President Donald Trump announced Thursday he's appointing Fox News host and former prosecutor Jeanine Pirro the interim US attorney for Washington, DC, after his first pick faced what appeared to be insurmountable pushback from Republicans on Capitol Hill. "I am pleased to announce that Judge Jeanine Pirro will be appointed interim United States Attorney for the District of Columbia," Trump wrote on Truth Social, touting her as the first woman elected to several previous positions and calling her a "powerful crusader for victims of crime." read more
US President Donald Trump says he plans to hit movies made in foreign countries with 100% tariffs, as he ramps up trade disputes with countries around the world. read more
Air traffic controllers at Newark Liberty International Airport briefly lost communications with planes under their control, "unable to see, hear, or talk to them" last week, a union spokesman has said. The 28 April incident led to multiple employees being placed on trauma leave, contributing to hundreds of delayed or diverted flights. More than 150 flights have been cancelled so far on Monday alone read more
President Donald Trump has asked for more time on the US economy as it contracted for the first time in three years, stoking recession fears. read more
US National Security Adviser Mike Waltz is stepping down from his role according to CBS, the BBC's US news partner, and Reuters. His deputy, Alex Wong, will also be leaving his post, the reports say. The White House says it won't comment on anonymous sources.
"Maybe the delivery driver called him a cracker"
"the delivery driver is from West Africa and doesn't speak English"
That flows well.