Commercial Ships Transit Strait of Hormuz as U.S. Blockades Iran’s Ports - WSJ

1. Commercial Ships Transit Strait of Hormuz as U.S. Blockades Iran’s Ports  WSJ
2. Blockade completely halts Iran shipping, US military says. So why are some ships going through Strait of Hormuz?  CNN
3. Iran warns US naval blockade threatens ceasefire  Al Jazeera
4. US destroyer interdicts two oil tankers trying to leave Iran during Trump's blockade  Fox News
5. Sanctioned China tanker turns back to Strait of Hormuz, day after Gulf exit  Reuters

Live updates: Iran’s military threatens Red Sea shipping if US blockade continues - CNN

1. Live updates: Iran’s military threatens Red Sea shipping if US blockade continues  CNN
2. US and Iran Weigh Extending Their Ceasefire by Two Weeks  Bloomberg
3. US military maintaining blockade on Iranian ports as peace talks are set to begin  Fox News
4. Iran War News Live Updates: Blockade ‘Fully Implemented’ as Mediators Push for U.S.-Iran Ceasefire Extension  WSJ
5. Report: US, Iran moving toward 'framework agreement' to extend ceasefire, as American officials say blockade is working  The Times of Israel

Late Night Laughs at Explanations of Trump’s Jesus ‘Joke’ - The New York Times

1. Late Night Laughs at Explanations of Trump’s Jesus ‘Joke’  The New York Times
2. Vance warns the pope should 'be careful' when talking about theology  NBC News
3. Opinion | Vance, the Pope and ‘Matters of Morality’  The New York Times
4. Trump Just Posted An AI Image Of Himself With Jesus  Forbes
5. ‘They’re not getting what they voted for’: Jesus meme lays bare GOP frustrations with Trump  Politico

Sudan enters a fourth year of war as officials lament an ‘abandoned crisis’ - AP News

Sudan enters a fourth year of war as officials lament an ‘abandoned crisis’  AP NewsView Full Coverage on Google News

War powers vote will test Senate’s support for Trump’s war with Iran - The Washington Post

1. War powers vote will test Senate’s support for Trump’s war with Iran  The Washington Post
2. Live updates: Senate to vote on curbing Trump's Iran war powers  NBC News
3. Republicans decry Democrats’ ‘exhausting’ war powers push  Politico
4. Republicans Brace for Iran War's 60th Day—and Big Test of Congress  Time Magazine
5. Democrats to force House GOP vote on ending Iran war  The Hill

U.S. sends thousands more troops to Mideast as Trump seeks to squeeze Iran - The Washington Post

1. U.S. sends thousands more troops to Mideast as Trump seeks to squeeze Iran  The Washington Post
2. US sending 10,000 more troops to Middle East despite Iran ceasefire  Al Jazeera
3. More U.S. Forces Deploy to Middle East  WSJ
4. Is Trump buying time? Report says U.S. sending 10,000 more troops to Middle East  Investing.com
5. Threat of Escalation in Iran Leaves Thousands of U.S. Forces on High Alert  Time Magazine

Fifth woman accuses former US lawmaker Eric Swalwell of sexual misconduct - Al Jazeera

1. Fifth woman accuses former US lawmaker Eric Swalwell of sexual misconduct  Al Jazeera
2. Gallego Dismissed Rumors of a ‘Flirty’ Swalwell, Highlighting a Culture of Silence  The New York Times
3. If You Really Wanted to Be Governor of California, Wouldn’t You Send Fewer Unsolicited Dick Pics?  Slate
4. How Eric Swalwell rose to the top of Democratic politics as rumors followed him  The Washington Post
5. Sexual abuse allegations are spurring calls for a broader reckoning in Congress  AP News

Trump takes aim at Pope Leo again, days after calling him 'weak on crime' - CNBC

1. Trump takes aim at Pope Leo again, days after calling him 'weak on crime'  CNBC
2. After Trump’s latest broadside, Pope says ‘world needs to hear’ message of peace  CNN
3. Pope Leo shares message of unity amid spat with Trump: ‘We can live in peace’  The Guardian
4. Opinion | Trump’s Blasphemy Is a Warning  The New York Times
5. In 1960, fears over papal influence. In 2026, a president attacks a pope  Los Angeles Times

Oklahoma principal shot disarming ex-student with semi-automatic guns - The Guardian

1. Oklahoma principal shot disarming ex-student with semi-automatic guns  The Guardian
2. Dramatic video shows Oklahoma high school principal tackle, disarm gunman as students flee  WRAL
3. WATCH: Video shows moments Pauls Valley principal tackled gunman before being shot  KOCO
4. Trump says he views war as ‘very close to over’  AP News
5. Video shows Oklahoma high school principal tackling man with a gun  Yahoo

