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President Trump Says Iran War will End Soon
President Trump predicted a quick end to the war with Iran as the U.S. military’s operation was ahead of schedule. Trump’s declaration came amid tumbling stock markets and rising oil prices. Find out More
The U.S. government ordered more diplomats to evacuate the Middle East. The evacuation order came as President Trump is promising a quick end to the war. Source
President Trump told House Republicans that passing the SAVE Act will guarantee victory in the midterm elections. The SAVE Act mandates proof of citizenship to register to vote and a voter ID to cast a ballot. Source
Politics
President Trump is holding out on his endorsement in the Texas Senate race to pressure Senate Republicans to pass the SAVE Act. Polls show State Attorney General Ken Paxton leading incumbent John Cornyn ahead of the May runoff. Find out More
Jesse Jackson Jr. rips Barack Obama and Joe Biden after his father’s memorial service. Read More
U.S. News
A growing number of states look to do away with Daylight Saving Time. Source
Police arrested Emir Balat and Ibrahim Kayumi as suspects in an incident where an improvised explosive device was thrown at protestors outside Gracie Mansion, the home of New York City Mayor Zohran Mamdani. See Details
A jury convicted real estate moguls Tal and Oren Alexander and their brother, Alon Alexander, on federal sex trafficking charges. See Details
Business
South Korea’s stock market rises, and oil prices drop after President Trump hints at an end to the Iran War. Read More
Oil price roller coaster complicates the Federal Reserve’s decision on cutting interest rates. Source
World News
Protestors met the British Royal Family as the fallout from former Prince Andrew’s involvement with Jeffrey Epstein spread. See Details
The Iranian Women’s Soccer Team withdrew from the Women’s Asian Cup and sought asylum out of fear that returning to their home country would lead to torture and persecution. Link
Entertainment
‘Ghost Busters’ and ‘Charles in Charge’ star Jennifer Runyon passed away at the age of 65 after a battle with cancer. Source
Taylor Swift’s attempt to trademark “The Life of a Showgirl” hit a snag as the United States Patent and Trademark Office suspended an application due to its similarity to a 2014 trademark of “Confessions of a Showgirl” by Las Vegas performer Maren Wade. See Details
Sports
American Nathan Martin won the Los Angeles Marathon in a photo finish, defeating Kenya’s Michael Kamau by -00.01 of a second. This was the closest finish in the race’s history. Source
Kansas City Chiefs tight end Travis Kelce is expected to return in 2026 for a 14th season. Link
Off the Wall
Hulk was one of 23 players ejected in a mass brawl that took place during a soccer game in Brazil. Find out More
The CIA kept a document that potentially contained a cure for cancer classified for 60 years. Source
