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Hungary passes a constitutional amendment to ban LGBTQ+ public events – AP News

BUDAPEST, Hungary (AP) — Hungary’s parliament on Monday passed an amendment to the constitution that allows the government to ban public events by LGBTQ+ communities , a decision that legal scholars and critics call another step toward authoritarianism by the populist government. The amendment, which required a two-thirds vote, passed along party lines with 140

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Trump calls on FCC chair to impose ‘maximum fines and punishment’ on Paramount’s CBS over 60 Minutes – Fortune

Through Executive Order 14215, President Trump is asserting he has the full authority over independent federal agencies like the FCC and the Federal Reserve, previously under congressional oversight, and can replace agency heads at will. Rebecca Noble—Getty Images

Trump’s 13th week in office expected to include tariff negotiation blitz, visit from El Salvador leader – Fox News

President Donald Trump’s 13th week in office is expected to include ongoing tariff negotiations revolving around his reciprocal, customized duty tax plan, as well as a visit from El Salvador’s president.  On Wednesday, Trump put a 90-day pause on reciprocal, customized tariffs he had imposed on dozens of nations, which was an abrupt change of

An overlooked effect of Trump’s trade war: the weakest dollar in years – Business Insider

BRENDAN SMIALOWSKI/AFP via Getty Images The US dollar is at a multiyear low versus its international peers. The declines are anomalous, as the greenback has historically gained during times of market turmoil. It suggests investors are losing faith in the US as a safe haven amid unpredictable tariffs. While the impact of President Donald Trump’s

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Gaza territory shrinks drastically as Israel seizes huge swaths of land – NPR

A view over ruined buildings in the northern Gaza Strip as seen from a position on the Israeli side of the border on April 2, southern Israel. Defense Minister Israel Katz has said Israel will “capture extensive territory” to be added to “buffer zones” in the Gaza Strip after the military expanded its ground assault.

Hamas agrees to release nine hostages, pressure exerted to release more – report – The Jerusalem Post

This comes after Army Radio reported that Israel is seeking the release of 10 hostages instead of the previously agreed upon five hostages. By REUTERS APRIL 14, 2025 14:21 Updated: APRIL 14, 2025 16:54 Hamas terrorists in the Gaza Strip. February 22, 2025. (photo credit: Ali Hassan/Flash90) Hamas has agreed to release nine hostages held

Trump calls Russian attack on Ukrainian city of Sumy ‘terrible’: ‘They made a mistake’ – The Hill

Trump calls Russian attack on Ukrainian city of Sumy ‘terrible’: ‘They made a mistake’  The Hill Analysis: Trump calls Sumy missile strike a ‘mistake.’ But Russia’s war seems to be raging on exactly to Putin’s plan  CNN Civilian Death Toll in Ukraine Climbs, as Putin Resists Trump’s Peace Drive  WSJ Russian missiles hit Ukrainian city of Sumy during