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April Heat Sends East Coast Into Summer Mode Before Sharp Cooldown Arrives

BREAKING NEWS: Former Virginia Lt. Gov. Justin Fairfax and Wife Dead in Apparent Murder-Suicide

Trump Administration to Launch Tariff Refund Portal as Billions Could Flow Back to Businesses

$166 Billion Tariff Refund Expected as New U.S. System Prepares to Launch

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A burst of April heat sent temperatures soaring this week, with many Americans heading outdoors to soak up the summer-like weather.

April Heat Sends East Coast Into Summer Mode Before Sharp Cooldown Arrives

Former Virginia Lt. Gov. Justin Fairfax and his wife, Cerina Fairfax, died Thursday at their Annandale residence in a case authorities are investigating as an apparent murder-suicide.

BREAKING NEWS: Former Virginia Lt. Gov. Justin Fairfax and Wife Dead in Apparent Murder-Suicide

President Donald Trump stands outside the Oval Office as the administration moves toward launching a tariff refund portal that could return billions to U.S. businesses.

Trump Administration to Launch Tariff Refund Portal as Billions Could Flow Back to Businesses

Cargo ports, importers, and supply chains are in focus as the United States prepares to roll out a major tariff repayment system on April 20.

$166 Billion Tariff Refund Expected as New U.S. System Prepares to Launch

The Supreme Court building in Washington, DC

Birthright Citizenship Fight Returns to Supreme Court in High-Stakes Legal Clash

Inside a high-stakes strategy session as senior U.S. officials assess next steps in the growing Iran crisis.

U.S. Begins Naval Blockade of Iranian Ports as Oil Prices Surge and Ceasefire Strains

Boots on the ground reflect the human reality behind military readiness, as U.S. officials consider changes to how future service members are identified and prepared.

U.S. Considers Automatic Draft Enrollment as Military Readiness Concerns Grow

A U.S. command center tracks global developments as a last-minute ceasefire eases escalating tensions between the United States and Iran.

U.S. and Iran Reach Ceasefire Deal, Pulling Back From the Brink of War

Pope Leo XIV speaks to reporters in Castel Gandolfo, calling recent threats of escalation in the U.S.–Iran standoff “truly unacceptable” and urging leaders to consider the human cost.

Pope Leo XIV Calls Trump’s Iran Threat “Truly Unacceptable” as Global Tensions Peak

The lights, the pressure, and the moment—Michigan rises to claim the 2026 NCAA Men’s Basketball National Championship in a hard-fought victory over UConn.

Michigan Wins NCAA Men’s Basketball Championship — A Title Years in the Making

Oil tankers halted near the closed Strait of Hormuz, where any prolonged disruption could quickly impact fuel prices worldwide.

Trump Warns “A Whole Civilization Will Die Tonight” as Iran Deadline Approaches

The U.S. Capitol at dusk.

DHS Funding Standoff Keeps Government Shutdown in Place as Disruptions Grow

A packed arena sets the stage as Michigan prepares to face UConn at the 2026 NCAA Men’s Basketball National Championship.

March Madness Finale: UConn and Michigan Set for National Championship Showdown Tonight

A conceptual depiction of a high-risk U.S. military rescue operation in hostile terrain, reflecting the type of mission described during President Trump’s press conference.

During Press Conference, Trump Reveals High-Risk U.S. Rescue Mission Inside Iran

NASA’s Artemis II mission lifts off, sending astronauts beyond Earth’s orbit for the first time in over 50 years.

NASA Sends Astronauts Back to Deep Space in Historic Artemis Moon Mission

A major bridge near Tehran lies in ruins following a U.S. airstrike, marking a sharp escalation in the conflict.

U.S. Strikes Iran’s Largest Bridge Marking New Phase in Escalating Conflict

Items fall from a shelf inside a home as shaking from a magnitude 4.6 earthquake is felt across central California.

Magnitude 4.6 Earthquake Rattles Central California, Shaking Felt Across Wide Region

President Trump meets with senior officials as the administration weighs next steps in the escalating Iran conflict.

Trump Weighs High-Stakes Decision on Ground War as Iran Conflict Escalates

U.S. Marines deploy from the USS Tripoli as part of a growing American military buildup in the Middle East amid rising tensions with Iran.

U.S. Deploys 3,500 Troops to Middle East — Iran Threatens Retaliation for Ground Invasion

President Donald Trump signs an executive order on March 26, introducing new federal rules that limit DEI practices among government contractors.

Federal Contractors Face New DEI Limits Under White House Order

Target faces mounting consumer pressure as new boycott calls emerge alongside earlier backlash over its DEI decisions.

Target Caught in the Crossfire as Boycotts Grow Over DEI and ICE Response

A symbol of peace remains in the foreground as conflict continues to burn behind it, with ceasefire efforts failing to take hold.

U.S.–Iran Tensions Rise as Ceasefire Efforts Stall and Conflict Intensifies

President Trump speaks with U.S. troops as additional forces are positioned in the Middle East, amid growing debate in Washington over deeper involvement.

As U.S. Forces Move Closer, Washington Pushes Back on a Deeper Iran War

The U.S. Department of Homeland Security headquarters sign stands outside a secured facility, representing one of the nation’s central agencies for domestic protection and enforcement.

Trump Signals Openness to DHS Deal as Shutdown Pressure Mounts

Passengers wait in long security lines at a U.S. airport as staffing shortages push TSA operations to the limit.

