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Americans don't think Trump has explained Iran war goals, Reuters/Ipsos poll shows

Two out of three Americans think President Donald Trump has not clearly explained why the country went to war with Iran, according to a Reuters/Ipsos poll

Americans don't think Trump has explained Iran war goals, Reuters/Ipsos poll shows
Economy|Finance|Political|Stock Markets|US|World

The Latest: Trump rejects Iran’s latest response to ceasefire proposal ahead of his trip to China

Iran and the United States have reached an impasse again over how to end their war while their ceasefire grew increasingly shaky

The Latest: Trump rejects Iran’s latest response to ceasefire proposal ahead of his trip to China
Business|Political|World

Trump says Iran ceasefire on 'life support' after rejecting Tehran's response

President Donald Trump said on Monday that the ceasefire with Iran was "on life support," after dismissing Tehran's response to a U.S. peace proposal as

Trump says Iran ceasefire on 'life support' after rejecting Tehran's response
Americas|Crime|Political|US|World

In Qatar-mediated talks, Machado was not part of US plan for post-Maduro Venezuela, Qatari source says

In Qatar-mediated talks, Machado was not part of US plan for post-Maduro Venezuela, Qatari source says

In Qatar-mediated talks, Machado was not part of US plan for post-Maduro Venezuela, Qatari source says
Business|Entertainment|Political|US

Democratic senators call early US review of Disney station licenses 'abuse of power'

A group of 10 U.S.

Democratic senators call early US review of Disney station licenses 'abuse of power'
Asia|Business|Economy|Political|Technology|World

What's at stake at the Trump-Xi summit

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What's at stake at the Trump-Xi summit
Health|Political|World

Israel strikes Beirut for the first time since the ceasefire

Israel struck Beirut on Wednesday for the first time since agreeing to a ceasefire with Hezbollah last month, with Israel saying it targeted a commander of the militant

Israel strikes Beirut for the first time since the ceasefire
Business|Economy|Environment|Political|World

Iran reviewing US proposal to end war, though key demands remain unaddressed

Iran said on Wednesday it was reviewing a U.S. peace proposal that sources said would formally

Iran reviewing US proposal to end war, though key demands remain unaddressed
Arts

The Latest: US military fires on Iranian-flagged oil tanker as Trump presses for deal to end war

A U.S. fighter jet on Wednesday fired on an Iranian oil tanker in the Gulf of Oman as it tried to breach the U.S. blockade of Iran’s ports, the U.S. military said

The Latest: US military fires on Iranian-flagged oil tanker as Trump presses for deal to end war
Europe|MidEast|Political|World

Macron says he discussed Hormuz situation with Iran's president

French President Emmanuel Macron said on Wednesday that he had held further talks with Iranian President Masoud Pezeshkian, during which Macron had reaffirmed the importance

Macron says he discussed Hormuz situation with Iran's president
Election|US

Trump gets revenge, and other takeaways from Tuesday’s Indiana and Ohio primaries

Trump gets revenge, and other takeaways from Tuesday’s Indiana and Ohio primaries

Trump gets revenge, and other takeaways from Tuesday’s Indiana and Ohio primaries
Election|Political|US

The Latest: Brown wins Ohio Senate Democratic primary, Ramaswamy wins GOP nomination for governor

The primary election in Ohio has set up what is expected to be one of the most expensive races for U.S. Senate this year as Republicans try to hold on to the chamber, while biotech billionaire Vivek Ramaswamy will face a challenge from the state’s former health director as he seeks to keep the governor’s office in GOP hands

The Latest: Brown wins Ohio Senate Democratic primary, Ramaswamy wins GOP nomination for governor
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Senate Republicans seek $1 billion for Secret Service upgrades, including Trump's ballroom 

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Senate Republicans seek $1 billion for Secret Service upgrades, including Trump's ballroom 
Business|Crime|Political|US|World

US adds officer-assault charge against suspect in Trump assassination attempt

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US adds officer-assault charge against suspect in Trump assassination attempt
Business|Health|Political|US