Nine killed in second Turkish school shooting in two days - BBC

1. Nine killed in second Turkish school shooting in two days  BBC
2. Nine people killed in second school shooting in Turkey in two days  CNN
3. School Shooting Leaves Teacher, 3 Students Dead and 20 Others Injured, Suspect Believed to Be 8th Grader  People.com
4. At least nine people killed in Turkiye’s second school shooting in two days  Al Jazeera
5. 4 Dead In Shooting At School In Turkey, Second Such Incident In 24 Hours  NDTV

Hungary’s prime minister-elect vows to suspend ‘propaganda machine’ state media - The Guardian

1. Hungary’s prime minister-elect vows to suspend ‘propaganda machine’ state media  The Guardian
2. How Peter Magyar Defeated Viktor Orban, a Former Ally, In Hungary’s Election  The New York Times
3. Hungary's Magyar says new government could take power at beginning of May  Dallas News
4. Opinion | Orban’s defeat shows the Achilles’ heel of populist power  The Washington Post
5. 5 things to know about Péter Magyar, Hungary's new prime minister  NPR

GOP leaders delay FISA vote amid GOP rebellion - Politico

1. GOP leaders delay FISA vote amid GOP rebellion  Politico
2. Republicans ready FISA floor vote  Politico
3. Trump urges extending foreign surveillance program as some lawmakers push for US privacy protections  AP News
4. 4/15/26☀️ AM:  Punchbowl News
5. Mike Johnson delays FISA renewal vote after conservative revolt  Axios

Protesters rally against TPUSA tour featuring JD Vance - The Red & Black

1. Protesters rally against TPUSA tour featuring JD Vance  The Red & Black
2. JD Vance Heckled In Antiwar Protest at Turning Point USA Event  The New York Times
3. Vance praises Trump, while subtly differentiating himself at Georgia event  The Washington Post
4. As Vance rallies with Turning Point, some supporters bristle at Trump's war, memes and feuds  Dallas News
5. Erika Kirk withdraws from event with JD Vance over threats, VP says  Reuters

Tax season was supposed to bring big refunds. So far they're less than expected - NPR

1. Tax season was supposed to bring big refunds. So far they're less than expected  NPR
2. Tax refunds shoot up as Americans take advantage of new deductions  The Washington Post
3. Trump Increased Tax Refunds, but a Political Challenge Still Looms  The New York Times
4. Average tax refund is $3,400, an 11% increase from last year: Treasury Dept  abcnews.com
5. It's Tax Day. Here's how big the average tax refund is in 2026.  CBS News

Nature puts heat on blast as scorching temperatures in eastern US could smash records - AP News

1. Nature puts heat on blast as scorching temperatures in eastern US could smash records  AP News
2. Heatwave threatens to shatter high-temperature records across eastern US  The Guardian
3. DC weather: Record heat possible Wednesday as temperatures push into the 90s  FOX 5 DC
4. Summer-like weather continues, some cooler weather by next week  ABC27
5. Here’s why blazing hot temperatures have suddenly hit the East Coast  Scientific American

Rubio launches direct negotiations between Israel and Lebanon - Axios

1. Rubio launches direct negotiations between Israel and Lebanon  Axios
2. U.S. Puts Little Pressure on Israel to Stop Attacks on Lebanon  The New York Times
3. Lebanese, Israeli diplomats hold rare face-to-face meeting in Washington  The Washington Post
4. Israel boxes Paris out of Lebanon talks, halts arms buys as French disconnect grows  The Times of Israel
5. Macron under fire over Iran, Hezbollah policy as Trump admin hosts Israel-Lebanon talks  Fox News

LAUSD strike averted: Tentative deal reached with SEIU Local 99, schools to open Tuesday - ABC7 L...

1. LAUSD strike averted: Tentative deal reached with SEIU Local 99, schools to open Tuesday  ABC7 Los Angeles
2. The price of LAUSD union peace will be $1.2 billion a year. Next up is paying for it  Los Angeles Times
3. Los Angeles Unified School District prepares for possible school closures as negotiations continue ahead of looming strike  ABC7 Los Angeles
4. Opinion | Los Angeles Schools Can’t Do Math  WSJ
5. Four takeaways from the triple-union, LAUSD agreements averting a strike  EdSource

Super Typhoon Sinlaku Slams Saipan, Causing Widespread Damage - The New York Times

1. Super Typhoon Sinlaku Slams Saipan, Causing Widespread Damage  The New York Times
2. Super Typhoon Sinlaku pounds remote U.S. islands in the Pacific Ocean  NPR
3. Sinlaku rips through Northern Mariana Islands as strongest tropical cyclone this year  The Guardian
4. Cat 5 Super Typhoon Sinlaku the 2nd-strongest typhoon so early in the year  Yale Climate Connections
5. How the strongest storm on Earth became a warning sign for a potentially historic El Niño  San Francisco Chronicle

