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Pakistan hopeful for US-Iran talks despite Strait of Hormuz ship seizures
“The ceasefire has opened a space that Pakistan thinks is enough for the diplomatic path to resume,” a former Pakistani ambassador briefed on the matter told the NYT.
US Navy Secretary John Phelan fired amid Pentagon shakeup
Trump considering plan to send Afghan refugees who helped US to Congo - NYT
ash Patel demands $250M from The Atlantic over 'drunk FBI director' claims
Ship traffic stalls in Hormuz as Iran tensions rise and oil prices climb on ceasefire fears
Just one ship exited the Gulf through the strait while two entered in the space of 12 hours, ship tracking data showed on Monday, a fraction of what is usually about 130 vessels per day.
Michigan refuses Trump administration demand for 2024 election ballots
Last week, the Justice Department sent a letter to the clerk in Wayne County demanding ballots, ballot receipts, and ballot envelopes.
FBI Director Kash Patel 'paranoid' he is next to be fired from Trump administration - report
Patel's fears come after several prominent figures were fired from the Trump administration, including former US Army chief of staff Randy George and former attorney-general Pam Bondi.
Kamala Harris accuses Netanyahu of pulling Trump into Iran war
In a speech at a Michigan event, Kamala Harris claimed Netanyahu pulled Trump into the Iran conflict, calling the Trump administration the "most corrupt" in US history.
Tucker Carlson's son leaves JD Vance spox. role to start political consulting firm - Politico
According to one source, a Vance official, he had informed the vice president of his intention to leave in December, but the plan had been put off by several months "to ensure a smooth transition."
Netanyahu shocked Trump 'prohibited' strikes on Lebanon, believes it inconsistent with ceasefire
Trump’s public remarks appeared to exceed the text of the US-backed truce, prompting Israeli officials to seek clarification while clashes on the ground continued.
Trump official defends ‘list of Jews’ strategy in Penn case at Harvard antisemitism conference
Penn has appealed the case and this week asked for a stay on the court order, which would otherwise require them to produce the list by May 1.
Behind the scenes of the Israel-Lebanon ceasefire: Why did Netanyahu, Aoun agree to 10-day truce?
During a security cabinet meeting, Netanyahu was asked what led to the sudden change and Israel’s decision to agree to a ceasefire. “It's a Trump request,” he answered.
Wiesenthal Center rabbi slams Japanese TV claim Kushner unfit for Iran talks because he is Jewish
Commentator Toru Tamagawa, appearing on Friday’s broadcast of TV Asahi’s Hatori Shinichi Morning Show, questioned whether the special envoy’s Jewish background should have disqualified him.
US arrests Iranian family tied to 1979 Iran hostage crisis at US embassy
Seyed Eissa Hashemi is the son of Masoumeh Ebtekar, the infamous spokeswoman for the Islamist militants who overran the US Embassy in Tehran during the 1979 hostage crisis.