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This page is an archive of main headlines from the US for 07.05.2026.
It displays 217 headlines from many sources chronologically, as they appeared throughout the day, accompanied by AI overviews that were written in real time.
07.05.2026 ⇢ The Day of the Hormuz Strikes and Ceasefire Test
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The day began with Iran reviewing a US peace proposal, but by late afternoon the US struck Iranian military facilities on Hormuz Island after Iran attacked Navy ships. Trump called it a 'love tap' and insisted the ceasefire held, while Iran said the truce was broken. The Strait of Hormuz crisis deepened as Iran created a new agency to control shipping, and US intelligence assessed Iran could outlast the blockade for months. The hantavirus outbreak on a cruise ship continued to generate passenger criticism, and Tennessee Republicans passed a redistricting map carving up a majority-Black district. The Epstein suicide note was unsealed, drawing widespread coverage.
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The Washington Post
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The letter, which has not been authenticated, dates to Epstein’s unsuccessful suicide attempt on July 23, 2019, less than two weeks before he died.
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The Daily Beast
The 79-year-old’s math did not add up.
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The Washington Post
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04:26⇢Epstein's Final Letter Unsealed
⌨The Epstein suicide note release dominates, with multiple outlets covering the unsealed letter. Iran war coverage continues with conflicting signals: Iran expected to respond to US proposal, while a judge denies Fulton County's bid to retrieve 2020 ballots seized by FBI.
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The Daily Beast
The president’s team is getting multiple warnings about looming backlash to rising costs.
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Democrats are investigating clemency recipients who may have obtained favorable treatment from Trump or his advisers.
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Amid turmoil over the Democratic Party’s future, Harris has been privately sounding out confidants about her own prospects.
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New York Post
The deadly hantavirus outbreak aboard the stranded MV Hondius could reshape the way cruise lines screen passengers before boarding, an expert told The Post.
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Thomas, 77, is now the second‑longest serving justice, with another record in reach as 2028 politics loom.
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Campaign staffers are turning private polling data into personal paydays. They describe election prediction market as a "Wild West" for staffers.
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Murry Gunty and Black Bear Sports built a hockey empire, turning the youth sport into a profit machine for wealthy investors.
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The Washington Post
The political terrain remains forbidding, but the president’s crumbling approval ratings and the Iran war’s weight on the economy offer the party an opening.
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The New York Times
The war in Iran has left China’s neighbors appealing for help, handing Beijing the kind of sway it has long sought.
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Thomas, 77, is now the second‑longest serving justice, with another record in reach as 2028 politics loom.
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The New York Times
The war in Iran has left China’s neighbors appealing for help, handing Beijing the kind of sway it has long sought.
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The Daily Beast
The president is more obsessed with his $400 million dream than any crisis affecting the country.
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The Washington Post
The political terrain remains forbidding, but the president’s crumbling approval ratings and the Iran war’s weight on the economy offer the party an opening.
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The Daily Beast
The president is more obsessed with his $400 million dream than any crisis affecting the country.
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Thomas Shaknovsky said he believed he was removing the 70-year-old patient’s spleen but accidentally removed his liver.
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NBC News
Ruhi Cenet, who criticized the crew in an NBC News interview, filmed the moment the ship’s captain announced the first death on board.
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New York Post
A former British cop has been identified as one of the sickened people hauled off the hantavirus-plagued MV Hondius cruise ship in a hazmat suit — with his wife detailing his “very traumatic few days.”
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The Washington Post
The political terrain remains forbidding, but the president’s crumbling approval ratings and the Iran war’s weight on the economy offer the party an opening.
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The Daily Beast
The president is more obsessed with his $400 million dream than any crisis affecting the country.
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A former British cop has been identified as one of the sickened people hauled off the hantavirus-plagued MV Hondius cruise ship in a hazmat suit — with his wife detailing his “very traumatic few days.”
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The Daily Beast
The president replayed all the old hits with his social media attack.
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The Washington Post
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Murry Gunty and Black Bear Sports built a hockey empire, turning the youth sport into a profit machine for wealthy investors.
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The Federalist
Just because it was known to the DOJ and FBI doesn’t make the SPLC’s actions right.
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With the Voting Rights Act gutted, Democrats face tough decisions about preserving racial representation.
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The Washington Post
The political terrain remains forbidding, but the president’s crumbling approval ratings and the Iran war’s weight on the economy offer the party an opening.
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The Daily Beast
The statue has been installed at one of his golf clubs.
