- U.S. struck, seized Iranian-flagged ship Touska in Gulf of Oman, Trump says
The seizure escalates the U.S. naval blockade, and comes after Iran fired upon commercial vessels transiting the Strait of Hormuz earlier on Sunday.
CNBC. Sun, 19 Apr 2026 21:19:33 GMT.
- Trump says U.S. officials are traveling to Pakistan for new Iran talks
Sources said Vice President Vance, special envoy Steve Witkoff and Jared Kushner would attend the talks.
CBS News. Sun, 19 Apr 2026 17:02:59 -0400.
- 8 children killed in mass shooting in Shreveport, Louisiana, police say
Eight children and teens were killed early Sunday in a mass shooting in Shreveport, Louisiana. The suspected shooter is also dead.
CBS News. Sun, 19 Apr 2026 16:03:05 -0400.
- U.S. Struck Iranian Ship Challenging Blockade, Trump Says
The president said the ship, named the Touska, was now controlled by U.S. marines.
By Zachary Folk, Forbes Staff. Forbes. Sun, 19 Apr 2026 16:00:46 -0400.
- Iran War Live Updates: Trump Says U.S. Officials Will Travel to Pakistan for Talks
Vice President JD Vance will again lead the U.S. delegation for talks mediated by Pakistan, a White House official said. There was no immediate comment from Tehran. The Strait of Hormuz remained largely closed.
The New York Times. New York Times. Sun, 19 Apr 2026 17:45:54 +0000.
- Activists Tear-Gassed at Failed Raid of Beagle Research Facility
Some 1,000 protesters tried to storm a private breeding and lab facility in Wisconsin in an effort to steal thousands of beagles that are bred for medical experimentation.
Katie Benner and Taylor Glascock. New York Times. Sun, 19 Apr 2026 17:44:47 +0000.
- 8 children dead in mass shooting that began as domestic dispute, police say
Eight children were killed in a domestic violence shooting across three locations in Shreveport, Louisiana, before a police chase ended the rampage.
Fox News. Sun, 19 Apr 2026 13:33:02 -0400.
- A permit should mean something. CERTAIN Act guards projects from political meddling.
The CERTAIN Act is a bipartisan bill that aims to protect lawfully issued permits from political interference, increase accountability during review, and ensure projects can move forward on time, which is essential for the U.S. ...
Connor Christensen, Opinion Contributor. The Hill. Sun, 19 Apr 2026 17:00:00 +0000.
- Feds arrest Iranian woman at LAX for allegedly brokering weapons sales for Islamic regime
Federal authorities arrested Shamim Mafi at LAX, alleging she brokered Iranian-made drones, bombs and ammunition sales to Sudan's military forces.
Fox News. Sun, 19 Apr 2026 12:37:22 -0400.
- Son of 85-year-old French widow home after 16 days in U.S. immigration custody says she needs rest
The son of an 85-year-old French widow who married an American military veteran but was later detained for overstaying her visa says she now needs rest after the ordeal.
Associated Press. Washington Times. Sat, 18 Apr 2026 07:55:48 -0400.
- Trump seeks to rally youth vote for GOP at Turning Point USA event
President Trump tried to boost support for Republican candidates among young voters with a midterm election campaign-style rally sponsored by Turning Point USA, the group founded by slain conservative activist Charlie Kirk.
Jeff Mordock. Washington Times. Fri, 17 Apr 2026 19:20:00 -0400.
- Key questions facing government over Mandelson checks
It's emerged that Lord Mandelson did not pass inital security vetting checks ahead of taking up the role of ambassador to the United States.
BBC News. Fri, 17 Apr 2026 19:24:18 GMT.
- USMNT needs ambitious post-World Cup succession plan
Mauricio Pochettino won't coach the USMNT forever, and when he does leave, will U.S. Soccer be able to bring in another big-name boss to replace him?
Jeff Carlisle. ESPN. Fri, 17 Apr 2026 13:51:58 EST.
- U.S. Stock Futures Jump on Middle East Developments
U.S. Stock Futures Jump on Middle East Developments.
Zacks Equity Research. Zacks. Fri, 17 Apr 2026 15:08:00 GMT.
- Allegiant-Sun Country's $1.5B Deal Secures Approval From the U.S. DOT
ALGT secures DOT approval for its $1.5B Sun Country deal, clearing a key hurdle as the airlines move closer to closing pending shareholder votes.
Zacks Equity Research. Zacks. Fri, 17 Apr 2026 14:02:00 GMT.
