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Today: April 28, 2026
Today: April 28, 2026

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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
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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
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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
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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
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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%
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Instant View: Cannabis rescheduling fuels optimism across industry

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Instant View: Cannabis rescheduling fuels optimism across industry
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Trump’s DOJ has cut thousands of law-enforcement jobs while vowing to get tough on crime  

The Trump administration has cut more than 4,000 employees from some of the nation’s top law-enforcement agencies, even as it vowed

Trump’s DOJ has cut thousands of law-enforcement jobs while vowing to get tough on crime  
Africa|Political|World

Trump poised to expand refugee program for white South Africans

President Donald Trump's administration is considering more than doubling an annual refugee limit to bring more white South Africans into the U.S.,

Trump poised to expand refugee program for white South Africans
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Houston amends curbs on ICE cooperation after governor's threat ahead of World Cup

Houston city officials amended on Wednesday an ordinance that halted cooperation with federal immigration authorities after the Texas governor

Houston amends curbs on ICE cooperation after governor's threat ahead of World Cup
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Trump administration flies 10-year-old back from Cuba amid custody fight involving gender identity

The Trump administration has taken the unusual step of sending a government plane to Cuba to return a 10-year-old at the center of a complicated and contentious custody fight involving the child’s gender identity

Trump administration flies 10-year-old back from Cuba amid custody fight involving gender identity
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US Navy Secretary Phelan fired, sources say

Navy Secretary John Phelan has been fired, a U.S. official and a person familiar with the matter said on Wednesday, in another wartime shakeup at the

US Navy Secretary Phelan fired, sources say
Asia|Political|World

The Latest: Iran attacks 3 ships in the Strait of Hormuz as Trump indefinitely extends ceasefire

U.S. President Donald Trump said the United States was indefinitely extending its ceasefire with Iran as a new round of peace talks was on hold

The Latest: Iran attacks 3 ships in the Strait of Hormuz as Trump indefinitely extends ceasefire
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Trump administration settles lawsuit with ex-Trump adviser Carter Page

Trump administration settles lawsuit with ex-Trump adviser Carter Page

Trump administration settles lawsuit with ex-Trump adviser Carter Page
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Vaccines, budget cuts and affordability: Takeaways from RFK Jr.’s gauntlet of congressional hearings

Health Secretary Robert F. Kennedy Jr. has concluded a marathon of budget hearings with federal lawmakers

Vaccines, budget cuts and affordability: Takeaways from RFK Jr.’s gauntlet of congressional hearings
Africa|Crime|Political|World

US weighs plan to send Afghans who helped with war effort from Qatar to a third country

The Trump administration is in discussions to potentially send more than 1,000 Afghans who assisted America’s war effort and relatives of U.S. service members stuck in Qatar to a third country

US weighs plan to send Afghans who helped with war effort from Qatar to a third country
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Spirit Airlines close to a $500 million bailout from Trump administration

Spirit Airlines close to a $500 million bailout from Trump administration

Spirit Airlines close to a $500 million bailout from Trump administration
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Board game maker files claim as tariff refunds open nationwide

Board game maker files claim as tariff refunds open nationwide

Board game maker files claim as tariff refunds open nationwide
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Trump administration nears $500 million Spirit rescue as Iran fuel shock hits airlines

The Trump administration is nearing a deal to rescue low-cost carrier Spirit Airlines that could include up

Trump administration nears $500 million Spirit rescue as Iran fuel shock hits airlines
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Fannie, Freddie to accept 'predictive' credit scores, US officials say

Housing finance giants Fannie Mae and Freddie Mac are now accepting additional credit scores that take into account rent and

Fannie, Freddie to accept 'predictive' credit scores, US officials say
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Trump ballroom deal shields donor identities, limits conflict safeguards, contract shows

Newly released documents show the Trump administration set up a legal framework allowing hundreds of millions of dollars in anonymous private donations to fund

Trump ballroom deal shields donor identities, limits conflict safeguards, contract shows
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Boeing CEO: Trump is key to closing major plane order from Chinese airlines

Boeing is counting on the Trump

Boeing CEO: Trump is key to closing major plane order from Chinese airlines
Africa|World

