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Today: April 17, 2026
Today: April 17, 2026

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Oil slides after Trump says US will end its war on Iran soon

Oil prices settled lower on Wednesday after President Donald Trump said that the U.S. would end its war on Iran fairly soon.

Oil slides after Trump says US will end its war on Iran soon
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Trump administration cannot alter homelessness funding conditions, US court rules

A federal appeals court on Wednesday refused to allow the Trump administration to impose new restrictions on billions of dollars in grant funding used to

Trump administration cannot alter homelessness funding conditions, US court rules
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House passes a bill to protect Haitian immigrants, in slap back to the Trump administration

The House has passed legislation that would extend temporary protections for Haitian immigrants living in the United States

House passes a bill to protect Haitian immigrants, in slap back to the Trump administration
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Trump says US has plenty of jet fuel for Europe, market disagrees

President Donald Trump this week told countries struggling to get jet fuel due to Iran's blockade of the Strait of Hormuz to buy from the U.S., but

Trump says US has plenty of jet fuel for Europe, market disagrees
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Takeaways from Trump's speech on Iran

President Donald Trump staunchly defended his handling of the month-old U.S.-Israeli war on Iran in a prime-time address on

Takeaways from Trump's speech on Iran
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Trump says Iran war's core objectives near completion

The United States will carry out aggressive strikes on Iran over the next two to three weeks and is

Trump says Iran war's core objectives near completion
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US lifts sanctions on Venezuela acting president, opening door for assets control

The U.S. on Wednesday removed sanctions against Venezuelan interim President Delcy Rodriguez, according to the Treasury Department website, less than three months after

US lifts sanctions on Venezuela acting president, opening door for assets control
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Kennedy touts new food policies but avoids vaccines in remarks to US Congress

U.S. Health Secretary Robert F.

Kennedy touts new food policies but avoids vaccines in remarks to US Congress
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US dollar gains on technical rally; US-Iran peace hopes cap safe-haven demand

The U.S. dollar climbed against major currencies on Thursday, retracing some of its recent losses on a technical recovery, as investors

US dollar gains on technical rally; US-Iran peace hopes cap safe-haven demand
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US defense stocks see no Iran war lift after early surge

U.S. defense stocks have declined even as the Iran war drags on, indicating that the typical "buy-on-conflict" trade had

US defense stocks see no Iran war lift after early surge
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Trump to reduce steel, aluminum tariff rates for derivative products, sources say

The Trump administration plans to reshape its steel and aluminum tariff regime, keeping a 50% tariff for commodity steel and aluminum imports while reducing

Trump to reduce steel, aluminum tariff rates for derivative products, sources say
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Exit of Trump officials including FBI director Patel under discussion, Atlantic reports

There are discussions about FBI Director Kash Patel, Army Secretary Daniel Driscoll and Labor Secretary Lori Chavez-DeRemer leaving the Trump administration, the Atlantic reported

Exit of Trump officials including FBI director Patel under discussion, Atlantic reports
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US experts say American strikes on Iran may amount to war crimes

Dozens of international law experts in the U.S. have signed an open letter saying that American strikes on Iran may amount to war crimes, after

US experts say American strikes on Iran may amount to war crimes
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A year after 'Liberation Day,' Trump sets new drug tariffs, adjusts metals duties

U.S.

A year after 'Liberation Day,' Trump sets new drug tariffs, adjusts metals duties
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US ICE detains Islamic Society of Milwaukee President Salah Sarsour

Islamic Society of Milwaukee President Salah Sarsour, who is a Palestinian American, has been detained by the U.S.

US ICE detains Islamic Society of Milwaukee President Salah Sarsour
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Inspection finds 49 violations of detention standards at largest US migrant detention camp

An inspection found 49 violations of detention standards at the largest U.S. migrant detention camp, located in El Paso, Texas, which has faced

Inspection finds 49 violations of detention standards at largest US migrant detention camp
Economy|Finance|Stock Markets|World

No Strait talking here

It's disappointment once again for financial markets after U.S. President Donald Trump dashed hopes for a swift end to the Iran war.

No Strait talking here
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US upends global supply program for malaria and HIV amid warnings of gaps 

The U.S. is upending the way it delivers medical supplies for diseases such as HIV and malaria to lower-income countries,

US upends global supply program for malaria and HIV amid warnings of gaps 
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Dem senators query gov't watchdogs over well-timed Wall Street bets

Two Democratic U.S. senators on Thursday called on Wall Street's top regulator and a Defense Department watchdog to prevent and investigate possible insider trading by

Dem senators query gov't watchdogs over well-timed Wall Street bets
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Senators urge Trump to bar Chinese automakers from building cars in US

Three Democratic senators on Friday urged President Donald Trump to bar Chinese automakers from building vehicles in the United States and to

Senators urge Trump to bar Chinese automakers from building cars in US
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Congo in talks with US over third-country deportations, sources say

Democratic Republic of Congo is in talks with the Trump administration about receiving deportees from other

Congo in talks with US over third-country deportations, sources say
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US intelligence warns Iran unlikely to ease Hormuz Strait chokehold soon, sources say

Recent U.S. intelligence reports warn that Iran is unlikely to open the Strait of Hormuz any time soon because its grip

US intelligence warns Iran unlikely to ease Hormuz Strait chokehold soon, sources say
World

US fighter jet shot down over Iran, search underway for crew member, US officials say

A U.S. fighter jet was shot down over Iran and search-and-rescue efforts have so far recovered one of two crew members who ejected, a U.S

US fighter jet shot down over Iran, search underway for crew member, US officials say
Africa|Business|Economy|Political|World

Congo says it will receive third-country deportees under new deal with US

Democratic Republic of Congo will receive third-country nationals deported from the United States under a new deal with the Trump administration, the government in

