Get out and vote for Viktor Orban, US President Donald Trump wrote on his Truth Social platform in all caps ahead of the national elections in Hungary as campaigning reached the final stretch. This Sunday, Hungarians will decide Orban's fate at the ballot box.
Work continues on the construction of the ballroom at the White House, Thursday, April 9, 2026, in Washington, where the East Wing once stood. Rod Lamkey/AP hide caption toggle caption Rod Lamkey/AP Construction on a proposed White House ballroom can continue until April 17, the U.S.
Artist renderings and diagrams for President Trump's proposed triumphal arch released by the U.S. Commission of Fine Arts on April 10, 2026. Jon Elswick/AP hide caption toggle caption Jon Elswick/AP President Trump on Friday unveiled official architectural renderings for the triumphal arch he plans to add to the National Mall in Washington, D.C.
After teasing the idea in recent months, US President Donald Trump has now confirmed that the plans for the 76-meter (250‑foot) triumphal arch in Washington D.C. have been filed with the US Commission of Fine Arts. Trump hailed it as "the GREATEST and MOST BEAUTIFUL Triumphal Arch, anywhere in the World."
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Pedestrians pass election campaign signs for presidential and congressional candidates, before the weekend's election in Lima, Peru, April 10, 2026.
The Pentagon is defying a court order that required it to restore access to credentialed reporters, a US judge ruled on Thursday. US District Judge Paul Friedman said the Pentagon must comply with his order and restore reporters' access to the US Defense Department. Why are Pentagon reporters denied access?
US first lady Melania Trump on Thursday denied having ever maintained a friendship with deceased sex offender Jeffrey Epstein. "The lies linking me with the disgraceful Jeffrey Epstein need to end today," she read from a prepared statement in an address from the White House. "The individuals lying about me are devoid of ethical standards, humility and respect.
The U.S. Capitol is visible in the early morning hours on April 2, 2026. Andrew Harnik/Getty Images hide caption toggle caption Andrew Harnik/Getty Images As the price tag for the U.S.-Iran war grows by the day, the path to paying for the conflict is paved with political peril for Republicans in control of Washington.
Skip next section India grants waivers to vessels carrying Iranian cargo — report April 9, 2026 India grants waivers to vessels carrying Iranian cargo — report The unnamed officials told Reuters the waivers were being given on a case-to-case basisImage: Francis Mascarenhas/REUTERS India recently granted waivers to allow vessels, carrying Iranian cargo, to enter its
US President Donald Trump was "absolutely disappointed" during a meeting with NATO Secretary General Mark Rutte on Wednesday. The two leaders met at the White House to discuss the US-Israeli war against Iran, in which NATO allies did not actively participate.
Skip next section India considers deploying reptiles along India-Bangladesh border: reports April 8, 2026 India considers deploying reptiles along India-Bangladesh border: reports The India-Bangladesh border is a complex and porous frontier Image: MD Abu Sufian Jewel/NurPhoto/picture alliance Some unusual recruits could be about to reinforce India's border personnel: slithering snakes and predatory crocodiles could be deployed to