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The U.S. Helsinki Commission holds a briefing on Vatican diplomacy in an era of geopolitical tensions, power politics, and war at 2 p.m. ET on April 13. Panelists include: • Jackie Aldrette, deputy secretary general for U.S. relations at the…
The U.S. military is enforcing a blockade of ships from Iranian ports in the Strait of Hormuz. Find out what President Donald Trump said that will do, and what’s next as talks with Iran failed. Markets inched upward after a…
At least seven Democratic members of the House called on Rep. Eric Swalwell (D-Calif.) to resign from Congress amid sexual assault allegations before the House gaveled back in on April 13 following a recess, with several vowing to vote for…
President Donald Trump renewed his warning late on April 12 that NATO could face a “very serious examining” after the alliance did not support the United States during its war with Iran. “I’m very disappointed in NATO,” Trump told reporters…
The Religious Liberty Commission holds a hearing on the past, present, and future of religious liberty in America at 9 a.m. ET on April 13, reviewing findings from prior sessions and examining the role of faith in the nation’s history…
Frank Bisignano has been called a turnaround specialist, but he prefers to think of himself as a builder, focused on improving organizations and delivering value to clients. During a nearly 40-year career in the financial services industry, Bisignano helped improve…
Lawmakers will return to Capitol Hill this week with a long to-do list as the Department of Homeland Security (DHS) remains in a partial shutdown. Ending that shutdown—which as of April 13 reached its 58th day—will be a top priority for…
Rep. Eric Swalwell (D-Calif.) suspended his bid for California governor on Sunday after reports emerged accusing the Democrat of sexual assault. “I will fight the serious, false allegations that have been made—but that’s my fight, not a campaign’s,” Swalwell wrote…
President Donald Trump arrives at Joint Base Andrews from Palm Beach en route to the White House at 8:25 p.m. ET on April 12.
Notable moments from the past week in America.
President Donald Trump on April 12 predicted that the current elevated gasoline prices could go higher or remain the same before the November midterm elections, after oil prices surged in the wake of the Iran conflict. Fox News anchor Maria…
Three Iranian nationals with ties to the Iranian regime were arrested this week after the U.S. government ended their lawful permanent resident statuses. Seyed Eissa Hashemi, Maryam Tahmasebi, and their son are in the custody of U.S. Immigration and Customs…
Kimberly Lewis is growing up in a digital world where information and entertainment are instantly accessible at the tap of her finger. Still, she prefers to turn pages. The high school senior from Paterson, New Jersey, has read more than…
President Donald Trump attends UFC 237 at 9:30 p.m. ET on April 11.
Vice President JD Vance holds a press conference in Islamabad at 8:54 p.m. ET on April 11.
President Donald Trump departs the White House en route to Joint Base Andrews to travel to Miami for the UFC 327 championship on April 11.
A divided federal appeals court on April 11 temporarily allowed construction to continue on the planned White House ballroom after a judge previously ordered work on the project to be halted. The U.S. Court of Appeals for the District of…
Washington Mayor Muriel Bowser on April 10 unveiled her last budget before leaving office at the end of this year. The $21.2 billion gross operating spending plan trims the general-fund budget—which pays for core city services—to $12.7 billion, a 3.3…
The 28th annual NYC Tartan Day Parade takes place from 2 p.m. to 4 p.m. ET on April 11, marching along Sixth Avenue from West 44th and 45th Streets to West 55th Street in Manhattan. ...
HOUSTON—The United States completed its first journey around the Moon in more than 50 years on April 10 as the Orion spacecraft Integrity splashed down in the Pacific Ocean. NASA’s Artemis II, the 10-day mission that carried astronauts Reid Wiseman,…