Here are the day’s top stories
Headlines
President Trump Weighs Troop Deployments to Iran
President Trump is facing a decision on deploying thousands more troops to the Middle East. A deployment could indicate the war against Iran is about to shift into a “boots on the ground” phase. Read More
Republicans split over President Trump’s request for $200 billion to fund the war in Iran. Source
Trump blamed Israel for a strike on an Iranian gas field that led to the escalation of attacks on energy targets in the Gulf States by Iran in retaliation. Source
Politics
Director of National Intelligence Tulsi Gabbard testified before a House committee about the war in Iran. Gabbard faced questions about her views on President Trump’s statement that Iran presented an imminent threat to the U.S. Link
A federal grand jury subpoenaed former FBI Director James Comey as part of an investigation into a grand conspiracy investigation into attempts to deny Donald Trump the White House. See Details
Alexandria Ocasio-Cortez and Ilhan Omar suffered a setback when a key ally lost a congressional primary in Illinois. Read More
U.S. News
Alaska Airlines and a FedEx plane avoided a horrific crash while trying to land at Newark Airport. Find out More
Josh Duggar, star of the “19 Kids and Counting” reality show, is facing new sex abuse charges. See Details
Business
President Trump expressed support for continuing a criminal investigation into Federal Reserve Chairman Jerome Powell. Senators are threatening to delay a confirmation vote on Kevin Warsh, Trump’s pick to replace Powell, as long as the probe is open. See Details
Stock futures inch up as the market is set for an overall losing week. See Details
World News
Israel says it will call off strikes on Iranian energy infrastructure in a bid to calm global oil and natural gas markets. Link
The closing of the site of Jesus’ crucifixion during Holy Week sparks fears among Christians. See Details
Entertainment
ABC has canceled this season of ‘The Bachelorette’ following an alleged domestic abuse video involving star Taylor Frankie Paul. Read More
The trailer for Spider-Man: Brand New Day set a first-day record for most views with 718.6 million. Find out More
Sports
12th-seeded High Point stunned fifth-seeded Wisconsin 83-82 in the first major upset of the NCAA Tournament. See Details
NBA MVP contender Cade Cunningham to miss extended time after suffering a collapsed lung. Link
Off the Wall
Pittsburgh public schools will close from April 21 to 24 due to more than 100,000 expected visitors to the area for the NFL Draft. See Details
