Trump’s speech devolves into list of gripes and nasty attacks on opponents – as it happened | Trump tariffs

• President Donald Trump delivered remarks at the rescheduled White House Correspondents’ Association dinner, where he criticized journalists and joked about seeking a fourth term. • The event had been postponed from its original April date following a shooting incident involving a gunman at the venue.

• KBRA has affirmed the credit ratings for Old Second Bancorp, an Illinois-based lender, while upgrading its outlook to positive. • The rating action is driven by the company's improved earnings performance and strengthening capital trends.

• The Indian Parliament passed the Public Examinations (Prevention of Unfair Means) Act 2024 to combat paper leaks and recruitment fraud. • The new law introduces severe penalties for offenders, including up to 10 years in prison and fines exceeding Rs 1 crore.

• Sonam Wangchuk and the CJP are scheduled for a third round of talks with the government to address ongoing protest demands. • Wangchuk clarified that no formal deal has been reached yet, emphasizing that his primary goal is protecting protesting students from legal action and violence.

• A Jewish teacher, identified as "Doe," filed a lawsuit against Portland Public Schools and the Portland Association of Teachers, alleging discrimination due to colleagues' anti-Israel speech. • The plaintiff claimed that the school district and union failed to protect them from a hostile work environment created by political expressions within the workplace.

• Former President Donald Trump stated that Saudi Arabia will likely normalize diplomatic ties with Israel "at some point," despite previous tensions regarding nuclear deals. • Trump characterized a potential agreement with Iran as "smarter" than military conflict, noting that while discussions are occurring, Tehran is not yet ready for a deal.

• Representatives from the CJP met with Union ministers JP Nadda and Jitendra Singh at the Constitution Club to discuss their demands. • A primary objective of the meeting was to call for the resignation of Minister Pradhan.

• German Chancellor Friedrich Merz has reshuffled top government positions in an effort to improve his administration's low approval ratings. • The move comes as Merz seeks to bolster his standing before upcoming regional elections, where a far-right party is poised to potentially win a state governorship.

• President Donald Trump returned to the White House Correspondents' Dinner following an attempted assassination attempt that occurred in April. • The event featured live coverage of Trump's speech, celebrity arrivals, and key highlights of the evening.

• Crude oil prices have surged as the Red Sea joins the Strait of Hormuz as a critical maritime choke point amid escalating tensions between the U.S. and Iran. • The U.S. military has conducted 13 consecutive nights of attacks on Iran in response to Houthi rocket strikes targeting Saudi Arabian vessels in the Red Sea.

• The Senate HELP Committee has postponed the confirmation vote for Keith Sonderling, the nominee for Labor Secretary. • Simultaneously, the Department of Labor’s Employee Benefits Security Administration (EBSA) introduced a proposed rule regarding health plan disclosures.