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The destroyers were beginning mine-clearing operations in the vital waterway, U.S. Central Command said Saturday. CBS
U.S. inflation surged in March, with the Consumer Price Index rising at a 3.3% annual rate due to the Iran war's impact on global energy costs. CBS
U.S. and Iranian negotiations are underway in Islamabad, as the fragile two-week ceasefire holds. Meanwhile, traffic in the Strait of Hormuz remains low. CBS
VOA VIEW: Iran has little to negatate.
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The Artemis II crew successfully splashed down in the Pacific Ocean on Friday in the Integrity capsule, marking their return to Earth and ending the historic nine-day moon mission. CBS
The building sits across a driveway from the West Wing and was completed in 1888. CBS
The woman alleged the California gubernatorial candidate sexually assaulted her twice when she was too drunk to consent. CBS
Transportation Secretary Sean Duffy pointed out that gamers "have many of the hard skills it takes to be a successful controller." CBS
Palantir's Maven platform have reportedly been used in the U.S. military campaign in Iran. CNBC
U.S. President Donald Trump on Thursday warned Iran to "stop now" if it was charging tankers to transit the Strait of Hormuz. CNBC
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In some states, undocumented students have access to in-state college tuition if they meet certain requirements. Now, many of those laws are being challenged. CNBC
VOA VIEW: Illegals should no get better breaks than Americans.
Amid rising costs and a tighter economic climate, more parents are teaching their kids financial literacy lessons that could serve them well later in life. CNBC
Musk's xAI, now owned by SpaceX, faces a legal challenge from environmental groups opposed to a massive power plant in Mississippi. CNBC
Eli Lilly loses share in India’s GLP‑1 market as cheap semaglutide generics surge, while Novo holds steady after deep price cuts to defend Ozempic, Wegovy. CNBC
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Bessent and Fed Chair Jerome Powell separately met with the heads of the biggest U.S. banks to address the potential cyber threat of Anthropic's Mythos. CNBC
Former Sen. Ben Sasse is taking Revolution Medicines' daraxonrasib, which has shown promise as a treatment for pancreatic cancer. CNBC
The average tax refund is about 11% higher so far this season, compared with about the same period in 2025, according to IRS filing data. CNBC
VOA VIEW: Thanks to the GOP.
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A man accused of defrauding Minnesota's Medicaid program of nearly $11 million skipped a court hearing, forfeiting his bond and triggering a warrant. FOX News
A panel of judges said Saturday it will allow construction on the 90,000-square-foot White House ballroom to continue for now, citing security. UPI
VOA VIEW: Overrides foolish judge,
The crew of the Artemis II crew returned to Earth after a splashdown in the Pacific Ocean after travelling farther from Earth than any humans in history. UPI
Christian group warned against church-state collusion before local elections, saying politicized faith could damage churches and public trust. UPI
VOA VIEW: A reasonable conclusion.
U.S. President Trump is again weighing a transactional approach to alliances, using troop deployments as leverage and considering pulling troops UPI
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The cease-fire between the United States, Israel and Iran is on shaky ground as Iran demands that two conditions be met before it can begin. UPI
VOA VIEW: Iran has no power to make demands.
The government of Brazil on Friday announced an agreement with the United States to combat transnational crime, including illegal shupments. UPI
President Donald Trump's tariffs are back in court Friday to decide on their legality. His 10% global tariffs face a suit by states and businesses. UPI
VOA VIEW: Another foolish judge.
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President Donald Trump has signed an executive order to establish a task force aimed at eliminating fraud in government benefit programs. It is long past heeded.
The president signed an order formally creating the Task Force to Eliminate Fraud, and tapped Vice President JD Vance to lead the group. Trump joked that Vance would perform better than former Vice President Kamala Harris, referencing her role addressing border issues during the administration of former President Joe Biden. “This will not be like a Kamala where she was put in charge of the border and she never went there. JD, right, you promise?” the president said, with Vance agreeing.
Trump RIPS Kamala Harris as a failed "border Czar" for never visiting the border "This will not be like a Kamala, where she was put in charge of the border... she was the border czar, and she never went there." The force will coordinate government-wide efforts to combat widespread fraud, waste and abuse in federal assistance programs by implementing stronger safeguards such as identity verification requirements, documentation standards, and audits designed to prevent abuse.
Andrew Ferguson, chairman of the Federal Trade Commission, will serve as vice chair of the task force. White House advisor Stephen Miller, who will act as a senior adviser, said the effort could return billions of dollars to the American people by cracking down on fraud in federal benefit programs.