US in talks to resettle 1,100 Afghans in Congo, group says

The Trump administration is in talks with the Democratic Republic of Congo to resettle 1,100 Afghans who have been stranded in Qatar awaiting U.S. visas,

US in talks to resettle 1,100 Afghans in Congo, group says
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Ibogaine is drawing new interest from the Trump administration. Here’s what to know about the psychedelic

Ibogaine is drawing new interest from the Trump administration. Here’s what to know about the psychedelic

Ibogaine is drawing new interest from the Trump administration. Here’s what to know about the psychedelic
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Virginia voters approve redistricting plan that could boost Democrats’ seats in Congress

Virginia voters have approved a congressional redistricting plan that could help Democrats win up to four additional U.S. House seats in this year’s midterm elections

Virginia voters approve redistricting plan that could boost Democrats’ seats in Congress
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Expert quits US HIV role, rebukes Trump's global health approach

The chief science officer for the U.S. flagship HIV/AIDS program left his role this week and criticized the Trump administration's cuts to foreign

Expert quits US HIV role, rebukes Trump's global health approach
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US Southern Poverty Law Center charged with fraud over use of paid informants

The Trump administration obtained a criminal indictment on Tuesday charging the Southern Poverty Law Center (SPLC), a

US Southern Poverty Law Center charged with fraud over use of paid informants
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US judge blocks Trump administration actions stymieing wind, solar projects

A federal judge on Tuesday blocked President Donald Trump's administration from enforcing a series of permitting policies that wind and solar energy

US judge blocks Trump administration actions stymieing wind, solar projects
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Warsh says he got no pressure from Trump to cut rates even as president publicly pushes for them

President Donald Trump’s nominee to chair the Federal Reserve says that he never promised the White House he would cut interest rates, even as the president renewed his calls for the central bank to do so

Warsh says he got no pressure from Trump to cut rates even as president publicly pushes for them
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Dr. Oz announces a 50-state audit of Medicaid program oversight

The Trump administration is requiring all 50 states to explain their plans to revalidate some Medicaid providers

Dr. Oz announces a 50-state audit of Medicaid program oversight
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Warsh says he made no rate-cut promises to Trump, plans 'robust' Fed reforms

Federal Reserve chief nominee Kevin Warsh said on Tuesday he had made no promises to President Donald Trump about cutting interest rates, as he

Warsh says he made no rate-cut promises to Trump, plans 'robust' Fed reforms
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US announces ceasefire extension with Iran

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US announces ceasefire extension with Iran
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What to know about psychedelic therapies cited by Trump

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What to know about psychedelic therapies cited by Trump
Election|Political|US|World

Voting rights groups sue over US demand for state voter rolls

Voting rights activists accused the Trump administration in a lawsuit on Tuesday of laying the groundwork for voter purges that could illegally remove eligible voters

Voting rights groups sue over US demand for state voter rolls
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France's Engie discussing refund for US offshore wind projects with Trump administration

French utility Engie is in talks with the Trump administration about a possible refund for its U.S. offshore wind project leases amid the president's

France's Engie discussing refund for US offshore wind projects with Trump administration
Crime|US|World

Mexico's Sheinbaum demands explanation after US officials die after operation in Chihuahua

Mexican President Claudia Sheinbaum says she was unaware of any collaboration between the U.S. and local authorities in Chihuahua after four officials died in an accident over the weekend

Mexico's Sheinbaum demands explanation after US officials die after operation in Chihuahua
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Fate of Iran peace talks uncertain as deadline approaches for end of ceasefire

Iran is considering attending peace talks with the United States in Pakistan, a senior Iranian official told

Fate of Iran peace talks uncertain as deadline approaches for end of ceasefire
Americas|Economy|Political|World

High-level US delegation visits Cuba as Trump ups pressure

High-level US delegation visits Cuba as Trump ups pressure

High-level US delegation visits Cuba as Trump ups pressure
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Witnesses subpoenaed to testify before DC grand jury in John Brennan investigation, AP sources say

The Justice Department has subpoenaed several witnesses to testify before a federal grand jury in Washington as part of its investigation into former CIA Director John Brennan

Witnesses subpoenaed to testify before DC grand jury in John Brennan investigation, AP sources say
Political|US|World

Vance has not yet left for Iran talks in Pakistan, source says

Vice President JD Vance is still in the United States and has not yet departed for Pakistan, a source familiar with the matter told Reuters, as prospects for a second

Vance has not yet left for Iran talks in Pakistan, source says
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Psychedelic drug developers rally after Trump orders FDA to expedite reviews

Shares of psychedelic drug developers rose on Monday after U.S.

