THE PRIVY POST

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Volume 2 • Issue No. 108 • Updated Saturday, April 18, 2026 at 04:48 AM UTC

Iran reopens Strait of Hormuz but threatens closure amid US blockade

Sources: AP News


Trump administration negotiating with IRS to resolve $10 billion lawsuit over leaked tax information

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Key prosecutor removed from John Brennan investigation

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Senate extends surveillance powers after chaotic House votes

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White House chief of staff meets with Anthropic CEO over new AI technology

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Oil prices drop 9% and Wall Street rallies after Iran reopens Strait of Hormuz

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Home shopping network pioneer QVC files for bankruptcy protection

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Weapons-grade chemical carfentanil surges as dangerous fentanyl substitute

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Harvey Weinstein rape retrial opening statements set for Tuesday

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Wildfires burning overtime due to climate change effects

Sources: AP News