Resignations and firings have depleted the FBI and Justice Department. They're scrambling to rebuild
Allies fear a rushed US–Iran framework deal could backfire, leaving technical deadlock
Britain's chief rabbi says Jews are facing a campaign of violence after spate of arson attacks
Sociedad's Matarazzo: The American coach who studied math at Columbia and grew up watching Maradona
Nathalie Baye, French actor known for her warmth and versatility, dies at 77
Pope urges Angola to overcome divisions at Mass attended by 100,000 people
IMF, World Bank meetings show limits in mitigating shocks, reliance on US for solutions
Kevin Durant misses playoff opener with knee injury, and the Rockets can't make up for his absence
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Republicans buck Trump to reject 18-month FISA extension
Republicans buck Trump to reject 18-month FISA extension
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Oil drops, stocks soar to wrap up a wild week. What just happened in markets?
Oil drops, stocks soar to wrap up a wild week. What just happened in markets?
April 17, 2026
Business|Economy|Environment|Finance|Political|Stock Markets|US|World
Oil settles down 9% after Iran declares Strait of Hormuz open
Oil prices settled down by around 9% on Friday after Iran said passage for all commercial vessels through the Strait of Hormuz was open for the
April 17, 2026
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Oil prices drop 9% and Wall Street rallies to a record after Iran reopens the Strait of Hormuz
Oil prices dropped back to where they were in the early days of the Iran war, and U.S. stocks raced to another record
April 17, 2026
Europe|Political|World
Zelenskiy: Ukraine believes Russia will try again to involve Belarus in the war
President Volodymyr Zelenskiy said on Friday that Ukraine believed Russia was making preparations that showed that it would once again try to involve its ally Belarus in the four-
April 17, 2026
Asia|Crime|Political|World
Myanmar cuts ex-leader Aung San Suu Kyi's sentence, frees former president
Myanmar has reduced the sentence of imprisoned ex-leader Aung San Suu Kyi, her lawyer told Reuters on Friday, as part of an amnesty by a new president who ousted her government in
April 17, 2026
Europe|MidEast|Political|World
Ukraine's Zelenskiy calls for joint efforts to set up Hormuz mission
Ukrainian President Volodymyr Zelenskiy called on Friday for joint efforts for an effective mission to ensure freedom of navigation in the Strait of Hormuz and said Kyiv's wartime
April 18, 2026
Business|Economy|Finance|Political|World
Calls grow to remove Peru election chief as vote count drags on
Calls to remove the head of Peru's electoral authority intensified on Friday as delays and alleged irregularities clouded the presidential vote count, with
April 18, 2026
Crime|Europe|Political|World
85-year-old widow is released from US custody, returns to France amid messy family dispute
France's Foreign Minister Jean-Noël Barrot says the 85-year-old French widow of an American military veteran has returned home from U.S. immigration custody
April 17, 2026
Crime|Election|Europe|Finance|Political|World
UK's Starmer pleads ignorance over Mandelson, resists pressure to resign
Prime Minister Keir Starmer, under renewed pressure to resign, expressed anger on Friday over not being informed
April 17, 2026
Business|Economy|Political|US|World
Trump's lawyers are in talks with the IRS to resolve president's $10B lawsuit
The Trump administration says it’s in talks with the IRS to resolve a $10 billion lawsuit over leaked tax information
April 18, 2026
Business|Crime|Election|Political|US
Judge sides with Arizona election official in ruling that has implications for midterms voting
The top election official in Arizona’s most populous county will get more authority in running elections after a judge sided with his office in a prolonged legal fight with the county board that shares responsibility for overseeing voting
April 18, 2026
Crime|Political|US
Exclusive: Justice Department removes lead prosecutor from probe of Trump critic John Brennan
Exclusive: Justice Department removes lead prosecutor from probe of Trump critic John Brennan
