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Today: April 17, 2026

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Melania Trump pushes for updating a foster care program during a rare visit to Capitol Hill

Melania Trump has made a rare appearance on Capitol Hill to urge Congress to pass a series of bills to update a nearly 30-year-old federal foster care program

Melania Trump pushes for updating a foster care program during a rare visit to Capitol Hill
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Senate Republicans reject effort to halt Iran war, but some eye future war powers votes

The Republican-led Senate has rejected the latest Democratic attempt to halt President Donald Trump’s war in Iran

Senate Republicans reject effort to halt Iran war, but some eye future war powers votes
Economy|Finance|Political|Stock Markets|US|World

Senate committee delays Fed nominee's hearing, Punchbowl reports

The U.S. Senate Banking Committee is no longer planning to hold a confirmation hearing for Kevin Warsh, U.S.

Senate committee delays Fed nominee's hearing, Punchbowl reports
Political|US|World

Trump adviser Sebastian Gorka seeks top counterterrorism job, WaPo reports

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Trump adviser Sebastian Gorka seeks top counterterrorism job, WaPo reports
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Trump backs government AI safeguards in banking system, acknowledges risks

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Trump backs government AI safeguards in banking system, acknowledges risks
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Rattled by Trump, US allies eye Japan's biggest arms opening since WW2

Japan's

Rattled by Trump, US allies eye Japan's biggest arms opening since WW2
Business|Economy|US|World

Bessent says he is optimistic Warsh will be Fed chair 'on time'

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Bessent says he is optimistic Warsh will be Fed chair 'on time'
World

Trump says he asked China's Xi not to give Iran weapons

Donald Trump asked Chinese President Xi Jinping in a letter not to give Iran weapons, and Xi responded that China was not supplying

Trump says he asked China's Xi not to give Iran weapons
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Trump administration cannot nix legal status of 5,000 Ethiopians, US judge rules

A federal judge on Wednesday halted a move by U.S.

Trump administration cannot nix legal status of 5,000 Ethiopians, US judge rules
Economy|Political|World

Trump's abrupt Iran reversal exposes limits of his leverage

Donald Trump's dramatic climbdown from his chilling threat to wipe out Iran's civilization has exposed the limits

Trump's abrupt Iran reversal exposes limits of his leverage
Science|Technology|World

North Korea unveils cluster-bomb missile, electronic warfare capability

North Korea tested a new cluster-bomb warhead on a ballistic missile and an electromagnetic weapon this week, state media KCNA reported on

North Korea unveils cluster-bomb missile, electronic warfare capability
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Trump threatens 50% tariffs on countries supplying Iran with weapons

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Trump threatens 50% tariffs on countries supplying Iran with weapons
Africa|Political|World

Pope doubles down on peace and unity message as Trump's criticism continues

Pope Leo XIV is again emphasizing the need for peace and dialogue despite criticism from U.S. President Donald Trump

Pope doubles down on peace and unity message as Trump's criticism continues
Economy|Europe|MidEast|Political|World

After criticizing the pope, Trump slams Italy's Meloni over lack of support for Iran war

Italian Premier Giorgia Meloni's relationship with U.S. President Donald Trump appears strained

After criticizing the pope, Trump slams Italy's Meloni over lack of support for Iran war
Business|Economy|Education|Election|Entertainment|Finance|Political|Stock Markets|US|World

‘Textbook blasphemy’: Notre Dame students surprised and dismayed by Trump’s feud with Pope Leo

‘Textbook blasphemy’: Notre Dame students surprised and dismayed by Trump’s feud with Pope Leo

‘Textbook blasphemy’: Notre Dame students surprised and dismayed by Trump’s feud with Pope Leo
Europe|MidEast|Political|World

Germany's Merz: we do not want NATO to split over U.S.-Iran war

German Chancellor Friedrich Merz said on Thursday he did not want the NATO alliance to split over the Iran war but played down reported threats by U.S.

Germany's Merz: we do not want NATO to split over U.S.-Iran war
Europe|World

'We are not some piece of ice': Greenland hits back at Trump's Arctic insult

Greenland's Prime Minister Jens-Frederik Nielsen called on NATO allies to stand together to defend international law as he pushed back against U.S.