ICE Agents Deployed to U.S. Airports as Security Lines Stretch for Hours

Emergency crews respond to the scene after an Air Canada Express aircraft collided with a fire truck on the runway at LaGuardia Airport, forcing a full shutdown of the major travel hub.

Breaking News: Two Killed After Air Canada Plane Collides With Fire Truck at LaGuardia, Airport Shuts Down

The U.S. Treasury Department is set to take a larger role in managing federal student loans as the government begins restructuring the $1.7 trillion system.

Student Loans Move to Treasury in Major Federal Power Shift

The U.S. Capitol

Congress Moves to Expand Federal AI Surveillance Powers as Privacy Debate Intensifies

A suburban neighborhood shows signs of a cooling market as more homes sit for sale amid high mortgage rates.

Housing Market Shows Signs of Cooling as High Rates Continue to Squeeze Buyers

Joe Kent is sworn in as Director of the National Counterterrorism Center in early 2026. He resigned weeks later, citing opposition to the U.S. war in Iran.

Top U.S. Counterterrorism Chief Resigns, Says Iran Posed “No Imminent Threat”

Bank of America has agreed to settle a lawsuit brought by victims of Jeffrey Epstein, ending a case that examined whether major banks overlooked warning signs tied to Epstein's financial network.

Bank of America Settles Epstein Victims Lawsuit, Avoiding Trial That Could Have Exposed Banking Ties

President Donald Trump has backed an FCC warning that broadcasters spreading misinformation about the Iran war could face increased scrutiny during license reviews.

Trump Supports FCC Warning That Broadcasters Could Lose Licenses Over Iran War Coverage

President Donald Trump speaks during a press conference on March 9, addressing U.S. energy supply and highlighting a new oil partnership with Venezuela.

Trump Says 100 Million Barrels of Venezuelan Oil Are Coming — But Gas Prices Are Rising

Iranian waship "Iris Dena" sunk by the U.S.

U.S. Submarine Sinks Iranian Warship, Leaving 87 Dead in Major Naval Escalation

Travelers move through airport customs as the State Department expands evacuation warnings, urging Americans overseas to leave affected regions immediately.

State Department Warns Americans Overseas: Depart Immediately

Oil tankers halted near the closed Strait of Hormuz, where any prolonged disruption could quickly impact fuel prices worldwide.

Iran Closes Strait of Hormuz After Strikes, Threatening Global Oil Supply

US and Israel strike Iran.

BREAKING NEWS: U.S. and Israel Strike Iran; Supreme Leader Reported Dead as Region Erupts

World Economic Forum CEO Børge Brende Steps Down Following Epstein Scrutiny.

World Economic Forum CEO Børge Brende Steps Down Following Epstein Scrutiny

Former President Bill Clinton and Former Secretary of State Hillary Clinton photographed while walking their dog.

Clintons Testify in Epstein Probe as Congressional Scrutiny Intensifies

Heavy snowfall coats a residential deck and surrounding tree line as a winter storm that began Sunday moves through the Mid-Atlantic region early Monday morning.

Powerful Winter Storm Blasts Mid-Atlantic, Shutting Down Schools & Travel

Scales of justice, gavel, and law book in a courtroom.

Supreme Court Rules Trump Tariffs Unlawful, Billions Could Be Returned

Former Prince Andrew arrested in expanding Epstein investigation.

Former Prince Andrew Arrested in Expanding Epstein Investigation

President Trump establishing Board of Peace as an official international organization.

Trump-Led ‘Board of Peace’ Pledges Billions for Gaza Reconstruction

Tricia McLaughlin served as the Department of Homeland Security’s chief public affairs official before announcing her departure this week.

DHS Spokesperson Tricia McLaughlin Resigns Amid Political Backlash Over Immigration Enforcement

Fire weather expected as sun scortches country road.

Fire Weather Threatens Central U.S. as Warmth and Wind Elevate Risk

Rev. Jesse Jackson, civil rights leader and two-time presidential candidate, spent decades advocating for racial and economic justice across America.

BREAKING NEWS: Rev. Jesse Jackson, Civil Rights Icon and Presidential Trailblazer, Dies at 84

Travelers move through airport security checkpoints as a partial DHS shutdown raises concerns about potential delays during peak Spring Break travel.

DHS Shutdown Raises Travel Concerns as Spring Break Approaches

Members of Congress exit the Capitol as DHS funding expires, setting the stage for a potential weekend shutdown.

DHS Set to Shut Down After Congress Leaves Washington Without Funding Deal

An alpine skier speeds down the slopes as competition unfolds at the 2026 Winter Olympics in Italy.

Winter Olympics 2026: Milan-Cortina Games Bring Global Competition to Northern Italy

An FBI-issued flyer displays Nancy Guthrie and images of an unidentified individual seen near her home before she vanished.

Arrest Made in Disappearance of Savannah Guthrie’s Mother

Sen. John Thune addresses reporters on Capitol Hill about bipartisan talks to avert a potential DHS funding lapse.

Senate Republicans Push for DHS Funding Extension Amid Shutdown Concerns

One of many construction sites of the Hudson Tunnel Project.

Trump Wants Dulles Airport and Penn Station to Bear His Name in Exchange for Release of Gateway Tunnel Funding

President Trump announces the launch of TrumpRx.

Trump Officially Launches TrumpRx.gov to Lower Prescription Drug Costs

A physician speaks with a patient during a routine office visit.

What Trump’s “Great Healthcare Plan” Means for Your Money — and Your Care