By Haley Lyons
Edited by Elissa D. Hecker
Entertainment
Time for Another Supreme Court Battle? Major Labels (and BMG) Move to Take Over Vetter v. Resnick Copyright Recapture Case, Spearhead Appeal
Major record labels and BMG moved to take over the Vetter v. Resnik case and plan to seek a higher-court appeal after a Fifth Circuit ruling held that copyright recapture rights apply worldwide.
https://www.digitalmusicnews.com/2026/03/27/vetter-v-resnik-major-labels-appeal/
Blake Lively’s Retaliation Case Heads to Trial Without Harassment Claims
A federal judge dismissed Blake Lively’s sexual harassment claims against Justin Baldoni, allowing only her retaliation claim against Baldoni’s company to proceed to trial.
https://www.nytimes.com/2026/04/02/movies/blake-lively-justin-baldoni-harassment-claims-dismissed.html
Ex-Turnstile Guitarist Charged With Attempted Murder of Bandmate’s Father
Brady Ebert, a former member of the band Turnstile, was charged with attempted murder after authorities said he struck the father of the band’s lead singer with his car, causing severe trauma to both of his legs.
https://www.nytimes.com/2026/04/02/arts/music/turnstile-brady-ebert-attempted-murder.html
Gucci Mane Held at Gunpoint, Prompting 2 Rappers’ Arrests
Rapper Pooh Shiesty, along with eight others, was charged with kidnapping after Gucci Mane was held at gunpoint at a Dallas music studio in January. Prosecutors said the group used violence and intimidation to force him to release Shiesty from his contract and stole valuables.
https://www.nytimes.com/2026/04/02/us/gucci-mane-kidnapping-pooh-shiesty-big30.html
Hegseth Reverses Helicopter Crew Suspension Over Kid Rock Flyby
Defense Secretary Pete Hegseth reversed the suspension of Army helicopter crews involved in a Nashville flyover near Kid Rock’s home, ending both the disciplinary action and the investigation into the incident.
https://www.nytimes.com/2026/03/30/us/kid-rock-nashville-helicopter-video-army-inquiry.html
Pepsi Drops Sponsorship of London Music Festival Headlined by Ye
Pepsi withdrew its sponsorship of London’s Wireless Festival after backlash over Ye, the rapper formerly known as Kanye West, headlining the event following a half-decade of antisemitic remarks.
https://www.nytimes.com/2026/04/05/world/europe/ye-music-festival-pepsi-antisemitism.html
Arts
NASA Unveils 1st Earth Photos From Artemis II: ‘You Look Beautiful’
NASA released the first images of Earth from the Artemis II mission as astronauts traveled more than 127,000 miles from the planet on the first crewed journey around the moon since 1972.
https://www.nytimes.com/2026/04/03/science/nasa-artemis-moon-photos.html
After 11 Years in Court, Heir Reclaims a Modigliani Looted by the Nazis
After more than a decade of litigation, a New York judge ruled that the heir of a Jewish antiques dealer, Oscar Stettiner, is entitled to an Amedeo Modigliani painting that was confiscated by the Nazis and later sold. The court found that Stettiner never voluntarily relinquished the work and rejected claims from the holding company that purchased it in 1996.
https://www.nytimes.com/2026/04/03/arts/modigliani-nazi-court-ruling.html
Seats Left Empty on Smithsonian Board as Strain With White House Persists
Two seats on the Smithsonian’s governing Board of Regents remain unfilled a month after their terms expired, as the appointment process has slowed amid President Donald Trump’s efforts to gain control of the institution.
https://www.nytimes.com/2026/04/03/arts/design/seats-left-empty-on-smithsonian-board-as-strain-with-white-house-persists.html
Trump Reveals New Look for White House Ballroom
Trump revealed revised plans for a proposed White House ballroom after receiving criticism from architects and preservationists, including removing the grand staircase, which may complicate an upcoming vote on the project.
https://www.nytimes.com/2026/03/30/upshot/trump-white-house-ballroom-plans.html
Judge Orders Construction Stopped on Trump’s White House Ballroom
A federal judge ordered construction of Trump’s White House ballroom to stop until it receives approval from Congress, finding that the president likely did not have the authority to proceed without consulting lawmakers.
https://www.nytimes.com/2026/03/31/us/politics/trump-white-house-ballroom-construction-ruling.html
A commission led by Trump allies approves his ballroom, but legal roadblocks remain
The National Capital Planning Commission approved his $400 million White House ballroom project despite public criticism, but a federal judge ruled he must obtain congressional approval before proceeding.