'We are not some piece of ice': Greenland hits back at Trump's Arctic insult
Europe|MidEast|Political|World

Spain ramps up criticism of Israel, US, defying Trump threats

Spain decried Israeli strikes on Lebanon as well as the broader war on Iran on Thursday, cementing Madrid's role as an outspoken critic of

Spain ramps up criticism of Israel, US, defying Trump threats
Europe|MidEast|Political|US|World

Trump weighs pulling some US troops from Europe amid NATO strains, official says

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Trump weighs pulling some US troops from Europe amid NATO strains, official says
Europe|MidEast|Political|US|World

Starmer, Trump discussed opening Strait of Hormuz, Downing Street says

British Prime Minister Keir Starmer spoke with U.S.

Starmer, Trump discussed opening Strait of Hormuz, Downing Street says
Economy|Environment|Political|World

Trump says Iran should not charge fees to tankers going through Strait of Hormuz

President Donald Trump said on Thursday Iran should not charge fees to tankers going through the Strait of Hormuz, which has been blockaded since the

Trump says Iran should not charge fees to tankers going through Strait of Hormuz
Africa|Business|Economy|Education|Environment|Health|Political|World

Israel seeks Lebanon talks after bombardments threaten Iran truce

Israeli Prime Minister Benjamin Netanyahu said on Thursday he is seeking direct talks

Israel seeks Lebanon talks after bombardments threaten Iran truce
Business|Economy|Political|World

Venezuela approves mining law to encourage foreign investment

Venezuela's ruling party-controlled National Assembly on Thursday approved a mining law expected to open the sector to private and

Venezuela approves mining law to encourage foreign investment
Europe|World

NATO's Rutte tells allies Trump wants Hormuz pledges within days, diplomats say

NATO Secretary General Mark Rutte has told European governments that U.S.

NATO's Rutte tells allies Trump wants Hormuz pledges within days, diplomats say
Business|Entertainment|Political|Sports|US|World

Ready to rumble? Hunter Biden challenges Trump's sons to cage match

Americans could see a first-of-its-kind fight as

Ready to rumble? Hunter Biden challenges Trump's sons to cage match
Business|Europe|World

UK's Healey says U.S. 'absolutely locked' into NATO

British defence minister John Healey said on Friday that the United States is "absolutely locked" into NATO. A Reuters report on Thursday said U.S.

UK's Healey says U.S. 'absolutely locked' into NATO
Crime|Political|World

Melania Trump denies any Epstein connection, seeks end to ‘lies’

First lady Melania Trump denied on Thursday that she had any relationship with Jeffrey Epstein and said she was not one of his victims, thrusting the

Melania Trump denies any Epstein connection, seeks end to ‘lies’
Europe|Political|World

Details of U.S. troops based in Europe as Trump mulls removing some

U.S. President Donald Trump has discussed with his advisers the option of removing some U.S. troops from Europe, a senior White House official told Reuters on Thursday.

Details of U.S. troops based in Europe as Trump mulls removing some
Celebrity|Entertainment|Fashion and Beauty|Lifestyle|US|World

Melania Trump's Epstein comments mark rare public foray for 'unknowable' first lady

Melania Trump, an enigmatic former model from Slovenia, has occupied the role of U.S. first lady on her own terms.

Melania Trump's Epstein comments mark rare public foray for 'unknowable' first lady
Business|Europe|MidEast|Political|World

UK's Starmer and Trump discussed military options for Strait of Hormuz

British Prime Minister Keir Starmer said on Friday that he discussed military capabilities and the logistics of moving vessels though the Strait of Hormuz when he spoke to

UK's Starmer and Trump discussed military options for Strait of Hormuz
Business|Economy|Political|World

USTR: China involvement in Iran would complicate matters

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USTR: China involvement in Iran would complicate matters
Economy|World

US consumer inflation hot in March amid record surge in gasoline prices

U.S. consumer prices increased by the most in nearly four years in March as the war with Iran led to a record surge in the cost of gasoline and

US consumer inflation hot in March amid record surge in gasoline prices
Business|Economy|Political|US|World

White House opted against televised address about Iran ceasefire, US officials say

