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- Senator Torpedoes Key Trump Talking Point With Simple Question
Sen. Chris Van Hollen (D-MD) asked a straightforward question about President Donald Trump that totally undercuts the president’s claims about the Iran war. About two hours before markets in the U.S. opened, Trump claimed on Truth Social that he is in “serious discussions” with Iran and that “great progress” had been made toward ending the war. It was later reported that the president was in talks with Iranian parliamentary speaker Mohammad Bagher Ghalibaf, who has previously denied speaking with the Trump administration. The Dow jumped about 300 points before closing the day up 50. On Sunday, Ghalibaf even suggested Trump would post something markets would interpret as bullish news. “Heads-up: Pre-market so-called ‘news’ or ‘Truth’ is often just a setup for profit-taking. Basically, it’s a reverse indicator,” the speaker tweeted. “Do the opposite: If they pump it, short it. If they dump it, go long. See something tomorrow? You know the drill.” Van Hollen appeared on Monday’s edition of The Arena on CNN, where guest host Abby Phillip asked the senator if believes Trump is actually talking to the Iranians. “Do you think it’s possible that they are speaking with someone in the Iranian regime?” she inquired. “And do you believe that those talks represent progress?” “Look, we know Donald Trump is a serial liar,” Van Hollen responded. “Of course, the big lie he told the country was that he was going to keep us out of foreign wars and not drag us into another war in the Middle East. We also know he’s been lying when he claimed that we were in direct negotiations with the Iranians, and that they’re going to give us everything we wanted. As to whether or not we’re in indirect negotiations through third parties, that’s certainly possible.” The senator then pointed to remarks Trump made since almost the beginning of the war, where he has repeatedly said the U.S. had “won” the war or that the war was close to ending. “But the notion that we’re near a big breakthrough is delusional,” Van Hollen continued. “And let’s remember that Donald Trump, about three weeks ago, said that we won the war. Those are his words. We won the war. So the question is, what are we negotiating about right now, Abby, if we already won the war? Watch above via CNN.The post Senator Torpedoes Key Trump Talking Point With Simple Question first appeared… [TheTopNews] Read More.48 mins ago - ‘Is Donald Trump Well?’ MS NOW’s Katy Tur Does Deep Dive on President’s ...MS NOW anchor Katy Tur asked her viewers on Monday if President Donald Trump is still mentally fit, taking a deep dive into polls showing a growing number of Americans are starting to ask the question. “Is Donald Trump well? Is his head in the presidency? Does he have the mental acuity to lead this country?” Tur began to kick off the segment, adding: More people are starting to doubt that — beyond, of course, Democrats who have always doubted it. This is being borne out in two new polls: the first one from the Washington Post, ABC, and Ipsos, which finds the number of people who think he lacks the mental sharpness to serve effectively is now climbing to 56%; and the second, from Reuters and Ipsos, which shows six in 10 Americans now say President Trump is becoming more erratic as he ages. That includes a growing number of Democrats, independents, and Republicans. Why is that? Well, the apparent sleeping during cabinet meetings and Oval Office visits probably isn’t helping. Neither are the stories about how he’s forcing his top aides to wear his preferred brand of shoes — buying them in incorrect sizes that he’s guessed they wear. He also doesn’t sound as energetic and clear as he did even a few years ago, comparatively speaking, of course. Case in point: the wild asides mid-thought. He has always done that to a degree, but now he’s doing it in the middle of White House cabinet meetings, largely defined by deadly serious issues like the war in Iran or alleged political prosecutions. Listen to this one, when the president took a sharp left turn during complaints about what he argues is criminally wasteful spending for construction at the Federal Reserve. Tur then played a reel of showing some of what she was talking about: You could have done that building — if it was properly done and planned, you would have done the building for… I would have done it for $25 million, and it would be better, it would be better. See this pen right here? This pen is an interesting example — it’s the same thing. So this pen is very inexpensive, but it writes well. I like it, but I can’t have the pen the way it was — you know what it is. I don’t want to give too much publicity, but… [TheTopNews] Read More.1 hour ago
- ‘Trump Has Profound Problems’: Nate Silver Warns of Major New Polling Low fo...
