Jesus
Apr 14, 2026, 4:25 PM
“Vibes Are Bad”: Trump Admin’s Religious Intensity Unsettles Employees
Ellie Quinlan Houghtaling, The New Republic
The First Amendment of the U.S. Constitution explicitly protects freedom of religion, preventing the government from prohibiting the free exercise of one’s own beliefs, and forbidding the government from establishing an official religion or from favoring one …
Apr 14, 2026, 4:23 PM
Ukraine strikes drone production, military support deal with Germany
Al Jazeera Staff, Al Jazeera English
Germany will get access to Ukraine's cutting-edge drone expertise in return for extra help in war against Russia.
Apr 14, 2026, 4:23 PM
Thousands of NYC tenants face May deadline as emergency housing vouchers wind down
David Brand, Gothamist
The city's housing authority has encouraged tenants with the expiring federal vouchers to apply for vacant public housing units. [ more › ]
Apr 14, 2026, 4:15 PM
Inside the personal finances of Kevin Warsh, Trump's pick to be the next Fed chair
Bryan Metzger, Business Insider
New disclosures show that Kevin Warsh is worth well over $100 million and is invested in Polymarket.
Apr 14, 2026, 4:01 PM
“What Does Teleport Mean?”: Trump Responds to FEMA Official’s Story
Edith Olmsted, The New Republic
President Donald Trump has finally weighed in on that FEMA official who claims he teleported to a Waffle House—and it’s a doozy. Gregg Phillips, who serves as associate administrator for the Office of Response and Recovery at the Federal Emergency Management …
Apr 14, 2026, 3:27 PM
Historic but not enough? Colombia’s Gustavo Petro defends cocaine seizures
Christina Noriega, Al Jazeera English
Colombia's president has intercepted historic volumes of illicit cocaine. But will it be enough to lessen US pressure?
Apr 14, 2026, 3:25 PM
Proposed SOM supertall skyscraper next to Grand Central Station advances
Ben Dreith, Dezeen
The developers for the 175 Park Avenue in New York City have submitted permits for the proposed supertall skyscraper by SOM in Midtown Manhattan, which would become the third-tallest in the city if completed. Developers RXR Realty and TF Cornerstone have brou…
Apr 14, 2026, 3:06 PM
“The View” star, ex-Dept. of Defense staffer claims government has plans to kill all enemies: 'We could take out Putin'
Joey Nolfi, Entertainment Weekly
Alyssa Farah Griffin, who also previously worked under Donald Trump, said "it would not be that difficult" to take out Russia's leader.
Apr 14, 2026, 3:00 PM
Why are the US, Iran arguing over duration of uranium enrichment ban?
Priyanka Shankar, Al Jazeera English
The US reportedly wants Iran to stop enriching for 20 years. Iran has agreed to five years. Here's why that matters.
Apr 14, 2026, 2:52 PM
Spain finalizes amnesty measure for hundreds of thousands of immigrants...
Suman Naishadham, Associated Press
Spain's government has finalized a migrant amnesty measure that paves the way for potentially hundreds of thousands of undocumented immigrants to apply for legal status. Tuesday's move contrasts with stricter immigration policies in much of Europe and the Uni…
Apr 14, 2026, 2:46 PM
WATCH: President Trump and Pope Leo in disagreement over war in Iran
ABC News, Abcnews.com
Trump and Pope Leo's disagreement over the war in Iran was amplified after Trump attacked the pope on social media and posted a now-deleted AI-generated image that depicted him as a Jesus-like figure.
Apr 14, 2026, 2:37 PM
Trump Mobile T1 Phone emerges in new renders and gets updated specs
Michail, GSMArena.com
The T1 Phone from Trump Mobile might be one step closet to launching after a quiet spec update on the mobile carrier’s official website. The updated specs are also joined by new renders of the device, which depict the previously teased design. T1 Phone of…
Apr 14, 2026, 2:34 PM
Facebook and Instagram Tighten Censorship Rules for Saying “Antifa”
Sam Biddle, The Intercept
Meta’s new rules let it ban users or suppress comments that include the word “antifa” alongside “content-level threat signals.” The post Facebook and Instagram Tighten Censorship Rules for Saying “Antifa” appeared first on The Intercept.
