Trump’s ceasefire with the Houthis, without involving Israel, signals a possible thaw with Iran amid nuclear talks. It will ease Red Sea tensions, cut shipping costs, and hint at a shift in U.S. strategy toward Tehran and its proxies.
Setlist for Beyoncé’s COWBOY CARTER Tour:
AMERIICAN REQUIEM
BLACKBIIRD
The Star-Spangled Banner
Freedom
YA YA
Why Don’t You Love Me
OH LOUISIANA
AMERICA HAS A PROBLEM
SPAGHETTII
Formation
MY HOUSE
Diva
ALLIIGATOR TEARS
JUST FOR FUN
PROTECTOR
FLAMENCO
DESERT EAGLE
RIIVERDANCE
II HANDS II HEAVEN
SWEET ☆ HONEY ☆ BUCKIN’
PURE/HONEY
SUMMER RENAISSANCE
JOLENE
Daddy Lessons
BODYGUARD
II MOST WANTED
CUFF IT
SMOKE HOUR II
TYRANT
THIQUE
LEVII’S JEANS
DAUGHTER
I’M THAT GIRL
COZY
ALIEN SUPERSTAR
Deja Vu
TEXAS HOLD ‘EM
Crazy In Love
HEATED
Before I Let Go
16 CARRIAGES
AMEN
Per DW, the U.S. and Panama signed a landmark defense deal granting U.S. warships first and free access to the Panama Canal to counter China’s growing influence. Panama rejected any return of permanent U.S. bases, citing sovereignty and the 1977 Torrijos-Carter Treaty.
According to Reuters, Australia's AUKUS Virginia-Class nuclear submarine deal faces delays due to U.S. production issues, tariffs, and concerns over Australia's commitment to deter China and protect Taiwan in the event of an invasion. Still, the two countries remain committed.
On X, Trump, alongside PM Netanyahu, announced a record $1T defense budget for FY26, a 12% increase from this year's $892B. SecDef Hegseth says spending will focus on “lethality and readiness,” with major civilian cuts and based considerations. The DOD Budget is expected in May.
According to the NYT, Trump reportedly fired NSC and Cyber Command chief Gen. Timothy Haugh at the urging of far-right ally Laura Loomer, alleging "disloyalty."
She cited Haugh's ties to Gen. Milley and James Clapper, both Trump critics.
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SecDef Hegseth will skip the Ukraine Defense Contact Group at Ramstein Airbase. Instead, Britain and Germany will lead the upcoming April 11 meeting as the Trump administration urges Europe to take more responsibility for defense. Hegseth ruled out NATO membership for Ukraine.