The White House considered but decided against a national televised address by President Donald Trump on Tuesday about his ceasefire

White House opted against televised address about Iran ceasefire, US officials say
Business|Economy|Finance|Political|US|World

Americans give record-low marks to economy, in ominous sign for Republicans

Americans are souring on the U.S. economy to a degree never before seen, with the stiffest inflation in four years exacerbating the political risk for

Americans give record-low marks to economy, in ominous sign for Republicans
Business|Election|Finance|Political|World

Kamala Harris says she might run for president again in 2028

Former Vice President Kamala Harris, who was the Democratic Party's nominee for the presidency in 2024, said on Friday that she was considering running for president again in 2028

Kamala Harris says she might run for president again in 2028
Business|Economy|Environment|Finance|MidEast|Political|Stock Markets|US|World

Trump says US will have Strait of Hormuz 'open fairly soon'

President Donald Trump told reporters on Friday that the U.S. will have the Strait of Hormuz "open fairly soon" but did not elaborate

Trump says US will have Strait of Hormuz 'open fairly soon'
Business|Economy|Political|World

Trump's peace board faces cash crunch, stalling Gaza plan, sources say

Donald Trump's Board of Peace has received only a tiny fraction of the $17 billion pledged for Gaza, preventing the U.S.

Trump's peace board faces cash crunch, stalling Gaza plan, sources say
Business|Economy|Finance|Political|US|World

US DHS calls furloughed staff back to work despite shutdown

The U.S.

US DHS calls furloughed staff back to work despite shutdown
Crime|Political|US|World

US House Oversight chair vows hearings with Epstein victims after Melania Trump's speech

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US House Oversight chair vows hearings with Epstein victims after Melania Trump's speech
Crime|World

ICE launches new effort to uncover US ‘birth tourism schemes’

President Donald Trump’s administration plans to crack down on networks it says help pregnant women lie

ICE launches new effort to uncover US ‘birth tourism schemes’
Arts|Business|Political|US|World

Designs unveiled for Trump's proposed 250-foot arch in Washington

Designs were unveiled on Friday for a 250-foot (76-meter) arch in Washington sought by U.S.

Designs unveiled for Trump's proposed 250-foot arch in Washington
Europe|Political|World

UK pauses its plan to cede Chagos Islands after US opposition

Britain's government said on Saturday it had put on hold its deal to cede sovereignty of the Chagos Islands - home to the U.S.-

UK pauses its plan to cede Chagos Islands after US opposition
Business|Economy|Political|US|World

US military 'setting conditions' to clear mines from Strait of Hormuz

The U.S. military said on Saturday that it had started “setting conditions" for clearing mines in the Strait of Hormuz, with two U.S. warships passing through the key

US military 'setting conditions' to clear mines from Strait of Hormuz
Asia|Business|Economy|Political|World

US intelligence indicates China preparing weapons shipment to Iran, CNN reports

U.S. intelligence indicates China is  preparing to deliver new air defense systems to Iran  within the next few weeks,  CNN reported late on Friday, citing three  people familiar

US intelligence indicates China preparing weapons shipment to Iran, CNN reports
Economy|Finance|Political|Stock Markets|US|World

Trump says gas prices may remain high through November midterm election

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Trump says gas prices may remain high through November midterm election
Economy|Political|World

US military to block ships from Iranian ports after talks yield no agreement

President Donald Trump said on Sunday the U.S.

US military to block ships from Iranian ports after talks yield no agreement
Economy|Election|Europe|Political|US|World

US Democrats cheer defeat of Trump ally Orban in Hungary

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US Democrats cheer defeat of Trump ally Orban in Hungary
Business|Economy|Finance|Political|Stock Markets|World

Blockade takes its toll

By Mike Dolan April 13 - What matters in U.S. and global markets today By Mike Dolan https://www.reuters.com/authors/mike-dolan/, Editor-at-Large, Finance and Markets Oil prices zoomed back above

Blockade takes its toll
Political|US|World

Pope Leo says he is not afraid of Trump after president's broadside

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Pope Leo says he is not afraid of Trump after president's broadside
MidEast|Political|US|World

Trump says Iran wants to make a deal

U.S. President Donald Trump said on Monday that Iran wants to make a deal and that he will not come to any agreement that allows Tehran to have a nuclear weapon.