https://www.nytimes.com/live/2026/04/02/us/trump-news#section-156291943
Trump Seeks to Justify Ballroom as Security Measure
Trump defended the White House ballroom as a presidential security measure, after a federal judge ordered him to halt construction. He cited features like the ballroom’s drone-proof roof, along with other security measures, as justification to continue building.
https://www.nytimes.com/2026/03/31/us/politics/trump-ballroom-underground-security.html
Renoir, Cezanne, and Matisse Artworks Are Stolen in 3-Minute Museum Heist
Thieves broke into Italy’s Magnani-Rocca Foundation and stole three artworks by Renoir, Cézanne, and Matisse worth about $10 million during a 3-minute heist.
https://www.nytimes.com/2026/03/30/world/europe/parma-art-heist-renoir-matisse-cezanne-italy.html
Ancient Artifacts Stolen in Dutch Museum Heist
An ancient gold helmet and two golden bracelets stolen from the Drents Museum heist in January 2025 were recovered after prosecutors made an agreement with the accused thieves. A third bracelet stolen from the museum remains missing.
https://www.nytimes.com/2026/04/02/world/europe/museum-heist-netherlands-helmet-romania.html
Sports
Trump Administration Sues Minnesota Over Transgender Student Athletes
The Trump administration sued the Minnesota Education Department, alleging that it violated civil rights protections for girls by allowing transgender students to compete on girls’ sports teams.
https://www.nytimes.com/2026/03/30/us/politics/minnesota-transgender-girls-sports-trump-lawsuit.html
One of the NFL’s first female officials sues league over treatment, firing
Robin DeLorenzo filed a lawsuit against the NFL and two officials alleging gender discrimination, retaliation, and harassment from 2022 until the league fired her in 2025. The NFL denies the allegations, stating they are “baseless,” and claiming she was fired following three seasons of underperformance.
https://www.nytimes.com/athletic/7162700/2026/03/31/nfl-female-official-lawsuit/
NFL asks prediction markets to refrain from offering ‘objectionable bets’
The NFL asked prediction markets, like Polymarket and Kalshi, to refrain from offering “objectionable bets,” including contracts that are easily manipulable by a single person, inherently objectionable, or related to officiating.
https://www.nytimes.com/athletic/7158518/2026/03/30/nfl-prediction-markets-objectionable-bets/
College basketball’s $7M freshmen: How NIL changed everything about player development
In the NIL era, college basketball players are earning millions as coaches warn that players are earning too much money, too quickly, in an unregulated marketplace.
https://www.nytimes.com/athletic/7162459/2026/04/03/nil-college-basketball-bruce-pearl-mick-cronin-coaches-concerns/
Newsletter, Image, Likeness Vol. 178: the Guarantee Problem Few Are Talking About
This newsletter highlights a growing issue in N.I.L. deals, where third-party intermediaries structure contracts in ways that do not guarantee athletes payment, allowing them to avoid compensation by not assigning work.
https://www.linkedin.com/pulse/newsletter-image-likeness-vol-178-guarantee-problem-few-heitner-euqze/
How Dawn Staley’s salary raise had a ripple effect throughout women’s basketball
Dawn Staley’s record contract and subsequent raise helped create a significant increase in salaries across women’s college basketball, with coaches who stayed in their roles seeing pay rise by about 45% over five years. Her negotiations set an example for more equitable compensation and influenced contract talks across programs.
https://www.nytimes.com/athletic/7167525/2026/04/03/dawn-staley-salary-increase-south-carolina/
Tiger Woods told police he was ‘just talking to the president,’ bodycam footage shows
Body camera footage from Tiger Woods’ arrest after crashing his SUV shows him telling officers he had just talked to the president, though he did not mention Trump’s name. Woods was charged with driving under the influence and has pleaded not guilty.
https://www.nytimes.com/athletic/7168401/2026/04/02/tiger-woods-dui-bodycam-footage-arrest-president-call/
Students Are Disciplined Over Antisemitic Posts Targeting Hockey Rivals
Students at a Connecticut high school were disciplined after posting antisemitic content on Instagram targeting members of a rival hockey team.
https://www.nytimes.com/2026/04/03/nyregion/fairfield-prep-connecticut-antisemitism.html
Media/Technology
Trump’s Media-Bashing Is Coming Back to Bite Him in Court
Judges have cited Trump’s previous attacks on the press when ruling against the government in at least three court cases involving news organizations, suggesting First Amendment violations.
