Trump Warns Iran on Nuclear Deal in Social Media Post Amid King Charles's US Visit – US Politics Updates

By Neutral News Desk

*Published: April 29, 2026*

Key Events

• Fed expected to hold rates steady at potential final Powell meeting (13 minutes ago)
• Lawmakers to question Pentagon chief on Iran conflict (52 minutes ago)
• Trump posts message urging Iran to agree to nuclear deal (1 hour ago)
• King Charles to visit New York for 9/11 commemoration (2 hours ago)
• Supreme Court to consider revoking protected status for Haitians and Syrians (2 hours ago)
• King Charles in New York following Trump's comments on UK monarch's views (2 hours ago)

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Federal Reserve Likely to Maintain Interest Rates at Meeting Possibly Marking Powell's Last as Chair

The US Federal Reserve is expected to keep interest rates unchanged following its policy meeting on Wednesday, in what may be the final such gathering led by Chair Jerome Powell.

Policymakers are assessing factors including elevated energy prices and supply chain disruptions linked to the ongoing conflict between the US, Israel, and Iran. Analysts anticipate this would mark the third consecutive pause in rate adjustments as the economic impacts of the conflict affect the world's largest economy.

Attention is focused on Powell's comments during his scheduled press conference Wednesday afternoon regarding his future plans, according to AFP reporting. Powell's term as chair ends on May 15, though his position on the Federal Reserve Board of Governors extends until January 2028.

Since assuming office last year, President Donald Trump has repeatedly criticized Powell for maintaining rates, arguing that cuts would stimulate economic growth, though such a move risks exacerbating inflation.


*Photograph: Kevin Lamarque/Reuters*

Court Blocks Trump Administration's Request for Arizona Voter Records

A federal judge in Arizona dismissed a US Justice Department lawsuit seeking access to the state's detailed voter registration records on Tuesday.

The ruling represents another legal challenge to the department's requests for voter data across multiple states ahead of midterm elections. The information sought includes dates of birth, addresses, driver's license numbers, and partial Social Security numbers. The Justice Department has filed similar suits in at least 30 states and the District of Columbia.

US District Judge Susan Brnovich, appointed by Trump, determined that Arizona's statewide voter registration list is not subject to federal request under applicable law. She dismissed the case with prejudice, stating that amendment would be legally futile.

According to reporting from the Associated Press and the Brennan Center for Justice—a public policy institute focused on voting rights and democracy, rated as left-center by media bias evaluators—at least 13 states have provided or agreed to provide the data: Alaska, Arkansas, Indiana, Louisiana, Mississippi, Nebraska, Ohio, Oklahoma, South Carolina, South Dakota, Tennessee, Texas, and Wyoming.

Judges have rejected the administration's requests in Arizona, Rhode Island, California, Massachusetts, Michigan, and Oregon. In Georgia, a lawsuit was dismissed due to improper venue, leading to a refiling. Administration officials have described the data requests as part of efforts to verify voter eligibility and enhance election integrity.

Lawmakers to Question Defense Secretary Hegseth on Iran Conflict

US Defense Secretary Pete Hegseth is scheduled to testify before the House Armed Services Committee on Wednesday regarding the conflict with Iran, marking his first congressional appearance since hostilities began.

The hearing focuses on President Trump's proposed $1.5 trillion defense budget request amid the unresolved conflict and its global economic effects. Both Republican and Democratic lawmakers have voiced concerns over briefings received on the matter. General Dan Caine, the top US military officer, is also expected to appear, per AFP.

Democratic Representative Maggie Goodlander stated on X: “Finally, Secretary Hegseth will come before the House Armed Services Committee this week. It is time to answer for this war of choice.” Republican members of the committee have similarly called for detailed updates, emphasizing the need for transparency on military operations and objectives.

The conflict originated on February 28, 2026, when the US and Israel launched strikes on Iranian nuclear facilities after diplomatic efforts to address Iran's nuclear program failed. Iran has maintained its program is for peaceful purposes, while US and Israeli officials cited evidence of weapons development.


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Zelenskyy Thanks King Charles for Speech Supporting Ukraine

Ukrainian President Volodymyr Zelenskyy expressed gratitude to King Charles III for a speech delivered in Washington on Tuesday.

Zelenskyy posted on social media: “I thank His Majesty King Charles III, royal family, the United Kingdom, and all valiant American hearts for this clarion call for unity in support of Ukraine across the Atlantic. This is exactly what is needed to bring dignified and lasting peace to Ukraine and all of Europe. The people of Ukraine deeply appreciate all the support provided by the United Kingdom and the United States. Thank-you.”