Trump says Iran wants to make a deal
Business|Political|World

US judge throws out Trump's defamation case against Wall Street Journal

A federal judge on Monday dismissed Donald Trump’s defamation lawsuit https://www.reuters.com/world/us/trump-sues-wall-street-journal-over-epstein-

US judge throws out Trump's defamation case against Wall Street Journal
Business|Crime|Finance|Technology

World Liberty investor Justin Sun claims Trump crypto venture 'secretly' installed tool to freeze user holdings

A major investor in U.S.

World Liberty investor Justin Sun claims Trump crypto venture 'secretly' installed tool to freeze user holdings
Business|Economy|Political|US|World

Trump orders DoorDash to White House, trying to sell his tip tax cut

President Donald Trump had McDonald's food delivered to the Oval Office on Monday in a bid to promote his lowering of taxes on tips, and handed the driver what

Trump orders DoorDash to White House, trying to sell his tip tax cut
Business|Economy|Travel|World

United CEO Kirby raised potential tie-up with American in Trump meeting

United Airlines CEO Scott Kirby raised the potential of merging with American Airlines in a meeting with U.S.

United CEO Kirby raised potential tie-up with American in Trump meeting
Entertainment|Technology|World

Trump's AI image of himself as Jesus-like figure follows feud with Pope Leo

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Trump's AI image of himself as Jesus-like figure follows feud with Pope Leo
Election|Political|US|World

Trump tells ABC News reporter he was not concerned about Orban's loss in Hungary

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Trump tells ABC News reporter he was not concerned about Orban's loss in Hungary
Business|Education|Environment|Political|World

Pope says he will continue to speak out against war after Trump attack

Pope Leo told Reuters on Monday that he plans to continue speaking out against

Pope says he will continue to speak out against war after Trump attack
Business|Economy|MidEast|Political|US|World

Trump says Iran talks could resume over next two days, NY Post reports

U.S. President Donald Trump said on Tuesday that Iran talks could resume in Pakistan over the next two days, according to an interview with the New York Post.

Trump says Iran talks could resume over next two days, NY Post reports
Europe|MidEast|Political|World

Trump turns on Meloni, says he is 'shocked' by Italian leader

Italian Prime Minister Giorgia Meloni lacks courage and has let Washington down, U.S.

Trump turns on Meloni, says he is 'shocked' by Italian leader
Crime|Political|US|World

US appeals court shields Trump officials from probe over deportation flights

In a victory for Donald Trump, a U.S. appeals court on Tuesday blocked a judge from conducting an investigation into whether the Republican president's administration

US appeals court shields Trump officials from probe over deportation flights
Economy|Environment|Political|World

US, Iran may resume talks this week despite port blockade

Talks to end the Iran war could resume in Pakistan over the next two days, U.S.

US, Iran may resume talks this week despite port blockade
Business|Economy|Finance|Political|Science|Stock Markets|Technology|World

Pope Leo issues warning on democracy after Trump criticism

Pope Leo warned of the risk of democracies sliding into "majoritarian tyranny" on Tuesday, in a letter issued by the Vatican two days after U.S.

Pope Leo issues warning on democracy after Trump criticism
Economy|MidEast|Political|World

Trump and Modi stress need to keep Strait of Hormuz open in call

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Trump and Modi stress need to keep Strait of Hormuz open in call
World

US hosts rare Israel-Lebanon talks, progress unclear

U.S.

US hosts rare Israel-Lebanon talks, progress unclear
MidEast|Political|World

UN's Guterres says highly probable Iran talks will restart

U.N. Secretary-General Antonio Guterres said on Tuesday the indication the United Nations had was that it was highly probable talks to end the Iran war will restart. U.S.

UN's Guterres says highly probable Iran talks will restart
Business|Economy|Finance|Political|Stock Markets|US|World

Citadel's Ken Griffin says Iran war threatens global recession

Billionaire investor Ken Griffin warned on Tuesday that the world could face a global recession if the Strait of Hormuz remains closed for a

Citadel's Ken Griffin says Iran war threatens global recession
Business|Economy|Finance|Stock Markets|Travel|US

United's chief takes fight with American to White House with merger pitch

For more than a decade, United Airlines CEO Scott Kirby has argued that the U.S. airline industry can support only two true global premium carriers.