https://www.nytimes.com/2026/04/02/business/media/trump-media-courts.html
Trump’s Executive Order on NPR and PBS Is Unconstitutional, Judge Rules
A federal judge ruled that Trump’s executive order that barred federal funding of NPR and PBS violated the First Amendment because it was based on the president’s belief that their news coverage had a liberal viewpoint.
https://www.nytimes.com/2026/03/31/business/media/trump-npr-pbs-executive-order-ruling.html
Appeals Court Stops V.O.A. Journalists From Quickly Returning
The U.S. Court of Appeals for the District of Columbia Circuit paused a lower-court ruling that ordered the Trump administration to reinstate full-time Voice of America reporters and staff who were placed on paid leave after the president moved to shutter the new agency. The ruling will prevent roughly 1,000 journalists from quickly returning to work.
https://www.nytimes.com/2026/03/31/us/politics/appeals-court-stops-voa-journalists-from-quickly-returning.html
States Plow Ahead With A.I. Regulation, Defying Trump
California, along with other states, have introduced bills to regulate artificial intelligence, despite Trump’s warning that states should not get involved in regulating the technology.
https://www.nytimes.com/2026/03/30/technology/trump-states-ai-gavin-newsom-california.html
SpaceX Files to Go Public, Setting Stage for Huge I.P.O.
SpaceX filed confidentially for an initial public offering, setting the stage for what could be one of the largest offerings ever. The company aims to raise tens of billions of dollars to fund ambitious projects like missions to Mars and space-based data centers.
https://www.nytimes.com/2026/04/01/technology/spacex-ipo-elon-musk.html
Big Banks Seeking a Piece of SpaceX’s I.P.O. Must Subscribe to Elon Musk’s Grok
Elon Musk is requiring banks and advisers working on SpaceX’s I.P.O. to purchase subscriptions to his artificial intelligence chatbot Grok as Wall Street firms compete for roles in what could be one of the largest public offerings in history.
https://www.nytimes.com/2026/04/03/business/spacex-ipo-grok-elon-musk.html
How Instagram’s ‘PG-13’ Branding for Teens Unraveled
To address criticism over child safety, Instagram implemented a system last year that labeled certain content as PG-13, like the Motion Picture Association’s film ratings. The Motion Picture Association pushed back and threatened legal action over its use of the trademark, leading Instagram to back away from the PG-13 label and add a disclaimer that it did not collaborate with the association.
https://www.nytimes.com/2026/03/31/arts/instagram-pg-13-rating-mpa-meta-teen-safety.html
What Teens Are Doing with Those Role-Playing Chatbots
Teens are using role-playing artificial intelligence chatbots as a way to distract themselves, cope with problems, and create stories or interact with fictional characters. Experts caution that some teens become addicted and warn that heavy use can have negative effects, especially for those who are already struggling with loneliness and socializing.
https://www.nytimes.com/2026/04/04/technology/ai-chatbots-teen-roleplay.html
Chromebook Remorse: Tech Backlash at Schools Extends Beyond Phones
Schools have begun to rescind student Chromebook use after finding that many students used the laptops to watch videos, play games, and communicate with others, distracting them from learning.
https://www.nytimes.com/2026/03/29/technology/chromebook-remorse-kansas-school-laptops.html
These Two Countries With Social Media Bans Aren’t Happy With Google and Meta
Indonesia summoned Google and Meta over alleged violations of a new law requiring social media companies to verify users’ ages and block those under 16. Australia has also raised similar concerns about companies failing to enforce its own restrictions.
https://www.nytimes.com/2026/03/31/world/asia/indonesia-australia-social-media-ban.html
Putin’s Internet Blackout: A Chaotic Drive to Cut Off Russians From the World
Russian President Vladimir V. Putin has expanded internet restrictions by shutting down mobile data in certain areas and blocking foreign apps, causing widespread disruption to daily life. These outages and blockages have raised fears that the Kremlin is moving to bring the country’s internet fully under state control.
https://www.nytimes.com/2026/03/31/world/europe/russia-putin-telegram-internet.html
When Racism Is a Crime: Brazil Puts a Tourist on Trial for Word and Gesture
Argentine tourist Agostina Páez is on trial after she was captured on video uttering a racist slur and imitating a monkey at a bar in Brazil. Páez faces possible prison time under the country’s antiracism laws.
