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Today: April 29, 2026
Today: April 29, 2026

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Foreign automakers threaten to pull cheapest models from US without trade deal, WSJ reports

Foreign automakers have warned the Trump administration that they could pull their cheapest car models from the U.S. market if the U.S.-Mexico-Canada Agreement (USMCA) is not

Foreign automakers threaten to pull cheapest models from US without trade deal, WSJ reports
Crime|Political|Sports|World

Soccer-Congressmen call for National Guard to address drone threats at the World Cup

Two Republican members of Congress are calling on the Trump administration to empower the National Guard to address potential drone-related threats and

Soccer-Congressmen call for National Guard to address drone threats at the World Cup
Business|Technology|World

Pentagon can require reporters to be escorted during appeal process, judges rule

An appeals court has ruled that the Defense Department can require journalists to be escorted on Pentagon grounds while the Trump administration appeals a judge’s decision to block its enforcement of a press access policy challenged by The New York Times

Pentagon can require reporters to be escorted during appeal process, judges rule
Environment|Europe|Political|Travel|World

King Charles arrives in US for state visit amid differences over Iran war

Britain's King Charles and Queen Camilla arrived in the United States on Monday for a four-day trip, welcomed by self-proclaimed

King Charles arrives in US for state visit amid differences over Iran war
Business|Economy|Environment|World

Trump administration to pay 2 more companies to walk away from US offshore wind leases

The Trump administration has announced two more payouts for energy companies to walk away from U.S. offshore wind projects under development

Trump administration to pay 2 more companies to walk away from US offshore wind leases
Business|Environment|Health|Science

With Bayer at US Supreme Court, MAHA rallies against pesticides

"Make America Healthy Again" activists rallied at the U.S.

With Bayer at US Supreme Court, MAHA rallies against pesticides
Crime|Education|US|World

US judge pauses ruling requiring UPenn to provide data in antisemitism probe

A U.S. judge on Monday paused his decision forcing the University of Pennsylvania to provide a federal civil rights agency with information on Jewish students,

US judge pauses ruling requiring UPenn to provide data in antisemitism probe
Business|Economy|Environment|Science|Technology|World

US to end more offshore wind leases in exchange for fossil fuel investments

President Donald Trump's administration said on Monday that it had reached a deal to end two more U.S. offshore wind leases in exchange for $885 million in

US to end more offshore wind leases in exchange for fossil fuel investments
Economy|Political|World

US reviews latest Iranian proposal to end war stalemate

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US reviews latest Iranian proposal to end war stalemate
Business|MidEast|Political|World

Iran looking into Trump's request for negotiations, foreign minister says

Iran's Foreign Minister Abbas Araqchi said on Monday that Tehran was looking into U.S.

Iran looking into Trump's request for negotiations, foreign minister says
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Trump says Iran can phone if it wants to talk; Iranian minister heads to Russia

President Donald Trump said on Sunday Iran could telephone if it wants to negotiate an end to their two-month

Trump says Iran can phone if it wants to talk; Iranian minister heads to Russia
Business|Economy|Finance|World

Global military spending rises 2.9% despite US decline over Ukraine freeze

Global military spending rose 2.9% in 2025 despite a 7.5% decline in the United States as President Donald Trump halted new financial military aid to

Global military spending rises 2.9% despite US decline over Ukraine freeze
Arts|Crime|Entertainment|Europe|Political|US|World

DC gala shooting suspect aired grievances against Trump in writings to family

The man accused of opening fire at the White House Correspondents’ Association dinner referred to himself as a “Friendly Federal Assassin” in writings sent to family members minutes before the shooting

DC gala shooting suspect aired grievances against Trump in writings to family
Election|US|World

As US high court prepares ruling, Americans oppose ending birthright citizenship, Reuters/Ipsos poll finds

A majority of Americans believe all babies born in the country should automatically be granted citizenship, according to a Reuters/Ipsos

As US high court prepares ruling, Americans oppose ending birthright citizenship, Reuters/Ipsos poll finds
Crime|Political|World

ICE detained family less than two days after court ordered their release

An Egyptian family which was released from more than 10 months of immigration

ICE detained family less than two days after court ordered their release
Economy|World

The Latest: Trump says he called off dispatching envoys to Iran talks

President Donald Trump says he told top U_S_ envoys not to travel to Pakistan to negotiate with Iran, telling Fox News that ″they can call us anytime they want.”