AP Photo/Alex Brandon President Donald Trump’s approval rating dropped to its lowest-ever second term mark in Nate Silver’s tracking, the pollster reported on Monday. The president has had negative poll results throughout his second term. An April 2025 Pew Research Center survey found him underwater with all demographic groups except Republicans and self-identified Trump voters and on all issues that were polled, including the economy, immigration, health care, trade, and foreign policy. A YouGov poll last month found a clear majority of Americans blaming Trump’s tariffs for higher prices and cheering the Supreme Court decision that struck them down. The latest updates to Silver’s ongoing poll tracking showed “Trump’s numbers keep trending down,” he reported, with the president’s approval rating falling below 40 percent for the first time in his second term, and hitting “a new low.” Trump's approval rating just fell below 40 percent in our tracking for the first time. And his net approval rating is now -17.4, also a new low and down about 5 points over the past several weeks. pic.twitter.com/RFncMOefXZ — Nate Silver (@NateSilver538) March 30, 2026 It was not just one factor that was dragging Trump down, Silver added, and the president now has “profound problems,” even with his base MAGA voters. Obviously, gas prices are a big factor. But Trump has profound problems. There *are* signs of erosion among his base. Only 22% of Americans have a *strongly* favorable view of Trump. 2028 aspirants are starting to pull away from him. One wonders about the effect of his age, too. — Nate Silver (@NateSilver538) March 30, 2026 “Obviously, gas prices are a big factor,” wrote Silver, and Trump was now showing “signs of erosion among his base.” “Only 22% of Americans have a *strongly* favorable view of Trump,” he continued. “2028 aspirants are starting to pull away from him. One wonders about the effect of his age, too.” In the latest issue of Silver’s newsletter, he elaborated on what was contributing to Trump’s polling struggles, pointing out that Trump had seen a “remarkably linear” decline in his approval ratings, with “peaks and valleys” that “correlate with particular news events,” like the imposition of his tariffs, the fatal shootings of Renee Good and Alex Pretti by ICE agents in Minneapolis, the shutdown over DHS funding, and start of the Iran War. After Trump’s numbers took hits after these… [TheTopNews] Read More.2 hours ago - Connoisseur Media to Sell Its 4 Topeka Stations
MSC Radio Group President Justin Fluke has been with KNZA(FM) since 2001. Connoisseur Media continues to spin off some of the stations it acquired last year, this time finding another homegrown buyer for four of its Kansas properties. The company announced Monday that it has agreed to sell its Topeka stations to the northeast Kansas-based MSC Radio Group. The deal for 98.5 KSAJ(FM), 106.9 KTPK(FM) and 580/94.5 WIBW(AM/FM) is pending FCC approval and is expected to close early this summer, according to a release. Terms were not disclosed. The four Topeka properties came to Connoisseur through its acquisition of Alpha Media’s stations last year. Connoisseur CEO Jeff Warshaw called the latest deal an important step in executing the company’s post-acquisition strategy, allowing it to focus resources on “key growth markets.” We’ve also covered the company’s spinoffs in South Dakota and Minnesota. Kanzaland Buyer MSC Radio Group’s six stations along the Kansas/Nebraska border include 103.9 KNZA(FM), as well as 96.9 KOZA(FM), 101.3 KLZA(FM), 92.1 KMZA(FM), 1230 KTNC(AM) and 93.7 KAIR(FM). “As the only radio group operating in Topeka, our focus will be on serving and engaging listeners, supporting local businesses, and strengthening community partnerships,” MSC President Justin Fluke said in the release. Fluke grew up in Medicine Lodge, Kan., and began his career as KNZA’s sports director in 2001. His role evolved into sales, management and ultimately ownership, leading him to become president of KNZA Radio Group in 2022. The stations since rebranded as MSC Radio Group, with a particular focus on live high school game broadcasts. Approximately 30 of its 40 employees are involved in live sports coverage, according to MSC’s website. Last year, Fluke was named the Kansas Basketball Coaches Association Media Person of the Year. Greg Guy of Tideline Partners served as the broker representing MSC Radio. Connoisseur was represented by Wilkinson Barker Knauer, while KNZA/MSC Radio Group was represented by Fletcher, Heald & Hildreth. [Do you receive the Radio World SmartBrief newsletter each weekday morning? We invite you to sign up here.] The post Connoisseur Media to Sell Its 4 Topeka Stations appeared first on Radio World. [TheTopNews] Read More.2 hours ago - Infomaniak Launches Swiss-Based Streaming Solution
