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ICE went on a hiring spree. Sterling credentials were not required, AP investigation finds

By RYAN J. FOLEY
Apr 17, 2026 7:25 am - Some new U.S. Immigration and Customs Enforcement officers started working before passing background checks and had problems in their past.
House extends surveillance powers until April 30 after late-night revolt sinks GOP plan

By JOEY CAPPELLETTI and LISA MASCARO
Apr 17, 2026 7:20 am - The House early Friday approved a short-term renewal until April 30 of a controversial surveillance program used by U.S. spy agencies in a post-midnight vote after Republicans revolted and refused President Donald Trump’s push for a longer extension.
Iran reopens Strait of Hormuz, but Trump says blockade on Iranian ships and ports will stay in force

By KAREEM CHEHAYEB, ABBY SEWELL and MELANIE LIDMAN
Apr 17, 2026 7:18 am - Iran said Friday it fully reopened the Strait of Hormuz to commercial vessels, but President Donald Trump said the American blockade on Iranian ships and ports “will remain in full force” until Tehran reaches a deal with the U.S., including on its nuclear program.
FAA cuts more than 370 daily flights at O’Hare this summer, citing safety, efficiency

By Marni Pyke
Apr 16, 2026 5:51 pm - The Federal Aviation Administration issued a preliminary flight cap at O’Hare International Airport for the summer that cuts operations at less drastic levels than the agency previously considered
County prosecutor charges ICE agent with assault for pointing gun at people on Minneapolis highway

By TIM SULLIVAN, CLAUDIA LAUER and RUSS BYNUM
Apr 16, 2026 3:19 pm - MINNEAPOLIS — A federal immigration agent accused of pointing his gun at occupants of a car after pulling alongside them on a Minneapolis-area highway is wanted on felony...
RFK Jr. defends health agenda, clashes with Democrats in House hearing

By Rachel Roubein and Lauren Weber
Apr 16, 2026 3:12 pm - Health Secretary Robert F. Kennedy Jr. defended his controversial record leading the nation’s health department, as Democrats argued his changes on vaccines threatened ...
Ukraine scrambles to supply air defenses as large-scale Russia attacks kill 16

By VASILISA STEPANENKO and DAN BASHAKOV
Apr 16, 2026 3:00 pm - KYIV, Ukraine — Russia hammered civilian areas across Ukraine with drones and missiles Thursday, killing at least 16 people and wounding more than 100 others in the worst...
US military will target Iran-linked ships worldwide, broadening scope beyond blockade

By KONSTANTIN TOROPIN, BEN FINLEY and DAVID KLEPPER
Apr 16, 2026 2:57 pm - WASHINGTON — The U.S. military has widened its efforts beyond the blockade of Iran's ports to allow its forces around the world to stop any ship tied to Tehran or those s...
AP Exclusive: Europe has 'maybe 6 weeks of jet fuel left,' energy agency head warns

By JOHN LEICESTER
Apr 16, 2026 2:43 pm - PARIS — Europe has “maybe six weeks or so” of remaining jet fuel supplies, the head of the International Energy Agency said Thursday in a wide-ranging interview, warning ...
A 10-day ceasefire agreed on by Israel, Lebanon goes into effect

By KAREEM CHEHAYEB, ABBY SEWELL and ELENA BECATOROS
Apr 16, 2026 2:38 pm - BEIRUT, Lebanon — A 10-day truce began in Lebanon on Friday that could pause fighting between Israel and the Hezbollah militant group and boost attempts to extend the cea...

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