Michigan special election to decide state Senate control
Chedrick Greene, Democratic candidate for the 35th Senate District, speaks at a rally Monday, April 27, 2026, in Saginaw, Mich. (AP Photo/Paul Sancya)
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Boxes of the drug mifepristone sit on a shelf at the West Alabama Women’s Center in Tuscaloosa, Ala., March 16, 2022. (AP Photo/Allen G. Breed, File)
· Ali Swenson
Ohio primary sets up close fall contests for governor, Senate
Republican Ohio gubernatorial candidate Vivek Ramaswamy speaks to supporters before the Warren County Republicans Lincoln Day Dinner at the Great Wolf Lodge in Mason, Ohio, Friday, April 10, 2026. (AP Photo/Carolyn Kaster)
· Julie Carr Smyth
Tennessee will consider redrawing US House district centered on Memphis
Randall Williams protests outside the Alabama state house during a special session of the Alabama Legislature, Monday, May 4, 2026, in Montgomery, Ala. (AP Photo/Mike Stewart)
· Kim Chandler
Secret Service says suspect opened fire on them and was shot in exchange near Washington Monument
WASHINGTON, D.C. — A man spotted carrying a gun in the vicinity of the White House by plainclothes officers and agents was shot by law enforcement Monday after he opened fire on them near the Washington Monument, the Secret Service said.
· Associated Press
Milei reabre la Casa Rosada a los periodistas tras ola de críticas
Periodistas permanecen afuera de la Casa Rosada, sede del gobierno, después de que el presidente Javier Milei les bloqueara el acceso, el jueves 23 de abril de 2026, en Buenos Aires, Argentina. (AP Foto/Rodrigo Abd)
· Isabel Debre
Ex-NY mayor Giuliani in critical but stable condition — spokesman
WASHINGTON, D.C. — Former New York mayor Rudy Giuliani remained in critical condition late Monday as he recovers from pneumonia, a spokesman said.
· Agence France-Presse
Secret Service officer arrested for indecent exposure in Miami after Trump golf event
A U.S. Secret Service officer was arrested in Miami on a charge of indecent exposure while off-duty, authorities said Monday.
· Dan Mangan
Federal appeals panel questions Trump's prosecutorial appointments
John Sarcone, acting U.S. Attorney for Northern New York, leaves Manhattan federal court in New York, on Dec. 4, 2025. (AP Photo/Michael Sisak, File)
· Larry Neumeister
Industry minister heads to US, Canada for investment, submarine talks
South Korean Industry Minister Kim Jung-kwan is heading to Washington and Ottawa, Ontario, for a four-day trip aimed at advancing US-bound investment plans and strengthening Seoul’s bid for Canada’s multibillion-dollar submarine program, the ministry said Tuesday.
· Jo He-rim
Shootings On the National Mall Are Rare
The National Mall is one of the safest places in Washington, a place for tourists to take in the capital’s grandeur and for residents to relax.
· Gaya Gupta
Shootings On the National Mall Are Rare
The National Mall is one of the safest places in Washington, a place for tourists to take in the capital’s grandeur and for residents to relax.
· Gaya Gupta
Europe sees need for bigger NATO role
YEREVAN, Armenia (AP) — European leaders on Monday said US President Donald Trump’s surprise decision to pull thousands of US troops out of Germany is just the latest signal that Europe must take more responsibility for its security.
· Yonhap
Trump's "Project Vault" Plans To Initially Buy Rare Earths From China
As we reported in February, the US Export-Import Bank’s proposed rare earth stockpiling initiative would initially source critical minerals from anywhere in the world - including China, an official involved in the project revealed to Bloomberg. The $12 billion Project Vault would later shift to a replenishment model…
· Tyler Durden
‘So sad’: Trump has to start refunding $231b of his illegal tariffs
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· Stephen Bartholomeusz
Merz’s strategy for dealing with Trump’s anger: Tell him he’s right
BERLIN — Facing new tariffs from U.S. President Donald Trump on Germany’s prized auto industry — immediately after his threat to withdraw American troops — Chancellor Friedrich Merz has offered a disarmingly conciliatory response: Trump is essentially right.