Apr 14, 2026, 2:17 PM
Kacey Musgraves Mocks Trump’s Jesus Photo With Dolly Parton Homage
Jon Blistein, Rolling Stone
After President Trump shared an AI image of himself as Jesus healing the sick, Kacey Musgraves generated a similar AI pic featuring Dolly Parotn.
Apr 14, 2026, 2:00 PM
ICE Is Ignoring Woman’s Life-Threatening Ovarian Cyst—and Her Condition Is Getting Worse
Danielle Han, Jezebel
Andrea Pedro-Francisco was detained by ICE days before her ovarian cyst operation in February. Her doctors are concerned it could rupture at any moment.
Apr 14, 2026, 1:34 PM
JD Vance Accidentally Admits Trump Is Committing “Economic Terrorism”
Edith Olmsted, The New Republic
Vice President JD Vance thinks economic terrorism is OK—as long as President Donald Trump’s the one doing it. Speaking to Fox News Monday night, the vice president made a startling admission about how Donald Trump intended to end the war in Iran. “When it com…
Apr 14, 2026, 1:08 PM
Trump deletes AI image depicting himself like Jesus after outrage
Al Jazeera English
US President Donald Trump has deleted an AI-generated image of himself depicted as a Jesus-like figure.
Apr 14, 2026, 1:00 PM
Only the Trump Administration Could Employ a FEMA Official Who Claims He Can Teleport and See Ghosts
Jim Vorel, Jezebel
FEMA official Gregg Phillips claimed to have been teleported to a Waffle House, had his life saved by ghosts, and gone on mystical journeys.
Apr 14, 2026, 12:39 PM
Virginia joins a national effort to ensure only popular vote winners become president
Ashley Lopez, NPR
With Virginia on board, the National Popular Vote Compact is now enacted in states worth 222 electoral votes. Here's what that means.
Apr 14, 2026, 12:34 PM
Iran remains an obstacle to the ‘Greater Israel’ project
Samer Jaber, Al Jazeera English
Israel wants to expand in the Middle East. Its failure to defeat Iran is a major setback for its hegemonic plans.
Apr 14, 2026, 12:33 PM
1,000+ Hollywood Insiders Write Letter Opposing Paramount/Warner Bros Merger
Karl Bode, Techdirt
More than 1,000 top Hollywood professionals ranging from Glenn Close to Denis Villeneuve have signed off on a new letter opposing the merger between Larry Ellison’s Paramount/CBS and Warner Brothers, warning that the massive $111 billion deal will result in u…
Apr 14, 2026, 12:31 PM
Who controls the Strait of Hormuz?
Al Jazeera English
A US move to block the strait has intensified a broader struggle over who controls access and under what terms.
Apr 14, 2026, 11:48 AM
More bark than bite? NASA insiders oddly relaxed about latest budget threats
Richard Speed, Theregister.com
Veterans think Congress may swat cuts again, but uncertainty could still do lasting damage As NASA's Artemis II mission headed for the Moon, the Trump administration unveiled another attempt to cut the agency's science budget. Yet some insiders, perhaps buoye…
Apr 14, 2026, 11:45 AM
Thinking Beyond ‘The Man on the Plinth’
Carolina A. Miranda, The Atlantic
After the Cesar Chavez revelations, it’s time for tributes to transcend the “great-man theory” of history.
Apr 14, 2026, 11:30 AM
Global oil demand to plunge amid disruptions caused by war on Iran: IEA
Al Jazeera, Al Jazeera English
The IEA's oil 'demand destruction' report comes after its chief said unnamed countries are hoarding stocks.
Apr 14, 2026, 10:59 AM
10 Tuesday AM Reads
Barry Ritholtz, Ritholtz.com
My mid-morning Plane reads: • The Era of Free Seas Is Unraveling—and Now Everyone’s Going to Pay: Three centuries of open maritime commerce are buckling under geopolitical pressure. Iran’s toll booth at the Strait of Hormuz is just the beginning of a much mor…
Apr 14, 2026, 10:30 AM
Israel-Lebanon direct talks in the US: All to know
Mohammad Mansour, Al Jazeera English
Israel and Lebanon hold first direct talks since 1993, but Hezbollah's rejection threatens the US-brokered effort.
Apr 14, 2026, 10:27 AM
Iran slams YouTube ban on pro-Iranian group’s Lego-style AI videos
Al Jazeera Staff, Al Jazeera English
Iran's Foreign Ministry spokesman says the move aims to 'suppress the truth about their illegal war on Iran'.