Thune says Senate GOP ‘prepared’ to fill potential Supreme Court vacancy - Politico

1. Thune says Senate GOP ‘prepared’ to fill potential Supreme Court vacancy  Politico
2. Trump recalls how Ruth Bader Ginsburg’s death affected the Supreme Court as he discusses Samuel Alito’s future  CNN
3. Trump, 79, Hints That Supreme Court Justices Are Too Old  The Daily Beast
4. Trump: ‘Prepared’ to nominate new Supreme Court justice if Alito, Thomas retire  The Hill
5. Trump Ready If Any Justices Retire Early, Citing Ginsburg  Bloomberg

Houston in showdown with state over immigration ordinance - The Texas Tribune

1. Houston in showdown with state over immigration ordinance  The Texas Tribune
2. $115M in public safety funds frozen by the state following Houston's immigration policy change, mayor's office says  ABC13 Houston
3. Houston mayor says state funding already cut as ICE policy dispute escalates  KHOU
4. Fear in Houston immigrant community as mayor moves to reverse ICE cooperation ordinance amid $110M state funding threat  Click2Houston
5. Texas threatens to pull $110 million in public safety grants from Houston over immigration ordinance  FOX 26 Houston

Justice Department moves to toss conspiracy convictions for Jan. 6 rioters - NPR

1. Justice Department moves to toss conspiracy convictions for Jan. 6 rioters  NPR
2. DOJ moves to undo Jan. 6 rioters’ convictions for seditious conspiracy  The Washington Post
3. Justice Department moves to toss seditious conspiracy convictions of Oath Keepers and Proud Boys  Dallas News
4. Trump administration moves to erase Jan. 6 riot convictions for seditious conspiracy  NPR
5. Justice Dept. Moves to Vacate Jan. 6 Convictions for Far-Right Extremists  The New York Times

Pope in Algeria: ‘God’s heart is torn apart by wars, violence, injustice, lies’ - Vatican News

1. Pope in Algeria: ‘God’s heart is torn apart by wars, violence, injustice, lies’  Vatican News
2. Pope Leo's feud with Trump overshadows his spiritual homecoming  NBC News
3. Catholicism Thrives in Africa, but Pope’s Cameroon Visit Highlights a Divide  The New York Times
4. In ancient Hippo, Pope Leo launches a vision for the church rooted in St. Augustine  National Catholic Reporter
5. Pope in Cameroon live: Criticized by Trump, Leo to talk peace and meet world's oldest ruler  Reuters

Worried about the midterms, Republicans mobilize rural Virginia voters against redistricting - CNN

1. Worried about the midterms, Republicans mobilize rural Virginia voters against redistricting  CNN
2. Early voting turnout rivaling 2025 gubernatorial election  WWBT
3. New poll data suggests Democrats might be able to win four Republican-held congressional seats in Virginia without redistricting  Cardinal News
4. Both parties raise the stakes ahead of Virginia redistricting referendum  Roll Call
5. How Virginia redistricting got harder than Democrats wanted  Semafor

A bipartisan duo helped force Reps. Swalwell and Gonzales to resign. They say other House members...

1. A bipartisan duo helped force Reps. Swalwell and Gonzales to resign. They say other House members could be next.  CBS News
2. Swalwell and Gonzales resign from Congress under threat of expulsion  CNN
3. Resignations of Eric Swalwell and Tony Gonzales Set Up Special Election Fights in Texas and California  The New York Times
4. Why Eric Swalwell and Tony Gonzales chose to resign  NPR
5. Congress reaches the breaking point on its ethics crisis  Axios

Trump says he asked China's Xi not to give Iran weapons - Reuters

1. Trump says he asked China's Xi not to give Iran weapons  Reuters
2. Live updates: Trump claims China has agreed not to provide weapons to Iran  AP News
3. In letter to Xi, Trump asks China not to send weapons to Iran  Fox Business
4. How China's Military Weapons Aid of Iran May Cause Larger Geopolitical Rift  Military.com
5. Trump threatens 50% tariffs on China as report suggests plans for arms shipment to Iran  CNBC

American Streamer Johnny Somali Is Sentenced to Prison in South Korea - The New York Times

1. American Streamer Johnny Somali Is Sentenced to Prison in South Korea  The New York Times
2. South Korea jails American YouTuber for public nuisance  BBC
3. American YouTuber Johnny Somali jailed in Korea for monument kiss  Yahoo
4. American Youtuber Johnny Somali sentenced to jail in South Korea over ‘comfort women’ statue stunt  The Guardian
5. American YouTuber is jailed for 6 months in South Korea on public nuisance charge  NBC News

Tornado, flood watches issued for parts of Chicago area as severe storms approach Tuesday - CBS News

