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Iran announces reopening of Strait of Hormuz to commercial shipping but denies broader agreement with U.S. as claimed by President Trump.
Apr 18, 2026
Iranian officials refute Trump's declaration that Tehran agreed to remove enriched uranium.
The Senate extended the Foreign Intelligence Surveillance Act until April 30, as Republicans remain divided on long-term reauthorization.
Apr 17, 2026
The Strait of Hormuz has reopened following an announcement by President Trump and Iran, with political strategists weighing in on the implications.
Statements from President Trump and Iran confirming the Strait of Hormuz is open led to a sharp decline in oil prices and a surge in stock markets on Friday.
The Trump administration announces leadership changes at ICE, CDC, and FEMA as midterm elections approach.
White House Chief of Staff Susie Wiles will meet with Anthropic CEO Dario Amodei to discuss potential national security risks posed by the company's advanced Mythos AI model.
U.S. stocks surged to record highs as oil prices fell following Iran's announcement of reopening the Strait of Hormuz, easing global economic pressures.
Iran announces the Strait of Hormuz is fully open for commercial vessels, while the US maintains a naval blockade amid ongoing negotiations.
Oil markets react with a sharp decline following Iran's decision to reopen the Strait of Hormuz, though analysts warn pre-war pricing levels may take time to stabilize.
President Trump faced a rare legislative defeat as House Republicans rejected a clean extension of Section 702 surveillance powers, highlighting divisions within the GOP.
Ongoing instability in the Strait of Hormuz continues to impact global oil markets, affecting American gas prices despite recent diplomatic assurances.
