Trending Now - White House Faces Setbacks as Trump Rages Online at Dawn

WHO:

Alternet - Secretary of Commerce Howard Lutnick testified on April 21st, 2026, that the "gold card" program is only now getting off the ground.

Alternet - President Donald Trump, Secretary of Commerce Howard Lutnick, Sen. Thom Tillis (R-N.C.), Secretary of Defense Pete Hegseth, Vice President JD Vance, Jared Kushner, Steve Witkoff, legal expert, Kyle Cheney (Politico's legal analyst).

WHAT:

Alternet - Trump’s administration is sending Jared Kushner and Steve Witkoff back to Pakistan to negotiate with Iran, despite previous failures in negotiations.

Alternet - Trump stated, “They’ve just set it up, and they wanted to make sure they did it perfectly,” regarding the "gold card" program, which has only approved one person.

Alternet - Trump stated, “One billion, three hundred million dollars worth in a matter of a couple of days,” regarding the "gold card" program in a video shared by Scripps News.

Alternet - Trump stated, “Now, how much have we sold in three days?” regarding the "gold card" program, referencing $1.3 billion in commitments.

Alternet - Trump’s proposal to Iran reportedly involves offering $20 billion, which is significantly higher than the $2 billion deal made by President Barack Obama.

Alternet - Trump ordered "shoot to kill" for anyone going through the Strait of Hormuz, with a deadline set for April 26th, 2026, but later backed down without setting a new deadline.

Alternet - Trump fell asleep during a public speaking event, marking at least the 14th time he has dozed off in public.

Alternet - Trump lost his battle with Sen. Thom Tillis (R-N.C.) to confirm his nominee to the Federal Reserve amid an investigation into outgoing chairman Jerome Powell, with Trump caving on April 22nd, 2026.

Alternet - A federal judge ruled on March 31st, 2026, that Trump is civilly liable for damages related to the January 6th incident, allowing claims against him to proceed to trial.

Alternet - Trump stated, “Don’t rush me,” when reporters questioned him about his order regarding the Strait of Hormuz.

Alternet - Trump’s plan to negotiate with Iran reportedly resembles the deal made by President Barack Obama, which involved unlocking $2 billion in sanctions, while Trump’s proposal was to offer $20 billion.

Alternet - Secretary of Commerce Howard Lutnick testified that only one person has been approved for Trump's "gold card" citizenship program, which has received $1.3 billion in commitments.

Alternet - Trump’s "gold card" plan for U.S. citizenship for $1 million has failed, with only one approval reported.

Alternet - A judge in the Washington, D.C. Circuit Court rejected Trump's attempts to block asylum applications from refugees.

Alternet - Trump ordered "shoot to kill" for anyone going through the Strait of Hormuz amid failed negotiations with Iran.

Alternet - Trump fell asleep during a public speaking event, marking at least the 14th time he has dozed off in public.

Alternet - Trump’s administration is sending Jared Kushner and Steve Witkoff back to Pakistan to negotiate with Iran, as reported on April 25th, 2026, despite previous failures in negotiations.

Alternet - Trump stated, “They’ve just set it up, and they wanted to make sure they did it perfectly,” regarding the "gold card" program, which has only approved one person.

Alternet - Trump ordered "shoot to kill" for anyone going through the Strait of Hormuz, with a deadline set for April 26th, 2026, but later backed down without setting a new deadline.

Alternet - Trump fell asleep during a public speaking event on Thursday, marking at least the 14th time he has dozed off in public, as cataloged by Indy 100 in March 2026.

Alternet - Trump stated, “That’s essentially it's the green card on steroids,” regarding the "gold card" program.

Alternet - Trump’s administration is sending Jared Kushner and Steve Witkoff back to Pakistan to negotiate with Iran, as reported on April 25th, 2026.

Alternet - Trump’s proposal to Iran reportedly involves offering $20 billion, which is significantly higher than the $2 billion deal made by President Barack Obama.

Alternet - Trump stated, “One billion, three hundred million dollars worth in a matter of a couple of days,” regarding the "gold card" program in a video shared by Scripps News.

Alternet - Trump ordered "shoot to kill" for anyone going through the Strait of Hormuz, with a deadline set for April 26th, 2026, but later backed down without setting a new deadline.

Alternet - Trump fell asleep during a public speaking event on April 21st, 2026, marking at least the 14th time he has dozed off in public.

