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Trump orders a blockade in the Strait of Hormuz as tensions with Iran soar

Trump says the U.S. Navy will blockade the Strait of Hormuz and interdict vessels that paid tolls to Iran following a stalemate in peace talks.

Tax day is this week: Avoid these 5 common mistakes that can cost you money

Millions are rushing to file taxes, but simple mistakes can trigger IRS penalties and delayed refunds. Here are five common errors and how to avoid them.

Conservative group launches $5M ad blitz pressuring Senate on voter ID as GOP eyes SAVE America Act push

Conservative nonprofit Restoration of America launches a $5M nationwide ad campaign urging senators to pass the SAVE America Act on voter ID rules.

Iran talks done in by Tehran's delusions over leverage they don't have, US official says

Iran-U.S. negotiations fell apart after Tehran misjudged its leverage, a U.S. official says, as Vice President JD Vance departed Pakistan without a deal.

Israeli ambassador to US points to 'potential' for 'continued talks' with Iran

TARA SUTER

Michael Leiter, the Israeli ambassador to the U.S., said Sunday that there could be a “potential” for “continued talks” with Iran about the U.S.-Israeli conflict against the country after Vice President Vance said no progress was made in the direction of a peace agreement in recent negotiations. “When you said the talks are still going...

NYC mayor cites $180K racial wealth gap to justify taxes, police cuts

New York Mayor Mamdani highlights stark racial wealth gap in city report but sidesteps questions about why DEI language was removed from the document.

JD Vance returns to Washington after 16 hours of Iran peace talks collapse in Pakistan

Vice President JD Vance's marathon negotiations with Iranian officials in Islamabad failed to produce a deal, prompting President Donald Trump to order a Strait of Hormuz blockade.

Eric Swalwell exits California governor race apologizing for past judgment while denying claims

Eric Swalwell announced Sunday he is suspending his campaign for California governor amid ongoing sexual assault allegations and calls from the Democratic Party to bow out.

Trump accuses Pope Leo of being 'terrible' on foreign policy over pontiff's anti-war comments

President Donald Trump accused Pope Leo XIV of being "terrible" on foreign policy as the pontiff continues to criticize the U.S.-Israeli war on Iran and call for peace.

Trump voices frustration with NATO, says Iranian navy ‘destroyed’ as US preps for blockade

President Trump said Iran’s navy has been destroyed and confirms a sweeping oil blockade, while sharply criticizing NATO allies and warning U.S. support for the alliance faces scrutiny.

Election loss for Hungarian Prime Minister Orbán has ripple effects for Trump, US conservatives

The big election over the weekend was in a small European country nearly half a world away from Washington, but the defeat of Hungarian Prime Minister Viktor Orbán has significant reverberations in the United States

NYC mayor touts ‘socialist’ wins in first 100 days alongside Bernie Sanders

Mayor Zohran Mamdani highlights major policy wins in his first 100 days, crediting a democratic socialist agenda as Bernie Sanders praises the approach.

Ulberg delivers first-round KO to win light heavyweight belt as Trump takes spotlight at UFC 327

Hobbling on one leg, Carlos Ulberg refused to let an injured knee ruin the opportunity he earned at UFC 327 on Saturday night

The AI you use every day is biased — and it’s quietly shaping your worldview, new report says

AI models show a center-left ideological bias across the spectrum, according to an America First Policy Institute report on AI transparency and safety.

Snubbed by Trump, GOP candidates fighting for re-election act like they have his backing anyway

Republican incumbents facing primary challenges are leaning into Trump imagery in campaign ads, even when the president has endorsed their rivals.