Congo says it will receive third-country deportees under new deal with US
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High-stakes US special forces mission rescues airman from Iran after F-15 crash

U.S. forces staged the audacious rescue of an airman behind enemy lines after

High-stakes US special forces mission rescues airman from Iran after F-15 crash
Asia|Economy|Political|World

North Korea distancing itself from Iran to leave door open for US talks, Seoul says

North Korea appears to be distancing itself from longtime partner Iran and carefully managing its public messaging to preserve the possibility of a new relationship with the

North Korea distancing itself from Iran to leave door open for US talks, Seoul says
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Trump administration files emergency motion to resume ballroom work, citing security issues

A judge's order to stop construction work on a White House ballroom poses security risks, the Trump

Trump administration files emergency motion to resume ballroom work, citing security issues
Africa|Economy|Environment|Travel|World

Pope Leo XIV delivers stark words in Cameroon

Pope Leo has strong words for "those who manipulate religion... for their own military, economic and political gain."

Pope Leo XIV delivers stark words in Cameroon
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US strikes another vessel and kills 3 men it says were trafficking drugs in the Eastern Pacific

U.S. military forces have struck a vessel in the Eastern Pacific, killing three men the Pentagon says were trafficking drugs

US strikes another vessel and kills 3 men it says were trafficking drugs in the Eastern Pacific
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Equities gain, oil settles higher as investors watch US-Iran standoff

U.S. equity indexes closed modestly higher and U.S. oil futures settled above $112 per barrel on Monday as investors

Equities gain, oil settles higher as investors watch US-Iran standoff
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Democrats see a chance to win back Latino voters in southern Florida

Republicans’ longstanding support among voters of Cuban and Venezuelan descent in South Florida, a cornerstone of the party’s regional success over the

Democrats see a chance to win back Latino voters in southern Florida
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Deal, delay or strike? Investors on edge as Trump's Iran deadline nears

Global markets have entered a period of heightened uncertainty ahead of a deadline set by U.S.

Deal, delay or strike? Investors on edge as Trump's Iran deadline nears
Europe|World

US remarks on NATO are pushing Europe to seek alternative security options, Spain says

Recent U.S. complaints about NATO allies and threats to quit the alliance are pushing European countries to seek alternative security

US remarks on NATO are pushing Europe to seek alternative security options, Spain says
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USTR Greer says US-Mexico-Canada pact talks may run past July 1 deadline

The Trump administration will try to resolve as many problems with the U.S.-Mexico-Canada trade agreement as it can before July 1, but negotiations to rebalance the

USTR Greer says US-Mexico-Canada pact talks may run past July 1 deadline
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White House has no opinion on potential United Airlines deal for American Airlines

The Trump administration does not have an opinion on reports that United Airlines was considering merging with rival American Airlines, White House press secretary

White House has no opinion on potential United Airlines deal for American Airlines
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Oil prices steady as Hormuz shipping constraints counter US-Iran peace hopes

Oil prices held steady on Wednesday as ongoing worries about supply disruptions offset comments by U.S.

Oil prices steady as Hormuz shipping constraints counter US-Iran peace hopes
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US Senate Republicans block latest bid to rein in Trump Iran war powers

A majority of the U.S.

US Senate Republicans block latest bid to rein in Trump Iran war powers
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Trading Day: S&P 500, Nasdaq nab all-time closing highs, buoyed by Middle East optimism

The S&P 500 and the Nasdaq both logged record closing highs on Wednesday as investors assessed developments in the U.S.-Iran conflict and turned their

Trading Day: S&P 500, Nasdaq nab all-time closing highs, buoyed by Middle East optimism
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US SEC enforcement activity drops dramatically as agency 'resets'

Enforcement cases brought by the U.S.

US SEC enforcement activity drops dramatically as agency 'resets'
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US soldier's wife freed from ICE detention as deportation attempt continues

A U.S. soldier's wife who was detained by the Immigration and Customs Enforcement agency last week was released from detention on Tuesday while

US soldier's wife freed from ICE detention as deportation attempt continues
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Historians, watchdog group sue Trump to preserve White House records

A U.S. historians' organization and a government transparency group are suing President Donald Trump to force his administration to comply with a

Historians, watchdog group sue Trump to preserve White House records
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From dropping bombs to pressuring banks: US pivots to economic warfare on Iran

The Trump administration is setting the stage to shift its war campaign toward a more economically focused effort aimed at choking Tehran into submission rather than relying on bombs alone

From dropping bombs to pressuring banks: US pivots to economic warfare on Iran
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Fed minutes of March meeting could flesh out how policymakers view war risks to economy

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Fed minutes of March meeting could flesh out how policymakers view war risks to economy
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US mortgage rates edge down to 6.51%, MBA says

The interest rate on the most popular U.S. home loan ticked down last week for the first time since the start of the Iran war, but not enough to rejuvenate a housing market that's

US mortgage rates edge down to 6.51%, MBA says
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Trump says US will work closely with Iran, discuss sanctions

The United States will work closely with Iran and the two countries are discussing tariff and sanctions relief, U.S.

Trump says US will work closely with Iran, discuss sanctions
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Traders place large $950 million bet on oil price falling hours ahead of ceasefire

Investors placed an approximately $950 million bet on oil prices falling just hours before the U.S. and Iran announced a

Traders place large $950 million bet on oil price falling hours ahead of ceasefire
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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
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Regional Fed banks may be key front in battle for central bank's independence

San Francisco Federal Reserve President Mary Daly wasn't elected by popular vote, wasn't chosen by an elected official

Regional Fed banks may be key front in battle for central bank's independence
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Trump administration ends lease for consumer protection bureau's headquarters, records show

The U.S.

Trump administration ends lease for consumer protection bureau's headquarters, records show