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Today: April 19, 2026
Today: April 19, 2026

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Exit of Trump officials including FBI director Patel under discussion, Atlantic reports

There are discussions about FBI Director Kash Patel, Army Secretary Daniel Driscoll and Labor Secretary Lori Chavez-DeRemer leaving the Trump administration, the Atlantic reported

Exit of Trump officials including FBI director Patel under discussion, Atlantic reports
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US experts say American strikes on Iran may amount to war crimes

Dozens of international law experts in the U.S. have signed an open letter saying that American strikes on Iran may amount to war crimes, after

US experts say American strikes on Iran may amount to war crimes
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A year after 'Liberation Day,' Trump sets new drug tariffs, adjusts metals duties

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A year after 'Liberation Day,' Trump sets new drug tariffs, adjusts metals duties
Crime|MidEast|Political|World

US ICE detains Islamic Society of Milwaukee President Salah Sarsour

Islamic Society of Milwaukee President Salah Sarsour, who is a Palestinian American, has been detained by the U.S.

US ICE detains Islamic Society of Milwaukee President Salah Sarsour
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Inspection finds 49 violations of detention standards at largest US migrant detention camp

An inspection found 49 violations of detention standards at the largest U.S. migrant detention camp, located in El Paso, Texas, which has faced

Inspection finds 49 violations of detention standards at largest US migrant detention camp
Economy|Finance|Stock Markets|World

No Strait talking here

It's disappointment once again for financial markets after U.S. President Donald Trump dashed hopes for a swift end to the Iran war.

No Strait talking here
Economy|Health|World

US upends global supply program for malaria and HIV amid warnings of gaps 

The U.S. is upending the way it delivers medical supplies for diseases such as HIV and malaria to lower-income countries,

US upends global supply program for malaria and HIV amid warnings of gaps 
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Dem senators query gov't watchdogs over well-timed Wall Street bets

Two Democratic U.S. senators on Thursday called on Wall Street's top regulator and a Defense Department watchdog to prevent and investigate possible insider trading by

Dem senators query gov't watchdogs over well-timed Wall Street bets
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Senators urge Trump to bar Chinese automakers from building cars in US

Three Democratic senators on Friday urged President Donald Trump to bar Chinese automakers from building vehicles in the United States and to

Senators urge Trump to bar Chinese automakers from building cars in US
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Congo in talks with US over third-country deportations, sources say

Democratic Republic of Congo is in talks with the Trump administration about receiving deportees from other

Congo in talks with US over third-country deportations, sources say
Economy|Political|World

US intelligence warns Iran unlikely to ease Hormuz Strait chokehold soon, sources say

Recent U.S. intelligence reports warn that Iran is unlikely to open the Strait of Hormuz any time soon because its grip

US intelligence warns Iran unlikely to ease Hormuz Strait chokehold soon, sources say
World

US fighter jet shot down over Iran, search underway for crew member, US officials say

A U.S. fighter jet was shot down over Iran and search-and-rescue efforts have so far recovered one of two crew members who ejected, a U.S

US fighter jet shot down over Iran, search underway for crew member, US officials say
Africa|Business|Economy|Political|World

Congo says it will receive third-country deportees under new deal with US

Democratic Republic of Congo will receive third-country nationals deported from the United States under a new deal with the Trump administration, the government in

Congo says it will receive third-country deportees under new deal with US
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High-stakes US special forces mission rescues airman from Iran after F-15 crash

U.S. forces staged the audacious rescue of an airman behind enemy lines after

High-stakes US special forces mission rescues airman from Iran after F-15 crash
Asia|Economy|Political|World

North Korea distancing itself from Iran to leave door open for US talks, Seoul says

North Korea appears to be distancing itself from longtime partner Iran and carefully managing its public messaging to preserve the possibility of a new relationship with the

North Korea distancing itself from Iran to leave door open for US talks, Seoul says
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Trump administration files emergency motion to resume ballroom work, citing security issues

A judge's order to stop construction work on a White House ballroom poses security risks, the Trump

Trump administration files emergency motion to resume ballroom work, citing security issues
Africa|Economy|Environment|Travel|World

Pope Leo XIV delivers stark words in Cameroon

Pope Leo has strong words for "those who manipulate religion... for their own military, economic and political gain."

