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May 8, 2026 • 8 mins
Missile strikes hit the Strait of Hormuz again as the U.S. and Iran trade new attacks. President Donald Trump says the blockade is now a “wall of steel” and is demanding Tehran take the deal on the table.
Plus, the cruise ship tied to a deadly hantavirus outbreak is finally heading to port, as health officials try to track down passengers who already left the vessel.
And the Trump administration wants to let Americans mail handgu...
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President Donald Trump waits for Iran’s answer Thursday. The White House said a deal framework is close, but one decision could determine whether this standoff cools down or escalates again.
Plus, a suicide note allegedly written by Jeffrey Epstein before his death is now suddenly public years later. The newly unsealed document raises fresh questions about what investigators knew — and when.
And Mount Everest climbing season is f...
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May 6, 2026 • 9 mins
A sudden shift in the Strait of Hormuz as the U.S. pauses ship escorts. President Donald Trump calls it progress, even as pressure on Iran continues.
Plus, primary results deliver a split signal ahead of November. Trump reshapes the GOP in Indiana while Democrats lock in key ground elsewhere.
And the cruise ship hantavirus outbreak takes another turn. Passengers remain stranded, as officials now clash over where the ship can even...
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Ceasefire lines blur in the Strait of Hormuz as fresh fighting erupts again. The U.S. and Iran edge closer to confrontation, with shipping and energy markets watching closely.
Plus, another shooting near the National Mall puts the Secret Service back in the spotlight.
And a federal judge apologizes in court to the suspect in the White House Correspondents’ Dinner attack. Now attention is on the conditions he’s being held under.
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May 4, 2026 • 7 mins
The U.S. moves to escort ships through the Strait of Hormuz, as Iran warns of retaliation.
Plus, Spirit Airlines shuts down, stranding passengers and eliminating thousands of jobs. Now the political blame game is underway.
And two U.S. service members vanish during a training exercise in Morocco. The search is underway Monday morning.
These stories and more highlight your Unbiased Updates for Friday, May 4, 2026.
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May 1, 2026 • 8 mins
The Iran war has hit the 60-day mark, and Washington can’t agree on whether the president needs Congress to keep it going.
Plus, the DHS shutdown is over after months without full funding. But immigration enforcement money is moving on a separate track, and the next fight is already lined up.
And the Texas camp at the center of last summer’s deadly floods backtracks, now saying it’s canceling its season.
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April 30, 2026 • 8 mins
A late-night standoff and a breakthrough. House Republicans push through a budget move that could unlock up to $75 billion for Immigration and Customs Enforcement (ICE).
Plus, gas prices top $4 and keep climbing. The Iran standoff is tightening supply and hitting drivers where it hurts.
And a selfie taken just minutes before the chaos. New filings reveal what the suspected gunman did before rushing the White House Correspondents’...
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April 29, 2026 • 11 mins
King Charles addresses Congress and calls the U.S.-U.K alliance “unbreakable.” What he says about Ukraine and where he breaks with President Donald Trump.
Plus, former FBI director James Comey is indicted again over a year-old social media post prosecutors call a threat. He’s now answering to the charges.
And NASA moves closer to Artemis III with a key orbital test, one that could make or delay the next moon mission.
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April 28, 2026 • 9 mins
A suspect now faces an assassination charge after rushing the White House correspondents’ dinner. Court filings detail how he got there and who he says he was targeting.
Plus, King Charles moves from the White House to Capitol Hill on Tuesday. His address puts the war and U.S.-U.K. tensions squarely in focus.
And first lady Melania Trump calls for ABC to take action against talk host Jimmy Kimmel. The comedian is now responding.
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April 27, 2026 • 10 mins
Was he trying to kill the president? The suspect in the White House Correspondents’ Dinner shooting appears in court Monday as investigators examine whether President Donald Trump was the intended target.
Plus, U.S.-Iran talks collapse before they even begin. A meeting set for Monday is scrapped, with both sides blaming each other for the breakdown.
And the royal visit moves ahead after a violent weekend in Washington, D.C. King ...