United's chief takes fight with American to White House with merger pitch
Economy|Political|US|World

US Democrats will try, and try again, to rein in Trump's Iran war powers

The U.S.

US Democrats will try, and try again, to rein in Trump's Iran war powers
MidEast|Political|US|World

Vice President Vance says US-Iran mistrust cannot be solved overnight

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Vice President Vance says US-Iran mistrust cannot be solved overnight
Business|Economy|Finance|Political|World

Trump’s son Eric to join father's state visit to China

Donald Trump's son Eric, who oversees the family business empire, will accompany the U.S. president on his

Trump’s son Eric to join father's state visit to China
Americas|Crime|Political|World

Another US strike on suspected drug boat in the eastern Pacific kills 4

The U.S. military has launched a strike on another boat accused of carrying drugs in the eastern Pacific Ocean, killing four people

Another US strike on suspected drug boat in the eastern Pacific kills 4
Arts|Opinion|Political|World

Did Donald Trump just commit ‘blasphemy’?

Did Donald Trump just commit ‘blasphemy’?

Did Donald Trump just commit ‘blasphemy’?
Europe|Political|World

Vatican visitors slam Trump over attacks on the US-born pope's message of peace

Visitors to the Vatican have criticized U.S. President Donald Trump for his harsh remarks about Pope Leo XIV

Vatican visitors slam Trump over attacks on the US-born pope's message of peace
Election|US

Democrats line up to run in Virginia congressional districts, even before voters approve them

Virginia voters are set to decide next week on a Democratic-drawn redistricting plan that could boost the party's chances in the U.S. House

Democrats line up to run in Virginia congressional districts, even before voters approve them
Arts|Education|Entertainment|US

Library of Congress appoints Arthur Sze to a second 1-year term as US poet laureate

U.S. poet laureate Arthur Sze has been appointed to a second one-year term by the Library of Congress

Library of Congress appoints Arthur Sze to a second 1-year term as US poet laureate
Election|US

Postal Service union launches ad campaign promoting mail voting as Trump assails the method

The American Postal Workers Union is launching a national TV ad campaign promoting voting by mail

Postal Service union launches ad campaign promoting mail voting as Trump assails the method
Election|Finance|Political|US

Olivia Troye, former Pence adviser turned Trump critic, launches Democratic bid for US House from Virginia

Olivia Troye, former Pence adviser turned Trump critic, launches Democratic bid for US House from Virginia

Olivia Troye, former Pence adviser turned Trump critic, launches Democratic bid for US House from Virginia
Americas|Crime|Europe|MidEast|Political|World

Pope Leo responds to Trump's criticism

Pope Leo XIV responded to criticism from President Trump and defended his position of seeking peace and opposing violence amid the war in Iran.

Pope Leo responds to Trump's criticism
Americas|Crime|Political|US|World

Another boat strike in the eastern Pacific Ocean leaves 2 dead, US military says

The U.S. military says it carried out another strike Monday on a boat accused of trafficking drugs in the eastern Pacific Ocean, killing two people

Another boat strike in the eastern Pacific Ocean leaves 2 dead, US military says
Election|Finance|Political|US|World

Many US Catholics are dismayed by Trump's unprecedented broadside at the first American pope

A majority of U.S. Catholic voters supported Donald Trump in his 2024 presidential victory

Many US Catholics are dismayed by Trump's unprecedented broadside at the first American pope
Election|Europe|Finance|Political|US|World

Election loss for Hungarian Prime Minister Orbán has ripple effects for Trump, US conservatives

The big election over the weekend was in a small European country nearly half a world away from Washington, but the defeat of Hungarian Prime Minister Viktor Orbán has significant reverberations in the United States

Election loss for Hungarian Prime Minister Orbán has ripple effects for Trump, US conservatives
Business|Election|Political|US

Project 2025 author Paul Dans drops primary challenge to Lindsey Graham in South Carolina

Paul Dans has ended his Republican primary challenge against Sen. Lindsey Graham in South Carolina