The Latest: Trump says he called off dispatching envoys to Iran talks
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Iran says it won't accept 'maximalist demands' as Islamabad hosts peace push

Iranian Foreign Minister Abbas Araqchi laid out Iran's demands and its reservations about U.S. positions on

Iran says it won't accept 'maximalist demands' as Islamabad hosts peace push
Americas|Business|Crime|Economy|Political|US|World

A sudden shift: ICE arrests drop nearly 12% after Minneapolis killings and immigration shake-up

At the peak of the crackdown, carloads of masked immigration officers were a common sight in the streets of Minneapolis, while thousands of people were being arrested every week in Texas, Florida and California

A sudden shift: ICE arrests drop nearly 12% after Minneapolis killings and immigration shake-up
Business|Economy|Education|Political|World

In Supreme Court fight against deportation shield, Trump says judges have no role

Among President Donald Trump's main arguments at the U.S.

In Supreme Court fight against deportation shield, Trump says judges have no role
Political|World

Afghanistan calls on Afghans who helped US in war and are now stuck in Qatar to return home

Afghanistan’s foreign ministry says Afghans who helped the U.S. war effort and are stuck in Qatar can safely return home

Afghanistan calls on Afghans who helped US in war and are now stuck in Qatar to return home
Business|Economy|Environment|Political|World

Oil prices end volatile session mixed but up sharply for the week on supply worries

Oil prices whipsawed in volatile trade on Friday, but were higher on the week, as traders weighed supply disruptions against the

Oil prices end volatile session mixed but up sharply for the week on supply worries
Economy|Europe|MidEast|Political|World

The Latest: Trump sending Witkoff and Kushner to Pakistan for talks with Iran foreign minister

U.S. President Donald Trump is sending envoys Steve Witkoff and Jared Kushner to Pakistan on Saturday to continue talks with Iran

The Latest: Trump sending Witkoff and Kushner to Pakistan for talks with Iran foreign minister
Business|Economy|Political|US|World

US considers using Defense Production Act in Spirit Airlines restructuring, source says

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US considers using Defense Production Act in Spirit Airlines restructuring, source says
Business|Economy|Health|Science

Johnson & Johnson to offer four prescription medicines on TrumpRx website

Johnson & Johnson will start selling four of its medications on the Trump administration's TrumpRx website, the company told Reuters on Friday.

Johnson & Johnson to offer four prescription medicines on TrumpRx website
Crime|Political|US|World

Southern Poverty Law Center charged with defrauding donors with payments to extremist informants

The Southern Poverty Law Center has been indicted on federal fraud charges alleging it improperly raised millions of dollars to secretly pay leaders of the Ku Klux Klan and other hate groups for inside information

Southern Poverty Law Center charged with defrauding donors with payments to extremist informants
Political|US|World

Trump administration to re-terminate legal status of migrants who used Biden-era app

The Trump administration again plans to terminate the legal status of hundreds of thousands of migrants, after a judge blocked its initial effort to revoke

Trump administration to re-terminate legal status of migrants who used Biden-era app
Crime|Health|Political

Will Trump's reclassifying of medical marijuana have any impact on criminal justice reform?

The Trump administration’s historic move to reclassify state-licensed medical marijuana as a less-dangerous drug was cheered by some advocates but for others, it fell far short for the thousands incarcerated for federal cannabis-related convictions

Will Trump's reclassifying of medical marijuana have any impact on criminal justice reform?
Business|Economy

How the DOJ went from investigating Powell to dropping the case

The Federal Reserve's years-long renovation of two historic buildings along the National Mall to be used as part of its headquarters in Washington exploded into political

How the DOJ went from investigating Powell to dropping the case
Political|US|World

Witkoff and Kushner headed to Pakistan for Iran talks, White House says

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Witkoff and Kushner headed to Pakistan for Iran talks, White House says
Business|Crime|Economy|Finance|Political

Justice Dept drops investigation into Fed Chair Powell, removing obstacle to Warsh

The Justice Department is closing its investigation into Federal Reserve Chair Jerome Powell, U.S.

Justice Dept drops investigation into Fed Chair Powell, removing obstacle to Warsh
Crime|Political|US|World

Justice Department to allow firing squads for executions in move to ramp up capital punishment

The Justice Department will adopt firing squad as a permitted method of execution as the Trump administration moves to ramp up and expedite capital punishment cases

Justice Department to allow firing squads for executions in move to ramp up capital punishment
Political|US|World

Trump’s effort to bar migrants from claiming asylum at the border rejected, setting up possible Supreme Court showdown

Trump’s effort to bar migrants from claiming asylum at the border rejected, setting up possible Supreme Court showdown

Trump’s effort to bar migrants from claiming asylum at the border rejected, setting up possible Supreme Court showdown
Arts

Justice Department’s effort to strip citizenship from naturalized Americans could face widespread judicial pushback

Denaturalization risks becoming a tool of political control, creating a permanent vulnerability for more than 20 million naturalized Americans.

