Topic: US Politics — Neutral reports only
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[2026-04-17 23:09 UTC+10:00] [General] [Factuality: 90]
Source: RT News
Snippet: US Secretary of War Pete Hegseth has once again attacked the press, accusing journalists of producing an “endless stream of garbage” in their coverage of the Iran conflict and comparing the Pentagon media pool to the Pharisees, a Jewish group in the Bible who often clashed with Jesus.
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[2026-04-17 23:03 UTC+10:00] [General] [Factuality: 100]
Source: AP News
Snippet: Kentucky sheep farmer Daniel Bell has been expanding thanks to a partnership with a solar company that pays him to graze his flock among the panels. (AP Video: Joshua A. Bickel)
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[2026-04-17 23:00 UTC+10:00] [Donald Trump] [Factuality: 92]
Source: South China Morning Post
Snippet: Pakistan is the regional go-between to help maintain the 10-day ceasefire in Lebanon and push for a conclusive deal to end the Iran war
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[2026-04-17 22:47 UTC+10:00] [General] [Factuality: 100]
Source: Zero Hedge
Snippet: Stocks are pushing higher again on the same old regurgitated news: namely speculation that a deal to end the war between the US and Iran is getting closer, the same exact "speculation" that has pushed the Nasdaq higher for what will now be 13 days in a row, and the same speculation that may keep pushing stocks even higher until the reality of no ceasefire sends risk plunging in a few days.
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[2026-04-17 22:45 UTC+10:00] [General] [Factuality: 100]
Source: Al Jazeera
Snippet: France and the United Kingdom are convening dozens of countries to advance plans for a multinational maritime force to secure the Strait of Hormuz, but Washington is not part of the discussions.
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[2026-04-17 21:57 UTC+10:00] [General] [Factuality: 100]
Source: The National (UAE)
Snippet: Oil prices dropped on Friday but are still heading for a weekly gain after a 10-day Israel-Hezbollah ceasefire came into effect and US President Donald Trump said war with Iran could end “fairly soon”.
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[2026-04-17 21:21 UTC+10:00] [Donald Trump] [Factuality: 100]
Source: South China Morning Post
Snippet: Anwar spoke with Sneako about issues ranging from Malaysia’s multi-religious society and Israel to the ‘very condescending’ American mindset
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[2026-04-17 21:11 UTC+10:00] [US Congress] [Factuality: 100]
Source: Guardian Australia
Snippet: The decision to extend a warrantless security law until 30 April came after 20 Republicans worked with House Democrats to defeat attempts to pass five-year and 18-month renewals
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[2026-04-17 21:00 UTC+10:00] [US news] [Factuality: 100]
Source: Guardian Australia
Snippet: America First Policy Institute, which boasts close ties to president, discussed transgender policy ‘reform’ at DC event
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[2026-04-17 21:00 UTC+10:00] [General] [Factuality: 100]
Source: New York Post
Snippet: One of the most popular parlor games on Wall Street is focused on the battle between President Trump and Sen. Thom Tillis (R-NC) over the confirmation of Kevin Warsh as the new Federal Reserve chair, On The Money has learned.
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[2026-04-17 20:53 UTC+10:00] [General] [Factuality: 100]
Source: Nikkei Asia
Snippet: An Indian delegation is visiting the U.S. next week for talks on an interim trade agreement. © Reuters
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[2026-04-17 20:48 UTC+10:00] [General] [Factuality: 90]
Source: The National (UAE)
Snippet: A US-brokered ceasefire that aims to halt an “idiotic war” between Hezbollah and Israel will stop “senseless killing”, President Donald Trump’s envoy Tom Barrack said.
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[2026-04-17 20:42 UTC+10:00] [General] [Factuality: 100]
Source: AP News
Snippet: An advertisement for prediction market platform Kalshi hangs at 13th and L Streets in northwest Washington, April 1, 2026. (AP Photo/Allison Robbert, File)
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[2026-04-17 20:41 UTC+10:00] [General] [Factuality: 90]
Source: New York Post
Snippet: President Donald Trump’s push to extend the government’s controversial warrantless surveillance powers suffered a minor setback early Friday morning after a group of conservative lawmakers rejected a compromise deal that would have extended the program for five years while incorporating some minor reforms intended to appease GOP privacy hawks.
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[2026-04-17 20:36 UTC+10:00] [General] [Factuality: 100]
Source: CNBC
Snippet: Energy shipments are increasingly being used as foreign policy tool as the Trump administration attempts to hold down two blockades on opposite sides of the globe.
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[2026-04-17 20:20 UTC+10:00] [China] [Factuality: 100]
Source: Asia Times
Snippet: Keep independent journalism alive
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[2026-04-17 20:08 UTC+10:00] [ENVIRONMENT] [Factuality: 100]
Source: The Japan Times
Snippet: When Hurricane Michael, a Category 5 storm, tore through Florida’s Tyndall Air Force Base in 2018, it battered F-22 stealth fighter jets, destroyed hundreds of buildings and churned up 700,000 cubic yards of debris. The total cost of the damage approached $5 billion.
