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Wall St Ends Mixed Amid Signs of Progress on Iran
U.S. stocks ended mixed on Tuesday amid signs of progress in negotiations as the minutes ticked down to President Donald Trump's deadline for Iran to open the Strait of Hormuz.
Tue, 07 Apr 2026 16:04:25 EDTIran: Will Beat 'Brute Force'; Threatens Red Sea Strait
Iran responded defiantly to President Donald Trump's latest threat of catastrophic consequences if Tehran does not agree to a peace deal by an 8 p.m. EDT Tuesday deadline.
Tue, 07 Apr 2026 15:59:34 EDTAriz. 'No Labels' Group Barred From 'Independent' Rebrand
A fledgling third political group in Arizona is facing a major setback after a court blocked its effort to rebrand as the "Independent Party," escalating a ballot fight with major implications for the 2026 midterm elections in one of the nation's most closely watched battleground states.
Tue, 07 Apr 2026 15:14:25 EDTCode and Family Detail Led to Airman's Rescue in Iran
A dramatic U.S. military rescue mission deep inside Iran hinged on a critical moment of verification: commanders asked a stranded Air Force colonel a question about his father, something only he could answer, to ensure he had not been captured.
Tue, 07 Apr 2026 15:21:35 EDTReport: CIA's 'Ghost Murmur' Tech Helped Locate Airman
The CIA used a previously undisclosed technology known as "Ghost Murmur" to help locate and rescue a U.S. airman shot down in southern Iran, according to sources familiar with the operation.
Tue, 07 Apr 2026 15:04:48 EDTDonald Trump Jr. Criticizes EU on Trip to Bosnia
Donald Trump Jr. lashed out at the European Union on Tuesday, saying its liberal policies were discouraging investment and predicted a "major fracture" between the bloc's eastern and western member states.
Tue, 07 Apr 2026 15:02:01 EDTBill Gates to Appear Before Oversight Committee in Epstein Investigation
Microsoft co-founder Bill Gates is set to appear before the House Oversight and Government Reform Committee on June 10 as part of its investigation into convicted sex offender Jeffrey Epstein.
Tue, 07 Apr 2026 14:18:32 EDTPentagon Cancels Briefing at Last Minute as US Strikes Hit Kharg Island
The Pentagon abruptly canceled a scheduled Tuesday press briefing by Secretary of War Pete Hegseth and Joint Chiefs Chairman Gen. Dan Caine, a move that coincided with a major escalation in the U.S. military campaign against Iran.
Tue, 07 Apr 2026 13:59:35 EDTFreedom Caucus Calls for DHS Funding; Rejects Trump-Backed Plan
The House Freedom Caucus on Tuesday called for fully funding the Department of Homeland Security through a Republican-led budget reconciliation bill, rejecting a two-step plan backed by President Donald Trump and GOP leadership.
Tue, 07 Apr 2026 13:57:54 EDTEnvironmental Groups: Close 'Alligator Alcatraz'
Environmental groups on Tuesday asked a federal appellate court panel to drop its temporary halt of a lower court's order instructing state officials to close an immigration detention center in the heart of the Florida Everglades known as "Alligator Alcatraz."
Tue, 07 Apr 2026 13:39:18 EDTTrump Medicare Boost Shields Seniors' Costs
The Trump administration's move to raise payments to Medicare Advantage insurers by 2.48% in 2027 could help shield seniors from higher premiums and benefit cuts after earlier fears of reductions to popular plans, The Wall Street Journal reports.
Tue, 07 Apr 2026 13:47:13 EDTAI Helped Fuel $21 Billion in Cybercrime Losses in 2025
Artificial intelligence is playing a growing role in online scams that cost Americans nearly $21 billion in 2025, according to the FBI's latest Internet Crime Complaint Center (IC3) report.
Tue, 07 Apr 2026 13:12:40 EDTSouthwest to Limit Passengers to 1 Portable Charger on Flights
Southwest Airlines said on Tuesday it will limit passengers to one lithium portable charger on flights and ban them from being stowed in overhead bins to reduce risks of inflight battery fires.
Tue, 07 Apr 2026 13:28:59 EDTEnergy Group: Fuel Costs Could Stay Elevated
Fuel prices could keep rising for months even after the Strait of Hormuz reopens, the U.S. Energy Information Administration said Tuesday, deviating from President Donald Trump's assurances that consumers will see immediate relief when he ends the war with Iran.
Tue, 07 Apr 2026 13:27:20 EDTWireless Festival Canceled After Kanye West Denied UK Entry
Wireless Festival has been canceled after U.K. authorities refused entry to its planned headliner, Kanye West, also known as Ye, forcing organizers to call off the London event and issue refunds.
Tue, 07 Apr 2026 11:37:42 EDTTrump Blasts Tucker for Fake Nuke Claim
President Donald Trump on Tuesday slammed Tucker Carlson for comments concerning the Iran war, saying Carlson "has absolutely no idea what's going on."
Tue, 07 Apr 2026 13:11:14 EDTUtah GOP Lawmakers Rally Behind Lisonbee in Primary Challenge
Utah state Rep. Karianne Lisonbee is gaining significant momentum in her primary challenge for Congress, securing endorsements from 37 fellow House Republicans in a show of conservative unity and growing frustration with incumbent Rep. Blake Moore, R-Utah.
Tue, 07 Apr 2026 12:39:02 EDTOfficial: Kidnapped US Journalist Freed in Baghdad
American journalist Shelly Kittleson, who was kidnapped in Baghdad last week, was released, an Iraqi official with direct knowledge of the situation said Tuesday.
Tue, 07 Apr 2026 12:58:46 EDTProbe Flags Calif. Doctor's $71 Million in Hospice Billing
A Southern California physician, Dr. Rajiv Bhuva, is linked to Medicare reimbursements for nearly 2,800 hospice patients across 126 providers in 2024 — about 20 times the state average — raising questions about oversight in the state's rapidly expanding hospice sector...
Tue, 07 Apr 2026 12:55:14 EDTLeft-Leaning Group Linked to Madoff Estate Funding
The Campaign Legal Center, a left-leaning ethics and campaign finance group, has received funding tied to the estate of convicted fraudster Bernard Madoff, based on a review of financial disclosures and tax filings.
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