Justice Department’s effort to strip citizenship from naturalized Americans could face widespread judicial pushback
Europe|MidEast|Political|World

Pentagon email floats suspending Spain from NATO, other steps over Iran rift, source says

An internal Pentagon email outlines options for the United States to punish NATO allies it believes failed to support U.S. operations in the war with

Pentagon email floats suspending Spain from NATO, other steps over Iran rift, source says
Economy|Technology|World

US freezes $344 million in cryptocurrency said to be linked to Iran

US freezes $344 million in cryptocurrency said to be linked to Iran

US freezes $344 million in cryptocurrency said to be linked to Iran
Business|Health|Political|Science|World

FDA plans ultra-fast review of three psychedelic drugs following Trump directive

The Food and Drug Administration says it will offer ultra-fast review to three psychedelic drugs being studied for hard-to-treat mental health conditions, including major depression

FDA plans ultra-fast review of three psychedelic drugs following Trump directive
Europe|MidEast|Political|World

Sánchez sidesteps a Spain-US dispute at NATO, brushing off reported Pentagon email

Spanish Prime Minister Pedro Sánchez is declining to engage in a dispute with the U.S. over reports that the Pentagon is considering punishing NATO members who don't support U.S. operations in the Iran war

Sánchez sidesteps a Spain-US dispute at NATO, brushing off reported Pentagon email
Education|MidEast|Political|US|World

Trump administration probes NYC Department of Education over pro-Palestinian group

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Trump administration probes NYC Department of Education over pro-Palestinian group
Business|Environment|Science|Technology

Offshore wind farms take shape along Rhode Island's coast, even as Trump wants to stop them

Offshore wind turbines roughly three times the height of the Statue of Liberty were spinning far off the coast of Rhode Island on Thursday, sending clean electricity to the region

Offshore wind farms take shape along Rhode Island's coast, even as Trump wants to stop them
Business|Economy|Health|Political|World

Trump announces drug pricing deal with Regeneron

President Donald Trump announced a drug pricing deal with Regeneron Pharmaceuticals on Thursday, wrapping up the

Trump announces drug pricing deal with Regeneron
Americas|Economy|Political|World

Cuban diplomat denies that releasing political prisoners is part of US negotiations

Havana won't abide by any American “ultimatums” to release political prisoners as part of new talks

Cuban diplomat denies that releasing political prisoners is part of US negotiations
Business|Economy|Finance|Health

Trump unveils deal with Regeneron to lower drug prices as part of most-favored-nation initiative

President Donald Trump has announced a deal with Regeneron to lower the cost of its pharmaceutical products

Trump unveils deal with Regeneron to lower drug prices as part of most-favored-nation initiative
Crime|Political|US|World

US Justice Department watchdog to review release of Epstein files

The U.S.

US Justice Department watchdog to review release of Epstein files
Business|Economy|Finance|Political|World

Crude oil futures jump on reports of air attacks, Iran power struggle

Crude oil futures spiked $5 a barrel on Thursday after reports that air defenses were engaging targets over Tehran and of a power struggle between Iran's

Crude oil futures jump on reports of air attacks, Iran power struggle
Crime|US|World

Civil rights groups condemn Southern Poverty Law Center's indictment and prepare for legal fights

The Southern Poverty Law Center's indictment is sparking outrage among civil rights leaders

Civil rights groups condemn Southern Poverty Law Center's indictment and prepare for legal fights
Business|Economy|Finance|US

Spirit Airlines in advanced talks for federal financing, lawyer says

Spirit Airlines is in advanced discussions with the federal government over financing to help it restructure as it faces a cash

Spirit Airlines in advanced talks for federal financing, lawyer says
Health|Political|Science|US|World

Trump reclassifies state-licensed medical marijuana as a less-dangerous drug in a historic shift

A cannabis industry group calls President Donald Trump’s reclassification of state-licensed medical marijuana as a less-dangerous drug “the most significant federal advancement in cannabis policy" in decades

Trump reclassifies state-licensed medical marijuana as a less-dangerous drug in a historic shift
Business|Economy|Finance|World

US fixed 30-year mortgage rate drops to 6.23%

The average rate on the popular U.S. 30-year fixed-rate mortgage fell this week, though further declines are likely to be limited by uncertainty surrounding a fragile

US fixed 30-year mortgage rate drops to 6.23%
Business|Health|World

Instant View: Cannabis rescheduling fuels optimism across industry

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Instant View: Cannabis rescheduling fuels optimism across industry