Trump tells Congress ceasefire means he does not need their approval for Iran war
The president writes that hostilities “have terminated” because of the ceasefire, arguing he does not need congressional authorisation. Source link
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Ex-Florida GOP lawmaker convicted of secretly lobbying for Venezuela
A Miami federal jury on Friday convicted former Florida Rep. David Rivera (R) with conspiracy and other crimes tied to a multi-million lobbying campaign on behalf of the Venezuelan government. Rivera and his consultant Esther Nuhfer were found guilty of breaking the Foreign Agents Registration Act (FARA) when they secretly lobbied U.S. lawmakers and members……
Mullin defends WHCD security perimeter, Secret Service ‘performed their job’
Homeland Security Secretary Markwayne Mullin on Friday defended the Secret Service’s response to the shooting at the White House Correspondents Association (WHCA) dinner last Saturday, saying agents “performed their job” by preventing the gunman from breaching the second security perimeter. “The security perimeter worked exactly like it was supposed to work, but that’s why we……
Mark Cuban warns these 5 job categories are at risk due to AI
Cuban said the shift is already underway, driven by companies weighing the cost and productivity of AI systems against human labor. Source link
Treasury Department tells US ships not to pay Hormuz tolls to Iran
The Treasury Department on Friday warned shippers that they could face sanctions if they have been found paying Iranian tolls to gain access through the Strait of Hormuz. The department’s Office of Foreign Assets Control (OFAC) released an advisory stating that the U.S. is aware of Iranian demands for shipping vessels to pay tolls to……
Trump tells Congress Iran ceasefire counts against 60-day deadline
President Trump formally informed Congress in a letter Friday that the ongoing ceasefire with Iran extended the timeline between the start of the war and the 60-day deadline invoked by the War Powers Act. “On April 7, 2026, I ordered a 2-week ceasefire. The ceasefire has since been extended. There has been no exchange of……
USA's top amusement park isn’t Disney, Universal or Dollywood, Tripadvisor shows
An amusement park in Pennsylvania has earned the top spot in Tripadvisor’s “Best of the Best” Travelers’ Choice Awards. Source link
Watch live: Trump seeks to sell economic agenda in speech to seniors
President Trump on Friday afternoon will give remarks to seniors in Florida as part of an effort to sell his economic agenda ahead of the 2026 midterm elections. His trip to The Villages — one of the nation’s most prominent retirement communities — will highlight his “No Tax on Social Security” measure in the One……
Trump suggests War Powers Act unconstitutional as Iran war hits 60 days
President Trump on Friday suggested that the War Powers Act, which requires presidents to seek congressional authorizations for foreign conflicts, is unconstitutional, as the Iran war hit 60 days, a key milestone under the Vietnam War-era law. The U.S. and Israel launched attacks against Iran on Feb 28, but Trump formally notified Congress on March……
Platner pulls out of all primary debates after Mills exits Maine Senate race
Maine Senate candidate Graham Platner is pulling out of upcoming Democratic primary debates after Gov. Janet Mills (D), his main party rival for the seat held by Republican Sen. Susan Collins, suspended her bid this week. Platner, a progressive political outsider and oyster farmer, had been expected to face off in several upcoming debates with……