THE PRIVY POST

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Volume 2 • Issue No. 113 • Updated Thursday, April 23, 2026 at 08:37 AM UTC

Iran Attacks Three Ships in Strait of Hormuz, Deepening Energy Crisis

Iran fired on three ships in the Strait of Hormuz as the US maintains a blockade and diplomacy stalls, causing confusion and an energy crisis.

Sources: AP News


Senate Passes Budget Plan to Fund ICE and Border Patrol, Reopening Homeland Security

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

Sources: AP News


Navy Secretary John Phelan Resigns Amid Departure of Top Defense Leaders

Navy Secretary John Phelan is leaving, marking the latest departure of a top defense leader.

Sources: AP News


Chemical Leak at West Virginia Plant Kills Two, Injures 30

A chemical leak at a West Virginia plant killed two people and sent 30 to hospitals.

Sources: AP News


Tesla Profits Rise in First Quarter as Musk Teases New Roadster

Tesla's profits rose in the first quarter, with Elon Musk hinting at a new Roadster debut.

Sources: AP News


European Union Ramps Up Crisis Testing, Citing Trump's Security Priorities

The EU is intensifying crisis testing, convinced that Trump's security priorities lie elsewhere.

Sources: AP News


Dave Mason, Co-Founder of Traffic, Dies at 79

Dave Mason, known for 'We Just Disagree' and 'Feelin' Alright,' has died at 79.

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 a journalist after an article about FBI Director Kash Patel's girlfriend.

Sources: AP News


Wildfires in Georgia and Florida Destroy Over 50 Homes, Force Evacuations

Wildfires across Georgia and Florida destroyed more than 50 homes and forced evacuations.

Sources: AP News


Asian Stocks Retreat, Oil Tops $100 Despite Wall Street Records

Asian stocks fell and oil prices exceeded $100 amid the Iran war, despite fresh records on Wall Street.

Sources: AP News