Trump pressures FDA's Makary to approve flavored vapes, WSJ reports

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Trump pressures FDA's Makary to approve flavored vapes, WSJ reports
Business|Crime|Economy|Finance|Political

Senate GOP eyes $1 billion for Trump ballroom security as part of ICE, border patrol package

Senate GOP eyes $1 billion for Trump ballroom security as part of ICE, border patrol package

Senate GOP eyes $1 billion for Trump ballroom security as part of ICE, border patrol package
Health|Political|US

Rudy Giuliani is breathing on his own while hospitalized with pneumonia, spokesperson says

Former New York City Mayor Rudy Giuliani is breathing on his own after being hospitalized with pneumonia and placed on a ventilator

Rudy Giuliani is breathing on his own while hospitalized with pneumonia, spokesperson says
Europe|World

German chancellor downplays row with Trump after troop drawdown announced

German Chancellor Friedrich Merz said he must accept that President Donald Trump does not share his opinions in order to work with the United States within NATO, but stressed

German chancellor downplays row with Trump after troop drawdown announced
Election|US

Trump reshapes Kentucky Senate race to replace Mitch McConnell with endorsement, job offer

Trump reshapes Kentucky Senate race to replace Mitch McConnell with endorsement, job offer

Trump reshapes Kentucky Senate race to replace Mitch McConnell with endorsement, job offer
Europe|US|World

Trump's attacks on Europe's leaders worsen transatlantic frost

The past weeks have not been reassuring for those who thought that Europe could navigate its tricky relationship with U.S. President Donald Trump.

Trump's attacks on Europe's leaders worsen transatlantic frost
Economy|Political|World

Trump is supposed to get Congress’ approval when the Iran war hits 60 days. Lawmakers can’t agree when that is

Trump is supposed to get Congress’ approval when the Iran war hits 60 days. Lawmakers can’t agree when that is

Trump is supposed to get Congress’ approval when the Iran war hits 60 days. Lawmakers can’t agree when that is
Political|World

Pivotal US-Iran war deadline approaches with no end in sight for conflict

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Pivotal US-Iran war deadline approaches with no end in sight for conflict
Europe|MidEast|Political|World

Trump threatens to pull some US troops from Germany, Italy and Spain amid spat over Iran war

Trump threatens to pull some US troops from Germany, Italy and Spain amid spat over Iran war

Trump threatens to pull some US troops from Germany, Italy and Spain amid spat over Iran war
Business|Economy|Political|Technology|World

Congress approves short-term extension of divisive US surveillance program hours before expiration

Congress gave approval to a short-term extension of a key U.S. surveillance program as they continue to work toward a long-term deal

Congress approves short-term extension of divisive US surveillance program hours before expiration
Business|Economy|World

Unorthodox leadership change at the Fed: Warsh on deck while Powell remains

President Trump’s pick to lead the Federal Reserve, Kevin Warsh, has said he wants to bring “regime change” to the central bank, but if confirmed by the Senate he will find a Fed already transformed by the White House’s attacks

Unorthodox leadership change at the Fed: Warsh on deck while Powell remains
Arts|Entertainment|Political|US

Trump says ABC should fire talk show host Kimmel soon

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Trump says ABC should fire talk show host Kimmel soon
Americas|Europe|Political|US|World

Trump says the US is reviewing a potential reduction of its troops in Germany

President Donald Trump, who has criticized Germany and other NATO allies for not sending their navies to help open the Strait of

Trump says the US is reviewing a potential reduction of its troops in Germany
Arts|Crime|Political|US

Prosecutors detail timeline and suspect’s extensive arsenal in White House Correspondents’ Dinner shooting

Prosecutors detail timeline and suspect’s extensive arsenal in White House Correspondents’ Dinner shooting

Prosecutors detail timeline and suspect’s extensive arsenal in White House Correspondents’ Dinner shooting
Business|Economy|Political|World

Trump sees blockade extension as best option for forcing Iran back to the negotiating table

Trump sees blockade extension as best option for forcing Iran back to the negotiating table

