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THURSDAY, APRIL 16, 2026
Pakistan Shuttles to Tehran as U.S. and Iran Weigh Extending Ceasefire
Army chief Asim Munir meets Iran's foreign minister to tee up a second round of talks before an April 22 expiry, as Hegseth says U.S. forces are ready to resume strikes
WEDNESDAY, APRIL 15, 2026
Tax Day Refunds Run Below White House Projections as IRS Workforce Shrinks
Average refunds are up 11 percent but fall well short of the $1,000 boost the administration promised, while rising gas prices consume much of the gain
WEDNESDAY, APRIL 15, 2026
U.S. Blockade Halts Iran Sea Trade as Trump Signals Talks May Resume
Central Command says six ships turned back and commercial traffic "completely halted" within 36 hours of the naval cordon taking effect
TUESDAY, APRIL 14, 2026
Warsh Fed Disclosures Show Wealth Topping $100 Million
The former Fed governor's filings detail roughly 1,800 assets, $10 million in fees from Stanley Druckenmiller and a spouse worth an estimated $1.9 billion
MONDAY, APRIL 13, 2026
Two House Members Exit in a Single Day Over Misconduct Scandals
Democrat Eric Swalwell will resign and Texas Republican Tony Gonzales plans to file his retirement Tuesday, ending two expulsion fights in a matter of hours
MONDAY, APRIL 13, 2026
Trump Attacks Pope Leo Over Iran War; Meloni Breaks With Ally
The first American pope says he has no fear of the White House as Italy's prime minister calls the president's remarks unacceptable