https://www.nytimes.com/2026/04/01/world/americas/brazil-argentina-tourist-racism-trial.html
General News
In Supreme Court Justices’ Histories, a Story of Immigration in America
As the Supreme Court prepares to hear a landmark case on birthright citizenship, the justices’ own family histories of immigration and citizenship highlight how evolving laws have shaped who can be an American.
https://www.nytimes.com/2026/03/31/us/politics/supreme-court-birthright-family-histories.html
Trump Attends Supreme Court Oral Arguments, Then Leaves
Trump became the first sitting president to attend Supreme Court oral arguments in a case on birthright citizenship, but left after about an hour.
https://www.nytimes.com/2026/04/01/us/politics/trump-supreme-court-visit.html
In a Birthright Citizenship Hearing, a Story of Asians Fighting for Rights
During Supreme Court oral arguments on birthright citizenship, lawyers and justices cited a range of lesser-known cases involving Asian immigrants from the late 19th and early 20th centuries, highlighting how immigration law has long shaped who can become an American and was historically unreceptive to Asian immigration and naturalization.
https://www.nytimes.com/2026/04/02/us/politics/birthright-citizenship-asian-immigrants.html
A President, the Supreme Court and a Landmark Citizenship Order Collide
During Supreme Court oral arguments on Trump’s plan to limit birthright citizenship, the justices appeared skeptical of the administration’s arguments. The case could deal the administration another blow after recent Supreme Court decisions rejecting his tariffs program and refusing to let him deploy National Guard troops in Illinois.
https://www.nytimes.com/2026/04/02/us/the-docket-trump-supreme-court-birthright.html
Justices Reject Colorado Law Banning ‘Conversion Therapy’ for L.G.B.T.Q. Minors
The Supreme Court rejected a Colorado law that prohibited mental health professionals from trying to change the sexual orientation or gender identity of L.G.B.T.Q. minors, saying the law violated the First Amendment by restricting speech between therapists and patients.
https://www.nytimes.com/2026/03/31/us/politics/supreme-court-colorado-conversion-therapy.html
Artemis II Successfully Kicks Off 10-Day Lunar Moon
NASA’s Artemis II mission launched four astronauts on a 10-day journey around the moon, marking the first time humans have traveled that far in over 50 years. The mission will not land on the lunar surface but is intended to test the spacecraft and pave the way for future missions and a sustained human presence on the moon.
https://www.nytimes.com/2026/04/01/science/artemis-ii-nasa-moon-launch.html
Trump Fires Pam Bondi as Attorney General
Trump fired Attorney General Pam Bondi after several months of frustration over her handling of the Epstein files. The president said he would replace her on an interim basis with her deputy Todd Blanche.
https://www.nytimes.com/2026/04/02/us/politics/trump-fires-bondi-attorney-general.html
The Senate convenes, but Republicans make no moves to reopen the Homeland Security Department.
As the Department of Homeland Security shutdown continues into the seventh week, Senate Republicans declined to reopen the agency, leaving negotiations ongoing and no resolution in sight. Although T.S.A. workers were set to begin receiving overdue paychecks, the funding halt persists as lawmakers remain on recess and efforts to pass legislation have stalled.
https://www.nytimes.com/live/2026/03/30/us/trump-news#senate-republicans-dhs-shutdown
Trump’s military spending request would be partly offset by steep cuts to domestic programs
Amid the war with Iran, the White House asked Congress to approve about $1.5 trillion for defense in the 2027 fiscal year, a roughly 40% increase that would bring military spending to its highest level in modern history. The proposal also includes about $73 billion in cuts to domestic programs, drawing concern and criticism from both Democrats and Republicans.
https://www.nytimes.com/live/2026/04/03/us/trump-news#section-859387654
U.S. Rescues Downed Air Force Officer Deep Inside Iran, Trump Says
U.S. Special Operations forces rescued a downed Air Force officer deep inside Iran after a two-day search. The officer was extracted safely, following a complex mission, as Iranian forces attempted to locate him.
https://www.nytimes.com/2026/04/04/us/politics/military-iran-airman-rescue.html
There Are Now Over 50,000 American Troops in the Mideast
The deployment of 5,000 additional Marines and sailors has increased the number of U.S. troops in the Middle East to over 50,000 as Trump considers expanding military operations in the ongoing war with Iran.
https://www.nytimes.com/2026/03/29/us/politics/us-marines-middle-east-iran-war.html
U.S. Gas Prices Top $4 a Gallon
The average price of a gallon of gasoline in the United States rose above $4 as the war in the Middle East continued to affect global oil supplies.
https://www.nytimes.com/video/us/politics/100000010812061/gas-prices-trump.html
As H-1B Visa Program Changes, Skilled Foreign Workers Consider Leaving U.S.