Trump sees blockade extension as best option for forcing Iran back to the negotiating table
Crime|Election|Finance|Political|US

Federal appeals court won’t rehear Trump’s appeal of E. Jean Carroll’s $83 million jury award

Federal appeals court won’t rehear Trump’s appeal of E. Jean Carroll’s $83 million jury award

Federal appeals court won’t rehear Trump’s appeal of E. Jean Carroll’s $83 million jury award
Business|Economy|Environment|Political|World

Trump meets with oil executives as Iran stalemate drags on, Axios reports

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Trump meets with oil executives as Iran stalemate drags on, Axios reports
Business|Economy|Finance|Political|Stock Markets|US|World

US spy agencies examine how Iran would react to Trump declaring victory

By Erin Banco and Gram Slattery April 28 - U.S. intelligence agencies are studying how Iran would respond if President Donald Trump were to declare a unilateral victory in the two-month-old war that

US spy agencies examine how Iran would react to Trump declaring victory
Europe|US|World

Trump hits back at German chancellor after Iran criticism

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Trump hits back at German chancellor after Iran criticism
Arts|Business|Entertainment|Political

Kimmel pushes back on Trump calls for his firing, in first major test for Disney’s new CEO

Kimmel pushes back on Trump calls for his firing, in first major test for Disney’s new CEO

Kimmel pushes back on Trump calls for his firing, in first major test for Disney’s new CEO
Americas|Europe|Political|Travel|US|World

King Charles III arrives at the White House on a delicate mission to restore the UK-US relationship

King Charles III and Queen Camilla have made it to the White House on his first visit to the United States since he became king in 2022

King Charles III arrives at the White House on a delicate mission to restore the UK-US relationship
Europe|Political|US|World

Bruised by Trump, NATO alliance considers end to annual summits

NATO is considering ending its recent practice of holding annual summits, six sources told Reuters, a move that

Bruised by Trump, NATO alliance considers end to annual summits
Economy|MidEast|Political|US|World

The Latest: Pakistan says US-Iran mediation moving ahead after Trump holds back envoys

Pakistan’s leaders are seeking to revive peace talks between the United States and Iran after President Donald Trump canceled plans for his top envoys to travel to Islamabad this weekend for negotiations

The Latest: Pakistan says US-Iran mediation moving ahead after Trump holds back envoys
Americas|Business|Crime|Entertainment|Europe|Lifestyle|Political|US|World

The night a big story came directly to Washington's journalists — hundreds of them

More often than not, big stories happen out of the sight of journalists

The night a big story came directly to Washington's journalists — hundreds of them
Business|Crime|Entertainment|Political|World

What happened inside the ballroom when a gunman tried to breach Trump's night with the press

The White House Correspondents’ Association dinner is one of Washington’s curious rituals

What happened inside the ballroom when a gunman tried to breach Trump's night with the press
Business|Economy|Technology

Trump hosts crypto contest winners at Mar-a-Lago as his coin languishes

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Trump hosts crypto contest winners at Mar-a-Lago as his coin languishes
Business|Economy|Political|World

Trump cancels envoys' Pakistan trip, in blow to hopes for Iran war breakthrough

President Donald Trump cancelled a trip by two U.S. envoys to Iran war mediator Pakistan on Saturday, dealing

Trump cancels envoys' Pakistan trip, in blow to hopes for Iran war breakthrough
Asia|Political|World

India rebukes Trump for sharing ‘hellhole’ remarks on birthright citizenship

India has dismissed as "uninformed" comments shared by U.S.

