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cnbc.comU.S. Consumers Reduce Entertainment Spending Amid War and High Gas Prices
U.S. consumers continue spending despite the U.S.-Iran war and gas prices reaching $4, but data shows a decline in visits to entertainment and dining venues. Industry leaders report impacts on local economies, with some businesses maintaining investment plans. Recent developments…
investing.comU.S. Treasury Renews License for Ship-to-Ship Russian Oil Transfers Until May 16
The U.S. Treasury renewed a license allowing temporary sales of Russian oil at sea, reversing an earlier decision not to extend it. The move aims to ease shortages linked to the Iran war. Indian refiners purchased Iranian crude under a separate one-month U.S. waiver, settling dea…
Washington ExaminerU.S. Attorney's Office Reassigns Prosecutor in Brennan Investigation
The lead federal prosecutor in Miami overseeing a criminal probe into whether former CIA Director John Brennan lied to Congress has been removed from the case. Maria Medetis Long informed involved parties she was off the matter after concluding insufficient evidence existed. The…
washingtontimes.comSupreme Court Unanimously Rules 8-0 to Shift Louisiana Coastal Damage Lawsuits Against Oil Companies to Federal Court
The U.S. Supreme Court issued an 8-0 ruling on April 17, 2026, allowing oil companies including Chevron to move environmental lawsuits from Louisiana state courts to federal courts. The decision in Chevron v. Plaquemines Parish vacated a lower court ruling and remanded the case f…
The Washington TimesBilly Ray Cyrus Discusses Prayers for Country and President in Sky News Interview
Billy Ray Cyrus, aged 64, said in a Tuesday interview with Sky News that he prays for the country, the president, and the world. He described being president as a tough job and stated he has no intention of drawing party lines when performing for U.S. presidents. Cyrus also refer…
washingtontimes.comSenate Approves Short-Term Extension of Surveillance Program Until April 30
The U.S. Senate passed a 10-day extension of Section 702 of the Foreign Intelligence Surveillance Act, averting an imminent expiration after efforts for a longer renewal failed in the House. The measure, approved by voice vote, now awaits President Trump's signature. The program…
espn.comU.S. and Iran Advance Negotiations on Memorandum to End Ongoing War
The United States and Iran have made progress in talks over a three-page memorandum of understanding aimed at ending the ongoing war. The plan includes a voluntary multi-year ban on Iranian nuclear enrichment and the removal of some highly-enriched uranium to a third country. Dis…
Photo: History in HD / UnsplashU.S. and Iran in Talks Over $20 Billion Funds-for-Uranium Exchange to Resolve Conflict
The U.S. and Iran are in negotiations over a three-page plan aimed at ending the war. Key elements include the U.S. releasing $20 billion in frozen Iranian funds in exchange for Iran giving up its enriched uranium stockpile. The plan is central to ongoing peace talks.
haaretz.comTrump Announces U.S.-Israel Deal Barring Lebanon Bombing
U.S. President Trump announced a deal prohibiting Israel from bombing Lebanon, with the United States to handle all nuclear dust from B2 bombers. He emphasized no money will exchange hands and the deal excludes Lebanon, though the U.S. will work separately with Lebanon. Separatel…
dailycaller.comU.S. Commission of Fine Arts Gives Preliminary Approval to Proposed 250-Foot Arch for Washington Visitors
The U.S. Commission of Fine Arts has given preliminary approval to plans for President Trump's 250-foot arch despite negative public feedback. The arch is set for construction on Columbia Island in the Potomac River to greet visitors to Washington. Revisions, including removing s…
ForbesFire on USS Dwight D. Eisenhower Injures Three Sailors During Maintenance
A fire broke out on the U.S. Navy aircraft carrier USS Dwight D. Eisenhower while it was undergoing maintenance in port. Three sailors were injured in the incident, which the Navy described as a small fire that was quickly contained. The event occurred earlier this week at Norfol…
defence.pkTrump Nominates Coast Guard Rear Admiral Erica Schwartz as CDC Director
President Trump announced the nomination of Erica Schwartz, a former deputy surgeon general, as director of the U.S. Centers for Disease Control and Prevention. The announcement came alongside other health appointments and a statement on a ceasefire between Israel and Lebanon. Ad…
France 24Pope Leo XIV Denounces Religious Manipulation During Cameroon Visit
Pope Leo XIV, on a visit to Cameroon, condemned those who exploit religion for military, economic, or political gain, describing the world as ravaged by a handful of tyrants. The speech occurred in Bamenda amid a separatist truce. The remarks follow tensions with U.S. President D…
breitbart.comInterior Secretary Doug Burgum Discusses Energy Policy and Regional Impacts
Interior Secretary Doug Burgum addressed the effects of recent U.S. energy policies on oil and natural gas-producing regions, comparing them to international sanctions. He also participated in federal design review discussions and leads an energy council focused on U.S. energy ma…