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Trump Considers Pulling Out of NATO

In an interview with The Telegraph, President Donald Trump said he is seriously considering withdrawing the United States from NATO, calling the alliance a “paper tiger” and citing frustration over allies’ refusal to support his war efforts against Iran.

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Michael A. Smerconish

Daily Thoughts: Wednesday Wisdom

April Fools? If President Trump really goes to SCOTUS today it will be a first. Maybe he will because birthright citizenship is a biggie, or maybe it’s another head fake? Today’s SCOTUS argument raises an important issue, namely, whether being born on American soil…

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Axios

War Ending? Trump to Address Nation

President Donald Trump is set to address the nation Wednesday night on the Iran conflict after suggesting U.S. forces could withdraw within weeks, as rising oil and gas prices heighten the stakes of the ongoing war.

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CNBC

Markets Soar on End of War Optimism

The Dow Jones Industrial Average surged more than 1,100 points while the S&P 500 and Nasdaq Composite posted their best day since May, as investor optimism grew that the Iran war may soon wind down.

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New York Post

Noem: The Family Was Blindsided

Former DHS Secretary Kristi Noem said she is “devastated” and that her family was “blindsided” by allegations that her husband, Bryon Noem, led a secret online double life involving cross-dressing and interactions within a fetish community.

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NBC News

April Fools or Will Trump Go to SCOTUS?

President Donald Trump plans to attend Supreme Court oral arguments in a landmark case challenging birthright citizenship—an unprecedented move that could intensify tensions as the justices weigh the constitutionality of his executive order.

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SCOTUSblog

SCOTUS Rules Against Ban on Therapy

The Supreme Court ruled that lower courts must reconsider Colorado’s ban on conversion therapy under a stricter First Amendment standard, siding with therapist Kaley Chiles’ claim that it may unlawfully restrict viewpoint-based speech.

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NBC News

Putin Takes Russia Off the Grid

As Russian President Vladimir Putin tightens control over Russia’s internet, mounting outages and censorship are fueling rare public frustration and protests, highlighting growing discontent despite the Kremlin’s crackdown on dissent.

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New York Magazine

Elie: The Flaw in Trump's Citizenship Case

Elie Honig argues that a straightforward reading of the U.S. Constitution’s 14th Amendment’s “subject to the jurisdiction” clause undercuts President Trump’s bid to restrict birthright citizenship, making his Supreme Court challenge likely to fail.

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Politico

The Man Behind Birthright Push

John Eastman, a longtime advocate of a fringe interpretation of the 14th Amendment, is the driving force behind Trump’s push to end birthright citizenship—an effort now headed to the Supreme Court of the United States despite widespread legal skepticism.

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CNN

Judge: Construction Has To Stop

A federal judge has halted White House ballroom project, ruling that Trump cannot proceed without congressional approval, emphasizing that major changes to the White House require legislative authorization despite the administration’s plans to appeal.

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ABC News

Tiger to Seek Treatment

Golf legend Tiger Woods says he will step away to seek treatment and focus on his health after a DUI-related rollover crash in Florida, as authorities reported no injuries but cited signs of impairment and the presence of prescription medication.

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The Daily Pennsylvanian

Penn Must Hand Over Jewish Names

A federal judge ordered the University of Pennsylvania to comply with an EEOC subpoena seeking information on Jewish students and faculty—while limiting disclosure of specific affiliations—despite the university’s plans to appeal over privacy and constitutional concerns.

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Military.com

No Punishment, No Investigation

Defense Secretary Pete Hegseth reversed an earlier decision to suspend Army aviators involved in a viral helicopter flyover near Kid Rock’s Tennessee home, lifting all penalties and halting the investigation despite initial concerns over flight protocol and safety compliance.

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The Hill

How To Extract Enriched Uranium

President Trump is weighing a complex and risky military operation to deploy U.S. forces into Iran to locate, secure, and extract enriched uranium—a mission experts warn could expose troops to significant combat and nuclear hazards.

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The New York Times

Friedman: Two Point Peace Plan

Thomas L. Friedman argues that President Donald Trump can exit the Iran war by abandoning regime change and striking a simplified deal in which Iran relinquishes its enriched uranium in exchange for an end to hostilities.

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PEER Center

Which Graduate Degrees Pay Off?

A March 2026 report finds that while graduate degrees boost earnings by about 17% on average, their true financial payoff varies widely by field, program, and cost, with some degrees yielding minimal returns after accounting for tuition and lost income.

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CBS News

Human Error, Not Politics

A watchdog report found that the release of Mikie Sherrill’s unredacted military records during the gubernatorial race was caused by an Archives technician’s mistake rather than any political effort, despite lingering disputes over the incident’s credibility.

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ABC News

King and Queen Coming in April

King Charles III and Queen Camilla will visit the United States from April 27–30 for a state trip marking America’s 250th anniversary, including a White House banquet hosted by Trump.

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USA Today

Rental Car Rage Persists

Frustrated travelers across the United States are lashing out at rental companies over hidden fees, dirty cars, long waits and poor service, fueling a growing wave of “car rental rage.”

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