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Netanyahu: Ceasefire Hinges on Hezbollah Disarmament
Israeli Prime Minister Benjamin Netanyahu, while agreeing to a 10-day ceasefire with Lebanon, said that the action is tied to strict conditions, including Hezbollah's disarmament and a reinforced Israeli security presence in Lebanon.
Fri, 17 Apr 2026 06:45:02 EDTHilton Still Leads in Calif. Race, Steyer Rising
Republican candidate Steve Hilton continues to lead in the race to become California's next governor, with Democrat billionaire investor Tom Steyer rising in the polls after Eric Swalwell ended his campaign, according to RealClear Politics. The RealClearPolitics polling...
Fri, 17 Apr 2026 07:41:04 EDTIran War Brings US Close to Net Crude Exporter for 1st Time Since World War II
The U.S. nearly turned into a net crude exporter last week for the first time since World War Two as shipments surged close to a record high to meet demand from Asian and European buyers scrambling to replace Middle East supplies cut by the Iran war.
Fri, 17 Apr 2026 08:02:08 EDTCountries to Discuss Hormuz Mission for When Conflict Ends
France and Britain will chair a meeting on Friday of around 40 countries aimed at signaling to the United States that some of its closest allies are ready to play a role in restoring freedom of navigation in the Strait of Hormuz once conditions allow.
Fri, 17 Apr 2026 07:53:04 EDTPope Urges Young People to Resist Temptation of Corruption in Big Mass in Cameroon
Pope Leo XIV urged Cameroon's young people on Friday to resist the temptation of corruption and instead work to serve the common good as he celebrated a Mass before thousands of people...
Fri, 17 Apr 2026 07:44:53 EDTKremlin 'Welcomes' US-Backed Israel-Lebanon Ceasefire
The Kremlin said on Friday it welcomed a U.S.-backed ceasefire between Israel and Lebanon and hoped it would help prevent a recurrence of military clashes. "We welcome this decision and hope that, within the timeframe set out, it will be possible to reach agreements...
Fri, 17 Apr 2026 07:30:30 EDTChina: Passage of Japanese Warship Through Taiwan Strait a 'Provocation'
A Japanese Self-Defense Forces vessel entered the Taiwan Strait, China's foreign ministry said on Friday, calling the move "a deliberate provocation" as Beijing's ties with Tokyo remain fraught.
Fri, 17 Apr 2026 07:37:21 EDTHouse Passes 10-Day Surveillance Extension After GOP Revolt
The House early Friday approved a short-term renewal until April 30 of a controversial surveillance program used by U.S. spy agencies in a post-midnight vote after Republicans revolted and refused President Donald Trump's push for a longer extension.
Fri, 17 Apr 2026 07:30:01 EDTQVC Group Enters Chapter 11 as TV Shopping Fades
QVC Group, the parent of home shopping networks QVC and HSN, filed for Chapter 11 bankruptcy protection Thursday in Texas as part of a prepackaged plan to sharply reduce its debt.
Thu, 16 Apr 2026 22:28:47 EDTTrump Open to Public Hearings With Epstein Survivors
President Donald Trump said he would be fine with Congress holding public hearings with the survivors of convicted sex offender Jeffrey Epstein.
Thu, 16 Apr 2026 22:05:14 EDTReport: Iran Continuing Cyber Operations Amid Ceasefire
Although the U.S. and Israel have ceased airstrikes on Iran for more than a week, Iranian hackers haven't logged off the digital battlefield.
Thu, 16 Apr 2026 19:50:23 EDTTrump Rips Mamdani, Warns NYC 'Has No Chance'
President Donald Trump said Thursday that New York City Mayor Zohran Mamdani is "destroying New York" and that the federal government should stop funding a city that "has no chance."
Thu, 16 Apr 2026 18:58:23 EDTSenate Clears Path for Mining in Minnesota
The Senate on Thursday narrowly passed legislation to roll back Biden-era protections on a wilderness area in Minnesota, sending the measure to President Donald Trump's desk for his signature.
Thu, 16 Apr 2026 19:24:25 EDTMamdani Releases Tax Returns, Made About $145K
New York City Mayor Zohran Mamdani and his wife, Rama Duwaji, released their tax returns Thursday, showing they made about $145,000 in 2025. Mamdani, who was an assemblyman last year and his wife, a visual artist, made a combined $144,784 before taxes. The couple is due...
Thu, 16 Apr 2026 19:18:23 EDTTrump Downplays Gas Prices Amid Iran Fight
President Donald Trump said Thursday that gasoline prices are "not very high," amid the military conflict involving Iran. The average price of a gallon of regular gasoline was $4.09 on Thursday, according to AAA, down from about $4.16 a week earlier, but still up roughly 38 ...
Thu, 16 Apr 2026 19:03:36 EDTIran Targets Newsmax in New Lego Propaganda Video
Iran's propaganda war using social media took an odd turn as the regime released a new Lego video that takes direct aim at Newsmax.
Thu, 16 Apr 2026 18:30:43 EDTIsrael-Lebanon 10-Day Ceasefire Takes Effect
A 10-day truce began in Lebanon on Friday that could pause fighting between Israel and the Hezbollah militant group and boost attempts to extend the ceasefire between Iran, the United States, and Israel after weeks of devastating war.
Thu, 16 Apr 2026 18:14:04 EDTTrump Raises Alarm Over Missing Scientists
President Donald Trump said Thursday that he called a meeting to address alarming, unconfirmed reports of missing and deceased nuclear scientists, describing the situation as "pretty serious stuff."
Thu, 16 Apr 2026 17:54:37 EDTTrump Slams Judge After Ballroom Construction Blocked
President Donald Trump on Thursday lashed out at a federal judge who blocked aboveground construction of his proposed White House ballroom, calling the ruling politically motivated and a threat to national security.
Thu, 16 Apr 2026 16:46:19 EDTPortal Set Up for Businesses to Request Tariff Refunds
Businesses that feel they were impacted by the Trump administration's tariffs can now request refunds through a new portal. U.S. Customs and Border Protection is launching Consolidated Administration and Processing of Entries to allow companies to submit refund requests.
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