Pope Leo XIV delivers stark words in Cameroon
Crime|Political|US|World

US strikes another vessel and kills 3 men it says were trafficking drugs in the Eastern Pacific

U.S. military forces have struck a vessel in the Eastern Pacific, killing three men the Pentagon says were trafficking drugs

US strikes another vessel and kills 3 men it says were trafficking drugs in the Eastern Pacific
Business|Economy|World

Equities gain, oil settles higher as investors watch US-Iran standoff

U.S. equity indexes closed modestly higher and U.S. oil futures settled above $112 per barrel on Monday as investors

Equities gain, oil settles higher as investors watch US-Iran standoff
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Democrats see a chance to win back Latino voters in southern Florida

Republicans’ longstanding support among voters of Cuban and Venezuelan descent in South Florida, a cornerstone of the party’s regional success over the

Democrats see a chance to win back Latino voters in southern Florida
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Deal, delay or strike? Investors on edge as Trump's Iran deadline nears

Global markets have entered a period of heightened uncertainty ahead of a deadline set by U.S.

Deal, delay or strike? Investors on edge as Trump's Iran deadline nears
Europe|World

US remarks on NATO are pushing Europe to seek alternative security options, Spain says

Recent U.S. complaints about NATO allies and threats to quit the alliance are pushing European countries to seek alternative security

US remarks on NATO are pushing Europe to seek alternative security options, Spain says
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USTR Greer says US-Mexico-Canada pact talks may run past July 1 deadline

The Trump administration will try to resolve as many problems with the U.S.-Mexico-Canada trade agreement as it can before July 1, but negotiations to rebalance the

USTR Greer says US-Mexico-Canada pact talks may run past July 1 deadline
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White House has no opinion on potential United Airlines deal for American Airlines

The Trump administration does not have an opinion on reports that United Airlines was considering merging with rival American Airlines, White House press secretary

White House has no opinion on potential United Airlines deal for American Airlines
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Oil prices steady as Hormuz shipping constraints counter US-Iran peace hopes

Oil prices held steady on Wednesday as ongoing worries about supply disruptions offset comments by U.S.

Oil prices steady as Hormuz shipping constraints counter US-Iran peace hopes
MidEast|Political|US|World

US Senate Republicans block latest bid to rein in Trump Iran war powers

A majority of the U.S.

US Senate Republicans block latest bid to rein in Trump Iran war powers
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Trading Day: S&P 500, Nasdaq nab all-time closing highs, buoyed by Middle East optimism

The S&P 500 and the Nasdaq both logged record closing highs on Wednesday as investors assessed developments in the U.S.-Iran conflict and turned their

Trading Day: S&P 500, Nasdaq nab all-time closing highs, buoyed by Middle East optimism
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US SEC enforcement activity drops dramatically as agency 'resets'

Enforcement cases brought by the U.S.

US SEC enforcement activity drops dramatically as agency 'resets'
Crime|World

US soldier's wife freed from ICE detention as deportation attempt continues

A U.S. soldier's wife who was detained by the Immigration and Customs Enforcement agency last week was released from detention on Tuesday while

US soldier's wife freed from ICE detention as deportation attempt continues
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Historians, watchdog group sue Trump to preserve White House records

A U.S. historians' organization and a government transparency group are suing President Donald Trump to force his administration to comply with a

Historians, watchdog group sue Trump to preserve White House records
Economy|Finance|Political|US|World

From dropping bombs to pressuring banks: US pivots to economic warfare on Iran

The Trump administration is setting the stage to shift its war campaign toward a more economically focused effort aimed at choking Tehran into submission rather than relying on bombs alone

From dropping bombs to pressuring banks: US pivots to economic warfare on Iran
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Fed minutes of March meeting could flesh out how policymakers view war risks to economy

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Fed minutes of March meeting could flesh out how policymakers view war risks to economy
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US mortgage rates edge down to 6.51%, MBA says

The interest rate on the most popular U.S. home loan ticked down last week for the first time since the start of the Iran war, but not enough to rejuvenate a housing market that's

US mortgage rates edge down to 6.51%, MBA says
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Trump says US will work closely with Iran, discuss sanctions

The United States will work closely with Iran and the two countries are discussing tariff and sanctions relief, U.S.

Trump says US will work closely with Iran, discuss sanctions
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Traders place large $950 million bet on oil price falling hours ahead of ceasefire

Investors placed an approximately $950 million bet on oil prices falling just hours before the U.S. and Iran announced a

Traders place large $950 million bet on oil price falling hours ahead of ceasefire
Economy|Political|World

US team heads to Iran talks in Pakistan with low expectations

A U.S. team led by Vice President JD Vance left for Islamabad on Friday for weekend talks with Iran, even as both sides accused each

US team heads to Iran talks in Pakistan with low expectations
Business|Economy|Finance

Regional Fed banks may be key front in battle for central bank's independence

San Francisco Federal Reserve President Mary Daly wasn't elected by popular vote, wasn't chosen by an elected official

Regional Fed banks may be key front in battle for central bank's independence
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Trump administration ends lease for consumer protection bureau's headquarters, records show

The U.S.

