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Trump Warns Iran to 'Get Smart Soon' on Deal
President Donald Trump warned Iran to "get smart soon" on Wednesday as his administration reviewed military options for the Strait of Hormuz, where a prolonged standoff has disrupted a key global shipping route and driven up energy prices.
Wed, 29 Apr 2026 06:54:10 EDTSecret Service Chief: Agents Did Good Job at WHCA Dinner
Secret Service Director Sean Curran on Tuesday praised agents who prevented a gunman from crashing the White House Correspondents' Association Dinner on Saturday night at the Washington Hilton. Lawmakers, including House Speaker Mike Johnson, R-La., have called on the Secret...
Wed, 29 Apr 2026 05:57:33 EDTDemocrats Urge Trump to Block Chinese Automobiles
Rep. Debbie Dingell, D-Mich., and 73 House Democrats urged President Donald Trump to keep Chinese automakers out of the U.S., warning any concessions at his planned summit with Xi Jinping could threaten American manufacturing, workers, and national security.
Tue, 28 Apr 2026 22:28:23 EDTAnalysts: Iran Has Options to Withstand Blockade
As the U.S. Navy's blockade of Iranian ports in the Strait of Hormuz has strangled Iran's economic lifeline and threatened its oil infrastructure, the Islamic Republic might still have options to buy time before being forced to concede.
Tue, 28 Apr 2026 21:50:29 EDTN.C. Elections Board Flags 34,000 Dead Voters on Rolls
The North Carolina State Board of Elections said Monday they found about 34,000 deceased voters on the rolls after reviewing 7.3 million records, renewing debate over list maintenance.
Tue, 28 Apr 2026 21:42:03 EDTNewsmax CEO Ruddy Among Guests at King Charles State Dinner
Newsmax CEO Christopher Ruddy was among the honored guests at the state dinner on Tuesday night featuring King Charles III and Queen Camilla and hosted by President Donald Trump and first lady Melania Trump at the White House.
Tue, 28 Apr 2026 21:09:56 EDTTrump Critic Massie Fighting for Political Life in Ky.
Rep. Thomas Massie, R-Ky., has been a thorn in President Donald Trump's side since he began his second term last year.
Tue, 28 Apr 2026 18:14:40 EDTDOJ Suit Over Arizona Voter Data Dismissed
A federal judge on Tuesday dismissed a U.S. Department of Justice lawsuit against Arizona seeking access to the state's detailed voter records, the latest legal setback in a nationwide effort by the Trump administration.
Tue, 28 Apr 2026 19:31:27 EDTNCAA Finalizing Plan to Expand March Madness to 76 Teams
The men's and women's NCAA Tournament fields will expand from 68 to 76 teams in 2027. The plans for expansion are expected to be approved by NCAA committees and formalized as soon as May, multiple reports said Tuesday.
Tue, 28 Apr 2026 19:10:32 EDTComey Declares Innocence After New Indictment
Former FBI Director James Comey declared his innocence Tuesday after being indicted on charges he threatened to kill President Donald Trump, marking the second time in roughly six months he has faced indictment.
Tue, 28 Apr 2026 18:42:27 EDTSenate Rejects Attempt to End Trump's Blockade of Cuba
Senate Republicans rejected legislation from Democrats on Tuesday that would have required President Donald Trump to end the U.S. energy blockade on Cuba unless he receives approval from Congress.
Tue, 28 Apr 2026 18:25:36 EDTAppeals Court Rejects Trump's No-Bond Immigration Detentions
A federal appeals court ruled Tuesday that the Trump administration cannot detain immigrants without bond, citing "serious constitutional questions" about what it said would be an unprecedented mass detention policy.
Tue, 28 Apr 2026 18:35:24 EDTJudge Examines Plan to Close Kennedy Center for 2 Years
A federal judge overseeing a lawsuit that could decide whether Washington's Kennedy Center closes in July for renovations questioned the Trump administration's plans for the storied performing arts venue, asking Tuesday why the center needed to be closed entirely and...
Tue, 28 Apr 2026 18:24:39 EDTActing AG Blanche: Comey Case Not Protected Speech
Acting Attorney General Todd Blanche on Tuesday said the indictment of former FBI Director James Comey for allegedly threatening President Donald Trump is not a free speech issue.
Tue, 28 Apr 2026 18:02:15 EDTHarvard-Harris Poll: Dems, GOP Tied at 50% Ahead of Midterms
A Harvard-Harris poll released Tuesday shows an evenly divided midterm electorate, with 50% of likely voters supporting Democrat candidates and 50% backing Republicans.
Tue, 28 Apr 2026 16:59:54 EDTUS Soldier Denies Polymarket Bets on Maduro Capture
A U.S. Army Special Forces master sergeant pleaded not guilty Tuesday in Manhattan federal court to charges he used classified intelligence about the capture of Nicolas Maduro to profit on the prediction market Polymarket.
Tue, 28 Apr 2026 16:52:01 EDTMusk, OpenAI Clash in Courtroom Battle
Elon Musk took the stand on Tuesday at a high-stakes trial over the future of OpenAI, casting his lawsuit as a defense of the institution of charitable giving.
Tue, 28 Apr 2026 17:24:46 EDTWhite House Ends Support for Fentanyl Test Strips in Policy Shift
The Trump administration is halting the use of federal funds to purchase or distribute drug-testing strips designed to detect fentanyl and other contaminants, marking a significant shift in federal drug policy.
Tue, 28 Apr 2026 17:00:48 EDTIran Cyberattacks Target US Troops as Tensions Escalate
Iran-linked hackers have targeted hundreds of U.S. service members and officials in recent cyberattacks, with one group claiming to have published personal data on more than 2,000 Marines, according to a Wall Street Journal report and U.S. officials.
Tue, 28 Apr 2026 16:59:54 EDTReport: UnitedHealthcare Fires Worker Over Trump Attack Video
UnitedHealthcare has fired an employee after a viral video showed a woman reacting to the alleged attempted assassination of President Donald Trump at Saturday's White House Correspondents' Association dinner at the Hilton in Washington, Newsweek reported.
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