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1. Senate Republicans Block Iran War Powers Resolution for Sixth Time As the U.S. marks the 60th day of its conflict with Iran, Senate Republicans have blocked another effort to stop President Trump’s military actions. Senators voted 47 to 50…
US Naval Blockade of Iran Continues Amid Stalled Nuclear Talks President Donald Trump has signaled that the US naval blockade in the Strait of Hormuz could last for months unless Iran agrees to a new nuclear deal. Oil prices have…
1. Stalled U.S.-Iran Talks and Ongoing Tensions in the Middle East President Trump and his national security team remain skeptical of Iran’s proposal to reopen the Strait of Hormuz in exchange for tabling nuclear talks. Trump has publicly threatened Iran…
1. Trump Unlikely to Accept Iran’s Proposal on Strait of Hormuz Iran has offered the United States a new proposal to end its control over the Strait of Hormuz in exchange for the U.S. lifting its blockade of Iranian ports…
There is an official itinerary for King Charles III and Queen Camilla’s state visit to the United States, scheduled for April 27–30, 2026 (with the King continuing solo to Bermuda afterward). This is their first state visit to the US…
1. Shooting at White House Correspondents’ Dinner Raises Security Concerns A gunman attempted to storm the White House Correspondents’ Dinner at the Washington Hilton on Saturday night, exchanging gunfire with law enforcement before being subdued. President Trump and senior officials…
1. Shooting Incident at White House Correspondents’ Dinner Shots were fired and an armed man rushed security at the White House Correspondents’ Dinner on April 25-26, 2026, prompting President Donald Trump and other officials to be rushed to safety. The…
US-Iran Peace Talks Uncertain as Iranian FM Departs Pakistan Iranian Foreign Minister Abbas Araghchi arrived in Islamabad for potential indirect talks with US envoys but left without meeting them, leaving the status of ceasefire negotiations unclear. US officials Steve Witkoff…
1. US-Iran Tensions Escalate with Naval Blockade in Strait of Hormuz The United States has intensified its military operations against Iran, with Defense Secretary Pete Hegseth describing the ongoing war and blockade as a “gift to the world.” US forces…