Trump administration ends lease for consumer protection bureau's headquarters, records show
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Tax enforcement weakened after Trump job cuts, IRS data shows

The Trump administration dramatically reduced efforts to pursue tax cheats in 2025, government data shows, shedding tens of thousands of employees at

Tax enforcement weakened after Trump job cuts, IRS data shows
World

Israeli security cabinet discusses possible Lebanon ceasefire, senior official says

Israel's security cabinet convened on Wednesday to discuss a possible Lebanon ceasefire, a senior Israeli

Israeli security cabinet discusses possible Lebanon ceasefire, senior official says
Technology|US|World

Trump urges extending foreign surveillance program as some lawmakers push for US privacy protections

There's been a holdup on Capitol Hill in advancing the renewal of a program that lets U.S. spy agencies pore over foreigners’ calls, texts and emails

Trump urges extending foreign surveillance program as some lawmakers push for US privacy protections
Business|Economy|Political|Science|Technology

US court declines to block Pentagon's Anthropic blacklisting for now

A Washington, D.C., federal appeals court on Wednesday declined to block the Pentagon's national security blacklisting of AI company Anthropic for now, a

US court declines to block Pentagon's Anthropic blacklisting for now
Business|Economy|Finance|Political|US

It's Tax Day. Treasury says 53 million filers used new Trump tax breaks before the deadline

The tax filing deadline for most Americans is Wednesday, and President Donald Trump's administration is highlighting the impacts of Republicans' massive tax and spending law

It's Tax Day. Treasury says 53 million filers used new Trump tax breaks before the deadline
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As Trump claims victory, Iran emerges bruised but powerful with leverage over Hormuz

Nearly six weeks of war in Iran have ended, for now, with President Donald Trump claiming victory, but the U.S.-Iran ceasefire locks in a harsh reality: an

As Trump claims victory, Iran emerges bruised but powerful with leverage over Hormuz
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White House confident Warsh will lead Fed in May

White House economic adviser Kevin Hassett said on Thursday that he was confident Kevin Warsh would start as Federal Reserve chairman in May and that he did not expect

White House confident Warsh will lead Fed in May
Travel|World

After Trump’s latest broadside, pope says ‘world needs to hear’ message of peace

After Trump’s latest broadside, pope says ‘world needs to hear’ message of peace

After Trump’s latest broadside, pope says ‘world needs to hear’ message of peace
Africa|Crime|Political|World

Eswatini court rules first Trump deportees in jail have right to lawyer

A court in Eswatini has ruled that the first five migrants the Trump administration sent to the African kingdom have a right to a lawyer, after they

Eswatini court rules first Trump deportees in jail have right to lawyer
Business|Economy|Finance|Science|Technology

USA Rare Earth CEO defends Trump administration investment as congressional questions swirl

USA Rare Earth shareholders should not be concerned by the terms of the U.S.

USA Rare Earth CEO defends Trump administration investment as congressional questions swirl
Business|Economy

US March budget deficit rises slightly to $164 billion as Iran war outlays lag

The U.S. federal government's March budget deficit rose $4 billion or 2% to $164 billion from a year ago as new individual and corporate tax breaks

US March budget deficit rises slightly to $164 billion as Iran war outlays lag
Africa|Economy|Political|World

Veteran negotiator Roelf Meyer appointed as South Africa's ambassador to the US

South African President Cyril Ramaphosa has appointed Roelf Meyer as the country's ambassador to the United States

Veteran negotiator Roelf Meyer appointed as South Africa's ambassador to the US
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Minnesota county probes federal arrest as possible kidnapping

A Minnesota county is investigating an arrest by federal agents who allegedly broke into a St.

Minnesota county probes federal arrest as possible kidnapping
Political|US|World

US agrees to restore Pride flag at New York’s Stonewall Monument

The Trump administration has agreed to restore a large rainbow Pride flag to New York’s Stonewall National Monument, reversing its decision to remove

US agrees to restore Pride flag at New York’s Stonewall Monument
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Anthropic talking to the Trump administration about its next AI model, co-founder says

Anthropic is discussing its frontier AI model Mythos with the Trump administration, the firm's co-founder said on Monday, even after the Pentagon cut off business with

Anthropic talking to the Trump administration about its next AI model, co-founder says
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US fires more immigration judges, including two who blocked deporting pro-Palestinian students

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US fires more immigration judges, including two who blocked deporting pro-Palestinian students
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US begins blockade of Iran's ports, Tehran threatens retaliation

The U.S. military began a blockade of Iran's ports on Monday, President Donald Trump said, and Tehran threatened to

US begins blockade of Iran's ports, Tehran threatens retaliation
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As Trump attacks friends and foes, Americans are changing their minds about China

As Trump attacks friends and foes, Americans are changing their minds about China

As Trump attacks friends and foes, Americans are changing their minds about China
Business|Economy|Science|Technology

Federal agencies skirt Trump’s Anthropic ban to test its advanced AI model, Politico reports

Federal agencies and government officials are quietly sidestepping U.S. President Donald Trump’s ban on working with Anthropic, Politico reported on Tuesday.