Swiss cloud provider Infomaniak has launched a new automated radio streaming solution. The company said that the platform makes it possible to run an online radio station directly from a web browser. With the new “auto DJ” feature, a station can operate without manual intervention. Music programming relies on playlists that combine multiple criteria, making it possible to vary the schedule without selecting each track manually, the company said. Shows, jingles and advertisements are scheduled in a program grid. When a host starts a live broadcast, the platform automatically switches over with no intervention required. Infomaniak said that the product is developed and hosted in data centers located in Switzerland. The company positioned the service as an alternative for stations currently relying on non-European streaming platforms, where their streams might be monetized by third-party advertisers. “Broadcasters retain full control over their distribution and monetization,” the company said in a release. The platform is DAB+ compatible, as stations can relay their stream to the digital broadcast operator of their choice. Among the radio and TV stations using Infomaniak’s streaming infrastructure are France TV, Radio France Internationale, Bel RTL, Fun Radio Belgium, Hit Radio Morocco, Radio Algérie as well as Energy and One FM in Switzerland. The company said approximately 3,000 stations in Europe use its services. [Check Out More Products at Radio World’s Products Section] The post Infomaniak Launches Swiss-Based Streaming Solution appeared first on Radio World. [TheTopNews] Read More.2 hours ago - Chicago Bulls Star Sparks Backlash and Concern with Unhinged Rants on NBA Pride ...
FILE – Chicago Bulls guard Jaden Ivey warms up before an NBA basketball game against the Toronto Raptors, Thursday, Feb. 19, 2026, in Chicago. (AP Photo/Erin Hooley, File) Chicago Bulls star Jaden Ivey has left the basketball community concerned over a string of troubling rants posted on social media. Ivey, 24, recently scrubbed his social media accounts. At the time of writing, the only posts that remained on his Instagram page were posts of his children and a handful of length videos. Each totaling more than half an hour, the videos showed Ivey ranting about a variety of topics. For the most part, the topics largely centered on religion. Throughout the rants, Ivey repeatedly used the term “righteousness” while talking about his faith. In an effort to drive home his point that all other aspects of his life were ultimately irrelevant, Ivey declared that the Detroit Pistons — his former team — are “not gonna matter on Judgment Day.” Jaden Ivey: “The Pistons not gonna matter on judgement day” (via Jaden Ivey / IG) pic.twitter.com/AihQ4xjydO — BullsMuse (@BullsMuse_) March 29, 2026 In another video, Ivey took issue with teams in the NBA celebrating the LGBTQ community with Pride Night. He called the idea “unrighteousness.” “They proclaim Pride Month in the NBA,” Ivey said. “They proclaim it. They show it to the world. They say, ‘Come join us for Pride Month,’ to celebrate unrighteousness. They proclaim it. They proclaim it on the billboards. They proclaim it in the streets — unrighteousness. So how is it that one can’t speak righteousness? [Who] are they to say that, ‘Man, this man is crazy’?” Within Jaden Ivey’s 45-minute rant posted on Instagram a short time ago, he takes aim at the NBA celebrating pride night: “Join us for Pride Month to celebrate unrighteousness. They (NBA) proclaim it.” Ivey will likely be fined from this. A truly unfortunate situation to watch. https://t.co/ZVSO8ga3K0 pic.twitter.com/YAVKC2vnLZ — Evan Sidery (@esidery) March 30, 2026 Fans attempted to offer well wishes to Ivey in the comment section of his videos. Ivey, however, wasn’t interested. i have no words man pic.twitter.com/W5BDqt3DlZ — nick (@nick__xo) March 29, 2026 —The post Chicago Bulls Star Sparks Backlash and Concern with Unhinged Rants on NBA Pride Night, Religion first appeared on Mediaite. [TheTopNews] Read More.2 hours ago
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