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WASHINGTON—Diversity, equity, and inclusion practices negatively impacted the U.S. economy, according to the 2026 White House Economic Report released April 13.  Researchers calculated that DEI policies reduced output and lowered the country’s gross domestic product by about $94 billion each…

WASHINGTON—As Congress returns from its Easter break, lawmakers are preparing to navigate the renewal of a controversial surveillance law. Section 702 of the Foreign Intelligence Surveillance Act (FISA), set to expire on April 20, enables the government to conduct warrantless…

A federal court on April 13 temporarily allowed the Trump administration to enforce its media access restrictions at the Pentagon after blocking the policy last month. Judge Paul L. Friedman of the U.S. District Court for the District of Columbia…

Rep. Tony Gonzales (R-Texas) announced on April 13 that he would file for retirement after a second staff member came forward claiming that she received sexually explicit text messages while working for the married congressman. “There is a season for…

U.S. President Donald Trump hosts Dutch King Willem-Alexander and Queen Maxima at the White House at 7 p.m. ET on April 13.

Rep. Eric Swalwell (D-Calif.) is resigning from Congress just a day after ending his campaign for California governor amid a slate of sexual assault allegations. “I am deeply sorry to my family, staff, and constituents for mistakes in judgment I’ve…

Commercial salmon fishing along the California coast will return for the first time since 2022 after a federal fishery council found on April 12 some Chinook populations have rebounded. Golden State Salmon Association members said the reopening was “long-awaited” but…

House Ethics Committee Chairman Michael Guest (R-Miss.) and Ranking Member Mark DeSaulnier (D-Calif.) announced on April 13 the committee has opened an investigation into Rep. Eric Swalwell (D-Calif.) over allegations of sexual misconduct, including toward a former staffer. The statement…

Congress is returning to Washington after a two-week break. There’s so much to do on their agenda. Let’s break it down.

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…