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The Latest: Trump says it’s on other nations to open the Strait of Hormuz

U_S_ President Donald Trump says the responsibility for keeping the Strait of Hormuz open should belong with countries that rely on it, rather than the U_S_ Trump expressed frustration earlier Tuesday with allies who have been unwilling to do more to support the U_S_ war effort, telling them to “go get your own oil.”

The Latest: Trump says it’s on other nations to open the Strait of Hormuz
Asia|Business|Economy|Finance|MidEast|Political|Stock Markets|US|World

Trump lashes out at allies, says securing the Strait of Hormuz is 'not for us'

President Donald Trump lashed out at allies who have been unwilling to do more to support the U.S. war effort against Iran

Trump lashes out at allies, says securing the Strait of Hormuz is 'not for us'
Business|Economy|Environment|Political|World

Environmental groups accuse Mexico of lying about origins of oil spill in the Gulf

Environmentalist groups say Mexico’s government lied about the origins of a massive oil spill in the Gulf of Mexico, accusations authorities promptly denied

Environmental groups accuse Mexico of lying about origins of oil spill in the Gulf
Business|Economy|Environment|Political|World

Trump plans to move Forest Service headquarters to Utah and shutter research sites

The Trump administration says it will be moving U.S. Forest Service headquarters from the nation's capital to Utah as part of a broad overhaul

Trump plans to move Forest Service headquarters to Utah and shutter research sites
Election|Political|US|World

Trump signs order directing creation of a national voter list, a move already facing lawsuit threats

President Donald Trump has signed an executive order that aims to tighten voting rules by creating a national list of eligible voters and limiting mail ballots

Trump signs order directing creation of a national voter list, a move already facing lawsuit threats
Election|Finance|Political|US|World

Trump signs executive order to crack down on mail-in voting

Trump signs executive order to crack down on mail-in voting

Trump signs executive order to crack down on mail-in voting
Arts|Celebrity|Entertainment|Lifestyle|Political|US

Suspension lifted for helicopter pilots who hovered near Kid Rock's home

U.S. Defense Secretary Pete Hegseth says the Army pilots who hovered two helicopters near Kid Rock’s Tennessee home during a training run while he clapped and saluted have had their suspensions lifted

Suspension lifted for helicopter pilots who hovered near Kid Rock's home
Arts|Entertainment|Political|US

Trump mostly cheered while attending opening night of 'Chicago' at the Kennedy Center

President Donald Trump drew mostly applause as he greeted the crowd on the opening night of the musical “Chicago” at the Kennedy Center on Tuesday night

Trump mostly cheered while attending opening night of 'Chicago' at the Kennedy Center
Business|Economy|Europe|Finance|MidEast|Political|Stock Markets|US|World

Trump criticizes European allies for not helping fix the damage his war against Iran has caused

President Donald Trump entered his war of choice against Iran without consulting global allies

Trump criticizes European allies for not helping fix the damage his war against Iran has caused
Arts|Business|Entertainment|Political|Technology|Travel

Trump shares renderings of a towering presidential library

Trump shares renderings of a towering presidential library

Trump shares renderings of a towering presidential library
Economy|Education|Environment|Health|Political

Judge rules that HUD effort to change criteria for homeless funding is unlawful

A federal judge in Rhode Island has ruled that the Trump administration's effort to change the criteria for using tens of millions of dollars in funding to aid homeless people was unlawful

Judge rules that HUD effort to change criteria for homeless funding is unlawful
Business|Economy|Environment|Political|World

Sanctioned Russian tanker docks in Cuba after US allows passage despite energy blockade

A Russian oil tanker has reached Cuba with a huge shipment, easing a dire fuel shortage after months without deliveries

Sanctioned Russian tanker docks in Cuba after US allows passage despite energy blockade
Crime|Political|World

Protests erupt in West Bank as Israel approves death penalty for Palestinians convicted of murder

Hundreds of protesters have taken to the streets across the embattled Palestinian territories after Israel's parliament passing a law mandating the death penalty by hanging for Palestinians convicted of nationalistic murder

Protests erupt in West Bank as Israel approves death penalty for Palestinians convicted of murder
Political|US|World

Thousands more US troops are heading to the Middle East

Thousands of additional U.S. troops are heading to the Middle East as the Trump administration has insisted that progress has been made in talks with Iran and has threatened to escalate the war if a deal is not reached soon

Thousands more US troops are heading to the Middle East
Europe|MidEast|Political|World

Trump lashes out at Europe as growing number of allies reject US calls for help

Trump lashes out at Europe as growing number of allies reject US calls for help

Trump lashes out at Europe as growing number of allies reject US calls for help
Economy|Political|World

Trump officials acknowledge they can’t promise to reopen Strait of Hormuz before ending Iran war

Trump officials acknowledge they can’t promise to reopen Strait of Hormuz before ending Iran war

Trump officials acknowledge they can’t promise to reopen Strait of Hormuz before ending Iran war
Arts|Political|US|World

Judge rules that White House ballroom construction ‘has to stop!’

