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Today: April 15, 2026
Today: April 15, 2026

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USA Rare Earth CEO defends Trump administration investment as congressional questions swirl

USA Rare Earth shareholders should not be concerned by the terms of the U.S.

USA Rare Earth CEO defends Trump administration investment as congressional questions swirl
Business|Economy

US March budget deficit rises slightly to $164 billion as Iran war outlays lag

The U.S. federal government's March budget deficit rose $4 billion or 2% to $164 billion from a year ago as new individual and corporate tax breaks

US March budget deficit rises slightly to $164 billion as Iran war outlays lag
Business|Economy|Finance|Political|US

It's Tax Day. Ahead of the deadline, 53 million filers used new Trump tax exemptions, Treasury says

The tax filing deadline for most Americans is Wednesday, and the Trump administration is highlighting the impacts of Republicans' massive tax and spending law

It's Tax Day. Ahead of the deadline, 53 million filers used new Trump tax exemptions, Treasury says
Economy|Political|World

US team heads to Iran talks in Pakistan with low expectations

A U.S. team led by Vice President JD Vance left for Islamabad on Friday for weekend talks with Iran, even as both sides accused each

US team heads to Iran talks in Pakistan with low expectations
Africa|Economy|Political|World

Veteran negotiator Roelf Meyer appointed as South Africa's ambassador to the US

South African President Cyril Ramaphosa has appointed Roelf Meyer as the country's ambassador to the United States

Veteran negotiator Roelf Meyer appointed as South Africa's ambassador to the US
Crime|Political|World

Minnesota county probes federal arrest as possible kidnapping

A Minnesota county is investigating an arrest by federal agents who allegedly broke into a St.

Minnesota county probes federal arrest as possible kidnapping
Political|US|World

US agrees to restore Pride flag at New York’s Stonewall Monument

The Trump administration has agreed to restore a large rainbow Pride flag to New York’s Stonewall National Monument, reversing its decision to remove

US agrees to restore Pride flag at New York’s Stonewall Monument
Business|Science|Technology|World

Anthropic talking to the Trump administration about its next AI model, co-founder says

Anthropic is discussing its frontier AI model Mythos with the Trump administration, the firm's co-founder said on Monday, even after the Pentagon cut off business with

Anthropic talking to the Trump administration about its next AI model, co-founder says
Crime|Political|US|World

US fires more immigration judges, including two who blocked deporting pro-Palestinian students

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US fires more immigration judges, including two who blocked deporting pro-Palestinian students
Economy|Political|US|World

US begins blockade of Iran's ports, Tehran threatens retaliation

The U.S. military began a blockade of Iran's ports on Monday, President Donald Trump said, and Tehran threatened to

US begins blockade of Iran's ports, Tehran threatens retaliation
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As Trump attacks friends and foes, Americans are changing their minds about China

As Trump attacks friends and foes, Americans are changing their minds about China

As Trump attacks friends and foes, Americans are changing their minds about China
Technology|US|World

Trump urges extending foreign surveillance program as some lawmakers push for US privacy protections

Congress is set to take up the reauthorization of a divisive program that lets U.S. spy agencies pore over foreigners’ calls, texts and emails

Trump urges extending foreign surveillance program as some lawmakers push for US privacy protections
Business|Economy|Science|Technology

Federal agencies skirt Trump’s Anthropic ban to test its advanced AI model, Politico reports

Federal agencies and government officials are quietly sidestepping U.S. President Donald Trump’s ban on working with Anthropic, Politico reported on Tuesday.

Federal agencies skirt Trump’s Anthropic ban to test its advanced AI model, Politico reports
Business|Economy|Health|Technology

States, insurers await needed details to implement new US Medicaid work rules

The Trump administration's new law that Americans must work or volunteer to qualify for Medicaid

States, insurers await needed details to implement new US Medicaid work rules
Economy|Europe|Finance|World

Orban's defeat topples a pillar of Europe's far right, prompts scrutiny of MAGA links

 Europe's far right has lost one of its biggest champions with the defeat of Hungary's nationalist leader Viktor Orban in Sunday's election.

Orban's defeat topples a pillar of Europe's far right, prompts scrutiny of MAGA links
Political|US|World

Trump urges Republican lawmakers to unify to extend surveillance approval

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Trump urges Republican lawmakers to unify to extend surveillance approval
Business|Economy

JPMorgan throws its weight behind Trump administration's push to scrap quarterly reporting

JPMorgan Chase on Tuesday backed a Trump administration proposal to end mandatory quarterly reporting, with Chief Financial Officer Jeremy Barnum

JPMorgan throws its weight behind Trump administration's push to scrap quarterly reporting
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Mexico's Sheinbaum takes a firmer stance toward the US over migrant deaths and Cuba

Mexican President Claudia Sheinbaum has recently been taking a firmer stance with the U.S., defying pressures where other countries have caved

Mexico's Sheinbaum takes a firmer stance toward the US over migrant deaths and Cuba
Business|Economy|Environment

In apparent flub, Energy Secretary Wright says US heading 'in the wrong direction'

Energy Secretary Chris Wright raised eyebrows Tuesday after saying the country “looks like we’re going in the wrong direction” in remarks hailing a new natural gas pipeline project

In apparent flub, Energy Secretary Wright says US heading 'in the wrong direction'
Crime|Political|US|World

Historians suing Trump administration say National Archives won’t commit to preserving presidential records during lawsuit

Historians suing Trump administration say National Archives won’t commit to preserving presidential records during lawsuit

Historians suing Trump administration say National Archives won’t commit to preserving presidential records during lawsuit
Education|Political|US|World

Democrats seek to overturn Trump's new rules for student loan forgiveness

Democrats in Congress are trying to overturn the Trump administration's changes to a student loan forgiveness program

Democrats seek to overturn Trump's new rules for student loan forgiveness
Crime|Political|US|World

Court orders DC judge to end criminal contempt inquiry into Trump officials involved in deportation flights

Court orders DC judge to end criminal contempt inquiry into Trump officials involved in deportation flights

Court orders DC judge to end criminal contempt inquiry into Trump officials involved in deportation flights
Crime|Political|US|World

Appeals court orders judge to end contempt investigation of Trump administration deportation flights

An appeals court panel has ruled that a federal judge must end his contempt investigation of the Trump administration for failing to comply with an order over flights carrying Venezuelan migrants to El Salvador last year

Appeals court orders judge to end contempt investigation of Trump administration deportation flights
Crime|US|World

Justice Department fires 4 prosecutors accused of bias against anti-abortion activists

The Trump administration has fired four Justice Department prosecutors involved in cases against anti-abortion activists

Justice Department fires 4 prosecutors accused of bias against anti-abortion activists