April 17, 2026
Economy|Environment|Political|Science|World
New oil and gas lease sale set for Alaska's Arctic National Wildlife Refuge, amid litigation
The U.S. government plans another oil and gas lease sale for Alaska’s Arctic National Wildlife Refuge
April 18, 2026
Crime|Health|Lifestyle|Political|US
Patients and dental community mourn Dr. Cerina Fairfax, killed by Virginia's ex-lieutenant governor
Patients and colleagues in the Virginia dental community are remembering Dr. Cerina Fairfax as a devoted mother, a caring dentist and the rock at the center of her family, after she was killed by her estranged husband, former Virginia Lt. Gov. Justin Fairfax
April 17, 2026
Environment|Health|MidEast|Political|World
In final moments before truce, Israeli strike kills Lebanese man's family
Hassan Abu Khalil's family miraculously survived six weeks of war in southern Lebanon, but tragedy struck in the final minutes
April 17, 2026
Economy|Political|Science|World
US to recover uranium from Iran at a 'leisurely pace', Trump tells Reuters
President Donald Trump told Reuters on Friday that the U.S. will work with Iran to recover its enriched uranium and bring it back to the United States
April 17, 2026
Business|Economy|Political|World
Ships crossing Hormuz need OK from IRGC, unfreezing funds part of deal, Iran official says
All ships can sail through the Strait of Hormuz but this needs to be coordinated with Iran’s Islamic Revolutionary Guard Corps (
April 17, 2026
Crime|Political|World
Career US prosecutor removed from probe into ex-CIA chief Brennan, sources say
A career U.S. prosecutor who had been helping to lead a criminal investigation into former CIA Director John Brennan was removed
April 17, 2026
Political|World
Lebanon president says ceasefire should move to permanent agreements
Lebanese President Joseph Aoun said on Friday that a ceasefire agreed to by his country should be transformed into "permanent agreements," without saying whether he was
April 17, 2026
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Stocks romp to records, oil plunges on hopes of US-Iran peace deal
Oil prices cratered, Wall Street indexes scaled record highs and U.S.
April 17, 2026
Economy|Political|World
Significant differences remain between Iran-US, including on nuclear issues, senior Iranian official says
Significant differences between Iran and the United States remain to reach a deal aimed at ending the war, a senior Iranian official told Reuters on Friday, adding that
April 17, 2026
Business|Economy|Environment|Political|World
Canada Post taking steps to stop home mail delivery
The government-owned corporation that delivers mail in Canada is taking steps to stop home delivery
April 17, 2026
Education|Entertainment|Health|Interview|Lifestyle|Political|Sports
Transgender athlete focuses on what may be her last track season as Supreme Court ruling looms
A West Virginia transgender girl who competes on her high school girls' track team says she's focused on having fun with her friends
April 17, 2026
Business|Economy|Environment|Finance|Political|Stock Markets|US
The Supreme Court hands a win to oil and gas companies fighting environmental lawsuits in Louisiana
The Supreme Court is handing a win to oil and gas companies fighting lawsuits over coastal land loss and environmental degradation in Louisiana
April 17, 2026
Business|Economy|Political|World
Congo Republic signals privately it requested new IMF loan, sources say
The Republic of Congo has told investors it formally requested a fresh financing programme from the International Monetary Fund,
April 17, 2026
Business|Finance|Political|World
Mine threat in parts of Hormuz not fully understood, US navy advisory says
The threat posed by mines in parts of the Strait of Hormuz is not fully understood and avoidance of the area by ships should be considered, a U.S. navy advisory said on
April 17, 2026
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Trump says blockade on Iran 'in full force' until deal is reached
U.S. President Donald Trump said on Friday that the naval blockade on Iran will "remain in full force" until a deal with Tehran is struck.
