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Apr 7, 2026 - World

One of President Donald Trump's former national security advisors made a staggering prediction about the president's latest threat to destroy Iran's "civilization" if a deal to end the war is not reached. On Tuesday morning, Trump posted on Truth Social that a "whole civilization will die tonight, never to be brought back again" if Iran does not agree to a deal to end the war. The threat follows Trump's previous statement that he plans to attack civilian infrastructure like bridges and water systems. John Bolton, Trump's former national security advisor during his first term, discussed Trump's threat with CNN's Jake Tapper on "The Lead." Bolton offered a staggering prediction for what Trump will do if Iran doesn't agree to a deal by Tuesday night's deadline. "I have no idea [what he will do]. I'm not even sure Trump knows," Bolton said. "I'll hazard a guess for what it's worth. I think he will order a strike. It'll be big, but not what he's been talking about. He'll say, 'This is just a taste of what I could have done, but out of the goodness of my heart, I didn't destroy Iran's civilization. They've got seven more days.' He's going to try and have it both ways, basically."

Apr 7, 2026 - World

President Donald Trump is aware of a Pakistani proposal for a 2-week ceasefire in Iran in exchange for opening the Strait of Hormuz."Diplomatic efforts for peaceful settlement of the ongoing war in the Middle East are progressing steadily, strongly and powerfully with the potential to lead to substantive results in [the] near future," Pakistan Prime Minister Shehbaz Sharif announced Tuesday on X. "To allow diplomacy to run its course, I earnestly request President Trump to extend the deadline for two weeks. Pakistan, in all sincerity, requests the Iranian brothers to open [the] Strait of Hormuz for a corresponding period of two weeks as a goodwill gesture." "We also urge all warring parties to observe a ceasefire everywhere for two weeks to allow diplomacy to achieve conclusive termination of war, in the interest of long-term peace and stability in the region."White House Press Secretary Karoline Leavitt told Fox News that the president was aware of the offer. "A response will come," she insisted.Trump has threatened to end Iran's civilization on Tuesday night if the country does not make a deal.

Apr 7, 2026 - World

A Republican lawmaker has spoken out against President Donald Trump's threats to wipe out Iranian civilization."The United States of America must always be prepared to use overwhelming military force when necessary to defend our national security interests and protect Americans at home and abroad," Rep. Nate Moran (R-TX) posted to X on Tuesday. "And, a President should have the latitude to make decisions to that end, but only to the extent that those decisions are also consistent with the inherent authority of a Commander-in-Chief under the U. S. Constitution and the provisions of the War Powers Resolution. To date, I have supported the President’s decisions relating to the Iranian conflict because they were consistent with these authorities and the ultimate goal of protecting national security interests."Moran was among the first congressional Republican to speak out publicly against the president's serious comments. "At the same time, what sets America apart is not only our strength, but how we use it," he wrote. "Our nation has always conducted military operations for just causes and through just and moral means. This must continue in the future; otherwise we forfeit our legitimacy to lead the world. So, let me be clear: I do not support the destruction of a 'whole civilization.' That is not who we are, and it is not consistent with the principles that have long guided America.""I have and will continue to support a strong national defense — one that is focused, disciplined, and firmly rooted in protecting the safety and security of the American people," Moran concluded. "But, how we protect the lives of the innocent is just as important as how we engage the enemy. America is great because America is good."Trump's threats have been flagged as genocidal by many expert observers, and some have even speculated he is considering the use of nuclear weapons.

Apr 7, 2026 - World

Politicians warn party’s pledge to ‘punish’ countries seeking justice for slavery will harm and isolate BritainCommonwealth politicians say they will not back down from seeking reparations as UK public figures, including a former Reform insider, warn the rightwing party’s pledge to “punish” countries seeking justice for slavery would harm and isolate Britain.This week, Reform UK said they would halt visas for nationals of countries formally demanding reparations from Britain if they took power. Continue reading...

Apr 7, 2026 - World

Right-wing podcast host Megyn Kelly insisted that she wouldn't vote for a Democrat even if President Donald Trump decided to deploy a nuclear weapon."All I think about when I think about the Democrats is those very unattractive people in Minneapolis," Kelly said on a podcast this week. "That's when I think Democrat, that's what I think.""That's smug, arrogant. I'm better than you. I look down my nose on you. Even though you've done three tours of duty. Like, F you. I like, I'm — that to me, I could never vote for, never," she continued. "I mean, honestly, Trump could drop a nuke, and I'd still vote Republican over those people."Kelly's remarks came as Trump was threatening to destroy all of Iran's civilization in a single night.