As the Trump administration makes changes to the way visas are granted, including a $100,000 fee on new H-1B applicants, the once clear path for highly educated and skilled foreign workers has shifted.
https://www.nytimes.com/2026/04/03/video/h-1b-visa-skilled-workers-trump.html
Justice Dept. Watchdog Has Gone Silent, Lawyers for Whistle-Blower Say
Lawyers for a Justice Department whistle-blower say the agency’s inspector general has ignored at least 20 allegations of misconduct by the Trump administration.
https://www.nytimes.com/2026/03/30/us/politics/trump-administration-doj-watchdog-reuveni.html
Lawsuit Challenges Warrantless Searches and Forced Entries by ICE
A coalition of legal groups filed a lawsuit against the Department of Homeland Security, claiming that allowing I.C.E. agents to routinely enter homes for searches and arrests violates the Fourth Amendment.
https://www.nytimes.com/2026/04/02/us/politics/ice-lawsuit-forced-entry-warrants.html
Democrats Examine Elon Musk’s Role in Suspension of Business Disclosure Law
A group of democratic lawmakers, led by Senator Elizabeth Warren, have asked the U.S. Treasury Department for information about whether Elon Musk may have influenced the decision to stop enforcing the Corporate Transparency Act, a law requiring companies to disclose ownership information.
https://www.nytimes.com/2026/03/30/business/lawmakers-probe-elon-musk-treasury.html
The ‘God Squad’ Waives Environmental Rules for Offshore Drilling
A panel of Trump administration officials voted unanimously to exempt offshore oil and gas drilling in the Gulf of Mexico from Endangered Species Act protections, which could affect endangered wildlife.
https://www.nytimes.com/2026/03/31/climate/god-squad-whales-gulf.html
Federal Judge Approves Trump Effort to Obtain List of Jews From Penn
A federal judge ruled that the Trump administration can require the University of Pennsylvania to provide information about Jewish individuals on campus as part of a federal discrimination investigation.
https://www.nytimes.com/2026/03/31/us/politics/trump-jews-penn-list-judge.html?searchResultPosition=1
Trump Signs Order Seeking Federal Control of Mail Voting as he Promotes False Claims
Trump signed an executive order seeking federal control over mail voting, including creating a national citizenship list to determine voter eligibility.
https://www.nytimes.com/2026/03/31/us/politics/trump-mail-in-ballots-voting-executive-order.html
Justice Dept. Struggles to Respond to Trump’s Suit Against I.R.S.
The Justice Department is struggling to respond to President Donald Trump’s $10 billion lawsuit against the I.R.S., which alleges it failed to prevent the leak of his tax returns. Officials are debating how to respond to the lawsuit amid ethical concerns and conflicts of interest.
https://www.nytimes.com/2026/03/31/us/politics/trump-irs-lawsuit-doj.html
Trump Administration Acted Illegally With Homeless Grants Program, Judge Rules
A federal judge in Rhode Island ruled that the Trump administration acted illegally by requiring groups seeking homelessness grants to comply with its agenda on immigration, transgender rights and other issues.
https://www.nytimes.com/2026/03/31/us/politics/trump-homelessness-program-judge.html
Nutrition Is In and D.E.I. Is Out as Medical Schools Bow to Kennedy
The Commission on Osteopathic College Accreditation, which credits 46 medical schools, is removing diversity, equity, and inclusion requirements from its curriculum standards and adding a focus on nutrition. This decision aligns with Health Secretary Robert F. Kennedy Jr.’s agenda and reflects the Trump administration’s influence on higher education.
https://www.nytimes.com/2026/04/02/us/medical-schools-accreditation-rfk-jr.html
ActBlue May Have Misled Congress on Vetting Foreign Donations, Its Lawyers Warned
Lawyers for ActBlue, the Democratic fundraising organization, warned that the chief executive may have given a potentially misleading response to Congress about how it vets donations to prevent foreign contributions. The warnings triggered internal turmoil, including the resignation of several top officials, as the group faces investigations from the Justice Department and congressional Republicans.