Apr 14, 2026, 10:16 AM
Inside Trump’s effort to “take over” the midterms
Doug Bock Clark, Jen Fifield, Salon
Ahead of the midterms, Trump has demolished guardrails that prevented him from overturning the 202o election.
Apr 14, 2026, 10:00 AM
Government Workers Say They're Getting Inundated With Religion
Vittoria Elliott, Wired
“This has never happened before,” one government employee tells WIRED. “I have never gotten a message like this from anyone.”
Apr 14, 2026, 10:00 AM
The baffling ecological disaster that's killing America’s freshwater mussels
Robert Kunzig, Scientific American
Biologists are racing to save America’s freshwater mussels—the water-filtering keystone species that once filled the country’s rivers and streams—from extinction
Apr 14, 2026, 10:00 AM
Amy Goodman on the Media’s “Access of Evil”
The Intercept Briefing, The Intercept
The investigative journalist and “Democracy Now!” host — and the subject of a new documentary — on why independent media is needed now more than ever. The post Amy Goodman on the Media’s “Access of Evil” appeared first on The Intercept.
Apr 14, 2026, 10:00 AM
Sanctioned tankers transit Strait of Hormuz amid US blockade
Al Jazeera, Al Jazeera English
Chinese-owned tanker Rich Starry becomes the first sanctioned vessel to exit the Gulf after the US blockade.
Apr 14, 2026, 9:58 AM
Russia’s Lavrov visits China as US pressures Iran with Hormuz blockade
Al Jazeera, Al Jazeera English
China and Russia have been vocal critics of the US-Israel war on Iran, an ally of both world powers.
Apr 14, 2026, 9:08 AM
World faces food ‘catastrophe’ if Strait of Hormuz disruption persists: FAO
Al Jazeera, Al Jazeera English
Global agriculture is highly exposed to the blockage of waterways, risking higher commodity prices and food inflation.
Apr 14, 2026, 8:52 AM
Morning news brief
Michel Martin, NPR
Reps. Eric Swalwell and Tony Gonzales are stepping down amid misconduct allegations, the U.S. and Iran are both blocking oil exports, Trump deletes controversial post amid row with pope.
Apr 14, 2026, 8:43 AM
The new Trump Phone design is here
Dominic Preston, The Verge
Trump Mobile has overhauled its website, introducing a new logo, new design language, and a new version of the T1 Phone. The redesigned phone is the same one that two company executives showed me over a video call two months ago, seemingly now confirmed to be…
Apr 14, 2026, 8:25 AM
Iran war: What is happening on day 46 of the US-Iran conflict?
Elizabeth Melimopoulos, Al Jazeera English
The US started a blockade on Iranian ports, but Trump said there is still a chance for Tehran to reach a deal.
Apr 14, 2026, 6:58 AM
Asia’s stock markets surge, oil falls on hopes for US-Iran talks
John Power, Al Jazeera English
Relief for global markets comes after Trump says Iranian officials are keen on a deal.
Apr 14, 2026, 5:47 AM
WATCH: Congress returns from two-week recess as Iran war rages on
ABC News, Abcnews.com
Congress is back from its two-week recess, thrusting lawmakers back into the debate over the Iran war. ABC News' Jay O'Brien reports.
Apr 14, 2026, 5:46 AM
Oh God: RFK Jr. Unveils Plan To Be First Sitting Cabinet Secretary To Host A Podcast
Timothy Geigner, Techdirt
With all that RFK Jr. has done, and failed to do, as the Secretary of HHS, he should be terribly busy cleaning up mess after mess. The measles outbreak that is going to cause America to lose its elimination status is still ongoing and on pace to quadruple las …
Apr 14, 2026, 3:12 AM
US military kills two men in new strike on vessel in eastern Pacific
Al Jazeera, Al Jazeera English
Latest attack brings death toll from US strikes on vessels in the Pacific and Caribbean to at least 170 since September.
Apr 14, 2026, 2:47 AM
‘I pray they come together’ - Americans react to Trump’s feud with Pope Leo
BBC News
Hours after posting a lengthy message critiquing the pontiff, the US president shared a Jesus-like image of himself that he has since deleted.
Apr 14, 2026, 12:56 AM