1. Tornado, flood watches issued for parts of Chicago area as severe storms approach Tuesday  CBS News
2. Chicago weather forecast: Tornado Watch for north, west suburbs; more strong storms expected Wednesday | LIVE radar  ABC7 Chicago
3. Chicago Weather: Flooding concerns after storms sweep through area  FOX 32 Chicago
4. Ground stop issued at Chicago's O'Hare airport due to thunderstorms  NBC 5 Chicago
5. Wednesday forecast: Active weather pattern continues in Chicagoland, with clusters of strong to severe thunderstorms possible  WGN-TV

Ship ‘Spoofing’ in Strait of Hormuz May Compound Confusion - The New York Times

1. Ship ‘Spoofing’ in Strait of Hormuz May Compound Confusion  The New York Times
2. Ship-Tracking Data Show 15 Cargo Ships Have Crossed Strait Since U.S. Blockade of Iran  WSJ
3. Iran claims oil tanker transits Strait of Hormuz amid U.S. blockade on Iranian ports  CBS News
4. A few tankers and ships are going through the Strait of Hormuz. Here's the latest traffic  CNBC
5. Iraq-Bound Tanker Sails Into Gulf After Second Attempt at Hormuz  Bloomberg

Woman fatally shot by officers after slashing 3-year-old boy in Walmart shopping cart: Police - a...

1. Woman fatally shot by officers after slashing 3-year-old boy in Walmart shopping cart: Police  abcnews.com
2. Omaha Police identify officers involved in shooting death of suspected kidnapper  WOWT
3. Omaha police identify officers who shot, killed suspect in Walmart attack on 3-year-old boy  KETV
4. Woman who allegedly cut, tried to kidnap toddler at Walmart is fatally shot by police  NBC News
5. Boy, 3, slashed by maniac wannabe kidnapper suffered massive laceration to face, photos show  New York Post

GOP leaders struggle to keep $75B immigration plan narrow - Politico

1. GOP leaders struggle to keep $75B immigration plan narrow  Politico
2. Republicans are moving to fund Homeland Security ‘the hard way’ after end of talks  AP News
3. Senate Republicans Prepare to Jam the House Again  NOTUS
4. Congress returning from 2-week recess as Iran war debate rages and members face expulsion  abcnews.com
5. Senate Republicans plan to vote next week on budget plan to fund ICE, Border Patrol  The Hill

Tax Day arrives with Republicans struggling to sell their cuts - Politico

1. Tax Day arrives with Republicans struggling to sell their cuts  Politico
2. Trump threatens to fire Fed chair Jerome Powell if he does not step down at the end of his term – US politics live  The Guardian
3. WATCH LIVE: House GOP leaders hold press conference on Tax Day deadline  Fox News
4. Trump’s Tax Cuts Fuel Both Parties for Midterms  Bloomberg
5. Trump DoorDasher, Business Lobbies Tout GOP Breaks for Tax Day  Bloomberg Government News

Americans grow a bit friendlier toward China - Axios

1. Americans grow a bit friendlier toward China  Axios
2. As Trump attacks friends and foes, Americans are changing their minds about China  CNN
3. Americans’ Views of China Improve Ahead of Trump-Xi Summit  Bloomberg
4. Americans’ views of China have grown somewhat more positive in recent years  Pew Research Center
5. Trump will head to Beijing amid warming trend in sentiment about China at home  South China Morning Post

New York Gov. Kathy Hochul flips position on increased taxation, pushing for NYC pied-à-terre tax...

1. New York Gov. Kathy Hochul flips position on increased taxation, pushing for NYC pied-à-terre tax to close spending deficit  ABC7 New York
2. Hochul Proposes Tax on N.Y.C. Second Homes That Are Worth $5 Million  The New York Times
3. New York Governor Proposing Tax on Second Homes Worth $5 Million or More  WSJ
4. Hochul floats tax on NYC second homes worth $5M or more  Gothamist
5. Hochul Backs New Tax on NYC Pied-à-Terres Worth $5 Million-Plus  Bloomberg

Prosecutors from Jeanine Pirro's office tried to access Federal Reserve headquarters, but were tu...

1. Prosecutors from Jeanine Pirro's office tried to access Federal Reserve headquarters, but were turned away  CBS News
2. Exclusive | Jeanine Pirro’s Prosecutors Make Surprise Visit to Fed Headquarters  WSJ
3. Jeanine Pirro pursues Fed pressure while clock ticks on her appeal in Powell probe  CNBC
4. DOJ officials attempt to 'tour' the Fed's renovations as probe stalls  NBC News
5. Justice Department officials turned away from Fed construction site  The Washington Post

Spanberger amends, signs sweeping gun legislation reshaping Virginia’s firearm laws - Virginia Me...