April 17, 2026
Asia|Business|Economy|Finance|Political|World
India fails to pass parliament expansion bill linked to quotas for women
An Indian government bill to expand assemblies that would have brought forward plans to reserve a third of the seats for women did not get enough votes to get through
April 17, 2026
Africa|Economy|Education|Political|World
Pope urges Africa's youth to resist dual temptations of migration and corruption in Cameroon
Pope Leo XIV is encouraging young people in Cameroon to resist the temptation to migrate and to stay at home and fight corruption
April 17, 2026
Business|Crime|Finance|Political|World
Senate extends surveillance powers until April 30 after chaotic votes in House
Congress has approved a short-term renewal of a controversial surveillance program used by U.S. spy agencies just days before it was set to expire
April 17, 2026
Europe|Political|Technology|World
New German search engine lets people check whether their relatives were Nazis
New German search engine lets people check whether their relatives were Nazis
April 17, 2026
Crime|Economy|Political|World
FACT FOCUS: Trump says drug trafficking by sea is down 98.2%. The numbers don't show that
President Donald Trump has repeatedly claimed that the flow of drugs into the U.S. by sea has been nearly eradicated under his administration
April 17, 2026
Business|Economy|Europe|Political|World
Iran war presents risk to euro zone growth and inflation outlook, Lagarde says
The Iran war could drag euro zone growth lower and push inflation above already increased projections, requiring the European Central Bank to remain vigilant, ECB
April 17, 2026
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Wall St climbs at open after Iran says Strait of Hormuz open
Wall Street's main indexes opened higher on Friday after Iranian Foreign Minister Abbas Araqchi said the Strait of Hormuz was open following a ceasefire accord agreed in Lebanon.
April 17, 2026
Arts|Business|Europe|Political|World
France's Macron sympathises with authors who quit Bollore-owned publisher
President Emmanuel Macron on Friday defended editorial diversity after more than 100 authors quit the venerable French publishing house Grasset this week in protest at the
April 17, 2026
Political|World
Lebanese return to 'unliveable' areas as ceasefire with Israel mostly holds
People uprooted by the war in Lebanon began returning to devastated towns and neighbourhoods on
April 17, 2026
Arts|Crime|Entertainment|Political|World
Tunisian comedian Abdelli sentenced in absentia, says ruling targets free speech
Tunisian comedian and actor Lotfi Abdelli said on Friday a court in Tunisia had sentenced him in absentia to 18 months in prison over a play he performed
April 17, 2026
Europe|MidEast|Political|World
Nordic leaders welcome Iran's statement on Strait of Hormuz
Leaders of Finland, Norway, Sweden and Denmark on Friday welcomed Iran's announcement on opening the Strait of Hormuz, and said they supported diplomatic efforts to
April 17, 2026
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Macron and Starmer welcome Hormuz reopening and push for permanent navigation security
France and the U.K. have welcomed the announcement by Iran and the U.S. that the Strait of Hormuz is open
April 17, 2026
Business|MidEast|Political|US|World
Trump says Israel barred from bombing Lebanon: 'Enough is enough'
President Donald Trump said the United States has barred Israel from further bombing in Lebanon, striking an unusually harsh
April 17, 2026
Europe|MidEast|Political|World
UK's Starmer says more than a dozen countries ready to join Hormuz defensive mission
British Prime Minister Keir Starmer said on Friday that more than a dozen countries were ready to contribute assets to a defensive mission aimed at restoring the freedom of
April 17, 2026
Americas|Europe|Political|World
Spain's Sanchez says Venezuela's Machado declined to meet him
Venezuelan opposition leader Maria Corina Machado was offered a meeting with Prime Minister Pedro Sanchez and his government during her visit to Spain but she declined
April 17, 2026
Crime|Election|Political|US|World
Judge rejects US Justice Department effort to obtain Rhode Island's voter data
A federal judge on Friday rejected the U.S.
April 17, 2026
Opinion|Political
Trump sidelined Congress’ authority over war on Iran – and lawmakers allowed it, extending a 75-year trend
Congress has refused to exercise oversight of the Iran war, with Republicans nixing Democrats’ attempts to exercise legislators’ power over military engagements. That’s nothing new.
April 17, 2026
Crime|Europe|Political|World
Starmer rejects calls to resign over Mandelson appointment as pressure builds
British Prime Minister Keir Starmer has no plans to resign over the appointment of Peter Mandelson as U.K. ambassador to Washington, despite Mandelson failing security checks
April 17, 2026
Asia|Political|World
Iran negotiators, citing possible Israeli attack, got Pakistan escort home from peace talks
Pakistan's air force escorted Iranian negotiators home from inconclusive peace talks with the U.S. last weekend, launching a major
April 17, 2026
Business|Economy|Finance|Political|Stock Markets|US|World
US equity funds extend inflows on Iran de-escalation hopes
U.S. equity funds attracted strong demand in the week through April 15 as expectations of an early resolution to the Iran conflict and resilient corporate results boosted risk
April 17, 2026
Political|World
What's in the Lebanon ceasefire deal and will it hold?
