Expert warns it could still take ‘months on end’ before shipping returns to normal if Strait of Hormuz reopens

White House garden tours offer an inside look at Trump’s transformations

The White House opened its gates to members of the public for the annual spring garden tours this weekend, offering DC locals and tourists a chance to roam its outdoor grounds and view the South Lawn, trees planted by former presidents, and see its historic gardens in bloom.The White House opened its gates to members of the public for the annual spring garden tours this weekend, offering DC locals and […]

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How 24 hours of whiplash over the Strait of Hormuz unfolded

The United States and Iran appear to agree on very little beyond – maybe - being prepared to meet again.The United States and Iran appear to agree on very little beyond – maybe - being prepared to meet again. Read More

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Iranian gunboats fire on tanker; second ship hit by projectile

‘We just need someone who’s not crazy’: Inside the White House decision to nominate Erica Schwartz as CDC director

Over the course of 12 months, the US Centers for Disease Control and Prevention has seen a traumatic shooting, abrupt leadership changes and a shattering of its image as a globally respected public health agency.Over the course of 12 months, the US Centers for Disease Control and Prevention has seen a traumatic shooting, abrupt leadership changes and a shattering of its image as a globally respected public health agency. Read More

April 17, 2026

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Texas Medical Board sanctions three doctors for delayed care that led to the deaths of two pregnant women

The Texas Medical Board has disciplined three doctors ProPublica previously investigated whose patients died after receiving delayed or inappropriate pregnancy care under the state’s strict abortion ban.The Texas Medical Board has disciplined three doctors ProPublica previously investigated whose patients died after receiving delayed or inappropriate pregnancy care under the state’s strict abortion ban. Read More

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$13 train fare spikes to $150 for World Cup fans attending matches in New Jersey

Sky-high ticket prices won’t be the only thing emptying the wallets of soccer fans attending World Cup matches at some U.S. venues this spring.Sky-high ticket prices won’t be the only thing emptying the wallets of soccer fans attending World Cup matches at some U.S. venues this spring. Read More

April 17, 2026

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Trump’s lawyers seeking resolution of his $10 billion lawsuit against IRS and Treasury

Lawyers for President Donald Trump are engaged in discussions with the IRS and the Treasury Department in an effort to resolve his $10 billion lawsuit accusing the agencies of an unauthorized leak of his tax information during his first administration.Lawyers for President Donald Trump are engaged in discussions with the IRS and the Treasury Department in an effort to resolve his $10 billion lawsuit accusing the agencies of an unauthorized […]

April 17, 2026