· James Angelos
DC Judge 'Apologizes' To Alleged Trump Assassin
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· Tyler Durden
IMF chief warns of 'much worse outcome' if war drags into 2027
WASHINGTON (Reuters) -- The head of the International Monetary Fund on Monday warned that inflation was already picking up and the global economy could face a "much worse outcome" if the war in the Middle East drags into 2027 and oil prices hit around $125 per barrel.
· Reuters
'Not a test of IQ': Doctor who designed cognitive test addresses Trump's boasts
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· Nick Pearson
Trump Tries to Downplay Economic Effects of the Iran War
Facing pressure to address the economic fallout of his war in Iran, President Trump on Monday sought to portray his policy wins for small businesses as evidence that he was succeeding in building up the economy.
· Erica L Green
"Rare Sight": USAF C-17 Jets Land In Beijing Ahead Of Trump-Xi Summit
As the Strait of Hormuz takes center stage Monday morning, Iran is threatening to attack any ship that attempts to transit the critical waterway. This directly challenges President Trump's plan for the U.S. Navy to "guide" tankers and container ships through the chokepoint.
· Tyler Durden
CNBC Daily Open: Trump's indefinite ceasefire does not seem so definite
Hello, this is Hui Jie writing to you from Singapore. Welcome to another edition of CNBC's Daily Open.
· Lim Hui Jie
Washington to proceed with plan to hike EU car tariffs, U.S. trade official says
WASHINGTON – U.S. Trade Representative Jamieson Greer told European Union and German trade officials over the weekend that Washington will move forward with U.S. President Donald Trump's plan to raise EU car import tariffs to 25%, according to a statement made Monday on CNBC.
· David Shepardson
California looks into Trump admin's deal to end offshore wind project
Interior Secretary Doug Burgum testifies during a Senate Committee on Appropriations, Subcommittee on Department of Interior, Environment, and Related Agencies hearing on the proposed budget for fiscal year 2027 on Capitol Hill Wednesday, April 22, 2026, in Washington. (AP Photo/Mariam Zuhaib)
· Jennifer Mcdermott
Gunman shot after firing at Secret Service, triggering White House lockdown
Washington: The US Secret Service said its officers confronted an armed and “suspicious individual” near the White House, and that he later fired at them before fleeing on foot and being shot by law enforcement authorities.
· Kanishka Singh
US deploys jets, helicopters to support escort operation
US Central Command said “Project Freedom”, announced by Donald Trump, is supported by more than 100 aircraft and about 15,000 personnel, as the United States began escorting ships through the Strait of Hormuz.
· Middleeasteye
Oil slides as traders assess Middle East developments with Iran attacks keeping markets jittery
Oil prices declined after closing sharply higher on Monday, as traders continue to assess the risk of immediate supply disruptions amid renewed tensions between the United States and Iran.
· Lee Ying Shan
Secret Service on scene of shooting in Washington, says one person shot by law enforcement
The US Secret Service said on Monday its officers confronted an armed and "suspicious individual" near the White House who later fired at them before fleeing on foot and being shot by law enforcement.
· REUTERS, JERUSALEM POST STAFF
'Which is the squirrel': Trump brags about aceing cognitive tests
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Trump is trying to force the Strait of Hormuz open — and daring Iran to respond
American attack helicopters sank six Iranian small boats in the Strait of Hormuz on Monday — as the Trump administration works to back the regime into a corner — forcing it to choose between allowing ships through the strait or attacking them and provoking a return to war.
· Ronny Reyes
Trump-Kim meeting 'not currently' scheduled for upcoming Asia trip: White House
A meeting between U.S. President Donald Trump and North Korean leader Kim Jong-un is not currently scheduled during Trump's upcoming trip to Asia this month, a White House official said Monday, amid speculation that he could seek to revive diplomacy with Pyongyang when opportunities arise.
· Yonhap
Trump says Iran fired at S. Korean vessel, urges Seoul to join Hormuz mission
US President Donald Trump said Monday that Iran has taken shots at a South Korean cargo ship and other targets, noting that it is time for Seoul to participate in a mission to reopen the crucial Strait of Hormuz.
