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Volume 2 • Issue No. 121 • Updated Friday, May 1, 2026 at 08:41 AM UTC

Trump administration declares Iran war 'terminated' before deadline

The Trump administration says its war in Iran has been 'terminated' before a 60-day deadline, citing a ceasefire that began in early April, which would allow them to avoid seeking congressional approval.

Sources: AP News


Armed man attempted to storm White House correspondents' dinner, prosecutors say

Federal prosecutors released video showing an armed man with guns and knives trying to storm the White House Correspondents' Association dinner in an attempt to kill President Donald Trump.

Sources: AP News


Trump signs bill to end record Homeland Security shutdown

President Trump signed a bill funding the Department of Homeland Security, ending a record shutdown that had caused airport disruptions.

Sources: AP News


Supreme Court hollows out landmark voting rights law

The Supreme Court issued a ruling that significantly weakens a landmark law that had protected minority voting rights for six decades, reshaping American politics.

Sources: AP News


Radiologist Nicole Saphier is Trump's new surgeon general pick

President Trump nominated radiologist Nicole Saphier as surgeon general after the nomination of Casey Means stalled.

Sources: AP News


Country singer David Allan Coe dies at 86

David Allan Coe, who wrote 'Take This Job and Shove It' and other country hits, has died at age 86.

Sources: AP News


Britney Spears charged with DUI

Britney Spears has been charged with driving under the influence of alcohol and drugs.

Sources: AP News


Stabbing at Washington state high school wounds 6

A stabbing at a high school in Washington state wounded six people, including the suspect, police said.

Sources: AP News


Aung San Suu Kyi moved from prison to house arrest in Myanmar

Myanmar's ousted leader Aung San Suu Kyi has been moved from prison to house arrest.

Sources: AP News


Zelenskyy seeks details of Putin's May 9 ceasefire proposal

Ukrainian President Volodymyr Zelenskyy said he is seeking details of a ceasefire proposal from Russian President Vladimir Putin for May 9.

Sources: AP News