Project 2025 author Paul Dans drops primary challenge to Lindsey Graham in South Carolina
Business|Crime|Political|US|World

Judge dismisses Trump’s $10B lawsuit against WSJ, Murdoch over reporting on ties to Epstein

A federal judge has dismissed President Donald Trump’s $10 billion defamation lawsuit against the Wall Street Journal and Rupert Murdoch over a story on his ties to Jeffrey Epstein

Judge dismisses Trump’s $10B lawsuit against WSJ, Murdoch over reporting on ties to Epstein
Business|Economy|World

Oil prices jump on US plans to blockade Iranian ports in Strait of Hormuz

Oil prices jump on US plans to blockade Iranian ports in Strait of Hormuz

Oil prices jump on US plans to blockade Iranian ports in Strait of Hormuz
Business|Economy|Finance|Political|Stock Markets|US

Trump family deal spree could open door for future presidents to profit from office

For the Trump family, business is booming

Trump family deal spree could open door for future presidents to profit from office
Business|Economy

Senate housing bill that takes aim at institutional investors may do little for homebuyers — and could even hurt renters

Senate housing bill that takes aim at institutional investors may do little for homebuyers — and could even hurt renters

Senate housing bill that takes aim at institutional investors may do little for homebuyers — and could even hurt renters
Business|Economy|Finance|Political|Stock Markets|US|World

The Latest: US military says it will blockade Iranian ports after ceasefire talks end

President Donald Trump said the U.S. Navy will swiftly begin a blockade of ships entering or leaving the Strait of Hormuz after U.S.-Iran ceasefire talks in Pakistan ended without an agreement

The Latest: US military says it will blockade Iranian ports after ceasefire talks end
Business|Economy|Finance|Political|World

Cuba's president warns US against attacking island or trying to depose him

Cuba's President Miguel Díaz-Canel said the U.S. has no valid reason to attack the island or to try to depose him

Cuba's president warns US against attacking island or trying to depose him
Technology|World

The record-breaking trip of the USS Gerald Ford, the aircraft carrier at the center of Trump’s military ambitions

The record-breaking trip of the USS Gerald Ford, the aircraft carrier at the center of Trump’s military ambitions

The record-breaking trip of the USS Gerald Ford, the aircraft carrier at the center of Trump’s military ambitions
Business|Crime|Economy|Political|World

Why the Trump administration is struggling to deport migrants to unfamiliar countries

Why the Trump administration is struggling to deport migrants to unfamiliar countries

Why the Trump administration is struggling to deport migrants to unfamiliar countries
Political|World

The Latest: US Vice President JD Vance says talks with Iran ended without an agreement

U.S. Vice President JD Vance says negotiations between the United States and Iran ended without a peace deal after the Iranians refused to accept American terms to not develop a nuclear weapon

The Latest: US Vice President JD Vance says talks with Iran ended without an agreement
Africa|Europe|MidEast|Political|Science|Technology|World

UK forced to halt Chagos Islands deal after Trump criticism

UK forced to halt Chagos Islands deal after Trump criticism

UK forced to halt Chagos Islands deal after Trump criticism
Election|World

Trump likes to back winners in foreign elections. The upcoming vote in Hungary will test his clout

Donald Trump has made a public flex of his political influence abroad on a scale that few, if any, U.S. presidents have, trying to marshal power he’s used domestically to sway races around the world

Trump likes to back winners in foreign elections. The upcoming vote in Hungary will test his clout
Crime|Political|US

Melania Trump’s Epstein statement stunned White House aides but was in keeping with a first lady who does her own thing

Melania Trump’s Epstein statement stunned White House aides but was in keeping with a first lady who does her own thing

Melania Trump’s Epstein statement stunned White House aides but was in keeping with a first lady who does her own thing
Election|Finance|Political|US

Project 2025 architect quits South Carolina Senate race and endorses Lindsey Graham challenger

Project 2025 architect quits South Carolina Senate race and endorses Lindsey Graham challenger

Project 2025 architect quits South Carolina Senate race and endorses Lindsey Graham challenger
Crime|Political|World

Melania Trump denied ties to Jeffrey Epstein. The question remains: Why now?