Spanberger amends, signs sweeping gun legislation reshaping Virginia’s firearm laws  Virginia MercuryView Full Coverage on Google News

Trump threatens to fire Fed chair Powell if he doesn't leave in May - BBC

Trump threatens to fire Fed chair Powell if he doesn't leave in May  BBCView Full Coverage on Google News

Residents Told to Evacuate After Michigan Levee Breached - The New York Times

1. Residents Told to Evacuate After Michigan Levee Breached  The New York Times
2. Water levels continue to rise at Cheboygan Dam despite countermeasures  Petoskey News-Review
3. Floodwaters Strain Dams in Northern Michigan With Thousands Downstream  The New York Times
4. As floodwaters rise, Michigan infrastructure on brink: Dams need $1B in repairs  Bridge Michigan
5. Michigan governor declares energy emergency amid flooding, evacuations  USA Today

Quit a GLP-1? Plan to start again? It's not recommended, but plenty of people do it - NPR

Quit a GLP-1? Plan to start again? It's not recommended, but plenty of people do it  NPR

Brian Hooker, husband of woman missing in Bahamas: "I won't be able to stop looking" - CBS News

1. Brian Hooker, husband of woman missing in Bahamas: "I won't be able to stop looking"  CBS News
2. Cadaver dogs helping with search for American woman missing in Bahamas, police say  abcnews.com
3. Bahamian authorities plan to suspend search for missing American woman amid US Coast Guard criminal probe  Fox News
4. Michigan Man Is Released in Wife’s Disappearance in the Bahamas  The New York Times
5. Lynette Hooker was concerned about husband Brian in messages to friend: "I can't be out there with him"  CBS News

If you need more time to file, request an extension - IRS (.gov)

1. If you need more time to file, request an extension  IRS (.gov)
2. Mailing A Last Minute Tax Return? Warning: The Postmark Rules Have Changed  Forbes
3. April 15 tax deadline is here, but you can get an extension  USA Today
4. When is the deadline to file taxes? IRS filing date, how to file an extension  Austin American-Statesman
5. Last call for South Carolina taxpayers as federal filing deadline arrives  Live 5 News

Camp Mystic official testifies that he didn’t see flood warnings issued the day before storm hit ...

1. Camp Mystic official testifies that he didn’t see flood warnings issued the day before storm hit  The Texas Tribune
2. Camp Mystic official says she still hasn’t reported flood deaths to Texas agency  The Guardian
3. Camp Mystic director breaks down under questioning over missing girl  The Washington Post
4. Camp Mystic Hearing in Texas Weighs Reopening After Deadly Flooding  The New York Times
5. Summer Camp Official Claims He Didn't See Warnings Before Flood Killed 27 Campers and Staff  People.com

Roelf Meyer: South Africa names apartheid-era politician as new ambassador to the US - BBC

1. Roelf Meyer: South Africa names apartheid-era politician as new ambassador to the US  BBC
2. South Africa names apartheid-era negotiator as ambassador to US  The Guardian
3. South Africa appoints former apartheid-era negotiator as US ambassador  Al Jazeera
4. Ramaphosa Taps Apartheid-Era Negotiator as South Africa’s US Envoy  Bloomberg
5. South Africa’s Ramaphosa to tap Roelf Meyer as next US envoy, Bloomberg News reports  Reuters

Justice Department says Biden DOJ weaponized law to go after anti-abortion activists - NPR

1. Justice Department says Biden DOJ weaponized law to go after anti-abortion activists  NPR
2. Trump Administration Accuses Biden DOJ of Unfairly Prosecuting Anti-Abortion Activists  The New York Times
3. The US in Brief: Revenge, with a side of vindication  The Economist
4. DOJ fires at least 4 prosecutors involved in FACE Act cases during Biden administration  CBS News
5. Fired DOJ prosecutor in Mich. abortion clinic case speaks out  Detroit Free Press

At least 75 vehicles involved in I-70 pileup near Eisenhower Tunnel, 19 people taken to hospital ...

1. At least 75 vehicles involved in I-70 pileup near Eisenhower Tunnel, 19 people taken to hospital  Colorado Public Radio
2. I-70 reopens following 70-vehicle pile-up Tuesday evening  SummitDaily.com
3. Major Colorado pileup involving about 70 vehicles sends 8 to the hospital  NBC News
4. Eastbound I-70 reopens at Eisenhower Tunnel after 70-vehicle pileup  The Denver Post
5. I-70 open in both directions over Vail Pass following multiple closures  VailDaily.com

Nationwide Survey: Most Farmers Can’t Afford Fertilizer - American Farm Bureau Federation

