THE PRIVY POST

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Volume 2 • Issue No. 108 • Updated Saturday, April 18, 2026 at 08:16 AM UTC

Iran reopens Strait of Hormuz but threatens closure amid US blockade

Sources: AP News


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

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Senate extends surveillance powers until April 30 after chaotic House votes

Sources: AP News


Key prosecutor removed from John Brennan investigation case

Sources: AP News


ICE hiring spree allowed officers with problematic backgrounds to start work

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Federal judge blocks Nexstar-Tegna TV station merger pending antitrust lawsuit

Sources: AP News


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

Sources: AP News


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

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Russia has looted thousands of Ukrainian cultural objects during war

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Australia and Japan seal $6.5 billion warship deal with frigates ordered

Sources: AP News