First lady Melania Trump has denied any connection to Jeffrey Epstein

Melania Trump denied ties to Jeffrey Epstein. The question remains: Why now?
Business|Economy|Political|World

Federal court hears new case against Trump's latest global tariffs

The centerpiece of President Donald Trump’s economic policy — sweeping taxes on global imports — is under legal assault again

Federal court hears new case against Trump's latest global tariffs
Celebrity|Crime|Election|US

Melania Trump says 'lies' linking her to Epstein 'need to end'

First lady Melania Trump blasted “lies linking me to the disgraceful Jeffrey Epstein” in remarks from the White House Thursday, attempting to distance herself from the convicted sex offender while calling on Congress to hold hearings allowing his victims to testify on Capitol Hill.

Melania Trump says 'lies' linking her to Epstein 'need to end'
Africa|Arts|Economy|Political|US|World

US ceasefire with Iran: What’s next? A former diplomat explains 3 possible scenarios

Both countries seem tired of the costs of war and ongoing risks, but successful negotiations will have to overcome deep distrust by both sides.

US ceasefire with Iran: What’s next? A former diplomat explains 3 possible scenarios
Arts|Opinion

In his efforts to remake federal architecture, Trump repudiates the ‘republican ideals’ that have long informed it

US presidents haven’t usually sought to impress their own architectural tastes – much less their names while in office – on national monuments.

In his efforts to remake federal architecture, Trump repudiates the ‘republican ideals’ that have long informed it
Economy|Environment|Health|Political|World

Gaza marks 6 months of a ceasefire that may offer lessons for the Iran war

Friday marks six months since the ceasefire in Gaza took effect, but progress remains limited

Gaza marks 6 months of a ceasefire that may offer lessons for the Iran war
Economy|Political|World

The week that supercharged MAGA media feuds over the Iran war

The week that supercharged MAGA media feuds over the Iran war

The week that supercharged MAGA media feuds over the Iran war
Business|Economy|Election|Finance|Political|US|World

Trump’s tenuous Iran exit plan isn't healing Republican rifts exposed by the war

President Donald Trump's efforts to exit the war in Iran are causing tension within the Republican Party

Trump’s tenuous Iran exit plan isn't healing Republican rifts exposed by the war
Crime|Election|Finance|Political|Stock Markets|US|World

Democrats grow bolder on talk about removing Trump from office after his Iran threats

Dozens of Democratic lawmakers are saying President Donald Trump should be removed from office after he threatened Iranian civilization would “die” if it didn’t meet his demands

Democrats grow bolder on talk about removing Trump from office after his Iran threats
Europe|Political|World

Trump's Iran war widens rift with European nationalists once viewed as MAGA allies

Hungary's Prime Minister Viktor Orbán is the rare European leader seeking President Donald Trump's approval

Trump's Iran war widens rift with European nationalists once viewed as MAGA allies
Asia|Economy|Europe|Political|US|World

Ceasefire is threatened as Israel expands Lebanon strikes and Iran closes strait again

A ceasefire deal to pause the war in Iran appears to be hanging by a thread after the Islamic Republic closed the Strait of Hormuz again in response to Israeli attacks in Lebanon

Ceasefire is threatened as Israel expands Lebanon strikes and Iran closes strait again
Europe|MidEast|Political|World

Trump complains NATO 'wasn't there when we needed them' after talks with alliance leader Rutte

President Donald Trump repeated his complaint about NATO after a private meeting with the alliance's Secretary-General Mark Rutte on Wednesday

Trump complains NATO 'wasn't there when we needed them' after talks with alliance leader Rutte
Political|World

What to do when the president uses the word ‘Fuckin’’

What to do when the president uses the word ‘Fuckin’’

What to do when the president uses the word ‘Fuckin’’
Opinion|World

Presidential words can turn the unthinkable into the thinkable − for better or for worse

For years, Donald Trump’s rhetoric has relied on insult, ridicule, threat and contempt. But the scale of violence in his words during the first week of April 2026 was new – and had a purpose.

