THE PRIVY POST

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Volume 2 • Issue No. 115 • Updated Saturday, April 25, 2026 at 12:31 AM UTC

Trump to Send Envoys Witkoff and Kushner to Pakistan for Talks with Iran Foreign Minister

President Trump is dispatching envoys Steve Witkoff and Jared Kushner to Pakistan for negotiations with Iran's foreign minister, amid escalating tensions.

Sources: AP News


Justice Department Drops Criminal Probe of Fed Chair Powell, Likely Clearing Way for Warsh

The Justice Department has ended its criminal investigation into Federal Reserve Chair Jerome Powell, potentially paving the way for Kevin Warsh to take over.

Sources: AP News


Police Identify Body of One Missing USF Student, Second Still Missing as Roommate Is Charged

Authorities have identified the remains of one University of South Florida student, while another remains missing; their roommate has been charged in connection.

Sources: AP News


Violent Tornado Tears Through Oklahoma Town, Damaging 40 Homes but Sparing Lives

A powerful tornado struck an Oklahoma town, damaging about 40 homes but resulting in no fatalities.

Sources: AP News


Meta Slashes 8,000 Jobs, or 10% of Its Workforce, as Microsoft Offers Buyouts

Meta is cutting 8,000 jobs (10% of its workforce), while Microsoft is offering buyouts to employees.

Sources: AP News


FDA Plans Ultra-Fast Review of Three Psychedelic Drugs Following Trump Directive

The FDA will expedite review of three psychedelic drugs after a directive from President Trump.

Sources: AP News


Millions of Americans May Now Be Considered Canadian Under New Law

A new Canadian law could classify millions of Americans as Canadian citizens.

Sources: AP News


Reigning Two-Time Champ Carlos Alcaraz Out of French Open Due to Wrist Injury

Carlos Alcaraz, the two-time defending champion, will miss the French Open due to a wrist injury.

Sources: AP News


US Soldier Charged with Using Classified Intel to Win $400K on Maduro Raid Is Granted Bond

A U.S. soldier accused of using classified information to profit from a bet on the Maduro raid has been granted bail.

Sources: AP News


Appeals Court Rules That Trump’s Asylum Ban at the Border Is Illegal

A federal appeals court has struck down President Trump's asylum ban at the U.S.-Mexico border as unlawful.

Sources: AP News