Apr 16 WATCH: Vought won't say how much Trump has spent on Iran war so far By Joshua Barajas Russell Vought, director of the Office of Management and Budget, declined to tell lawmakers on the Senate Budget Committee in a hearing Thursday how much the federal government has spent on the Iran war so far. Watch the clip… Continue reading
Apr 16 Israel and Lebanon begin 10-day ceasefire after reaching agreement By Samy Magdy, Melanie Lidman, Kareem Chehayeb, Associated Press A 10-day truce began in Lebanon on Friday that could pause fighting between Israel and the Hezbollah militant group and boost attempts to extend the ceasefire between Iran, the United States and Israel after weeks of devastating war. Continue reading
Apr 16 Europe nears energy crisis with global implications, head of energy agency warns By John Leicester, Associated Press Europe has “maybe six weeks or so” of remaining jet fuel supplies, said Fatih Birol, head of the International Energy Agency Executive Director . Continue reading
Apr 16 Heavy Russian assault targeting civilian areas kills 16 in Ukraine By Hanna Arhirova, Vasilisa Stepanenko, Associated Press The attack, which stretched from daytime into the night and also injured more than 100 people, is the largest in almost two weeks. The Russian Defense Ministry claims it was in retaliation for Ukrainian strikes inside Russia. Continue reading
Apr 16 Pope Leo promotes peace, condemns 'tyrants' ravaging the world during Cameroon visit By Nicole Winfield, Nalova Akua, Associated Press He delivered a peace message in Bamenda, Cameroon, amid a long-standing separatist conflict. Cameroonians celebrated his visit, hoping it will draw global attention to the violence affecting the region. Continue reading
Apr 16 Pakistani army chief tries to keep dialogue open between U.S. and Iran By Samy Magdy, Melanie Lidman, Kareem Cheyaheb, Associated Press The meeting comes as President Donald Trump announced the leaders of Israel and Lebanon will speak later on Thursday about halting the fighting between Israel and the Iran-backed militant group Hezbollah in Lebanon. Continue reading
Apr 16 WATCH: Hegseth says Americans 'see the success' in Iran By Associated Press Defense Secretary Pete Hegseth touted public support for the war during remarks at the Pentagon on Thursday, contrasting that with what he said was an overly critical press. Continue reading
Apr 16 House considers bill to protect Haitian immigrants in pushback against Trump administration By Lisa Mascaro, Associated Press WASHINGTON (AP) — In a rare bipartisan moment, the House has agreed to consider legislation that would extend temporary protections for Haitian immigrants, pushing back against the Trump administration's efforts to end the program. The bill expected for a vote… Continue reading
Apr 16 Why a U.S. blockade on Iran seems to be working By David McHugh, Konstantin Toropin, Michael Biesecker, Associated Press Iran-linked or sanctioned vessels that have left the Persian Gulf through the Strait of Hormuz have stopped or turned around, shipping data firms say. They appear to have jammed or faked their locations in some instances, complicating an uncertain and… Continue reading
Apr 15 Pakistani delegation meets in Tehran hoping for more U.S.-Iran talks before ceasefire expires By Samy Magdy, Sam Metz, Munir Ahmed, Mike Corder, Associated Press Pakistan’s army chief met Wednesday in Tehran with Iran's foreign minister in the latest diplomatic move to ease tensions in the Middle East and arrange a second round of negotiations between the United States and Iran after almost seven weeks of war. Continue reading