India rebukes Trump for sharing ‘hellhole’ remarks on birthright citizenship
Economy|Political|World

Iran's foreign minister arrives in Pakistan, Trump expects offer satisfying US demands

Iranian Foreign Minister Abbas Araqchi arrived in the Pakistani capital Islamabad on Friday to discuss

Iran's foreign minister arrives in Pakistan, Trump expects offer satisfying US demands
Health|Science|World

US FDA moves to fast-track psychedelic drugs after Trump order

The U.S. health regulator on Friday moved to speed up the development of new treatments for serious mental illness by awarding the national

US FDA moves to fast-track psychedelic drugs after Trump order
World

Hezbollah says ceasefire 'meaningless' as fighting continues in south

Lebanon's Hezbollah said a U.S.-mediated ceasefire in the war with Israel was meaningless a day after it was extended for

Hezbollah says ceasefire 'meaningless' as fighting continues in south
Americas|Business|Economy|Political|World

Russia vows to help Cuba withstand US 'blackmail and threats'

Russia said on Friday that it stood in solidarity with Cuba and would continue to provide humanitarian aid to the Communist‑run island republic, rejecting what it

Russia vows to help Cuba withstand US 'blackmail and threats'
Arts

Trump will return to a dinner celebrating the press corps he often attacks

Trump will return to a dinner celebrating the press corps he often attacks

Trump will return to a dinner celebrating the press corps he often attacks
Business|Finance|Political|Technology|World

Trump to deliver remarks to crypto conference on Saturday, White House says

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Trump to deliver remarks to crypto conference on Saturday, White House says
Business|Economy|Political

Democratic lawmakers urge retail, shipper CEOs to pass Trump tariff refunds to consumers

A group of 15 Democrats in the U.S.

Democratic lawmakers urge retail, shipper CEOs to pass Trump tariff refunds to consumers
Economy|Political|World

Iran seizes vessel in Strait of Hormuz, defying US naval superiority

Iran flaunted its tightened grip over the Strait of Hormuz on Thursday with a video of commandos in a

Iran seizes vessel in Strait of Hormuz, defying US naval superiority
Election|Finance|Political|Stock Markets|US|World

Trump's election fraud claims spread distrust before midterms, Reuters/Ipsos poll finds

President Donald Trump's years-long campaign to undermine faith in U.S. elections has gained broad traction with the American public, a

Trump's election fraud claims spread distrust before midterms, Reuters/Ipsos poll finds
Election

Democrats win in Virginia but it won't be the final say in a national redistricting competition

Democrats are celebrating an election win in Virginia that could put them slightly ahead in the national redistricting competition that President Donald Trump triggered in an attempt to preserve his party’s House majority in this year’s midterms

Democrats win in Virginia but it won't be the final say in a national redistricting competition
Business|Economy|Political|US|World

Trump advisers privately strategize around a new midterm push: Democrats would be worse

Trump advisers privately strategize around a new midterm push: Democrats would be worse

Trump advisers privately strategize around a new midterm push: Democrats would be worse
Business|Economy|Finance|Technology

Blockchain billionaire Sun takes Trump family’s crypto firm to court

Crypto entrepreneur Justin Sun on Tuesday ​sued World Liberty Financial, the digital currency venture co-founded by

Blockchain billionaire Sun takes Trump family’s crypto firm to court
Business|Economy|US|World

Trump mulls extending shipping waiver to ease US oil shipments, Axios reports

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Trump mulls extending shipping waiver to ease US oil shipments, Axios reports
Political|US|World

Why President Trump extended his ceasefire with Iran

Why President Trump extended his ceasefire with Iran

Why President Trump extended his ceasefire with Iran
MidEast|Political|World

Pakistan PM welcomes US-Iran ceasefire extension

Pakistan's Prime Minister Shehbaz Sharif on Wednesday thanked U.S.

Pakistan PM welcomes US-Iran ceasefire extension
Business|Election|Finance|US|World

Internal documents shed light on Trump’s crusade to vet state voter rolls

Internal documents shed light on Trump’s crusade to vet state voter rolls

Internal documents shed light on Trump’s crusade to vet state voter rolls
Business|Economy|Finance|Political|World

Trump says currency swap with UAE is under consideration

President Trump said on Tuesday that the United States was considering helping the United Arab Emirates financially and a currency swap with the Middle East nation was

Trump says currency swap with UAE is under consideration
Business|Economy|Finance|Interview|US|World