Trump Posts Message Urging Iran to Agree to Nuclear Deal

President Donald Trump posted on Truth Social urging Iran to agree to a non-nuclear deal, according to reports of the message.

The post reportedly included an image of Trump wearing sunglasses and holding a gun, overlaid on a backdrop depicting explosions in what appears to be a Middle Eastern landscape, captioned “No more Mr Nice Guy.” The accompanying text read: “Iran can’t get their act together. They don’t know how to sign a nonnuclear deal. They better get smart soon! President DJT.”

Independent searches did not locate an exact matching post, though Trump has issued similar statements on Iran via the platform. The message follows ongoing tensions in the conflict, which began with US and Israeli strikes on February 28, 2026, targeting sites linked to Iran's nuclear program after stalled diplomacy.


*Photograph: Truth Social*

King Charles References Historical Ties in State Dinner Speech

During a state dinner at the White House, King Charles III referenced historical US-UK relations, drawing parallels to Queen Elizabeth II's 1957 visit following the 1956 Suez Crisis.

Charles told guests, including Amazon founder Jeff Bezos and golfer Rory McIlroy: “And yes, we have had our moments of difficulty, even in more recent history. When my mother visited in 1957, not the least of her tasks was to help put the ‘special’ back into our relationship after a crisis in the Middle East.”

Some attendees laughed as he added: “Nearly 70 years on, it is hard to imagine anything like that happening today…” The Suez Crisis involved a failed Anglo-French effort to regain control of the Suez Canal from Egypt, opposed by the US, marking a shift in global power dynamics.

The king's remarks occurred amid reports that President Trump stated the UK monarch “agrees with me” on Iran-related matters, though no direct confirmation of such a claim from Trump was located in public statements.


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King Charles and Queen Camilla to Visit New York for 9/11 Memorial

King Charles III and Queen Camilla are set to arrive in New York on Wednesday to honor victims of the September 11, 2001, terrorist attacks.

The visit follows Tuesday's engagements in Washington, including a speech to Congress, meetings with President Trump amid US-UK discussions on the Iran conflict—which stems from US and Israeli strikes on Iranian nuclear sites starting February 28, 2026—and talks with US tech leaders, per Reuters.

In New York, the royal couple will attend a ceremony at the 9/11 Memorial in lower Manhattan, site of the World Trade Center towers destroyed by al-Qaeda hijacked planes. Charles is scheduled to meet New York City Mayor Zohran Mamdani there.

The king will later visit a Harlem community organization running an urban farming program to address food insecurity. Queen Camilla will mark the 100th anniversary of A.A. Milne's Winnie-the-Pooh through her charity, The Queen’s Reading Room, described by Buckingham Palace as a literary event.

Supreme Court to Review Temporary Protected Status for Haitians and Syrians

The US Supreme Court is slated to hear oral arguments Wednesday on the Trump administration's bid to terminate temporary protected status (TPS) for hundreds of thousands of Syrians and Haitians.

TPS, created in 1990, allows nationals from designated countries to live and work legally in the US if returning home poses risks due to war, instability, or disasters. It does not provide a citizenship path but can be extended by the Department of Homeland Security.

Haitians have held TPS since 2010; Syrians since 2012. The administration has sought to end designations for multiple countries, including over 300,000 Venezuelans, which the court permitted last year via its emergency docket. Nearly 1.3 million held TPS at the start of Trump's second term.

The House recently passed a bill extending Haitian TPS for three years. Analysts indicate that a ruling favoring the administration could lead to further terminations.

King Charles Addresses US Congress on Historic Ties

King Charles III addressed a joint session of the US Congress on Tuesday, the first British monarch to do so, nearly 250 years after the American Revolution and the Declaration of Independence from King George III.

Employing references to figures including Oscar Wilde, Henry Kissinger, Charles Dickens, Abraham Lincoln, and Theodore Roosevelt, Charles emphasized enduring US-UK bonds. The speech, delivered with humor, received applause lasting a minute.

The address highlighted shared destiny between the nations, occurring as both face domestic political shifts. No direct references to current conflicts like Iran were noted, though the king urged transatlantic unity.

The Iran conflict provides backdrop context: It escalated after February 28, 2026, strikes by the US and Israel on facilities associated with Iran's nuclear program, following unsuccessful negotiations where Iran rejected limits on enrichment activities deemed necessary by Western powers to prevent weaponization. Iran denies pursuing nuclear arms, asserting civilian intent.

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