Trump Wanted to Kill. Then He Bombed.

Key Points:

• The United States paused its nearly two weeks of nightly bombings on Iran, reportedly due to concerns over dwindling munitions and to allow space for peace talks, signaling a temporary halt in the conflict.
• Donald Trump finally attended the rescheduled White House Correspondents Dinner, delivering a rambling and poorly received speech filled with insults and jokes that fell flat among journalists.
• Political analyst William Kristol notes that while many Americans are frustrated with the Democratic Party, they still prefer it over Republicans due to concerns about authoritarianism and the need to check Donald Trump’s influence.
• Paramount Skydance and Warner Bros. Discovery delayed finalizing their $111 billion merger until June 2027 or after an antitrust trial, facing significant financial penalties and regulatory scrutiny that may jeopardize the deal.
• The Democratic National Committee, led by Ken Martin, is facing financial troubles and donor distrust ahead of the midterms, raising concerns about the party's ability to effectively counter Republican challenges.