Alternet - Trump stated, “Now, how much have we sold in three days?” regarding the "gold card" program, referencing $1.3 billion in commitments.

Alternet - A federal judge ruled on March 31st, 2026, that Trump is civilly liable for damages related to the January 6th incident, allowing claims against him to proceed to trial.

Alternet - Trump stated, “Don’t rush me,” when reporters questioned him about his order regarding the Strait of Hormuz.

Alternet - Trump’s administration is sending Jared Kushner and Steve Witkoff back to Pakistan to negotiate with Iran, as reported on April 25th, 2026.

Alternet - Secretary of Commerce Howard Lutnick testified on April 21st, 2026, that only one person has been approved for Trump's "gold card" citizenship program, which has received $1.3 billion in commitments.

Alternet - Trump ordered "shoot to kill" for anyone going through the Strait of Hormuz on April 20th, 2026, with a deadline set for April 26th, 2026, but later backed down without setting a new deadline.

Alternet - Trump fell asleep during a public speaking event on April 21st, 2026, marking at least the 14th time he has dozed off in public.

Alternet - Trump's "gold card" plan for U.S. citizenship for $1 million has failed, with only one approval reported.

Alternet - Trump lost a battle to confirm his nominee to the Federal Reserve amid an investigation into outgoing chairman Jerome Powell.

Alternet - A judge in the Washington, D.C. Circuit Court rejected Trump's attempts to block asylum applications from refugees.

Alternet - Trump ordered "shoot to kill" for anyone going through the Strait of Hormuz amid failed negotiations with Iran.

Alternet - Trump fell asleep during a public speaking event, marking at least the 14th time he has dozed off in public.

WHERE:

Alternet - The negotiations with Iran involve locations in Pakistan and the Strait of Hormuz.

Alternet - The Washington, D.C. Circuit Court is the location where Trump's legal efforts were rejected.

Alternet - The negotiations with Iran involve locations in Pakistan and the Strait of Hormuz.

Alternet - The Washington, D.C. Circuit Court is the location where Trump's legal efforts were rejected.

WHEN:

Alternet - Trump fell asleep during a public speaking event on April 21st, 2026, marking at least the 14th time he has dozed off in public, as cataloged by Indy 100 in March 2026.

Alternet - Lutnick testified before a congressional committee on April 21st, 2026.

Alternet - Trump caved on his nominee confirmation battle on April 22nd, 2026.

Alternet - The federal judge's ruling regarding Trump's civil liability was issued on March 31st, 2026.

Alternet - Trump fell asleep during a public speaking event on April 21st, 2026, marking at least the 14th time he has dozed off in public, as cataloged by Indy 100 in March 2026.

Alternet - The report on Trump's "gold card" plan failure was revealed in April 2026.

Alternet - Lutnick testified before a congressional committee on April 21st, 2026.

Alternet - Trump ordered "shoot to kill" on April 20th, 2026, with a deadline set for April 26th, 2026.

Alternet - Trump fell asleep during a public speaking event on April 21st, 2026.

WHY:

Alternet - Lutnick stated that the failure of the "gold card" program is due to it only recently getting off the ground, emphasizing the need for perfection in its setup.

Alternet - Trump's attempts to block asylum applications were motivated by his administration's stance on immigration.

Alternet - Lutnick stated that the failure of the "gold card" program is due to it only recently getting off the ground, emphasizing the need for perfection in its setup.

Alternet - Lutnick stated that the failure of the "gold card" program is due to it only recently getting off the ground.

Alternet - The failure of the "gold card" plan is attributed to it only recently getting off the ground, according to Lutnick.

Alternet - Trump's attempts to block asylum applications were motivated by his administration's stance on immigration.

HOW:

Alternet - Trump's administration is sending Jared Kushner and Steve Witkoff back to negotiate with Iran after previous failures.

Alternet - Trump's administration is sending Jared Kushner and Steve Witkoff back to Pakistan to negotiate with Iran, despite previous failures in negotiations.

Alternet - The "gold card" plan was designed to provide U.S. citizenship for a $1 million investment.

Alternet - Trump's administration is sending Jared Kushner and Steve Witkoff back to negotiate with Iran after previous failures.