Federal agencies skirt Trump’s Anthropic ban to test its advanced AI model, Politico reports
Business|Economy|Health|Technology

States, insurers await needed details to implement new US Medicaid work rules

The Trump administration's new law that Americans must work or volunteer to qualify for Medicaid

States, insurers await needed details to implement new US Medicaid work rules
Economy|Europe|Finance|World

Orban's defeat topples a pillar of Europe's far right, prompts scrutiny of MAGA links

 Europe's far right has lost one of its biggest champions with the defeat of Hungary's nationalist leader Viktor Orban in Sunday's election.

Orban's defeat topples a pillar of Europe's far right, prompts scrutiny of MAGA links
Political|US|World

Trump urges Republican lawmakers to unify to extend surveillance approval

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Trump urges Republican lawmakers to unify to extend surveillance approval
Business|Economy

JPMorgan throws its weight behind Trump administration's push to scrap quarterly reporting

JPMorgan Chase on Tuesday backed a Trump administration proposal to end mandatory quarterly reporting, with Chief Financial Officer Jeremy Barnum

JPMorgan throws its weight behind Trump administration's push to scrap quarterly reporting
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Mexico's Sheinbaum takes a firmer stance toward the US over migrant deaths and Cuba

Mexican President Claudia Sheinbaum has recently been taking a firmer stance with the U.S., defying pressures where other countries have caved

Mexico's Sheinbaum takes a firmer stance toward the US over migrant deaths and Cuba
Business|Economy|Environment

In apparent flub, Energy Secretary Wright says US heading 'in the wrong direction'

Energy Secretary Chris Wright raised eyebrows Tuesday after saying the country “looks like we’re going in the wrong direction” in remarks hailing a new natural gas pipeline project

In apparent flub, Energy Secretary Wright says US heading 'in the wrong direction'
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Historians suing Trump administration say National Archives won’t commit to preserving presidential records during lawsuit

Historians suing Trump administration say National Archives won’t commit to preserving presidential records during lawsuit

Historians suing Trump administration say National Archives won’t commit to preserving presidential records during lawsuit
Education|Political|US|World

Democrats seek to overturn Trump's new rules for student loan forgiveness

Democrats in Congress are trying to overturn the Trump administration's changes to a student loan forgiveness program

Democrats seek to overturn Trump's new rules for student loan forgiveness
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Court orders DC judge to end criminal contempt inquiry into Trump officials involved in deportation flights

Court orders DC judge to end criminal contempt inquiry into Trump officials involved in deportation flights

Court orders DC judge to end criminal contempt inquiry into Trump officials involved in deportation flights
Crime|Political|US|World

Appeals court orders judge to end contempt investigation of Trump administration deportation flights

An appeals court panel has ruled that a federal judge must end his contempt investigation of the Trump administration for failing to comply with an order over flights carrying Venezuelan migrants to El Salvador last year

Appeals court orders judge to end contempt investigation of Trump administration deportation flights
Crime|US|World

Justice Department fires 4 prosecutors accused of bias against anti-abortion activists

The Trump administration has fired four Justice Department prosecutors involved in cases against anti-abortion activists

Justice Department fires 4 prosecutors accused of bias against anti-abortion activists
Political|World

A justice department opinion arguing the Presidential Records Act is unconstitutional could revert the nation to a time when presidents freely burned their papers

Presidential records are the public’s property. The Justice Department wants to change that and revert to a time when presidents could do what they wanted with their papers, including burning them.

A justice department opinion arguing the Presidential Records Act is unconstitutional could revert the nation to a time when presidents freely burned their papers
Economy|Finance|Political|US|World

Trump says US military has blockaded Iranian ports to pressure Tehran

U.S. President Donald Trump says the American military has blockaded Iranian ports to try to force Tehran to reopen the Strait of Hormuz

Trump says US military has blockaded Iranian ports to pressure Tehran
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US eyes potential second round of in-person talks with Iran as blockade takes hold

US eyes potential second round of in-person talks with Iran as blockade takes hold

US eyes potential second round of in-person talks with Iran as blockade takes hold
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Trump administration agrees to keep Pride flag at Stonewall National Monument

Trump administration agrees to keep Pride flag at Stonewall National Monument

Trump administration agrees to keep Pride flag at Stonewall National Monument
Economy|Political|World

The US is short 10 million houses. A new White House report lays out a blueprint to fix that

White House economists estimate the United States has a shortage of 10 million houses

The US is short 10 million houses. A new White House report lays out a blueprint to fix that
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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