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A YouGov poll commissioned by UMass-Lowell finds Tucker Carlson’s overall favorability at 17% (38% unfavorable, 33% neutral), with Republicans at 31% favorable. Trump then attacked Carlson on social media as a “broken man,” signaling ongoing strain between the two and suggesting Carlson’s standing with conservatives could fall further; a prior December 2025 Manhattan Institute poll had shown stronger GOP support for Carlson.
White House aides pressed Alexandra Wilson to withdraw from Indiana’s state Senate primary to help Trump-backed Brenda Wilson defeat Greg Goode, offering possible administration roles and warning of personal attacks. Over several February days, multiple White House staffers and allied groups contacted Wilson, but she stayed in the race. A legal challenge to disqualify her ultimately left her on the ballot, highlighting how national political pressure can seep into local elections.
Trump’s plan to end U.S. involvement in Iran isn’t healing rifts within the GOP; while the ceasefire is praised by some, others warn of domestic costs and political risk ahead of the midterms, and Democrats push for further war-powers oversight even as Republicans back air strikes more than troop deployment, underscoring a party divided over how to handle foreign policy and its domestic implications.
US President Donald Trump publicly praised Palantir’s war-fighting capabilities after bearish bets from investor Michael Burry and a challenge from Anthropic, sending Palantir’s shares higher briefly; the stock’s path remains pressured despite ongoing multibillion-dollar government contracts with DHS and ICE, underscoring Palantir’s prominence in U.S. defense and immigration operations.
The Trump administration unveiled renderings for a 250-foot ‘Independence Arch’ to be built at Memorial Circle near Arlington National Cemetery, featuring a 166-foot main arch, two 24-foot golden eagles, a 60-foot golden Lady Liberty, a 55-foot-wide interior arch, gold inscriptions, and two viewing decks. The project would require approval under the Commemorative Works Act and congressional authorization, and it faces a lawsuit by Public Citizen arguing the process wasn’t followed. Supporters frame it as commemorating the 250th anniversary of Independence, while critics warn of legal and procedural hurdles. Trump says donations from his ballroom project would fund it, and federal budget talk includes potential funding from NEH; the Interior Department has filed renderings with the Commission of Fine Arts for review next week.
The Trump administration plans to request the release of Americans detained in Iran as part of upcoming negotiations aimed at ending the U.S.-Israeli war, with the talks set to begin in Pakistan and progress potentially delayed if the discussions prove difficult.
Melania Trump publicly denies any relationship with Jeffrey Epstein, stating she and Donald Trump were invited to the same parties but she had no relationship; the statement, delivered as Washington focuses on the Iran situation, left reporters baffled about the motive and whether Trump knew in advance. The episode highlights ongoing scrutiny of Epstein’s circle, with past ties noted (she attended Epstein events, including at Mar-a-Lago) and a 2002 email exchange with Maxwell later referenced in reporting.
A rare Pentagon meeting with Cardinal Christophe Pierre, the Vatican’s ambassador to the United States, was described as frank and direct, highlighting tensions between the Trump administration and the Catholic Church and underscoring that such talks normally occur through the State Department or White House.
New renderings reveal President Trump’s plan for a 250-foot triumphal arch in Washington, D.C., intended to commemorate the United States’ 250th anniversary. The project would dwarf landmarks like the Lincoln Memorial and is now moving through formal approval processes while facing lawsuits from military veterans who argue it would alter key views of Arlington National Cemetery. Critics worry the arch could reshape the skyline and memorial landscape, even as planners seek reviews from the Commission of Fine Arts.
The Daily Beast reports that Trump believed strikes on Tehran would spark a rapid uprising and end the Iran conflict within days, dismissed warnings from intelligence and allies, and underestimated the strategic danger of the Strait of Hormuz. The plan dragged on longer than anticipated, contributed to higher gas prices, and strained NATO ties as allies pushed back; even CIA efforts to arm Iranian dissidents failed, exposing a broader miscalculation at the top of U.S. war planning.
Peru’s presidential race features 35 candidates, but Rafael Lopez Aliaga, once the frontrunner with a pro‑Trump stance, has slipped to about 7% and is unlikely to reach a June runoff, as Keiko Fujimori leads in polls. Analysts say Trump’s endorsement is not decisive for most Peruvians, who remain focused on domestic issues and distrust the US more than China, making Aliaga’s late alignment with Trump a potential risk rather than a boost in this highly unpredictable contest.
The Centers for Medicare and Medicaid Services admitted that Mehmet Oz’s claim that New York’s Medicaid provided around 5 million people with personal care services was incorrect. The actual number was about 450,000 (roughly 6–7% of enrollees), due to a billing-code misinterpretation. CMS said it will refine its methodology and continue the fraud probe as part of a broader anti-fraud effort across states, with New York officials and Gov. Hochul insisting Oz’s mischaracterizations were inaccurate.
Trump-endorsed Steve Hilton and Riverside County Sheriff Chad Bianco lead California’s crowded GOP bid for governor, trading harsh attacks on immigration, election integrity, and governance as the June primary approaches under California’s top-two system. The race, which could snap Democrats’ long dominance if a Republican wins, is further complicated by Bianco’s past ballot-seizure probe and Hilton’s national profile, while both tout similar agenda items (spending, crime, and immigration). Democrats worry about a split or a late surge that could leave them shut out of the November race.
An opinion piece portrays Pope Leo XIV, the first American-born pope, as a pacifist counterweight to President Trump’s militaristic foreign policy, urging peace and dialogue during Easter Mass amid reports of U.S. pressure on the Vatican and tensions over Catholic charities aiding migrants.
Iranians are deeply divided over a two‑week ceasefire announced in the US-Israel–Iran war: some oppose it, fearing it will strengthen the regime and deepen repression, while others support pausing further attacks to avoid total destruction. The debate is fueled by Trump’s threats and past messaging during Iran’s protests, and civilians have paid a heavy price—HRANA cites 1,701 Iranian civilian deaths (including 254 children) with broader regional casualties as the conflict persists.