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[2026-04-17 20:00 UTC+10:00] [Donald Trump] [Factuality: 100]
Source: Guardian Australia
Snippet: A Trace analysis found that revenue from fining white-collar criminals is drying up – due to presidential pardons
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[2026-04-17 20:00 UTC+10:00] [National / Victoria] [Factuality: 90]
Source: The Age
Snippet: To submit a letter to The Age, email letters@theage.com.au. Please include your home address and telephone number below your letter. No attachments. See here for our rules and tips on getting your letter published.
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[2026-04-17 19:50 UTC+10:00] [General] [Factuality: 100]
Source: New York Post
Snippet: Washington DC Mayor Muriel Bowser has re-introduced a curfew on under 18s and declared an emergency – after unruly spring breakers brawled and ran amok in the nation’s capital.
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[2026-04-17 19:49 UTC+10:00] [General] [Factuality: 100]
Source: RT News
Snippet: US President Donald Trump’s war of words with Pope Leo XIV appears to have split his own MAGA movement. While a number of prominent Republicans have distanced themselves from the exchange, others have stepped in to reassure him of their continued support.
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[2026-04-17 19:49 UTC+10:00] [General] [Factuality: 100]
Source: RT News
Snippet: US President Donald Trump’s war of words with Pope Leo XIV appears to have split his own MAGA movement. While a number of prominent Republicans have distanced themselves from the exchange, others have stepped in to reassure him of their continued support.
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[2026-04-17 19:41 UTC+10:00] [General] [Factuality: 100]
Source: The National (UAE)
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[2026-04-17 19:19 UTC+10:00] [General] [Factuality: 92]
Source: BBC News
Snippet: President Donald Trump has said that talks between the US and Iran to end the war could resume as early as this weekend, with Washington and Tehran "very close" to making a deal.
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[2026-04-17 19:00 UTC+10:00] [Christianity] [Factuality: 100]
Source: Guardian Australia
Snippet: Trump administration has riled head of Catholic church over use of theology to justify conflict in Iran
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[2026-04-17 19:00 UTC+10:00] [Immigration] [Factuality: 100]
Source: ProPublica
Snippet: Five days after an Immigration and Customs Enforcement agent fatally shot activist Renee Good, tensions were running high in the Minneapolis neighborhood where she was killed.
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[2026-04-17 18:50 UTC+10:00] [Pakistan] [Factuality: 100]
Source: Guardian Australia
Snippet: Trump’s ‘favourite field marshal’ has been a key figure in mediation efforts and now much rides for Asim Munir on the success of talks
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[2026-04-17 18:39 UTC+10:00] [General] [Factuality: 100]
Source: Middle East Eye
Snippet: Pakistani Prime Minister Shehbaz Sharif welcomed the ceasefire in Lebanon “facilitated through bold and sagacious diplomatic efforts led by President Donald Trump,” via a statement on X.
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[2026-04-17 18:15 UTC+10:00] [General] [Factuality: 100]
Source: New York Post
Snippet: The Trump administration has agreed to resume funding a key Manhattan subway project after New York officials sued.
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[2026-04-17 18:10 UTC+10:00] [Business / The economy] [Factuality: 100]
Source: The Age
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[2026-04-17 18:01 UTC+10:00] [General] [Factuality: 100]
Source: AP News
Snippet: San Francisco Giants (7-12, fifth in the NL West) vs. Washington Nationals (9-10, third in the NL East)
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[2026-04-17 17:57 UTC+10:00] [General] [Factuality: 100]
Source: CNBC
Snippet: Spanish Economy Minister Carlos Cuerpo lauded the country's energy resilience to the Iran war, saying a pivot to solar and wind power has shielded Madrid from the worst impacts of the resulting energy shock.
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[2026-04-17 17:57 UTC+10:00] [General] [Factuality: 100]
Source: Nikkei Asia
Snippet: U.S. Defense Secretary Pete Hegseth hosts an honor cordon for Indonesian Defense Minister Sjafrie Sjamsoeddin at the Pentagon, Washington, D.C., on April 13. © Reuters
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[2026-04-17 17:26 UTC+10:00] [General] [Factuality: 100]
Source: AfricaNews
Snippet: Hours before the ceasefire took effect, Israeli strikes hit southern Lebanon, including the Qasmiyeh Bridge, a vital crossing over the Litani River linking Tyre to surrounding areas. Repeatedly targeted, the bridge was reportedly left unusable, disrupting movement and supply routes, though residents were seen crossing it at first light. The 10-day truce, announced by US President Donald Trump, came into force at midnight local time on 17 April 2026, aiming to halt a conflict that has killed more than 2,000
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[2026-04-17 17:14 UTC+10:00] [General] [Factuality: 100]
Source: New York Post
Snippet: The 10-day cease-fire between Israel and Lebanon appeared to hold Friday – hours after President Trump branded the truce a historic day for Lebanon.