Psychedelic drug developers rally after Trump orders FDA to expedite reviews
Crime|Election|US|World

Michigan attorney general rejects Trump administration ballot request amid broader push to challenge elections

Michigan attorney general rejects Trump administration ballot request amid broader push to challenge elections

Michigan attorney general rejects Trump administration ballot request amid broader push to challenge elections
Business|Economy|Finance

Businesses begin claiming refunds for Trump tariffs struck down by US Supreme Court

A refund system for businesses that paid tariffs which the U.S. Supreme Court eventually struck down has launched

Businesses begin claiming refunds for Trump tariffs struck down by US Supreme Court
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Fears of looser standards as the FBI and Justice Department scramble to fill a depleted workforce

The FBI and Justice Department are scrambling to rebuild a depleted workforce after a wave of departures over the last year

Fears of looser standards as the FBI and Justice Department scramble to fill a depleted workforce
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How the Fed chair succession saga could become a real mess

How the Fed chair succession saga could become a real mess

How the Fed chair succession saga could become a real mess
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Trump signs order to accelerate access to psychedelic drug treatments

U.S. President Donald Trump signed an executive order on Saturday intended to speed up access to medical research and treatment based on psychedelic drugs. 

Trump signs order to accelerate access to psychedelic drug treatments
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Ukraine strikes Russian oil refineries hours after US waives sanctions on Moscow’s oil

Ukraine strikes Russian oil refineries hours after US waives sanctions on Moscow’s oil

Ukraine strikes Russian oil refineries hours after US waives sanctions on Moscow’s oil
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A big midterms year in Arizona kicks off with the state's largest county embroiled in election drama

Much of the political spotlight this election year in Arizona has been focused on the office that runs elections in Maricopa County, the state’s largest

A big midterms year in Arizona kicks off with the state's largest county embroiled in election drama
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High gas prices become another midterm warning sign for Republicans

High gas prices become another midterm warning sign for Republicans

High gas prices become another midterm warning sign for Republicans
Economy|Political|World

Iranians expect no post-war respite under military rule

By Parisa Hafezi and Angus McDowall DUBAI, April 19 - Iranians striving to maintain a semblance of normal life after weeks of U.S. and Israeli bombing and a deadly crackdown on protesters in January

Iranians expect no post-war respite under military rule
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US renews Russian oil waiver after pressure from countries dealing with Iran war price shocks

The Trump administration on Friday renewed a waiver allowing countries to buy sanctioned Russian oil at sea for about a month,

US renews Russian oil waiver after pressure from countries dealing with Iran war price shocks
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The Latest: Trump and Iran’s top diplomat say the Strait of Hormuz is fully open

U.S. President Donald Trump and Iran’s foreign minister say the Strait of Hormuz is now fully open to commercial vessels

The Latest: Trump and Iran’s top diplomat say the Strait of Hormuz is fully open
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Trump set to ease restrictions on psychedelic drug used to treat PTSD

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Trump set to ease restrictions on psychedelic drug used to treat PTSD
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Key prosecutor in John Brennan investigation has been removed from case, AP source says

A lead prosecutor in the John Brennan investigation has been removed from the case after expressing concerns to Justice Department officials about the viability of a potential criminal prosecution of the former CIA director

Key prosecutor in John Brennan investigation has been removed from case, AP source says
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Federal judge dismisses DOJ lawsuit seeking detailed information about Rhode Island voters

A federal judge in Rhode Island has dismissed the Trump administration's lawsuit demanding the state's unredacted voter rolls

Federal judge dismisses DOJ lawsuit seeking detailed information about Rhode Island voters
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85-year-old widow is released from US custody, returns to France amid messy family dispute

France's Foreign Minister Jean-Noël Barrot says the 85-year-old French widow of an American military veteran has returned home from U.S. immigration custody

85-year-old widow is released from US custody, returns to France amid messy family dispute
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Trump's lawyers are in talks with the IRS to resolve president's $10B lawsuit

The Trump administration says it’s in talks with the IRS to resolve a $10 billion lawsuit over leaked tax information

Trump's lawyers are in talks with the IRS to resolve president's $10B lawsuit
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Trump administration considers unfreezing $20 billion in Iranian assets — after lambasting Obama for a similar move

Trump administration considers unfreezing $20 billion in Iranian assets — after lambasting Obama for a similar move

Trump administration considers unfreezing $20 billion in Iranian assets — after lambasting Obama for a similar move
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Judge rejects US Justice Department effort to obtain Rhode Island's voter data

A federal judge on Friday rejected the U.S.

