Wednesday, April 23
Melania Trump dismissed the snub by the magazines that she was not featured on the cover of any during her first stint as the first lady as she said she has many important things to do other than appearing on the cover of any magazine. "I think the life would not change for anybody if I am on the cover of any magazine," Melania said in a Fox interview in a veiled dig at Jill Biden who was the Vogue cover for August.
Days after UnitedHealthcare CEO Brian Thompson was killed in a targeted shooting, the company removed its executive list from its website. Thompson, 50, was fatally shot while walking to a conference in Midtown Manhattan. Investigators are probing links between the attack and Thompson’s role in the insurance industry, with evidence including engraved shell casings and a suspect using fake IDs.
A Beverly Hills teacher, Joanie Garratt, alleges she was fired for criticizing pro-Trump student behavior and the former president on her private Facebook account. The school district denies firing her, claiming she was a substitute teacher whose assignment ended. The incident followed a pro-Trump rally where students allegedly harassed classmates, sparking debate about free speech and educator rights.
JD Vance lauded David Sacks, a close friend and tech entrepreneur, for his transition to a staunch Trump supporter. Both initially critical of Trump in 2016, they united by 2020, viewing Trump as crucial against political and cultural 'insanity.
Among those reportedly being considered for pardons are Anthony S. Fauci, known for leading the US covid-19 response; retired General Mark A. Milley, former chairman of the Joint Chiefs of Staff, who called Trump a "fascist"; Senator-elect Adam Schiff (D-California), who led Trump’s first impeachment; and ex-Congresswoman Liz Cheney (R-Wyoming), a prominent Republican critic of Trump.
JetBlue Airways is restructuring its flight network in 2025, cutting routes from major hubs like JFK, Miami, and Austin to boost profitability. The airline will eliminate flights to destinations such as Houston, Paris, and London Gatwick, while also discontinuing Mint service on Seattle routes. This decision follows challenges in Florida's competitive market and anticipated aircraft groundings due to engine issues.
Silicon Valley’s conservative-libertarian contingent has long criticised Washington’s bureaucracy as a brake on innovation. Now, with Sacks at the helm, that contingent stands to reshape America’s AI, cryptocurrency, and digital policy landscape, with promises of deregulation and market-driven leadership.
In her first Fox interview since Donald Trump's re-election, Melania Trump discussed Barron's crucial role in Donald Trump's campaigning. He brought in so many young people of his generation... because nowadays the young generation doesn't sit in front of the TV anymore; they are all on the tablets, on their phones. It's incredible how Barron brought in success as he knew exactly who his father needed to contact and to talk to," Melania said.
"Pete Hegseth is doing very well. His support is strong and deep, much more so than the Fake News would have you believe. He was a great student - Princeton/Harvard educated - with a Military state of mind. He will be a fantastic, high energy, Secretary of Defense Defense, one who leads with charisma and skill. Pete is a WINNER, and there is nothing that can be done to change that!!!" Donald Trump posted on Truth Social.
Pete Hegseth, an Army veteran, has acknowledged using alcohol as a coping mechanism after his 2006 Iraq deployment, describing it as “self-medication” during a challenging reintegration into civilian life. In his 2016 book In the Arena and a 2021 podcast, he admitted to drinking heavily during that time. However, Hegseth credits his faith and wife Jennifer for helping him overcome these habits, stating, “Only by the grace of God was I able to undo that cycle.” Despite these admissions, he denies having a drinking problem, asserting he has never required or been advised to seek professional help.