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[2026-04-17 17:14 UTC+10:00] [General] [Factuality: 100]
Source: AP News
Snippet: Federal law enforcement officers with Immigration and Customs Enforcement (ICE) and Enforcement and Removal Operations (ERO) conduct a traffic stop and detain people, Nov. 17, 2025, in Washington. (AP Photo/Alex Brandon, File)
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[2026-04-17 17:08 UTC+10:00] [General] [Factuality: 100]
Source: CNBC
Snippet: The United States is stepping up efforts to sell oil and gas to India as the world's third-largest energy market grapples with supply disruptions from the Middle East and finds its alternatives shrinking after Washington ended waivers for Iranian and Russian crude.
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[2026-04-17 16:55 UTC+10:00] [General] [Factuality: 90]
Source: The Manila Times
Snippet: WASHINGTON, United States — President Donald Trump said Thursday the US war with Iran was a "little diversion" during his second term in power, as recent polling shows the conflict's unpopularity with the American public.
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[2026-04-17 16:54 UTC+10:00] [General] [Factuality: 100]
Source: The Manila Times
Snippet: WASHINGTON, United States — US President Donald Trump said Thursday that Pope Leo XIV can say what he likes about world issues, but needs to understand the realities of a "nasty world."
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[2026-04-17 16:53 UTC+10:00] [General] [Factuality: 100]
Source: AP News
Snippet: El presidente de la Cámara de Representantes de Estados Unidos, Mike Johnson, y legisladores del Partido Republicano celebran la política fiscal de la formación en un acto en el exterior del Capitolio, en Washington, el 15 de abril de 2026. (AP Foto/J. Scott Applewhite)
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[2026-04-17 16:10 UTC+10:00] [General] [Factuality: 100]
Source: The Manila Times
Snippet: WASHINGTON, D.C. — The US military has widened its efforts beyond the blockade of Iran's ports to allow its forces around the world to stop any ship tied to Tehran or those suspected of carrying supplies that could help its government, from weapons to oil, metals and electronics.
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[2026-04-17 15:43 UTC+10:00] [General] [Factuality: 100]
Source: Al Jazeera
Snippet: It’s a Lego set, with a difference.
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[2026-04-17 15:43 UTC+10:00] [General] [Factuality: 90]
Source: Middle East Eye
Snippet: Australian Prime Minister Anthony Albanese said on Friday that his country did not receive any "new requests" from the Washington to participate in military operations against Iran.
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[2026-04-17 15:36 UTC+10:00] [General] [Factuality: 100]
Source: CNBC
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[2026-04-17 15:34 UTC+10:00] [General] [Factuality: 100]
Source: BBC News
Snippet: US President Donald Trump has announced that the leaders of Israel and Lebanon have agreed to a 10-day ceasefire, which took effect from 17:00 EST (21:00 GMT; midnight local time) on 16 April.
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[2026-04-17 15:33 UTC+10:00] [World / North America] [Factuality: 100]
Source: The Age
Snippet: Washington: During his first term, US President Donald Trump visited the Arc de Triomphe in Paris to attend a commemoration of Armistice Day, which marked the end of World War I. The memory of the arch stayed with him, and eight years later, he is determined to surpass it.
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[2026-04-17 15:19 UTC+10:00] [General] [Factuality: 100]
Source: AP News
Snippet: President Donald Trump expressed renewed optimism Thursday over a potential deal with Iran, saying talks could resume as soon as this weekend and suggesting he may even travel to Pakistan to sign a peace agreement if one is reached.
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[2026-04-17 14:30 UTC+10:00] [General] [Factuality: 100]
Source: AP News
Snippet: Tracer fire, explosions and fireworks were seen over the Beirut skyline after midnight into Friday as a ceasefire agreed on by Lebanon and Israel went into effect.
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[2026-04-17 14:24 UTC+10:00] [General] [Factuality: 100]
Source: AP News
Snippet: A currency trader talks on the phone near a screen showing the Korea Composite Stock Price Index (KOSPI), top center, and the foreign exchange rate between U.S. dollar and South Korean won, top center left, at the foreign exchange dealing room of the Hana Bank headquarters, in Seoul, South Korea, Friday, April 17, 2026.
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[2026-04-17 14:19 UTC+10:00] [General] [Factuality: 100]
Source: AP News
Snippet: Speaker of the House Mike Johnson, R-La., and fellow Republicans celebrate GOP tax policies at an event outside the Capitol in Washington, Wednesday, April 15, 2026. (AP Photo/J. Scott Applewhite)
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