Judge rejects US Justice Department effort to obtain Rhode Island's voter data
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At Cuba's Bay of Pigs, a victory against U.S. invaders stirs pride, fresh parallels

Orestes Chamizo points at a scrubby patch of sand on Cuba's Bay of Pigs, showing the spot where a brigade of U.S.-trained Cuban exiles landed

At Cuba's Bay of Pigs, a victory against U.S. invaders stirs pride, fresh parallels
Business|Economy|Finance|Stock Markets|World

Warsh, war and worsening conditions?

Financial markets are in a buoyant mood as U.S. President Donald Trump signals confidence that the war in Iran will end soon, with talks probably on the cards again this weekend.

Warsh, war and worsening conditions?
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How the first American pope is reclaiming Christian values from the Trump administration

How the first American pope is reclaiming Christian values from the Trump administration

How the first American pope is reclaiming Christian values from the Trump administration
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Global leftist leaders gather in Spain to mobilise against far right

Spain's Pedro Sanchez and Brazil's Luiz Inacio Lula da Silva will spearhead gatherings of the global left in Barcelona on Friday and

Global leftist leaders gather in Spain to mobilise against far right
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ICE acting director Todd Lyons will resign at end of May, DHS says

U.S. Immigration and Customs Enforcement acting director Todd Lyons, a key executor of President Donald Trump’s mass deportations agenda, will resign at the end of May, federal officials announced Thursday

ICE acting director Todd Lyons will resign at end of May, DHS says
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Acting ICE Director Todd Lyons to step down from agency

Acting ICE Director Todd Lyons to step down from agency

Acting ICE Director Todd Lyons to step down from agency
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Less than a year after being fired, former FEMA chief is set to be reinstalled by Trump

Less than a year after being fired, former FEMA chief is set to be reinstalled by Trump

Less than a year after being fired, former FEMA chief is set to be reinstalled by Trump
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Trump administration restores funding to Manhattan subway project after NY sues

The Trump administration has agreed to resume funding a key Manhattan subway project after New York officials sued

Trump administration restores funding to Manhattan subway project after NY sues
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Countries need to step up on Strait of Hormuz, says Hegseth

The United States has done the lion's share of the work in making Iran less of a threat and other countries now need to step up to reopen the critical

Countries need to step up on Strait of Hormuz, says Hegseth
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US lawmakers press SEC's top official over enforcement director's exit

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US lawmakers press SEC's top official over enforcement director's exit
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March is the cruellest month

By Mike Dolan March 31 - What matters in U.S. and global markets today By Mike Dolan, Editor-At-Large, Finance and Markets The turbulent first quarter of 2026 ends with a dull thud, as the Iran war

March is the cruellest month
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Trump administration attempts to deport Iranian media commentator Yousof Azizi

The Trump administration said on Thursday it was attempting to deport an Iranian academic and media commentator, who it alleged had lied on his visa

Trump administration attempts to deport Iranian media commentator Yousof Azizi
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Trump administration pauses plans to buy warehouses for immigrant detention, sources say

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Trump administration pauses plans to buy warehouses for immigrant detention, sources say
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US says Iran war at decisive moment, Tehran threatens US businesses in region

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US says Iran war at decisive moment, Tehran threatens US businesses in region
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US counterterror officials plan antifa summit, sources say

The Trump administration is organizing an international summit focused on countering the left-wing movement antifa

US counterterror officials plan antifa summit, sources say
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US judge rejects IRS pact allowing churches to endorse political candidates

A federal judge on Tuesday declined to approve a Trump administration-crafted settlement that would have allowed churches and other houses of worship to endorse

US judge rejects IRS pact allowing churches to endorse political candidates