Israel and Lebanon have agreed to a U.S.-backed ceasefire in fighting between Israel and Iran-backed Hezbollah, a deal meant to enable broader U.S.-Iran
April 17, 2026
Business|Economy|Environment|Europe|Political|World
Spain's far-right Vox party secures first regional coalition deal with conservatives
Spain's far-right party Vox and the mainstream conservative opposition People's Party have struck a preliminary deal to govern in coalition in
April 17, 2026
Europe|Political|World
Kremlin denies Putin is cut off from bad news after blogger's criticism goes viral
The Kremlin on Friday denied that President Vladimir Putin was insulated from bad news after a celebrity blogger accused unidentified top officials of not telling Russia's
April 17, 2026
Europe|Political|World
Kremlin says Europe's drone cooperation with Ukraine shows its growing involvement in the war
The Kremlin said on Friday that European countries were becoming more involved in the war in Ukraine, referencing a warning from Russia's Defence Ministry about drone
April 17, 2026
Business|Economy|Europe|Political|World
Hungary's Magyar starts early EU talks to unblock funds
Hungary's incoming prime minister Peter Magyar said on Friday he was about to start initial talks with EU officials in Budapest as there was no time to waste in his
April 17, 2026
Europe|Political|Travel|World
Colombia's Petro will travel to Caracas next week
Colombian President Gustavo Petro said on Friday that he will travel to Caracas on April 24, amid attempts to meet with Venezuela's interim president Delcy Rodriguez.
April 17, 2026
Europe|Political|World
Hungary election winner Magyar hopes to take oath of office on May 9 or 10
Hungarian election winner Peter Magyar said on Friday he hoped to take the oath of office as prime minister on May 9 or 10 depending on a presidential decision on the
April 17, 2026
Crime|Health|Political|World
Average of 47 women and girls killed daily during Gaza war, UN says
An average of at least 47 women and girls were killed each day during the war in Gaza, according to figures published by U.N.
April 17, 2026
Business|Economy|Political|World
US is leading G20 initiative to ensure fertilizer access, sources say
The U.S. is urging G20 members and the International Monetary Fund and World Bank to take coordinated action to ensure fertilizer access amid
April 17, 2026
Africa|Americas|Business|Political|Travel|World
First deportees from US arrive in Congo capital, sources say
The first migrants deported from the United States under a recent bilateral agreement arrived in Democratic Republic of Congo early on Friday, according
April 17, 2026
Business|Economy|Political|World
A fragile calm in Lebanon as a US-brokered truce holds and families head home
A fragile calm has settled over parts of Lebanon as a 10-day ceasefire brokered by the United States takes hold between Israel and Hezbollah
April 17, 2026
Arts|Business|Economy|Environment|Finance|Political|Technology
Takeaways from AP-Grist reporting on federal support for rural renewable energy
The Associated Press and Grist have collaborated on a project to analyze how federal policy changes on energy are affecting farmers
April 17, 2026
Economy|Europe|Political|World
Polish leader Tusk claims Russia-linked crypto firm backed Nawrocki's presidential bid
Polish Prime Minister Donald Tusk claims a cryptocurrency firm with “Russian money” has sponsored politicians from Poland's former government
April 17, 2026
Asia|Business|Economy|Environment|Political
Sri Lanka's Energy Minister resigns
Sri Lanka's Energy Minister Kumara Jayakody and ministry secretary Udayanga Hemapala resigned on Friday following an outcry over coal imports for
April 17, 2026
Economy|Europe|MidEast|Political|World
Over a dozen countries offer to play role in Hormuz mission, Starmer says
More than a dozen countries said on Friday they were willing to join an international mission to protect shipping in the Strait of Hormuz when
April 17, 2026
Crime|Election|Europe|Political|World
Hungary's Magyar says documents from outgoing government being destroyed
Hungarian election winner Peter Magyar said on Friday he had reports that sensitive documents from the time of the outgoing administration were being destroyed and
April 17, 2026
Business|Economy|Political|World
At Cuba's Bay of Pigs, a victory against U.S. invaders stirs pride, fresh parallels
Orestes Chamizo points at a scrubby patch of sand on Cuba's Bay of Pigs, showing the spot where a brigade of U.S.-trained Cuban exiles landed