Presidential words can turn the unthinkable into the thinkable − for better or for worse
Economy|Political|US|World

The US and Iran have agreed a ceasefire, with talks to bridge the gulf between them. Here’s what to know

The US and Iran have agreed a ceasefire, with talks to bridge the gulf between them. Here’s what to know

The US and Iran have agreed a ceasefire, with talks to bridge the gulf between them. Here’s what to know
Asia|Economy|Political|US|World

Taiwan opposition leader arrives in China on what she calls a ‘journey to peace’

Taiwan opposition leader Cheng Li-wun has arrived in China at the invitation of President Xi Jinping, in what she's calling a “journey for peace” as Beijing pushes for the self-governed island to come under its control

Taiwan opposition leader arrives in China on what she calls a ‘journey to peace’
Business|Political|Travel|World

US and Iran agree to 2-week ceasefire as Trump pulls back on threats

U.S. President Donald Trump pulls back on his threats to launch devastating strikes on Iran, swerving to deescalate the war less than two hours before the deadline he set for Tehran to capitulate

US and Iran agree to 2-week ceasefire as Trump pulls back on threats
Business|Economy|Education|Environment|Finance|Health|Political|US

Sen. Elissa Slotkin sits down with Trump voters in Iowa while campaigning for Democrats

Michigan U.S. Sen. Elissa Slotkin is in Iowa to support Democratic congressional candidates and gather insights on how Democrats could win over President Donald Trump's supporters

Sen. Elissa Slotkin sits down with Trump voters in Iowa while campaigning for Democrats
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Hundreds of Cuban women rally against US energy blockade as crisis deepens

Hundreds of Cuban women have gathered in Havana to decry a U.S. energy embargo and other measures imposed by U.S. President Donald Trump that are strangling the Caribbean island

Hundreds of Cuban women rally against US energy blockade as crisis deepens
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Trump uses the language of annihilation to threaten Iran ahead of deadline

The president who yearned for a Nobel Peace Prize and once reveled in the appearance of solving conflicts turned to the language of annihilation as he struggled to find a resolution to his war in Iran

Trump uses the language of annihilation to threaten Iran ahead of deadline
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US has struck Iranian military targets on Kharg Island. Here’s what we know about it

US has struck Iranian military targets on Kharg Island. Here’s what we know about it

US has struck Iranian military targets on Kharg Island. Here’s what we know about it
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Risky rescue of US crew downed in Iran relied on dozens of aircraft and subterfuge, Trump says

The United States relied on dozens of aircraft, hundreds of personnel, secret CIA technology and a dose of subterfuge to rescue a two-man F-15E fighter jet crew downed deep inside Iran

Risky rescue of US crew downed in Iran relied on dozens of aircraft and subterfuge, Trump says
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With the Easter Bunny at his side, Trump won’t stop talking about Iran

With the Easter Bunny at his side, Trump won’t stop talking about Iran

With the Easter Bunny at his side, Trump won’t stop talking about Iran
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What to expect in Georgia's special congressional runoff

Voters in a northwest Georgia congressional district will elect a new representative on Tuesday to replace Republican Marjorie Taylor Greene, who resigned in January following a public rift with President Donald Trump

What to expect in Georgia's special congressional runoff
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Trump endorses Republican Steve Hilton in California governor’s race

Trump endorses Republican Steve Hilton in California governor’s race

Trump endorses Republican Steve Hilton in California governor’s race
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The Latest: Trump threatens to strike Iran's infrastructure if Strait of Hormuz isn't reopened

U.S. President Donald Trump repeated his threat to hit Iran’s critical infrastructure hard if the country’s government doesn’t reopen the Strait of Hormuz by his Monday deadline

The Latest: Trump threatens to strike Iran's infrastructure if Strait of Hormuz isn't reopened
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Oil prices climb after Trump threatens Iran over Strait of Hormuz

Oil prices climb after Trump threatens Iran over Strait of Hormuz

Oil prices climb after Trump threatens Iran over Strait of Hormuz
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How Pam Bondi lost her job

How Pam Bondi lost her job

How Pam Bondi lost her job
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Hollywood's narrative on UFOs and ETs reaches back many decades

Hollywood has driven how Americans envision little green men with big eyes and bigger heads

Hollywood's narrative on UFOs and ETs reaches back many decades