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New York Post
A former British cop has been identified as one of the sickened people hauled off the hantavirus-plagued MV Hondius cruise ship in a hazmat suit — with his wife detailing his “very traumatic few days.”
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09:04⇢Oil Money Under Scrutiny
⌨The Iran war's economic toll dominates, with the DOJ probing $2.6 billion in oil trades (ABC News) and Democrats seeing a path to retake the Senate (Washington Post). The hantavirus outbreak on a cruise ship continues, with passengers criticizing the crew's response (NBC News, NY Post).
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Opponents went all in on smearing Graham Platner as a Nazi based on a bad tattoo choice. It didn’t work. Maine voters decided they’d rather have universal health care and an end to reckless wars than a polished politician with an unblemished past.
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United States President Donald J. Trump has once again increased the pressure on Mexico by declaring that if they won’t fight cartels head-on, his government will and threatened the use of ground forces, which he claimed are easier to move than the ongoing attacks on cartel boats at sea.
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Associated Press
Iran has said it is reviewing new U.S. proposals to end the war, as U.S. President Donald Trump threatens more bombing if no deal is reached.
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The New York Times
An Iranian official said Tehran would reply through Pakistan, a key mediator. Another Iranian official earlier dismissed a reported proposal to end the war as a “list of American wishes.”
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The New York Times
An Iranian official said Tehran would reply through Pakistan, a key mediator. Another Iranian official earlier dismissed a reported proposal to end the war as a “list of American wishes.”
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New York Post
Big Apple real estate tycoon Steve Roth compared Mayor Zohran Mamdani’s “tax the rich” rallying cry to racial slurs — as he ripped the socialist’s vendetta against the ultra-rich as “irresponsible and dangerous.”
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The American Psychiatric Association says too few patients can access comprehensive mental health care in the United States. It welcomes new investments in improving access to evidence-based care.
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The Washington Post
Experts say covert transfers at sea are used to obscure the origins of oil that left Iranian ports and the Gulf of Oman before the blockade was imposed.
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Perspective: There may be a real case against UCLA’s medical school. But it also shows the limits of MAGA’s favorite word: merit.
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The Daily Beast
Big tobacco has a big backer in the White House.
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Democrats will have to balance racial representation with political reality.
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The Daily Beast
Big tobacco has a big backer in the White House.
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Border Czar Tom Homan told CBS that President Donald Trump is talking to his advisors about offering some form of “legal status” to many illegal migrants.
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New York Post
The victim was knifed in the torso and back, and slashed in the face.
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11:17⇢Tehran Weighs Peace Offer Amid Bomb Threats
⌨Iran war coverage intensifies as Tehran reviews a US peace proposal while Trump threatens more bombing. Multiple outlets report on the diplomatic standoff, with the Washington Post detailing covert oil transfers bypassing the blockade. The hantavirus cruise ship outbreak continues to generate passenger criticism.
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President Donald Trump abruptly paused "Project Freedom," the U.S. military operation aimed at escorting ships through the Strait of Hormuz, after Saudi Crown Prince Mohammed bin Salman reportedly suspended access to bases and airspace needed for the mission. Trump announced the operation Sunday as a way to counter Iran's blockade. But Saudi leaders were angered by the move, saying they had not been adequately consulted beforehand.
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New York Post
The victim was knifed in the torso and back, and slashed in the face.
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The Washington Post
A confidential CIA assessment delivered to the White House finds Tehran can withstand the blockade of the strait for months and retains a substantial missile and drone arsenal.
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Los Angeles Times
Shirin Ali
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Officials in the United States are monitoring Americans who traveled on the cruise ship at the center of the hantavirus outbreak.
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The Washington Post
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Gov. Kathy Hochul is expected to unveil the top lines for her massive New York State budget Thursday morning — with little to no new money for the Big Apple expected, The Post has learned.
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Associated Press
Iran has created a government agency to control and tax vessels passing through the Strait of Hormuz.
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Saudi Arabia, a key Gulf ally, suspended the U.S. military’s ability to use its bases and airspace to carry out the operation, sources say.
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Trump's Government-Funded Retirement Plan Misses the Point
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The Daily Beast
America’s top diplomat was literally offered an olive branch as a pointed gift by the pope.
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Opponents went all in on smearing Graham Platner as a Nazi based on a bad tattoo choice. It didn’t work. Maine voters decided they’d rather have universal health care and an end to reckless wars than a polished politician with an unblemished past.