April 17, 2026
Arts|Business|Economy|Political
A Trump pledge is falling flat as Ohio musical instrument plant closes
When Keith Czika learned the brass-instrument factory where he had worked for nearly 18 years was closing and his job was headed to China, the 62-
April 17, 2026
Africa|Economy|Political|Travel|World
Pope urges Cameroon to reject violence at Mass that draws 120,000 people
Pope Leo called on Cameroonians on Friday to reject violence and be generous with their neighbours during an event billed as
April 17, 2026
Business|Economy|Political|Technology|World
Wanna bet? Washington steps up scrutiny of prediction markets
A controversy has erupted over prediction markets such as Polymarket and Kalshi
April 17, 2026
Americas|Economy|Europe|Finance|Political|World
Lula and Sánchez to 'work for peace' at gathering of progressive leaders in Barcelona
Brazilian President Luiz Inácio Lula da Silva has started a two-day visit to Spain on Friday when he and his Spanish counterpart Pedro Sánchez met a day before they will gather with other leaders who are concerned with the fate of the democratic order and the rise of the populist far right
April 17, 2026
Americas|Europe|MidEast|Political|World
Kosovo approves troop contribution for Gaza force
The small Balkan nation of Kosovo says it wants to commit dozens of its security troops to an international force for Gaza because it appreciates what NATO-led peacekeepers have done for its own security since the 1998-99 war with Serbia
April 17, 2026
Economy|Europe|MidEast|Political|World
EU to restore Syria relations, strengthen trade and security ties, document shows
By Lili Bayer and Feras Dalatey BRUSSELS/DAMASCUS, April 17 - The European Union plans to deepen its engagement with Syria by relaunching formal political contacts and paving the way for closer
April 17, 2026
Crime|Europe|Political|World
Russia still tackling a blaze at Tuapse port
Firefighters continued extinguishing a blaze at Russia's Black Sea port of Tuapse on Friday, more than 24 hours after Ukrainian drone attacks, local authorities said.
April 17, 2026
Asia|Political|World
China says its military activities around Taiwan are 'reasonable, justified'
China's regular military activities around Taiwan are "entirely justified and reasonable" and any tensions are the fault of the government in Taipei, the Chinese defence
April 17, 2026
Business|Finance|Political|US|World
US Congress punts on surveillance powers after failing to authorize a long-term extension
Congress passed a short extension to a high-profile surveillance law on Friday after failing to secure the long-term reauthorization pushed by
April 17, 2026
Arts|Political|Science|Travel|World
How the first American pope is reclaiming Christian values from the Trump administration
How the first American pope is reclaiming Christian values from the Trump administration
April 17, 2026
Crime|Europe|MidEast|Political|World
NATO will not collapse and US will defend its allies, Estonian minister says
NATO member Estonia has no doubt that the United States would help defend it if Russia attacks, its defence minister told Reuters, while warning that
April 17, 2026
Business|Economy|Political|Technology|World
China offers Vietnam railway loans, technology; shows off its high-speed rail
China offered to boost ties with Vietnam on rail infrastructure, from loans and technology to training, as its neighbour's top leader, To Lam, wound up a visit
April 17, 2026
Economy|Political|World
Romanian broad ruling coalition parties must continue despite tensions, president says
Romania's broad ruling coalition of four pro-European Union parties has no choice but to continue to govern, President Nicusor Dan said, even if its biggest party will
April 17, 2026
Business|Economy|Environment|Political|World
Global leftist leaders gather in Spain to mobilise against far right
Spain's Pedro Sanchez and Brazil's Luiz Inacio Lula da Silva will spearhead gatherings of the global left in Barcelona on Friday and
April 17, 2026
Asia|Political|World
South Korea says it is unaware of US protest over minister's remarks on North Korea nuclear site
South Korea's Unification Ministry said on Friday it was unaware of any U.S. protest or curbs on intelligence sharing after a media report said Washington
April 17, 2026
Crime|Political|US|World
Prosecutors in a Minnesota county charge ICE agent with assault
Prosecutors in Minnesota's Hennepin County have charged a U.S.