Judge rules that White House ballroom construction ‘has to stop!’

Judge rules that White House ballroom construction ‘has to stop!’
Business|Entertainment|Political|Technology

Mamdani puts New York City government back on TikTok

Almost three years ago, New York City joined governments across the country to ban TikTok from its devices over security concerns about the Chinese social media site

Mamdani puts New York City government back on TikTok
Crime|Election|Political|US|World

FBI agents who worked on Trump election probe sue, saying they were unjustly fired

FBI agents who worked on Trump election probe sue, saying they were unjustly fired

FBI agents who worked on Trump election probe sue, saying they were unjustly fired
Business|Economy|Environment|Finance|Political|Stock Markets|US|World

US stocks move higher on hopes for an end to war with Iran, but it’s been a volatile month

US stocks move higher on hopes for an end to war with Iran, but it’s been a volatile month

US stocks move higher on hopes for an end to war with Iran, but it’s been a volatile month
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Citing First Amendment, federal judge blocks Trump order to end funding for NPR and PBS

A federal judge has agreed to permanently block the Trump administration from implementing a presidential directive to end federal funding for National Public Radio and the Public Broadcasting Service

Citing First Amendment, federal judge blocks Trump order to end funding for NPR and PBS
Environment|Political|Science|US|World

Only 50 of these whales are left in existence. Trump’s ‘God Squad’ just chose oil drilling over protecting them

Only 50 of these whales are left in existence. Trump’s ‘God Squad’ just chose oil drilling over protecting them

Only 50 of these whales are left in existence. Trump’s ‘God Squad’ just chose oil drilling over protecting them
Business|Economy|Finance|Political|Stock Markets|US|World

Trump’s top litigator faces uphill battle with birthright citizenship

Trump’s top litigator faces uphill battle with birthright citizenship

Trump’s top litigator faces uphill battle with birthright citizenship
Arts|Education|Entertainment|Political|World

Federal judge rules Trump order ending NPR and PBS funding was unconstitutional

Federal judge rules Trump order ending NPR and PBS funding was unconstitutional

Federal judge rules Trump order ending NPR and PBS funding was unconstitutional
Arts|Health|Political|World

Takeaways from the Supreme Court decision on Colorado law banning ‘conversion therapy’ for trans and gay minors

Takeaways from the Supreme Court decision on Colorado law banning ‘conversion therapy’ for trans and gay minors

Takeaways from the Supreme Court decision on Colorado law banning ‘conversion therapy’ for trans and gay minors
Europe|Political|World

European Union official says reports of violence during Serbia vote unacceptable

A European Union official says that violent incidents and irregularities that have been reported during local elections in Serbia were “unacceptable.”

European Union official says reports of violence during Serbia vote unacceptable
Political

Wisconsin judicial panel dismisses Democratic attempt to redraw congressional maps

A three-judge panel in Wisconsin has dismissed a lawsuit brought by Democratic voters that sought to redraw the battleground state’s Republican-friendly congressional boundary lines ahead of the November midterm election

Wisconsin judicial panel dismisses Democratic attempt to redraw congressional maps
Business|Economy|Finance|Political|World

Haiti imposes austerity measures as Iran war drives up oil prices and disrupts supplies

Haiti’s government says it is implementing new austerity measures as the war in Iran disrupts critical oil supplies and drives up prices worldwide

Haiti imposes austerity measures as Iran war drives up oil prices and disrupts supplies
Africa|Environment|Political|World

A South African politician goes snorkeling in a giant pothole to highlight city management failures

A veteran South African politician is campaigning for mayor of Johannesburg by snorkeling in a giant, water-filled trench

A South African politician goes snorkeling in a giant pothole to highlight city management failures
Crime|Health|Political|World

Iran’s imprisoned Nobel peace laureate Narges Mohammadi may have had a heart attack

A lawyer of Iran’s imprisoned Nobel Peace Prize laureate Narges Mohammadi says she may have suffered a heart attack in prison

Iran’s imprisoned Nobel peace laureate Narges Mohammadi may have had a heart attack
Arts|Business|Entertainment|Political

Why is there a golden toilet on the National Mall?

Why is there a golden toilet on the National Mall?