1. Nationwide Survey: Most Farmers Can’t Afford Fertilizer  American Farm Bureau Federation
2. Nearly 60% of U.S. farmers say their finances are getting worse as fertilizer, fuel costs rise: Survey  CNBC
3. Majority of America’s farmers say they can’t afford fertilizer in new survey  The Hill
4. Trump risks war backlash from the heartland: American farmers  Responsible Statecraft
5. KRVN 880 – KRVN 93.1 – KAMI - Farm Bureau Survey: Most farmers can’t afford fertilizer  Rural Radio Network

Allbirds is turning into an AI compute provider, because of course it is - Financial Times

1. Allbirds is turning into an AI compute provider, because of course it is  Financial Times
2. Struggling shoe retailer Allbirds makes bizarre pivot from shoes to AI, stock explodes more than 700%  CNBC
3. Allbirds Is Selling Its Sneaker Business to Become an AI Company. The Stock Just Surged 650%  inc.com
4. Allbirds shares soar 600% as it pivots from footwear to AI  CNN
5. Allbirds Inc. Shifts Focus to AI From Shoes  WWD

Surgeon Who Removed Wrong Organ From Patient Is Charged in His Death - The New York Times

1. Surgeon Who Removed Wrong Organ From Patient Is Charged in His Death  The New York Times
2. Florida doctor who mistakenly removed wrong organ during surgery charged with manslaughter in twisted scenario  Yahoo
3. Doctor accused of removing wrong organ indicted with manslaughter  Pensacola News Journal
4. Florida doctor faces manslaughter charge for allegedly removing wrong organ during surgery  WESH
5. WALTON COUNTY GRAND JURY INDICTS DOCTOR IN OPERATING‑ROOM DEATH OF ALABAMA MAN; THOMAS SHAKNOVSKY ARRESTED IN WALTON COUNTY  Walton County Sheriff's Office

Ranking Member Raskin Introduces Legislation Establishing Independent Commission on Presidential ...

1. Ranking Member Raskin Introduces Legislation Establishing Independent Commission on Presidential Capacity  U.S. House Judiciary Committee Democrats | (.gov)
2. House Democrats call for commission led by JD Vance to oust Trump  The Guardian
3. Why Forgetting About Impeachment and Moving On Is a Terrible Idea  Slate
4. Raskin offers bill setting up 25th Amendment process to remove Trump from office  MS NOW
5. Dems file bill to push for use of 25th Amendment to remove Trump despite its long odds of ever passing  The Independent

Family seeks answers after New Jersey woman found dead while on vacation in Zanzibar - ABC7 Los A...

1. Family seeks answers after New Jersey woman found dead while on vacation in Zanzibar  ABC7 Los Angeles
2. Suspicion surrounds death of US influencer Ashly Robinson in Zanzibar  The Guardian
3. Family seeks answers after influencer Ashlee Jenae dies on vacation in Tanzania  Good Morning America
4. Family of influencer who died following ‘misunderstanding’ with fiancé disputes police’s claim of suicide  NBC News
5. ‘We have no idea what happened’: Family searching for answers after Portland influencer’s mysterious death  KOIN.com

Hampshire College in Amherst will permanently close in the fall - WBUR

1. Hampshire College in Amherst will permanently close in the fall  WBUR
2. Hampshire College Will Close Amid Student Enrollment Declines  The New York Times
3. Ken Burns speaks out on Hampshire College’s looming closure  Boston.com
4. Hampshire College closure leaves students, alumni heartbroken  Western Mass News
5. ‘An incalculable loss’: Hampshire College to close doors after fall semester  The Guardian

Capitol agenda: Cory Mills under fire but not going anywhere - Politico

1. Capitol agenda: Cory Mills under fire but not going anywhere  Politico
2. Why House Republicans are protecting Cory Mills  Politico
3. Florida Rep. Cory Mills pushes back on ethics investigation  NewsNation
4. Rep. Cory Mills responds to expulsion talk in wake of Swalwell, Gonzales resignations  The Hill
5. Alexandria Ocasio-Cortez Names The Next Congressman Who Should Leave  Yahoo

Republicans tear through Beshear’s vetoes, overriding nearly all of them - Louisville Public Media

1. Republicans tear through Beshear’s vetoes, overriding nearly all of them  Louisville Public Media
2. Ky. lawmakers move to override gubernatorial vetoes on budget, education bills  WKYT
3. KY’s Beshear gives veto pen a workout but GOP has votes to override  Kentucky Lantern
4. Veto overrides dominate final days of 2026 legislative session  WAVE News
5. KY legislature overrides Beshear vetoes of McConnell statue, lawmaker pay raises, more  Lexington Herald Leader

‘A crisis in the making’: Nebraska races to impose work requirements on Medicaid - Politico