https://www.nytimes.com/2026/04/02/us/politics/actblue-democrat-fundraising-foreign-donations.html
Justice Dept. Says Trump Doesn’t Need to Hand Over Presidential Records After Office
The Justice Department's Office of Legal Counsel issued an opinion that the Presidential Records Act, a federal law requiring presidential records to be handed over to the government when a president leaves office, is unconstitutional. This decision could allow for Trump to refuse to give the National Archives and Records Administration official documents once he leaves office.
https://www.nytimes.com/2026/04/02/us/politics/justice-department-trump-presidential-records.html
Hegseth Fires Army Chief Amid Battle With Its Leaders
Defense Secretary Pete Hegseth fired Gen. Randy George, the Army’s chief of staff, amid growing hostility between him and Army leadership. He is expected to be replaced by Gen. Christopher LaNeve.
https://www.nytimes.com/2026/04/02/us/politics/hegseth-fires-general-randy-george.html
Wealthy Donors Are Hiding Political Money in Secretive Nonprofits
Using philanthropy for campaign donations is illegal, but an exception for some nonprofits has allowed Democratic billionaires like Bill Gates and Michael Bloomberg to remain anonymous when they want to play politics.
https://www.nytimes.com/2026/04/03/us/politics/liberal-billionaires-dark-money.html
No One at Waffle House Remembers FEMA Official Who Says He Teleported In
Gregg Phillips, a top official at the Federal Emergency Management Agency, claimed he once “teleported” to a Waffle House in Rome, Georgia, although no employees or customers recall seeing him. Phillips later attributed the incident to being heavily medicated during cancer treatment and described it as a divine event.
https://www.nytimes.com/2026/04/03/us/fema-gregg-phillips-waffle-house-teleportation.html
Forest Service Will Close Research Stations That Study Wildfire Risk
The U.S. Forest Service plans to close 57 of its 77 research facilities across 31 states and consolidate the research division into a centralized office in Fort Collins, Colorado. Critics raised concerns about consolidating research stations while much of the Western United States is experiencing record high temperatures and drought that increase the risk of wildfires.
https://www.nytimes.com/2026/04/03/climate/forest-service-research-stations.html
Michigan Synagogue Attack Was ‘Inspired by Hezbollah,” Officials Say
Federal officials say that Ayman Mohamad Ghazali, the man who rammed his truck into a Michigan synagogue, was motivated by Hezbollah’s militant ideology and had planned the attack for days, deliberately targeting the Jewish community.
https://www.nytimes.com/2026/03/30/us/michigan-synagogue-attack-hezbollah.html
Vermont Hits Back at Trump’s Low Effort to Block ‘Climate Superfund’ Law
The Justice Department and Vermont faced off in federal court over the state’s “climate superfund” law, which requires fossil fuel companies to pay for the costs of climate change. The Trump administration argues that the law is unconstitutional.
https://www.nytimes.com/2026/03/30/climate/vermont-hits-back-at-trumps-effort-to-block-climate-superfund-law.html
A Democratic Electrician Nabs a State Senate Seat in Republican Florida
Democrats won two of three Florida special elections in Republican-leaning districts, including Brian Nathan’s victory in a state senate race in West Tampa, marking a recent electoral boost to a party that suffered setbacks in 2024.
https://www.nytimes.com/2026/03/30/us/politics/brian-nathan-florida-special-election.html
Medical Examiner Rules That a Rohingya Refugee’s Death Was a Homicide
The medical examiner in Buffalo has ruled the death of Nurul Amin Shah Alam, a Rohingya refugee, a homicide after he suffered dehydration and hypothermia when Border Patrol agents dropped him off alone on a frigid night.
https://www.nytimes.com/2026/04/01/nyregion/rohingya-refugee-buffalo-homicide-medical-examiner.html
Trump’s Brusque Threat to Europe: Go It Alone
Trump threatened to pull the United States out of NATO and told European allies to get their own oil, signaling that Europe may no longer be able to rely on the U.S. amid tensions over the war in Iran.
https://www.nytimes.com/2026/04/01/world/middleeast/trump-europe-nato-iran.html
Iran Maintains Nuclear Capacities Despite Trump’s Claim of U.S. Success
Trump said that the United States had achieved its goal of eliminating Iran’s ability to build a nuclear weapon, despite the lack of evidence that Iran’s nuclear fuel has been completely destroyed.
https://www.nytimes.com/2026/03/31/us/politics/trump-nuclear-threat-iran.html