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US Arranging Charter, Military Flights for Americans in the Middle East
Nearly 3,000 Americans have contacted the State Department for help leaving the region.
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Trump Announces Possible Military Escorts for Tankers, Insurance for All Gulf Trade
The president said the U.S. Navy would begin escorting tankers through the Strait of Hormuz, if necessary.
US Issues Urgent Travel Advisories Across Middle East: 4 Things to Know
Americans were told to ‘depart now’ from more than a dozen Middle Eastern and North African countries.
Wisconsin Gov. Evers Calls Special Session to ‘Ban Partisan Gerrymandering’ Through Constitutional Amendment
Evers signed an executive order calling lawmakers back on April 14, but GOP leaders have expressed skepticism about the proposal.
Florida Magnet Mine Company Secures Defense Funding to Restart Domestic Production
The next-generation production of samarium and gadolinium is expected to make up for a shortage of the rare earth metals after China banned exports in 2025.
Over 100 Chemicals Are in Foods Despite No Regulatory Review: Analysis
The substances are contained in sports drinks, snack bars, cereals, and other foods and drinks sold in grocery stores.
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Trump Says He Told Iran’s New Leaders It Is ‘Too Late’ to Talk
The strikes have taken out much of the country’s leadership in recent days.
Supreme Court Blocks California Policy Concealing Gender Identity Changes From Parents
Parents and teachers had asked the high court to rule on the case after a federal appeals court had reinstated the state policy.
Californians Expected to Decide on Voter ID in November
More than 1.3 million signatures have been collected—more than enough to see the initiative added to the statewide ballot in the November election.
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Virginia Early Voting on Redistricting Set to Begin After Court Clears Path
The April 21 vote on a constitutional amendment to allow Democrats to redraw the state’s congressional map remains on track despite multiple legal challenges.
US Housing-Supply Gap Widens in 2025 as Construction Trails Demand
The housing shortage reached 4.3 million homes in 2025, up from 3.8 million in 2024, according to a new report.
US Embassy in Jerusalem Says It Cannot Evacuate Americans From Israel
U.S. Ambassador to Israel Mike Huckabee recommended that U.S. nationals utilize the Israeli Ministry of Tourism’s shuttle service to the Taba Border Crossing.
White House Preparing Plan to Stabilize Oil Markets: Rubio
Crude oil prices surged 8 percent following the joint U.S.-Israel strikes in Iran.
Democrats Split on Trump’s Iran Strikes as War Powers Debate Looms
Lawmakers from the Democratic Party were united in calling Iran a threat but divided on what to do about it.
Top US General Says It Will Take Time to Achieve Military Objectives in Iran
‘This is not a single overnight operation,’ Joint Chiefs of Staff Chairman Dan Caine says.
Gulf States Say They’ve Shot Down More Than 1,500 Iranian Missiles, Drones
United Arab Emirates, Bahrain, Kuwait, Qatar, Jordan report destroying waves of projectiles, including 400 ballistic missiles, aimed mostly at U.S. forces.
At Least 22 Killed as Protesters Try to Storm US Consulate in Pakistan
The protests erupted after Iranian Islamist leader Ayatollah Ali Khamenei and dozens of the country’s senior commanders were killed.
Iran’s Temporary Council Assumes Leadership After Khamenei’s Death—What Comes Next?
The temporary commission takes control of the nation in the midst of a war with the United States and Israel.
Key Takeaways From Trump’s Video Address on Iran Strikes
The U.S. president expressed his frustration with the back-and-forth from the Iranian side over whether they would abandon their pursuit of nuclear weapons.
Federal Judge Extends Blocks on DHS Policy to Detain Minnesota Refugees
The judge said the new Department of Homeland Security policy turned the ‘refugees’ American Dream into a dystopian nightmare.’
