THE PRIVY POST

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Volume 2 • Issue No. 113 • Updated Thursday, April 23, 2026 at 12:23 PM UTC

US military seizes another oil tanker linked to Iran amid rising tensions

The US military has seized another oil tanker associated with Iran, escalating the standoff in the Strait of Hormuz.

Sources: AP News


Senate passes budget plan to fund ICE and Border Patrol, aiming to reopen Homeland Security

The Senate adopted a budget plan to fund ICE and Border Patrol over Democratic objections, in a bid to reopen the Department of Homeland Security.

Sources: AP News


Trump reclassifies state-licensed medical marijuana as less dangerous in historic shift

President Trump has reclassified state-licensed medical marijuana as a less-dangerous drug, marking a significant policy change.

Sources: AP News


Navy Secretary John Phelan leaves post in latest departure of top defense leader

Navy Secretary John Phelan is leaving, becoming the latest senior defense official to depart the administration.

Sources: AP News


New York Times says FBI investigated reporter over article about director Kash Patel's girlfriend

The New York Times reported that the FBI investigated one of its journalists after an article about FBI Director Kash Patel's girlfriend.

Sources: AP News


Lebanon and Israel to resume rare direct talks in Washington to extend ceasefire

Lebanon and Israel will hold rare direct talks in Washington aimed at extending the Israel-Hezbollah ceasefire.

Sources: AP News


European Union ramps up crisis testing, convinced Trump's security priorities lie elsewhere

The EU is increasing crisis preparedness, believing that President Trump's security focus is shifting away from Europe.

Sources: AP News


Taylor Swift and Bad Bunny top Spotify's first all-time most streamed artists list

Spotify released its first all-time most streamed artists list, with Taylor Swift and Bad Bunny leading.

Sources: AP News


Prince Harry arrives in Ukraine capital on unannounced visit

Prince Harry made a surprise visit to Kyiv, Ukraine, in an unannounced trip.

Sources: AP News


Dave Mason, co-founder of Traffic, dies at 79

Dave Mason, the co-founder of the band Traffic known for hits like 'Feelin' Alright,' has died at age 79.

Sources: AP News