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April 24, 2026 • 8 mins
President Donald Trump slows the pace on Iran, saying there’s no rush to end the war — and no timeline for a deal.
Plus, a U.S. soldier bets on a secret mission. Prosecutors say he used inside intel on the Maduro operation, and now faces charges.
And the Epstein files face a new federal audit. A watchdog is reviewing how the Justice Department handled the release after delays, redactions, and documents pulled offline.
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April 23, 2026 • 9 mins
Peace talks stall as the fight over Hormuz hardens. The U.S. and Iran dig in over control of the strait, leaving negotiations on hold.
Plus, a sudden U.S. Navy shakeup rattles the Pentagon. The secretary is out as a power struggle surfaces at the top.
And Immigration and Customs Enforcement (ICE) funding clears the Senate overnight, as Republicans pass it without new limits after a late-night vote.
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April 22, 2026 • 10 mins
Peace talks stall just as the ceasefire between Iran and the U.S. holds. Iran skips negotiations, and the U.S. leans on its Hormuz blockade, leaving the next move uncertain.
Plus, Virginia voters approve a new congressional map, giving Democrats a major edge heading into the midterms.
And a growing mystery around 11 dead or missing U.S.-linked scientists. Now, the FBI is trying to determine if any of the cases are connected.
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April 21, 2026 • 8 mins
Vice President JD Vance heads to Pakistan, but Iran says it won’t show after the U.S. seized one of its ships. The next round of peace talks is now in doubt.
Plus, President Donald Trump puts faith in the spotlight. He’ll read scripture in prime time Tuesday night, turning a livestream into a political moment.
And a major shift at Apple. Tim Cook steps down, handing off control of one of the most powerful companies in tech.
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April 20, 2026 • 9 mins
President Donald Trump threatens to strike Iran’s infrastructure after a U.S. naval clash at sea. Now, Tehran is warning of retaliation as talks hang in the balance.
Plus, a Louisiana father kills eight children, including seven of his own, before police shoot him. Investigators point to a domestic breakdown, but key questions remain.
And a bar fight erupts into gunfire near the University of Iowa. As of Monday morning, five peop...
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April 17, 2026 • 9 mins
A 10-day ceasefire between Israel and Lebanon is showing early cracks, raising questions about whether it holds.
Plus, the clash between President Donald Trump and the pope turns more direct. The two are now publicly at odds over Iran, faith and nuclear weapons.
And tariff refunds will soon be coming, but not for everyone. Businesses can start claiming money back, but the process is far from automatic.
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President Donald Trump claims the war is “close to over,” but Iran says it can still choke off global oil. Threats now stretch well beyond Hormuz, putting multiple shipping lanes at risk.
Plus, impeachment talk is back — and expanding. Democrats are now targeting more than just Trump as pressure builds on multiple fronts.
And Ticketmaster and Live Nation take a major hit in court. A jury finds they overcharged fans, with penaltie...
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April 15, 2026 • 9 mins
President Donald Trump has signaled that a second round of U.S.–Iran talks is coming into focus. Officials are now indicating how soon both sides could be back at the table.
Plus, Rep. Eric Swalwell is out, but the story isn’t slowing down. A new accuser says he drugged and sexually assaulted her, and now she’s going to the police.
And a dramatic return from space playing out on video. New footage shows Navy divers reaching the A...
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April 14, 2026 • 10 mins
Peace talks widen as China steps in alongside the U.S. and Iran. Both sides remain split Tuesday morning on limits to Iran’s nuclear program.
Plus, Rep. Eric Swalwell resigns from Congress after multiple misconduct accusations. And he’s not the only lawmaker leaving office Tuesday.
And Camp Mystic moves to reopen after the flood that killed 27 people last year, as families continue pressing for answers in court.
These stories an...
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April 13, 2026 • 9 mins
President Donald Trump announces a blockade of ships entering or exiting the Strait of Hormuz, starting Monday morning, as peace talks with Iran fail. Oil prices are climbing past $100 a barrel again as the world watches to see what happens next.
Plus, calling him terrible on foreign policy, Trump delivers a harsh critique of Pope Leo XIV and his resistance to the war in Iran and U.S. military interventions in Venezuela.
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