(UPDATED April 25, 2026 19:13 UTC)

Trump's administration is sending Jared Kushner and Steve Witkoff back to Pakistan to negotiate with Iran, despite past failures in those talks. In a recent video, Trump discussed his "gold card" citizenship program, which has only approved one person and has garnered $1.3 billion in commitments, while he also proposed a significantly larger deal to Iran, offering $20 billion compared to the previous $2 billion deal made by President Obama. Additionally, Trump ordered a "shoot to kill" directive for anyone going through the Strait of Hormuz, with a deadline set for April 26th, 2026, but later backed down from that stance.

(UPDATED April 25, 2026 17:10 UTC)

In a significant move, Trump’s administration is sending Jared Kushner and Steve Witkoff back to Pakistan to negotiate with Iran, despite past failures in those talks. Trump also commented on the "gold card" program, which has only approved one person, saying, “They’ve just set it up, and they wanted to make sure they did it perfectly.” Additionally, he ordered a "shoot to kill" directive for anyone crossing the Strait of Hormuz, with a deadline set for April 26, 2026, but later backed down without establishing a new deadline.

(UPDATED April 25, 2026 15:10 UTC)

President Trump has proposed a new initiative to Iran that reportedly includes a $20 billion offer, which is a significant increase from the $2 billion deal made by Obama. In addition, Trump has sent Jared Kushner and Steve Witkoff back to Pakistan to negotiate on this matter, as reported on Saturday. Meanwhile, Trump fell asleep during a public speaking event on Tuesday, marking at least the 14th time he has dozed off in public, according to Indy 100.

(UPDATED April 25, 2026 13:17 UTC)

Secretary of Commerce Howard Lutnick testified on Tuesday, that the "gold card" program is just now getting off the ground, which Trump highlighted in a recent video, claiming it could generate one billion, three hundred million dollars in just a few days. on Tuesday, Trump also made headlines by ordering a "shoot to kill" directive for anyone crossing the Strait of Hormuz, but he later backed down without establishing a new deadline. Additionally, during a public speaking event on Tuesday, Trump fell asleep, marking at least the 14th time he has dozed off in public.

(UPDATED April 25, 2026 11:10 UTC)

President Trump announced that his "gold card" program has garnered $1.3 billion in commitments, asking, “Now, how much have we sold in three days?” However, he recently lost his battle with Senator Thom Tillis to confirm his nominee to the Federal Reserve, conceding on Wednesday. Additionally, a federal judge ruled March 31st that Trump is civilly liable for damages related to the January 6th incident, allowing claims against him to move forward to trial.

(UPDATED April 25, 2026 01:22 UTC)

Trump's administration is sending Jared Kushner and Steve Witkoff back to Pakistan to negotiate with Iran, with reports indicating that the plan resembles the deal made by President Obama, which involved unlocking $2 billion in sanctions, while Trump's proposal is to offer $20 billion. During this announcement, Trump told reporters, “Don’t rush me,” when questioned about his order regarding the Strait of Hormuz. Additionally, on Tuesday, Trump fell asleep during a public speaking event, marking at least the 14th time he has dozed off in public, according to Indy 100.

(UPDATED April 24, 2026 23:10 UTC)

Secretary of Commerce Howard Lutnick testified on Tuesday, that only one person has been approved for Trump's "gold card" citizenship program, which has garnered $1.3 billion in commitments. on Monday, Trump ordered a "shoot to kill" policy for anyone attempting to cross the Strait of Hormuz, but he later backed down from that directive without establishing a new deadline. Additionally, during a public speaking event on Tuesday, Trump fell asleep, marking at least the 14th time he has dozed off in public, while his administration is sending Jared Kushner and Steve Witkoff back to Pakistan to negotiate with Iran despite previous failures.

(UPDATED April 24, 2026 19:19 UTC)

President Trump’s "gold card" plan, which aimed to provide U.S. citizenship for a $1 million investment, has failed to gain traction, with only one approval reported. In addition, a judge in the Washington, D.C. Circuit Court rejected Trump’s attempts to block asylum applications from refugees, while he also lost a battle to confirm his nominee to the Federal Reserve amid an investigation into outgoing chairman Jerome Powell. Meanwhile, Trump ordered "shoot to kill" for anyone crossing the Strait of Hormuz during ongoing negotiations with Iran, and he was seen falling asleep during a public speaking event, marking at least the fourteenth time he has dozed off in public.