JUSTTHENEWS (Kevin Killough) - Trump says conflict in Iran 'close to being over'
Trump added that the damage done to the country during the course of hostilities has been extensive.
AXIOS (Dan Primack) - Airline mega-merger story is all about Trump
United Airlines CEO Scott Kirby floated the idea of a merger with American Airlines while meeting with President Trump last month, according to multiple reports . Why it matters: Corporate America has concluded that federal antitrust approval now comes from the top. The big picture: Airline mergers must be approved by both the Justice Department and Transportation Department. - Many of DOJ's top antitrust officials and prosecutors have been forced out and/or resigned this year, after balking at proposed settlements in cases like Live Nation and its Ticketmaster subsidiary. - The new model for lobbyists has been to go directly to senior DOJ leadership or, if possible, to Trump himself. - It's a sea change for how big business is done,…
United Airlines CEO Scott Kirby floated the idea of a merger with American Airlines while meeting with President Trump last month, according to multiple reports . Why it matters: Corporate America has concluded that federal antitrust approval now comes from the top. The big picture: Airline mergers must be approved by both the Justice Department and Transportation Department. - Many of DOJ's top antitrust officials and prosecutors have been forced out and/or resigned this year, after balking at proposed settlements in cases like Live Nation and its Ticketmaster subsidiary. - The new model for lobbyists has been to go directly to senior DOJ leadership or, if possible, to Trump himself. - It's a sea change for how big business is done,…Open
YOUTUBE (The Hill) - Nick Shirley blasts California bill he says would 'criminalize' videos exposing fraud | RISING
YouTuber Nick Shirley is slamming a new California bill that he says would make it harder for investigative journalists to expose fraud, but the bill's author says it seeks to prevent doxxing. #NickShirley #Fraud #California
YOUTUBE (NewsNation) - Tax Day: IRS issuing bigger tax refunds this year
It’s Tax Day, and taxpayers have until midnight to file or request an extension. Most people are seeing their refunds increase by about 11% this year, with an average of $3,500 — and more people are getting them. NewsNation's Alicia Nieves reports for "Morning in America." Start your day with "Morning in America," NewsNation's live three-hour national morning newscast hosted by Markie Martin. Weekdays starting at 6a/5C. #MorningInAmerica NewsNation is your source for fact-based, unbiased news for all Americans.
ABCNEWS - WATCH: Man collects more than 40,000 pieces of McDonald's history
Bobby Beauchesne is on a mission to preserve relics produced by the fast-food chain.
YOUTUBE (The Hill) - Ro Khanna confronted on Epstein, immigration in testy Jubilee debate | RISING
Rep. Ro Khanna got into a viral debate about immigration enforcement and the Epstein files when he appeared on Jubilee's YouTube show 'Surrounded.' #RoKhanna #EpsteinFiles #Immigration
NPR (NPR Staff) - Trump says peace talks could resume in days as U.S. military blocks Iranian ports
President Trump said a second round of direct U.S.-Iran peace talks could resume in Pakistan within the next two days, even as he instituted a naval blockade of all Iranian ports.
President Trump said a second round of direct U.S.-Iran peace talks could resume in Pakistan within the next two days, even as he instituted a naval blockade of all Iranian ports.Open
NEWSNATIONNOW (Robert Sherman) - Live updates: Ceasefire deadline looms amid push for US-Iran talks
Pakistan is working to help broker negotiations between the U.S. and Iran after Trump said talks could resume this week.
YOUTUBE (The Hill) - Eric Swalwell, Tony Gonzales to resign amid threats of expulsion for misconduct allegations | RISING
Texas Rep. Tony Gonzales and California Rep. Eric Swalwell have both announced plans to step down from their positions amid allegations of sexual misconduct. #EricSwalwell #TonyGonzales #AnnaPaulinaLuna
NPR (Ian Brennan) - Fela Kuti is the first African artist to enter the Rock & Roll Hall of Fame
In December, the late Nigerian superstar became the first African musician to get a Grammy lifetime achievement award. Now he's making history as well at Rock & Roll Hall of Fame.
In December, the late Nigerian superstar became the first African musician to get a Grammy lifetime achievement award. Now he's making history as well at Rock & Roll Hall of Fame.Open