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President Trump has called for the immediate confirmation of Jamie McDonald as U.S. attorney for the Southern District of New York during the G7 summit in France. McDonald, a prominent attorney at Sullivan & Cromwell, may face scrutiny over his prosecutorial independence amidst ongoing investigations into the firm’s dealings.
Senior U.S. officials detailed a memorandum of understanding with Iran, emphasising a permanent end to military operations, immediate oil exports, and a $300 billion reconstruction plan. Iran committed to not develop nuclear weapons, with sanctions set for gradual lifting, pending compliance within 60 days.
President Trump has delayed Jay Clayton’s nomination as head of the U.S. intelligence community to pressure Congress on a voter ID bill lacking sufficient support. He announced Bill Pulte will remain acting director, linking approval of a surveillance program to the passage of the voting legislation.
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Over 1,000 litres of urine collected from female participants at the London Marathon will be recycled into liquid fertiliser for wheat, supporting sustainability efforts.
Houthi rebels in Yemen have successfully shot down seven U.S. Reaper drones over a period of less than six weeks, amounting to a financial loss exceeding $200 million for the Pentagon.
Donald Trump’s tariffs and trade policies are prompting global economic policymakers to reassess their strategies while highlighting concerns about trade imbalances and reliance on a single economic partner, particularly China.
Recent attacks involving Iranian drones and North Korean missiles in Ukraine resulted in significant civilian casualties, further escalating the conflict amid ongoing peace negotiations.
Politics continues to dominate the American headlines this morning, 24 April 2025, as Donald Trump signals the tariff war is slowing down, which has settled the markets a bit, along with Trump’s statement that he has no plans to fire the Federal Reserve boss, Jerome Powell.
Trump’s comments on Ukraine, and his new US-led deal, which would require Ukraine to hand over Crimea to Russia, are making national and international headlines. Trump has said he will walk away from Ukraine if a deal isn’t reached soon.
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