April 17, 2026
Business|Economy|Political|World
China steps up Iran diplomacy while seeking smooth summit with Trump
China is accelerating its efforts to end the Iran war, walking a diplomatic tightrope as it prepares for a
April 17, 2026
Election|Finance|Political|Stock Markets|US
Georgia Democrats try to make their move in a jumbled, low-dollar primary for governor
Democrats running for governor in Georgia are scrambling for attention and cash
April 17, 2026
Arts|Business|Economy|Entertainment|Lifestyle|Political|US
Trump draws Marie Antoinette comparisons as he leans into the gilded trappings of the presidency
President Donald Trump is more overtly leaning into some of the spoils of his office in his second term, drawing comparisons to French Queen Marie Antoinette from political opponents
April 17, 2026
Crime|Political|World
ICE acting director Todd Lyons will resign at end of May, DHS says
U.S. Immigration and Customs Enforcement acting director Todd Lyons, a key executor of President Donald Trump’s mass deportations agenda, will resign at the end of May, federal officials announced Thursday
April 17, 2026
Asia|Crime|Political|World
Myanmar to free more than 4,000 prisoners in amnesty
Myanmar's new President Min Aung Hlaing has approved an amnesty for 4,335 prisoners, state television reported on Friday, the third such move in the past six months.
April 17, 2026
Business|Economy|Political|Technology|World
Philippines, US to build industrial hub to strengthen supply chain security
The United States and the Philippines will build a 4,000-acre (1,620 hectares) industrial hub after Manila joined a Washington-led initiative to secure AI and
April 17, 2026
Economy|Political|US|World
Progressive Democrat wins New Jersey special election to succeed Mikie Sherrill
By Nolan D.
April 16, 2026
Economy|Europe|Political|World
Ukraine PM says she feels more confident of US support after visit to Washington
Ukrainian Prime Minister Yulia Svyrydenko left the United States on Thursday buoyed by what she called positive talks with top U.S. officials,
April 17, 2026
Business|Crime|Political|US|World
Acting ICE Director Todd Lyons to step down from agency
Acting ICE Director Todd Lyons to step down from agency
April 17, 2026
Business|Crime|Political|US|World
Acting US ICE head Todd Lyons to leave agency at end of May
The acting head of the U.S.
April 17, 2026
Economy|Political|US|World
Trump tries economic reset as Republicans fret over high gas prices
U.S.
April 16, 2026
Business|Election|Finance|Political|World
New Zealand PM says he has party's full support after reports of leadership challenge
New Zealand Prime Minister Christopher Luxon said on Friday he had the full support of his party's lawmakers, responding to media reports that some members will push for a
April 17, 2026
Economy|Environment|Political|World
Less than a year after being fired, former FEMA chief is set to be reinstalled by Trump
Less than a year after being fired, former FEMA chief is set to be reinstalled by Trump
April 17, 2026
Business|Economy|Environment|Finance|Political|Science|Technology|US
Lawmakers gathered quietly to talk about AI. Angst and fears of 'destruction' followed
Lawmakers on Capitol Hill conducted a roundtable with leading AI executives and academics to discuss the potential transformative impacts of the technology on American society
April 17, 2026
Business|Political|World
Trump expected to nominate Cameron Hamilton to lead FEMA after his firing last year
President Donald Trump has offered Cameron Hamilton the role of the Federal Emergency Management Agency's permanent administrator
April 17, 2026
Business|Economy|Environment|Finance|Political|Stock Markets|US|World
A 10-day ceasefire agreed on by Israel and Lebanon goes into effect
A 10-day ceasefire announced by U.S. President Donald Trump and agreed on by Lebanon and Israel has started
April 16, 2026
Economy|Election|Political|US|World
Democrat Analilia Mejia will win House special election in New Jersey, further narrowing GOP majority
Democrat Analilia Mejia will win House special election in New Jersey, further narrowing GOP majority
April 16, 2026
Economy|Health|Political|Science
A vaccine standoff and other key moments from RFK Jr.'s first congressional hearing in months
Health Secretary Robert F. Kennedy Jr. defended a more than 12% proposed cut to his department's budget and dodged arrows from angry Democrats as he kicked off an expected sprint of seven hearings in Congress over the next seven days
April 17, 2026