NPR News: 04-29-2026 6AM EDT

President Trump issued a stark online warning to Iran early Wednesday, stating they "can't get their act together" and must "get smart soon" on a non-nuclear deal. He accompanied the post with an AI-generated image of himself holding an assault-style rifle amid bombed and burning buildings in a desert landscape. This comes as the White House reviews an Iranian proposal reported by the Associated Press, which delays nuclear talks to a later phase. The rhetoric and imagery underscore persistent tensions in negotiations, with Trump pushing for swift resolution amid stalled progress.

King Charles III addressed a joint session of Congress on Tuesday, receiving a warm reception that briefly bridged partisan divides. He invoked historical ties, noting how anger toward King George III united the colonies 250 years ago, and highlighted shared democratic principles like "no taxation without representation"—a disagreement turned inheritance—and checks and balances on executive power. NPR's Sam Greenlass observed that the King's remarks resonated even with a Congress that has often ceded authority, prompting standing ovations and a momentary sense of unity in a polarized body.