1. ‘A crisis in the making’: Nebraska races to impose work requirements on Medicaid  Politico
2. New federal Medicaid rules require 1 month of work. Some states demand more.  CBS News
3. Trump and New York Are in a Tug of War Over Medicaid Coverage  The New York Times
4. States, insurers await needed details to implement new US Medicaid work rules  Reuters
5. One Big Beautiful Bill Act could result in up to 44,000 fewer Medicaid expansion enrollments in R.I.  The Brown Daily Herald

King Charles III and Queen Camilla Will Visit D.C., New York and Virginia - The New York Times

1. King Charles III and Queen Camilla Will Visit D.C., New York and Virginia  The New York Times
2. From Princess Diana and John Travolta to Queen Elizabeth and Eisenhower: A History of British Royals Visiting the White House  Vanity Fair
3. King Charles to address joint meeting of Congress and meet privately with Trump on US state visit  CNN
4. UK 'can't succeed', says Trump - read full transcript of his Sky News interview  Sky News
5. U.S.-Britain political ties under significant strain with King Charles's state visit looming  CBC

The candidates still in the running for California governor - PBS

1. The candidates still in the running for California governor  PBS
2. Gavin Newsom faces growing pressure to intervene in a scrambled California governor’s race  CNN
3. Swalwell’s Exit Injects ‘Chaos’ Into California Governor’s Race  The New York Times
4. Tom Steyer and Steve Hilton surge as California governor race narrows  The Desert Sun
5. Who is running for Governor of California?  KTLA

Appeals court again blocks Boasberg contempt probe into Alien Enemies Act deportations - Politico

1. Appeals court again blocks Boasberg contempt probe into Alien Enemies Act deportations  Politico
2. Court orders DC judge to end criminal contempt inquiry into Trump officials involved in deportation flights  CNN
3. GOP senator calls on House to impeach Boasberg after contempt hearings halted  The Hill
4. Appeals Court Halts Contempt Inquiry Over Deportation Flights  The New York Times
5. Trump judges give Trump officials a “Hail Mary pass” to avoid contempt inquiry  MS NOW

California man shot by ICE arrested by FBI and charged with ‘assault’ - The Guardian

1. California man shot by ICE arrested by FBI and charged with ‘assault’  The Guardian
2. Federal charges filed against man shot by ICE in Stanislaus. Could be freed on bail  Modesto Bee
3. Man shot by ICE in California faces charges of assaulting a federal officer with his car  CNN
4. Man shot by ICE in Patterson is now in FBI custody according to attorney  ABC30 Fresno
5. California man shot 7 times by ICE arrested by FBI, attorney says  KTVU

'No peace': Nearly a year after her son's death, she learned that ICE was responsible - NPR

'No peace': Nearly a year after her son's death, she learned that ICE was responsible  NPR

Scoop: U.S. eases bank sanctions amid Venezuela's economic woes - Axios

1. Scoop: U.S. eases bank sanctions amid Venezuela's economic woes  Axios
2. US eases sanctions on state-run Venezuelan banks  BBC
3. US issues license allowing transactions with some Venezuelan banks  Reuters
4. Trump administration lifts key sanctions on Venezuela’s financial system  Miami Herald
5. US suspends sanctions on Venezuela’s central bank and other financial institutions  WorldECR

IMF sees global oil shortfall this year and warns Iran war could tip world into recession - CNN

1. IMF sees global oil shortfall this year and warns Iran war could tip world into recession  CNN
2. Middle East War Will Slow Global Economic Growth, I.M.F. Warns  The New York Times
3. 'UK economy takes triple hit' and 'Cheers, Timmy!'  BBC
4. IMF cautions countries against broad fuel subsidies to deal with war-driven energy shock  Reuters
5. The IMF refuses to name the cause of this global chaos. It starts with ‘Donald’ and ends in ‘Trump’ | Greg Jericho  The Guardian

Microsoft faces fresh Windows Recall security concerns - The Verge

1. Microsoft faces fresh Windows Recall security concerns  The Verge
2. Windows 11's Recall tool has been cracked open again, and Microsoft doesn't see that as a problem  XDA
3. Security researcher cracks open Windows Recall's vault—again  PC Gamer
4. Windows Recall's new security problem is the same researcher, same tool, new exploit  The Times of India
5. Remember Windows 11 Recall? It's back with new security concerns, despite Microsoft's denials  TechRadar

Mike Vrabel emerges unscathed, for now, after resignation of Dianna Russini - NBC Sports

1. Mike Vrabel emerges unscathed, for now, after resignation of Dianna Russini  NBC Sports
2. NFL reporter Dianna Russini exits The Athletic amid probe over photos with Patriots coach  CNN
3. There’s a double standard in Dianna Russini-Mike Vrabel situation with some of her male media colleagues  The Boston Globe
4. Dianna Russini resigns from The Athletic after photos with Patriots head coach Mike Vrabel, investigation  Yahoo Sports
5. N.F.L. Reporter Resigns From The Athletic Amid an Investigation  The New York Times

