Thursday, April 30
Matt Gaetz criticised leaders and media pushing for a US involvement in the Israel-Iran conflict, suggesting it resembles the lead-up to the Iraq War and is driven by Israel's desire for regime change. He argued that focusing on Iran's alleged nuclear ambitions is hypocritical, given Israel's undeclared nuclear program. He further argued that if Israel gave up its nuclear weapons, Trump would win the Nobel Peace Prize.
Shiloh Hendrix, a white woman who used a racial slur against a child, received over $750,000 in donations through GiveSendGo, a platform known for far-right causes. This support, which included racial slurs and Nazi symbols in donation messages, has sparked alarm and reflects a broader trend of extremist-linked crowdfunding gaining traction in the US.
During a White House visit, Juventus players and staff faced an awkward situation when Donald Trump steered their ceremonial event into a political discussion. He questioned the team about transgender athletes in women's sports, following a Supreme Court ruling on gender-affirming care. Trump's focus on this issue aligns with his second-term agenda, including policies restricting transgender participation in women's sports.
Amidst escalating tensions between Israel and Iran, Russia cautioned the United States against military intervention, following Israeli strikes and Iranian retaliation. Despite a strategic partnership, Moscow hasn't offered military aid to Tehran, with Putin proposing mediation while condemning Israel. Putin and Xi Jinping jointly criticized Israel, advocating for a peaceful resolution.
The Trump administration has resumed student visa interviews, requiring applicants to make their social media accounts public for review. Refusal to do so could lead to visa rejection, as officials will scrutinize posts for hostility towards the U.S. This decision comes after a temporary halt and aims to thoroughly vet applicants before the start of the academic year.
Every time the world inches closer to nuclear war, a question echoes across newsroom Slack threads, Reddit conspiracies, and cable news chyron typos: Who the hell is Jeff?
Donald Trump claimed to have prevented a war between India and Pakistan, coinciding with his meeting with Pakistan's army chief, Asim Munir. This occurred shortly after Narendra Modi informed Trump that a ceasefire was achieved through military talks, not U.S. mediation.
Shaikh Hasan Khan, an Indian mountaineer from Kerala, is stranded with his team on Denali Mountain in North America after encountering a severe storm at 17,000 feet. He sent an SOS message via satellite phone, reporting dwindling food and water supplies.
A heated exchange erupted between Tucker Carlson and Senator Ted Cruz over US involvement in the Israel-Iran conflict, with Carlson questioning Cruz's knowledge of Iran. Carlson also criticiSed Fox News and Donald Trump for promoting military escalation, accusing Trump of complicity in an act of war following Israeli strikes. Tensions escalate as Trump considers direct action against Iran's nuclear facility.