Why is there a golden toilet on the National Mall?
Business|Economy|Political|Travel

DeSantis clears renaming of Florida airport after Trump for takeoff

DeSantis clears renaming of Florida airport after Trump for takeoff

DeSantis clears renaming of Florida airport after Trump for takeoff
Crime|Political|US

Man accused of Facebook post calling 'No Kings' protesters 'AR-15 practice time'

Man accused of Facebook post calling 'No Kings' protesters 'AR-15 practice time'

Man accused of Facebook post calling 'No Kings' protesters 'AR-15 practice time'
Crime|MidEast|Political|World

Israel’s parliament votes to expand death penalty for Palestinians

Israel’s parliament votes to expand death penalty for Palestinians

Israel’s parliament votes to expand death penalty for Palestinians
Economy|Political|US|World

Behind the scenes and in front of cameras, Hegseth serving as top cheerleader for military power in Iran war

Behind the scenes and in front of cameras, Hegseth serving as top cheerleader for military power in Iran war

Behind the scenes and in front of cameras, Hegseth serving as top cheerleader for military power in Iran war
Americas|MidEast|Political|Sports|US|World

Iran soccer players meet FIFA head Infantino before World Cup warmup and honor child victims of war

FIFA President Gianni Infantino has promised to “continue to support” Iran’s preparations for the World Cup

Iran soccer players meet FIFA head Infantino before World Cup warmup and honor child victims of war
Africa|Crime|Political|World

A hearing on extending Zimbabwe president's term erupts in chaos

Public hearings on proposed constitutional amendments in Zimbabwe have turned chaotic and violent

A hearing on extending Zimbabwe president's term erupts in chaos
Business|Economy|Political|World

As Lebanon braces for expanded Israeli incursion, northern Israel residents see buffer zone as lifeline to normalcy

As Lebanon braces for expanded Israeli incursion, northern Israel residents see buffer zone as lifeline to normalcy

As Lebanon braces for expanded Israeli incursion, northern Israel residents see buffer zone as lifeline to normalcy
Education|Health|Political|US|World

Supreme Court rules against Colorado ban on ‘conversion therapy’ for LGBTQ+ kids

The Supreme Court has ruled against a law banning “conversion therapy” for LGBTQ+ kids in Colorado, one of about two dozen states that banned the discredited practice

Supreme Court rules against Colorado ban on ‘conversion therapy’ for LGBTQ+ kids
Crime|Europe|MidEast|Political|World

European ministers in Ukraine for Bucha atrocities anniversary as drones hammer Russian oil ports

Top European diplomats are visiting Ukraine to mark the anniversary of atrocities committed in a town near Kyiv by Russia’s invading forces four years ago

European ministers in Ukraine for Bucha atrocities anniversary as drones hammer Russian oil ports
Political|World

Here's a look at birthright citizenship, and how the world sees it, as Supreme Court case looms

The Supreme Court is once again hearing arguments on whether President Donald Trump can deny citizenship to children born to parents who are in the United States illegally or temporarily

Here's a look at birthright citizenship, and how the world sees it, as Supreme Court case looms
Business|Economy|Finance|MidEast|Political|World

Iran remains a stubborn foe after absorbing massive US-Israeli attacks

Since the United States and Israel launched their war against Iran on Feb. 28, the Trump administration claims to have all but “obliterated” the Islamic Republic’s military capabilities

Iran remains a stubborn foe after absorbing massive US-Israeli attacks
Business|Crime|Entertainment|Lifestyle|Political

Man pulls gun on pastor during a funeral service at a Detroit funeral home before police make arrests

Man pulls gun on pastor during a funeral service at a Detroit funeral home before police make arrests

Man pulls gun on pastor during a funeral service at a Detroit funeral home before police make arrests
Business|Crime|Economy|Finance|Political|Stock Markets|US

Buffett says he doesn’t regret his donations to the Gates Foundation despite Epstein scandal

Buffett says he doesn’t regret his donations to the Gates Foundation despite Epstein scandal

Buffett says he doesn’t regret his donations to the Gates Foundation despite Epstein scandal
Economy|Political|World

Seizing Kharg Island would risk US troops' lives and may not end Iran war, experts say

President Donald Trump is threatening to deploy ground troops to seize critical oil infrastructure on Iran’s Kharg Island

Seizing Kharg Island would risk US troops' lives and may not end Iran war, experts say
Crime|Entertainment|Political|US

Lawyers for man accused of killing Charlie Kirk ask to delay preliminary hearing

Lawyers for the man charged with killing conservative activist Charlie Kirk have asked to delay a preliminary hearing scheduled in May

Lawyers for man accused of killing Charlie Kirk ask to delay preliminary hearing
Political|Sports|World

Formula 1 calls off April races in Bahrain and Saudi Arabia due to Iran war

Formula 1 and its governing body, the FIA, say the Grand Prix races in Bahrain and Saudi Arabia will not be held in April on safety grounds related to the Iran war

Formula 1 calls off April races in Bahrain and Saudi Arabia due to Iran war
Political|World

The Latest: Iran threatens UAE ports as war enters its third week

Iran has threatened for the first time to attack civilian infrastructure in a neighboring country, urging people to evacuate three major ports in the United Arab Emirates it claimed the U.S. military was using to launch strikes on Iran

The Latest: Iran threatens UAE ports as war enters its third week
Economy|Europe|Finance|MidEast|Political|World

Anti-war protests in Italy and Spain as high-stakes referendum on Italian judges looms

Thousands of people have protested in Italy against wars in the Middle East and proposed judicial reforms by Italian Prime Minister Giorgia Meloni

Anti-war protests in Italy and Spain as high-stakes referendum on Italian judges looms