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Iran’s Top Diplomat Flies to Russia to Seek Putin’s Backing as US Talks Stall
U.S. Secretary of War Pete Hegseth said on April 24 that the U.S. blockade of Iranian ports is aimed at cutting off Tehran’s oil revenues and supply networks.
US Military Strikes Suspected Drug Boat in Eastern Pacific, Killing 3
Footage posted by the U.S. military showed the vessel moving rapidly before it was struck and engulfed in flames.
South Carolina Declares End to Measles Outbreak
The outbreak started in 2025.
Charles Thomson and the Chronicling of the American Revolution
In this installment of ‘Profiles in History,’ a young Irish orphan finds his way to prominence as the secretary of America’s first three congresses.
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King Charles Visit to US to ‘Proceed as Planned’ After White House Correspondents’ Dinner Shooting
The UK’s King Charles III and his wife, Queen Consort Camilla, will arrive on U.S. soil Monday.
Court Sides With Mother Against School District’s Transgender Policy
The school district allegedly refused a request to notify the mother regarding her child’s gender dysphoria or gender identity issues.
California Bill Renews Effort to Unmask Federal Agents
SB 1004 seeks to delay the mask ban to Jan. 1, 2027, and to add state law enforcement to the list of local and federal agencies prohibited from wearing masks.
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Roommate Charged With 2 Counts of Murder in Death, Disappearance of 2 USF Students
A former University of South Florida student has been charged with killing his roommate and the roommate’s girlfriend.
Pentagon Seeks $104 Billion for Nuclear Weapons Programs
Requested 19.5 percent boost in annual ‘nuclear enterprise’ spending addresses increasing threats, aims to restart tests for first time in four decades by 2028.
Sen. Tillis Backs Fed Chair Nominee Kevin Warsh
‘I think he’s going to be a great Fed chair,’ Sen. Thom Tillis (R-N.C.) said on Sunday.
Monsanto Weed Killer Case Could Upend Billions in Compensation
The court must decide whether the EPA’s position that glyphosate needs no cancer warning shields companies from state lawsuits.
Trump Admin Prioritizing Denaturalization for Criminals: What to Know
The administration has filed 22 denaturalization cases during Trump’s second term.
Media Await Trump’s First-Ever Appearance as President at Correspondents’ Dinner
The president promised an entertaining evening for the thousands in attendance at the White House Correspondents’ Association dinner on Saturday.
King Charles Visit With Trump Will Include Digital Tax, Iran Talks
The president plans to press NATO shortfalls and Iran as King Charles visits the United States.
Witkoff, Kushner Heading to Pakistan for Iran Talks
White House press secretary Karoline Leavitt said there has been progress from Iran in recent days.
Hegseth Says US Blockade of Iran Is ‘Going Global’
The Pentagon chief added that any Iranian attempts to lay mines in the Strait of Hormuz would violate a ceasefire.
Israel Says It’s Ready to Hit Iran’s Core Infrastructure, Awaits US Green Light
‘This time, the attack will be different and deadlier, and will add devastating blows in the places that hurt most,’ Israel’s defense minister said.
Trump Says Lincoln Memorial Reflecting Pool Will Be Coated in ‘American Flag Blue’ Hue
‘You’re going to end up with a beautiful, beautiful reflecting pool, the way it’s supposed to be,’ President Donald Trump said.
Mamdani, Hochul Aim to Tax Luxury Second Homes in NYC: What to Know
Officials hope the tax will help close New York’s $5.4 billion budge deficit. Opponents say it would hurt home values and eliminate construction jobs.
Trump Admin Begins Process to Downgrade Marijuana Classification
DOJ placed cannabis products under Schedule III and launched an expedited process to reconsider the drug’s broader federal classification.
