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Mamdani Releases Tax Returns, Made About $145K
New York City Mayor Zohran Mamdani and his wife, Rama Duwaji, released their tax returns Thursday, showing they made about $145,000 in 2025. Mamdani, who was an assemblyman last year and his wife, a visual artist, made a combined $144,784 before taxes. The couple is due...
Thu, 16 Apr 2026 19:18:23 EDTTrump Insists Gas Prices 'Not Very High' Amid Iran Fight
President Donald Trump said Thursday that gasoline prices are "not very high," amid the military conflict involving Iran. The average price of a gallon of regular gasoline was $4.09 on Thursday, according to AAA, down from about $4.16 a week earlier, but still up roughly 38...
Thu, 16 Apr 2026 19:03:36 EDTIran Targets Newsmax in New Lego Propaganda Video
Iran's propaganda war using social media took an odd turn as the regime released a new Lego video that takes direct aim at Newsmax.
Thu, 16 Apr 2026 18:30:43 EDTIsrael-Lebanon 10-Day Ceasefire Takes Effect
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.
Thu, 16 Apr 2026 18:14:04 EDTTrump Raises Alarm Over Missing Scientists
President Donald Trump said Thursday that he called a meeting to address alarming, unconfirmed reports of missing and deceased nuclear scientists, describing the situation as "pretty serious stuff."
Thu, 16 Apr 2026 17:54:37 EDTTrump Slams Judge After Ballroom Construction Blocked
President Donald Trump on Thursday lashed out at a federal judge who blocked aboveground construction of his proposed White House ballroom, calling the ruling politically motivated and a threat to national security.
Thu, 16 Apr 2026 16:46:19 EDTPortal Set Up for Businesses to Request Tariff Refunds
Businesses that feel they were impacted by the Trump administration's tariffs can now request refunds through a new portal. U.S. Customs and Border Protection is launching Consolidated Administration and Processing of Entries to allow companies to submit refund requests.
Thu, 16 Apr 2026 17:47:34 EDTRubio Pushes Nations to Sign 'Trade Over Aid' Pact at UN
The Trump administration has instructed its diplomats to push countries to sign a "trade over aid" declaration at the United Nations, part of a broader effort to overhaul how the U.S. distributes billions in foreign aid.
Thu, 16 Apr 2026 17:19:34 EDTNetflix Shares Dive as Revenue Barely Beats Expectations
Netflix shares plummeted more than 8% Thursday as the TV streaming titan reported quarterly revenue of $12.25 billion, which slightly topped expectations.
Thu, 16 Apr 2026 17:08:45 EDTKyle Lowder, Kenzie Beach Named Co-Hosts of 'Wake Up America Weekend'
Newsmax announced Thursday that it has named Kyle Lowder and Kenzie Beach as co-hosts of "Wake Up America Weekend."
Thu, 16 Apr 2026 17:12:48 EDTHochul Pushes New Limits on ICE, Calls for Ban on Face Coverings
New York Gov. Kathy Hochul on Thursday proposed banning law enforcement officers from wearing face coverings while interacting with the public, escalating her efforts to impose new limits on federal immigration enforcement under President Donald Trump.
Thu, 16 Apr 2026 16:56:31 EDTNetflix Co-Founder Reed Hastings to Exit in June
Netflix Chairman Reed Hastings is leaving the streaming service he co-founded 29 years ago as the company regains its footing after it lost its $72 billion deal for Warner Bros. Discovery.In a letter to investors released on Thursday, Netflix said Hastings will not stand...
Thu, 16 Apr 2026 16:37:29 EDTReport: Altman Suspect Urged 'Luigi-ing' Tech CEOs
A Texas college student accused of attempting to kill OpenAI CEO Sam Altman and burn down the company's headquarters had previously referenced violence against tech executives in online conversations, The Wall Street Journal reported.
Thu, 16 Apr 2026 16:07:25 EDTDOJ's Dhillon: AR-15s 'Protected by the Constitution'
The DOJ’s civil rights chief has warned Virginia against enacting legislation banning the sale and manufacture of AR-15-style rifles, setting up confrontation with Gov. Abigail Spanberger, as she signed a package of gun control measures and sent the bill back to the legislature with amendments.
Thu, 16 Apr 2026 16:00:05 EDTNasdaq Tops 24,000 as S&P 500 Hits Another Record
The U.S. stock market ticked to another record high Thursday as Wall Street waits for more clues about what will happen in the Iran war before making its next big move.
Thu, 16 Apr 2026 16:19:28 EDTTrump: 'I Might Go' to Islamabad If Iran Deal Reached
President Donald Trump said Thursday that he would consider traveling to Pakistan if a potential deal between the United States and Iran is finalized in Islamabad, highlighting the country's role in ongoing negotiations.
Thu, 16 Apr 2026 16:05:21 EDTOMB Chief: DHS 'Disintegrating' Amid Funding Lapse
The director of the White House Office of Management and Budget told a Senate panel on Thursday that the Department of Homeland Security is in dire straits after a more than two-month partial shutdown has starved it of its discretionary funding.
Thu, 16 Apr 2026 16:08:37 EDTUS to Delay Weapons Deliveries to Europe Amid Iran War
U.S. officials have informed European counterparts that some previously contracted weapons deliveries are likely to be delayed as the Iran war continues to draw on weapons stocks, three sources familiar with the matter said.
Thu, 16 Apr 2026 15:43:42 EDTTrump Nominates Erica Schwartz to Lead CDC in Leadership Shakeup
President Donald Trump said he is nominating Dr. Erica Schwartz to lead the Centers for Disease Control and Prevention, tapping a physician and former military officer he praised as a proven leader with both medical and legal expertise.Trump, writing on Truth Social, said...
Thu, 16 Apr 2026 15:47:11 EDTTrump: Swalwell 'Always Has Been' a 'Sleazebag'
President Donald Trump on Thursday criticized former Rep. Eric Swalwell, D-Calif., calling him "a bad guy" and "a corrupt politician" while commenting on sexual assault allegations involving the lawmaker.
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