- U.S. Military Strikes a Boat in the Caribbean, Killing 3
The latest attack raised the death toll to at least 180 in the campaign by the United States against people it accuses of smuggling drugs at sea.
Eric Schmitt. New York Times. Mon, 20 Apr 2026 03:02:27 +0000.
- Iran War Live Updates: U.S. Attacks Iranian Cargo Ship While Preparing for New Round of Talks
President Trump said a Navy destroyer had attacked and seized an Iranian-flagged vessel in the Gulf of Oman. The White House said it is dispatching a high-level delegation, including Vice President JD Vance, to Pakistan for negotiations.
The New York Times. New York Times. Mon, 20 Apr 2026 02:04:43 +0000.
- Trick Williams wins United States Championship in WrestleMania debut
Trick Williams proved he was ready for the big stage, defeating Sami Zayn to win the United States Championship at WrestleMania 42 in Las Vegas.
Fox News. Sun, 19 Apr 2026 19:51:36 -0400.
- WWE WrestleMania 42 Results As Trick Williams Dethrones Hated Sami Zayn
At WWE WrestleMania 42, Trick Williams nailed Sami Zayn with the Trick Shot to become the United States Champion.
By Blake Oestriecher, Contributor. Forbes. Sun, 19 Apr 2026 19:23:14 -0400.
- The Strokes end Coachella weekend two set with politically charged video targeting CIA and US government
The Strokes appeared to take aim at the U.S. government during Coachella, closing their set with a video referencing the CIA, Gaza and Iran bombings.
Fox News. Sun, 19 Apr 2026 19:12:59 -0400.
- Three U.S. Navy Aircraft Carriers Will Soon Be In The Middle East
The USS Gerald R. Ford (CVN-78) set a record for longest modern supercarrier deployment last week, and she is now operating in the Red Sea.
By Peter Suciu, Contributor. Forbes. Sun, 19 Apr 2026 18:02:21 -0400.
- 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.
- Businesses can claim refunds for Trump tariffs ruled unconstitutional starting Monday
A refund system for businesses that paid tariffs which the U.S. Supreme Court ruled President Donald Trump imposed without the constitutional authority to do so is scheduled to launch Monday.
Mae Anderson. Washington Times. Sun, 19 Apr 2026 15:00:49 -0400.
- Canada's prime minister says economic ties with U.S. are a weakness that must be corrected
Canadian Prime Minister Mark Carney said in a video address released Sunday that Canada's strong economic ties to the United States were once a strength but are now a weakness that must be corrected.
Jim Morris. Washington Times. Sun, 19 Apr 2026 14:11:40 -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.
- 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.