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The New York Times
The debt is outgrowing the size of the economy. The president’s policies could accelerate America’s fiscal headaches, experts say, unless policymakers intervene.
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12:57⇢Iran's Strait of Hormuz Gambit
⌨The Strait of Hormuz dominates coverage as Iran creates a new agency to control shipping, while Trump paused 'Project Freedom' after Saudi Arabia suspended US base access. US intelligence assesses Iran can outlast the blockade for months. The hantavirus outbreak continues with US residents monitored.
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Across six locations in Indonesia, NPR spoke with locals about how nickel mining is changing the land and daily life. It's brought jobs, but also concerns about environmental damage and public health.
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President Donald Trump abruptly paused "Project Freedom," the U.S. military operation aimed at escorting ships through the Strait of Hormuz, after Saudi Crown Prince Mohammed bin Salman reportedly suspended access to bases and airspace needed for the mission. Trump announced the operation Sunday as a way to counter Iran's blockade. But Saudi leaders were angered by the move, saying they had not been adequately consulted beforehand.
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The Washington Post reported Thursday that a classified CIA assessment delivered to senior U.S. policymakers this week concluded Iran can likely withstand the Trump administration's naval blockade for at least 90 to 120 days before facing severe economic collapse.
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The Intercept
A former EEOC commissioner said, “They’re putting out their best facts in this complaint, and the facts are pathetic.”
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Los Angeles Times
Luke Winkie
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Two unnamed U.S. officials told NBC News on Wednesday that President Donald Trump’s “Project Freedom” — the plan for American military forces to safely escort commercial ships through the Strait of Hormuz — was “paused” after less than 48 hours because Saudi Arabia denied the use of its airbases to protect ships from attacks by Iran.
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USA TODAY is answering questions from readers surrounding the hantavirus.
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Most health influencers don’t have real credentials — but they are more influential than ever.
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Los Angeles Times
David Daley and Lisa Graves
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14:58⇢Iran's Strait of Hormuz Agency
⌨The Strait of Hormuz crisis deepens as Iran creates a new agency to control shipping, while Trump's 'Project Freedom' is paused after Saudi Arabia denied base access. CIA assesses Iran can outlast the blockade for months. Multiple outlets focus on the diplomatic and military standoff.
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The Washington Post
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At the request of the New York Times, a judge unsealed a goodbye note that Jeffrey Epstein's former cellmate says he found after the convicted sex offender's first suicide attempt in July 2019.
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The Daily Beast
Rubio appeared to have had his own preferences in mind when picking out a gift for the pope.
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Associated Press
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The United States on Thursday pressed members of the United Nations Security Council to back a new resolution demanding Iran halt attacks and mining operations in the Strait of Hormuz, even as diplomats warned China and Russia were likely to veto the measure amid escalating tensions tied to the regional conflict.
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New York Post
Despite the comparatively lower ticket cost, the World Cup will still likely mean a hellish ride for Jersey-bound commuters trying to get home on the six game days when a match is being held during the evening rush.
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Associated Press
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The agency would extend Iran's efforts to vet and tax vessels traversing the vital waterway. The bid to formalize control raised concerns about international shipping, with hundreds of commercial ships bottled up in the Persian Gulf and unable to reach the open sea. Still, Still, hope that the 2-month war could soon end lifted global markets.
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HuffPost
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The DOJ used to avoid spectacles like the Louise Lucas raid.
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The New York Times
A panel of federal judges blocked President Trump from imposing the tariff on most imports.
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A probe was launched on April 27 into the Second Avenue location of Manhattan Schoolhouse after inspectors found that the staff failed to report the horrific accusation within 24 hours, as required by law, according to agency records.
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A probe was launched on April 27 into the Second Avenue location of Manhattan Schoolhouse after inspectors found that the staff failed to report the horrific accusation within 24 hours, as required by law, according to agency records.
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The new map, which follows the Supreme Court’s redistricting ruling, puts Republicans in position to pick up a House seat in the midterm elections.
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The Daily Beast
A U.S. official said it was not a restarting of the war.
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President Donald Trump threatened to resume "bombing" if Iran does not agree to a deal and reopen the Strait of Hormuz.
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As President Trump again voiced optimism that Iran will "make a deal" to end the war, Tehran declared itself the regulator of Strait of Hormuz shipping.
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The New York Times
Iran targeted U.S. warships, and the U.S. struck sites in Iran, threatening a fragile cease-fire.
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Military officials said the attacks came in response to Iran targeting Navy assets. Iran says U.S. vessels were attempting to seize an Iranian oil tanker.