Fact check: Trump makes false claims about inflation and birthright citizenship

Fact check: Trump makes false claims about inflation and birthright citizenship

Fact check: Trump makes false claims about inflation and birthright citizenship
Business|Economy|Finance|Political|US

Trump says he would be disappointed if Warsh didn't cut rates quickly

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Trump says he would be disappointed if Warsh didn't cut rates quickly
Environment|Science|Technology|World

Canadian military aims to show it can go it alone in the Arctic

Over the past three months, Canadian soldiers conducted a more than 5,000-kilometer snowmobile patrol in extreme Arctic conditions traveling

Canadian military aims to show it can go it alone in the Arctic
Education|Political|Travel|World

Did Pope Leo find his voice in Africa? Or did the world finally hear him?

There is a case to be made that Pope Leo XIV found his voice on his epic and ongoing trip through Africa

Did Pope Leo find his voice in Africa? Or did the world finally hear him?
Election|Political|US

Johnson gets a bit of slack in his historically narrow House majority

Johnson gets a bit of slack in his historically narrow House majority

Johnson gets a bit of slack in his historically narrow House majority
Business|Economy|Environment|Political|World

Trump cites defense production act to sign energy-related memorandums

President Donald Trump invoked the Defense Production Act on Monday to sign a series of energy-related presidential memorandums, the White House announced, as his

Trump cites defense production act to sign energy-related memorandums
Political|World

Iranian President insists on country's nuclear rights, ISNA reports

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Iranian President insists on country's nuclear rights, ISNA reports
Europe|Political|World

While Trump lashes out at Spain, US Democrats join a progressive rally in Barcelona

Spanish Prime Minister Pedro Sánchez has hosted two events in Barcelona to rally progressive leaders from around the world who fear for a rules-based world order

While Trump lashes out at Spain, US Democrats join a progressive rally in Barcelona
Americas|Business|Election|Europe|Finance|Stock Markets|US|World

Venezuela’s Maria Corina Machado draws a huge Madrid crowd and rebuffs meeting with Spain's PM

Venezuela's exiled opposition leader María Corina Machado has drawn several thousand supporters to a rally in Madrid

Venezuela’s Maria Corina Machado draws a huge Madrid crowd and rebuffs meeting with Spain's PM
Health|Science|World

Trump accelerates research on psychedelic treatments and asks, ‘Can I have some?’

Trump accelerates research on psychedelic treatments and asks, ‘Can I have some?’

Trump accelerates research on psychedelic treatments and asks, ‘Can I have some?’
Education|Health|Political

Trump's dyslexia barbs stir anguish and anger, perpetuating a myth about the learning disability

Some of the harshest words that President Donald Trump has used against a leading Democratic rival aren't about political differences but rather a learning disability

Trump's dyslexia barbs stir anguish and anger, perpetuating a myth about the learning disability
Economy|MidEast|Political|World

Iran reopens Strait of Hormuz, but says U.S. must end naval blockade

Iran temporarily reopened the Strait of Hormuz on Friday following a ceasefire agreement in Lebanon, raising

Iran reopens Strait of Hormuz, but says U.S. must end naval blockade
Crime|Political|US

Exclusive: Justice Department removes lead prosecutor from probe of Trump critic John Brennan

Exclusive: Justice Department removes lead prosecutor from probe of Trump critic John Brennan

Exclusive: Justice Department removes lead prosecutor from probe of Trump critic John Brennan
Crime|Political|World

Career US prosecutor removed from probe into ex-CIA chief Brennan, sources say

A career U.S. prosecutor who had been helping to lead a criminal investigation into former CIA Director John Brennan was removed

Career US prosecutor removed from probe into ex-CIA chief Brennan, sources say
Opinion|Political

Trump sidelined Congress’ authority over war on Iran – and lawmakers allowed it, extending a 75-year trend

Congress has refused to exercise oversight of the Iran war, with Republicans nixing Democrats’ attempts to exercise legislators’ power over military engagements. That’s nothing new.

Trump sidelined Congress’ authority over war on Iran – and lawmakers allowed it, extending a 75-year trend