Snap is cutting 1,000 jobs, citing AI. Read the memo to staff. - Business Insider

1. Snap is cutting 1,000 jobs, citing AI. Read the memo to staff.  Business Insider
2. Snap's stock jumps on plans to axe 16% of its workforce citing AI efficiencies  CNBC
3. Snap to cut 1,000 jobs after activist pressure, bets on AI efficiency  Reuters
4. Snapchat owner cuts 16% of global staff in latest round of job cuts  abcnews.com
5. Snap's crucible moment  Sources | Alex Heath

For Iran, Hormuz Is More a Weakness Than a Weapon - Foreign Affairs

1. For Iran, Hormuz Is More a Weakness Than a Weapon  Foreign Affairs
2. Strait of Hormuz: Why the US and Iran are sailing in very different legal waters  The Conversation
3. The easy win that could help unlock the Strait of Hormuz  Nevada Current
4. Iran Says It Will Keep Obstructing Hormuz Until U.S. Agrees to a Deal  WSJ
5. Operation Overflow: How to break Iran’s grip over the Strait of Hormuz  Atlantic Council

West Coast SpaceX Falcon 9 mission launches 25 Starlink satellites - Spaceflight Now

1. West Coast SpaceX Falcon 9 mission launches 25 Starlink satellites  Spaceflight Now
2. Late-night Florida rocket launch. Best places to watch, liftoff time  Florida Today
3. Vandenberg rocket launch today. Where, when to see SpaceX liftoff  Ventura County Star
4. SpaceX launches two Starlink satellite groups 19 hours apart  Space
5. SpaceX Falcon 9 launch bright and visible in Tuesday pre-dawn sky  WRAL

Full 2026 NFL mock draft: Dane Brugler predicts all 7 rounds and 257 picks - The Athletic - The N...

1. Full 2026 NFL mock draft: Dane Brugler predicts all 7 rounds and 257 picks - The Athletic  The New York Times
2. 2026 NFL mock draft: Kiper's pick predictions for Rounds 1-2  ESPN
3. Giardi: Mike's Mock Draft, version 2.0 - Patriots trading up?  Boston Sports Journal
4. Fornelli 2026 NFL mock draft 5.0: Vikings make move into top 10 to fill need on offense  CBS Sports
5. Five biggest NFL draft takeaways from Daniel Jeremiah's conference call previewing 2026 event  NFL.com

In major win for voters, judge blocks Indiana GOP’s student ID ban - Democracy Docket

1. In major win for voters, judge blocks Indiana GOP’s student ID ban  Democracy Docket
2. Federal court blocks Indiana student ID voting ban  WANE 15
3. Federal judge blocks law banning college IDs at voting booth  IndyStar
4. Federal judge blocks Indiana’s ban on use of student IDs for voting  Indiana Capital Chronicle
5. Public university students in Indiana can use student IDs when voting, federal judge rules  Indiana Daily Student

Commanders unveil new uniforms, debut 'Hail Raiser' look with alternate logo - ESPN

1. Commanders unveil new uniforms, debut 'Hail Raiser' look with alternate logo  ESPN
2. A new Washington Commanders uniform has spear on helmet in nod to former name  The Washington Post
3. Commanders unveil 2026 uniform closet inspired by franchise history  Washington Commanders
4. Commanders Reveal New Jerseys in Epic Hype Video, Jayden Daniels Photos Ahead of 2026 NFL Season  Bleacher Report
5. The Commanders just dropped their new 2026 uniforms featuring a spear logo  WUSA9

Police investigate claims Katy Perry sexually assaulted Ruby Rose at Melbourne nightclub - The Gu...

1. Police investigate claims Katy Perry sexually assaulted Ruby Rose at Melbourne nightclub  The Guardian
2. Katy Perry under police investigation over Ruby Rose's sexual assault allegations  Fox News
3. Actor Ruby Rose alleges pop star Katy Perry sexually assaulted her in Australia in 2010  NBC News
4. Katy Perry Under Investigation by Australian Police Following Ruby Rose Sexual Assault Allegations  The Hollywood Reporter
5. Anna Kendrick makes shocking claim about ‘aggressive’ Katy Perry touching her cleavage in resurfaced interview  Page Six

How to bet the RBC Heritage: Best bets, DFS tips and more - ESPN

1. How to bet the RBC Heritage: Best bets, DFS tips and more  ESPN
2. Expert Picks: RBC Heritage  PGA Tour
3. 2026 RBC Heritage tee times, TV coverage, viewer's guide  Yahoo Sports
4. RBC Heritage: Power Rankings, Gambling Odds And Favorite Bets  MyGolfSpy
5. ‘So important to our community:’ Here’s how Hilton Head businesses prep for RBC Heritage  Hilton Head Island Packet