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Federal Court: Trump's Newest Tariffs Are Also Illegal
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The US military unleashed a wave of “self-defense” strikes on an Iranian port Thursday after Tehran launched an “unprovoked” attack targeting US Navy ships transiting the Strait of Hormuz, officials said.
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The Washington Post
The “self-defense strikes” followed attacks on three American naval vessels, U.S. Central Command said in a statement. None of the U.S. warships were hit.
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The Boston Globe
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Breitbart News
Wednesday on “The Alex Marlow Show,” Frank Gaffney, President of the Institute for the American Future and Host of “Securing America” on One America’s Voice talked about persecution. Gaffney said that while Trump struck inside Nigeria, “He’s not holding the government accountable.
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18:26⇢Strikes on Iran Escalate
⌨The US media is dominated by the escalation of conflict with Iran, as the US launches 'self-defense strikes' on Iranian military facilities after Iran targeted Navy ships in the Strait of Hormuz. Multiple outlets report the strikes and the fragile ceasefire's status, with some noting Iran's new agency to control Hormuz traffic. The Tennessee redistricting and Epstein suicide note also receive coverage.
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The U.S. military said it carried out retaliatory strikes on Iran on Thursday, targeting sites it said were responsible for attacking three Navy warships in what it called unprovoked hostilities by Tehran. Iran, meanwhile, tells a different story.
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The Washington Post
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The Washington Post
The “self-defense strikes” followed attacks on three American naval vessels, U.S. Central Command said in a statement. None of the U.S. warships were hit.
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The U.S. military said it carried out retaliatory strikes on Iran on Thursday, targeting sites it said were responsible for attacking three Navy warships without provocation. Iran tells a different story.
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The Daily Beast
The president shared lurid details of a naval battle between U.S. and Iranian ships.
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The Daily Beast
The president shared lurid details of a naval battle between U.S. and Iranian ships.
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New York Post
“The ceasefire is going. It’s in effect,” Trump said after the US and Iran exchanged fire.
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A panel of judges for the Court of International Trade ruled 2-1 that Trump couldn't use the 1974 Trade Act to impose his 10% levy.
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The Court of International Trade has struck down a second round of global tariffs ordered by President Trump, after his earlier import taxes were outlawed by the U.S. Supreme Court.
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Breitbart News
The Walt Disney Company has made a statement after several of its staffers were arrested as part of the U.S. Customs and Border Protection’s ongoing child sexual exploitation material enforcement operations.
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The New York Times
The one-page proposal under review would open the Strait of Hormuz and pause the fighting for 30 days, but differences remain over Iran’s nuclear program.
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The Daily Beast
Trump had claimed his replacement tariffs were “better” than the ones the Supreme Court had struck down.
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The U.S. and Iran on Thursday had begun to consider a prospective agreement that could lead to a long-term ceasefire.
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21:38⇢Love Tap and Broken Truce
⌨The US media focuses on the US-Iran conflict, with Trump calling retaliatory strikes a 'love tap' and insisting the ceasefire holds, while Iran says the truce is broken. Multiple outlets report the strikes and the fragile diplomatic situation. A trade court also strikes down Trump's tariffs.
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Breitbart News
President Donald Trump said Thursday that Iranian attacking forces were “completely destroyed” after Tehran fired missiles, drones, and fast attack boats at three U.S. Navy destroyers transiting the Strait of Hormuz, prompting U.S. Central Command to carry out retaliatory “self-defense strikes” on Iranian military targets and port areas as the fragile ceasefire between Washington and Tehran again came under strain.
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The Trump administration and Florida officials have discussed closing a Florida immigration detention center known as "Alligator Alcatraz."
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The Washington Post
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The Daily Beast
Michael Wolff also revealed why Trump won’t just “fall on his sword.”
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The New York Times
The U.S. said it attacked military sites in Iran in retaliation for strikes on ships. President Trump threatened more if Iran didn’t agree to a peace offer.
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The New York Times
The Iranian military said it had fired on U.S. warships in the Strait of Hormuz for targeting an Iranian tanker. The U.S. said it had, in turn, struck military facilities and other targets.
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Associated Press
Oceanwide Expeditions has revealed that 30 passengers disembarked from its cruise ship hit by a hantavirus outbreak on April 24.
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The New York Times
Iran targeted U.S. warships, and the U.S. struck sites in Iran, even as Iranian officials said they were reviewing a plan to reopen the strait and end the U.S. blockade.
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