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California donors helped Democrats in key Senate races outraise their Republican opponents, according to latest campaign filings. LA Times
VOA VIEW: Dems are desparate.
President Trump said he would balance the federal budget "overnight." In reality, debt is now approaching the highest level in U.S. history. LA Times
VOA VIEW: Liberal media lies.
Tehran has floated an extension of the two-week ceasefire, set to expire Tuesday, that is under active consideration by the U.S. side. LA Times
VOA VIEW: There is no reason to extend.
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Trump's feud with Pope Leo XIV flips history from fears presidents would be loyal to a pope to openly fighting with one. LA Times
Iran’s so-called “mosquito fleet” — thousands of small, fast-attack boats paired with drones and coastal missiles — is proving it can still rattle global oil markets. New York Post
VOA VIEW: Iran is destroying their resources.
California is a beacon for smart people. Yet we seem to excel in producing policies that hurt ourselves. New York Post
Iran's military has been able to maintain control of the Strait of Hormuz, with the nation reimposing restrictions on the critical waterway. New York Post
A series of recent attacks on key transport routes have slashed Moscow’s oil shipments by roughly 880,000 barrels a day, Ukraine's Armed Forces said Saturday. New York Post
VOA VIEW: Putin is a fool.
A Conservative influencer was allegedly attacked by a gay couple in West Hollywood after questioning them if they were fit to be parents. New York Post
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The Iranian Revolutionary Guard Corps fired on at least two ships in the waters near Oman, after Tehran again moved to close the Strait of Hormuz on Saturday, according to a report citing a US official — as President Donald Trump accused Iran of trying to “get cute” while warning the regime “can’t blackmail us.”... New York Post
The delegation told Cuba’s leadership that it had only a narrow window of time to make the economic and political changes demanded by the Trump administration. New York Times
A Los Angeles Superior Court judge has ruled that Alec Baldwin will proceed to trial after a “Rust” crew member filed a civil lawsuit stemming from the fatal on-set shooting of a cinematographer in October 2021, when a gun Baldwin was holding discharged. OANN
President Donald Trump announced on Thursday that he is nominating Dr. Erica Schwartz to serve as the next director of the Centers for Disease Control and Prevention (CDC). OANN
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A federal judge has sentenced a former Wisconsin man to 20 months in prison for funneling hundreds of thousands of dollars into domestic political campaigns after moving to another country and renouncing his U.S. citizenship. Washington Times
A federal appeals court on Friday erased a lower court ruling that had barred the administration from keeping transgender female prisoners in men's prisons. Washington Times
A string of tornadoes slammed the Midwest overnight as the region grapples with severe storms. CBS
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President Trump has lobbed insults at Pope Leo XIV in response to his criticisms of the war in Iran, marking an unusually pronounced rupture between the leaders of the world's most powerful country and the world's largest Christian denomination. CBS
VOA VIEW: The Pope will lose.
Severe thunderstorms are forecast across the Southern Plains, Mississippi Valley and Great Lakes on Saturday. CBS
An order earlier this week blocked most above-ground construction on the project. CBS
VOA VIEW: In and out, now in.
With word of the Strait of Hormuz reopening, the stock market soared on Friday. Oil prices dropped about 10%, and as a result, gas prices ticked downward. Kelly O'Grady breaks it all down. CBS
Spirit executives and other low-cost carriers are expected to meet with Transportation Secretary Sean Duffy next week. CBS
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Rising jet fuel prices are forcing airlines to cut routes and trim schedules. CBS
President Trump spoke with CBS News Friday in a new telephone interview. CBS
VOA VIEW: Iran changes like the weather.
A federal agency will open a portal on April 20 that lets businesses apply for a refund for Trump tariffs struck down by the Supreme Court. CBS
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Iranian officials say they have closed the strait because of the U.S.'s ongoing blockade of its ports. CNBC
VOA VIEW: Iran changed again.
From stagflation to energy security, policymakers spoke to CNBC about the biggest risks arising from the ongoing U.S.-Iran war. CNBC
Consumers are still spending amid U.S.-Iran war and $4 gas prices, but there's a pullback at entertainment and dining venues hitting local economies hard. CNBC
The average tax refund is 11.2% higher this season, according to the latest IRS filing data. Here's what taxpayers need to know. CNBC
The vote to allow mining near the protected wilderness area came over the objection of Democrats and two Republicans. CNBC
A Mexican national illegal alien accused of randomly setting a NYC apartment on fire that killed four could be released due to the city's sanctuary policies, DHS says. FOX News
A UPS cargo jet aborted its landing at Louisville Muhammad Ali International Airport to avoid a smaller aircraft on the runway, reports say. FOX News
Pope Leo XIV said he has no interest in debating President Donald Trump as he flew to Angola for the third leg of his 11-day trip to Africa. UPI
VOA VIEW: The pope is acting like a smart a.. .
President Donald Trump signed an executive order Saturday to accelerate research for some psychedelic drugs to treat mental health disorders. UPI
A day after the Strait of Hormuz was declared open, Iran has blocked it again, citing a U.S. "breach of promise," and has fired on ships. UPI
A federal judge on Friday blocked a suit against the state of Hawaii that was filed by the federal government to prevent it from suing oil companies. UPI
VOA VIEW: The judge went overboard.
The Supreme Court ruled unanimously in favor of Chevron in a case related to damage to wetlands in Louisiana that dates to World War II. UPI
China's economy grew 5.0% in 1Q, exceeding expectations despite concerns over the impact of the Iran conflict, official data showed Thursday. UPI
Venezuela's acting president, Delcy Rodríguez, signed a mining law and thanked President Donald Trump for his advancing bilateral cooperation, UPI
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A Mexican national was arrested after climbing beneath a busy El Paso overpass near the U.S.-Mexico border, according to video released. The fool got caught.
The incident happened near Loop 375, close to the border wall in the Bridge of the Americas area. The man maneuvered himself beneath the bridge, moving along support beams above active traffic. Authorities responded and arrested the man, U.S. Customs and Border Protection said. The Bridge of the Americas is a high-traffic crossing point for both vehicles and pedestrians near the U.S.-Mexico border.
It’s not the first time migrants have used this tactic in the area. In November 2025, two individuals climbed beneath the same overpass, navigating between concrete support beams using wooden planks, according to a local outlet. The latest incident highlights ongoing public safety concerns for both migrants and drivers as some attempt increasingly risky methods to enter the U.S.
CBP officers remain vigilant in the face of evolving and dangerous attempts to enter the United States unlawfully. Strong borders are the foundation of national security," U.S. Customs and Border Protection said.