· Yonhap
Kamala Harris goes silent in governor’s race — snubbing ex–Biden cabinet ally
Former Vice President Kamala Harris issued a sweeping slate of endorsements Monday of California Democrats across a number of races ahead of the June primary.
· Titus Wu
Chinese firms suspend US expansion as business climate worsens
CGCC's annual survey was conducted in March 2026, shortly after Israel and the U.S. attacked Iran and news emerged that Trump and Xi would delay their meeting in Beijing. (Nikkei montage)
· PAK YIU
EEUU revoca las visas de varios ejecutivos del diario costarricense La Nación
Un vendedor ofrece el periódico La Nación, el 21 de enero de 2009, en San José, Costa Rica. (AP Foto/Kent Gilbert, archivo)
· Javier C Rdoba
Cerveceros reincorporan a Jackson Chourio y Andrew Vaughn tras fracturas en la mano
Jackson Chourio observa desde el dugout durante la sexta entrada del juego de béisbol de Grandes Ligas contra los Nacionales de Washington, el viernes 10 de abril de 2026, en Milwaukee. (AP Foto/Kayla Wolf, Archivo)
Short-term costs just part of story, Iran’s newest proxy and other commentary
The Iran war is proving a “domestic liability” for the GOP, note Douglas E. Schoen and Carly Cooperman at The Hill — partly because “for many Americans, the war has not been clearly or consistently explained, leaving voters to judge it primarily through its economic consequences.” Yet its “long-term strategic impact…
· Post Editorial Board
Secret Service shoots armed man near White House
The individual’s intentions were not immediately clear.
· Jacob Wendler
Person shot by law enforcement near Washington monument, Secret Service says
The person’s condition and the circumstances surrounding the shooting were not immediately known
· Dara Kerr and agencies
Rubio planea visitar el Vaticano esta semana en medio de tensiones entre Trump y el papa
El secretario de Estado de Estados Unidos, Marco Rubio, durante una reunión en el Departamento de Estado, el martes 14 de abril de 2026, en Washington. (AP Foto/Jacquelyn Martin)
· Matthew Lee
Pulitzers honour damning coverage of Trump and his policies
The annual awards overseen by Columbia University recognised coverage of Trump’s immigration crackdown and his enrichment of his allies
· Agence France-Presse
Pulitzers honour damning coverage of Trump and his policies
The annual awards overseen by Columbia University recognised coverage of Trump’s immigration crackdown and his enrichment of his allies
· Agence France-Presse
Judge Slams Trump Administration for ‘Serious Breakdown’ in Legal Ethics
A federal judge slammed the Department of Homeland Security on Monday for making “erroneous and dangerous” statements after the department publicly attacked her for siding with a man it deemed “a violent criminal illegal alien.”
· Mattathias Schwartz
Trump administration moves to block Minnesota climate change lawsuit
President Donald Trump’s administration moved Monday to block a lawsuit Minnesota officials filed almost six years ago alleging oil companies and a petroleum trade group deceived state residents about climate change.
· Todd Richmond
South Korean-run vessel ablaze in Strait of Hormuz; Trump says Iran fired at the ship
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· Herbie G
Person shot by officers near Washington Monument, Secret Service says
Matt Quinn, deputy director of the federal police agency, said a bystander was struck by the suspect in the shooting on the National Mall
· Associated Press
Person shot by officers near Washington Monument, Secret Service says
Matt Quinn, deputy director of the federal police agency, said a bystander was struck by the suspect in the shooting on the National Mall
· Associated Press
Brazil’s Lula to travel to US to meet with Trump later this week
Brazilian President Luiz Inacio Lula da Silva is expected to travel to the United States to meet with his counterpart, Donald Trump, later this week, according to media reports.
· Al Jazeera
White House put on lockdown after shooting nearby (VIDEO, PHOTO)
The White House was put on lockdown during a business event attended by President Donald Trump following reports of gunfire nearby, Newsmax and Al Jazeera journalists reported on Monday. The Secret Service announced that an individual had been shot by law enforcement in the neighborhood.
· RT
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The White House was briefly put on lockdown on Monday after a shooting involving the US Secret Service near the Washington Monument, where an armed suspect allegedly opened fire on officers, wounding a minor.
· RT