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CENTCOM Denies Iranian Claim of Missile Strike on US Warship in Strait of Hormuz
The United States is deploying military forces to guide ships and maintain freedom of navigation through the strait.
California Man Sentenced for Stealing $59 Million in Public Benefits, Transferring Funds to China
The individual, together with other people, fraudulently obtained state unemployment compensation benefits using stolen identities.
Spirit Airlines Says Customer Refunds Almost Complete After Winding Down Business
Spirit Airlines has assured customers that it would automatically refund tickets purchased directly using credit or debit cards.
Orange County Drug, Gun, and Jewelry Bust Captures Alleged Middletown Ring
The narcotics ring is connected to New York City and New Jersey.
Israel Approves Plan to Buy F-35 and F-15IA Fighter Jets From Lockheed, Boeing
Israel gave final approval for a plan to purchase two new combat squadrons of F-35 and F-15IA advanced fighter aircraft from Lockheed Martin and Boeing.
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Pirro Says She Will Decide Whether to Restart Investigation Into Powell Based on IG Report Findings
The Department of Justice suspended its criminal investigation into Federal Reserve Chair Jerome Powell on April 24.
DOJ Sues New Jersey Over In-State Tuition, Aid for Illegal Aliens
It’s part of a series of actions by the Trump administration aiming to prevent illegal immigrants from obtaining taxpayer benefits or preferential treatment.
Ex-Twitter CEO’s AI Startup Valued at $2 Billion After Funding Round
Agrawal was Twitter’s chief technology officer from 2017 to 2021, then its CEO until he was fired in 2022.
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Big Tech Posts Strong Earnings as AI Spending Pressures Cash Flow
Despite strong earnings numbers, Amazon, Microsoft, and Meta failed to win over investors.
US Attorney Pirro Says Evidence Shows Agent Was Shot by Suspect’s Gun During DC Dinner
A preliminary hearing for the suspected gunman is scheduled for May 8.
Judge Blocks DHS From Ending Protections for 2,800 Yemeni Nationals
The Trump administration is seeking to end temporary protections for Yemenis citing national interests.
DC Shooting Suspect Requests Suicide Status Removed
Cole Allen’s lawyers say in newly filed court documents that his conditions in jail amount to ‘violations of his rights.’
Qatari-Donated Jet to Be Used as Interim Air Force One Starting This Summer
The current plane Trump uses for Air Force One is more than three decades old.
Spirit Airlines Shuts Down After Rescue Efforts Fall Short
All flights have been canceled as Spirit halts operations, bringing a major U.S. budget airline to a sudden end after months of restructuring.
Wall Street Review: Nasdaq Closes Above 25,000 for 1st Time Ever on Strong Tech Earnings
Market volatility dropped sharply.
Trump Announces Tariff Increase to 25 Percent on Cars and Trucks From EU
The import tax will go into effect next week, the president said.
US Moves to Release up to 92.5 Million Barrels of Oil From Reserves
The release is structured as an ‘emergency exchange’ that oil companies must return later.
Lawsuit Seeks to Block Louisiana From Halting House Primaries
A federal lawsuit filed Thursday in the Middle District of Louisiana seeks to block state officials from suspending U.S. House primary elections.
Trump Creates Clearinghouse Site for Individual Retirement Accounts
TrumpIRA will enable low- and middle-income Americans to shop for retirement plans eligible for a federal matching contribution.
Bessent, Rubio Speak With Chinese Officials About Trump–Xi Summit
Rubio and China’s diplomat also discussed the Iran war and Taiwan, according to a readout.
House Passes Funding Bill for DHS, Sending to Trump’s Desk
The bill goes to Trump’s desk and will end a shutdown that began on Feb. 14.