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Starmer Says He Made Wrong Judgment Appointing Mandelson as Ambassador
British Prime Minister Keir Starmer acknowledged Monday that he made the wrong judgment when he picked Jeffrey Epstein's friend Peter Mandelson as U.K. ambassador to Washington, batting away a barrage of calls to resign over a scandal that has left his leadership ...
Mon, 20 Apr 2026 10:47:55 EDTDefending Champ John Korir Breaks Boston Marathon Record, Sharon Lokedi Also Repeats
Defending champion John Korir shattered the Boston Marathon course record on Monday, riding a tailwind to outrun the strongest field in race history and win in 2 hours, 1 minute, 52 seconds — the fifth-fastest marathon of all time.
Mon, 20 Apr 2026 13:34:49 EDTEthics Panel Has Probed 20 Misconduct Cases Since 2017
The House Ethics Committee has conducted 20 investigations into alleged sexual misconduct by chamber members since 2017, the panel revealed Monday in a rare public statement.
Mon, 20 Apr 2026 13:25:50 EDTTrump Admin Targets Beef Prices and Supply Chain
The Justice Department is investigating whether major meatpacking companies engaged in criminal anticompetitive conduct in the U.S. beef market following concerns raised by President Donald Trump about rising prices.
Mon, 20 Apr 2026 13:19:32 EDTTexas AG Paxton Sues ActBlue, Alleges Donor Fraud
Texas Attorney General Ken Paxton filed a lawsuit Monday against Democrat fundraising platform ActBlue, alleging widespread donor fraud and seeking more than $1 million in damages as congressional Republicans ramp up a parallel investigation into the organization.
Mon, 20 Apr 2026 12:36:31 EDTSaildrone Unveils Spectre Unmanned Warship
Defense firm Saildrone on Monday unveiled Spectre, a 170-foot unmanned surface vessel designed for anti-submarine warfare, long-range surveillance, and missile launch capabilities, as the company pushes deeper into the growing market for autonomous naval systems.
Mon, 20 Apr 2026 12:48:29 EDTTrump Open to Meeting Iran Leaders
President Donald Trump on Monday told a reporter that he'd be willing to meet with senior Iranian leaders to secure a deal that ends the conflict in Iran.In a brief interview with the New York Post, Trump dismissed claims from Tehran that it may skip upcoming peace talks.
Mon, 20 Apr 2026 12:37:40 EDTMaryland Is First State to Ban Grocery 'Surveillance Pricing'
Maryland has become the first state to ban "surveillance pricing" in grocery stores after lawmakers passed the Protection from Predatory Pricing Act earlier this month.
Mon, 20 Apr 2026 12:06:23 EDTSen. Fetterman Says Some Dems 'Rooting for Iran'
Sen. John Fetterman, D-Pa., said the Democratic Party's response to the war with Iran has been "very disappointing," pointing to what he described as a failure to support actions addressing Tehran's nuclear threat.
Mon, 20 Apr 2026 12:19:43 EDTSen. Warner's Daughter Dies After Long Health Battle
Sen. Mark Warner, D-Va., is mourning the loss of his daughter, Madison, 36, who passed away following a decades-long health battle, ABC affiliate WJLA reported on Monday.
Mon, 20 Apr 2026 11:40:44 EDTReport: Harvard's Epstein Ties Deeper Than Previously Known
Harvard professors' ties to convicted sex offender Jeffrey Epstein went much deeper than previously reported, The New York Times reported. Newly released federal documents reveal that multiple Harvard faculty members...
Mon, 20 Apr 2026 12:03:46 EDTDems Push Bondi Contempt Over Epstein Files No-Show
House Democrats on the Oversight and Government Reform Committee want to hold former Attorney General Pam Bondi in contempt for skipping an April 14 deposition regarding her handling of the Jeffrey Epstein files, but many Republicans are not on board, reports the Hill.
Mon, 20 Apr 2026 11:31:37 EDTHegseth in Feud With Army Secretary
A simmering rift between War Secretary Pete Hegseth and Army Secretary Dan Driscoll spilled into public view this week after Driscoll openly praised the Army's former top general, Randy George, whose abrupt dismissal has drawn scrutiny...
Mon, 20 Apr 2026 11:21:50 EDTUAE Seeks US Financial Backstop as War Threatens Economy
The United Arab Emirates is turning to the United States for potential financial support as regional war risks begin to rattle its economy and currency, The Wall Street Journal reports, citing U.S. officials.
Mon, 20 Apr 2026 10:27:04 EDTSource: Israel, Lebanon to Resume Talks in D.C. Thursday
Israeli and Lebanese representatives will hold talks in Washington on Thursday, an Israeli source speaking on the condition of anonymity told Reuters on Monday.
Mon, 20 Apr 2026 10:56:42 EDTTrump: Israel Didn't Talk Me Into War With Iran
President Donald Trump posted on Truth Social on Monday that Israel did not convince him to attack Iran, despite claims by critics."Israel never talked me into the war with Iran, the results of Oct. 7th, added to my lifelong opinion that IRAN CAN NEVER HAVE A NUCLEAR...
Mon, 20 Apr 2026 11:06:52 EDTTrump to PBS: Iran Must Sign or 'Lots of Bombs' Will Drop
President Donald Trump on Monday said expiration of the ceasefire with Iran will mean "lots of bombs start going off." In a phone interview with PBS News, Trump made clear that the U.S. is prepared to escalate if Tehran fails to come to terms on its nuclear program.
Mon, 20 Apr 2026 11:00:09 EDTFBI Director Kash Patel Sues The Atlantic Claiming False Reporting About Drinking, Absences
FBI Director Kash Patel filed a defamation lawsuit against the Atlantic and its reporter Sarah Fitzpatrick following the publication of an article on Friday alleging the director had a drinking problem that could pose a threat to national security.
Mon, 20 Apr 2026 10:45:00 EDTSupreme Court Rejects Massachusetts School Trans Policy Challenge
The Supreme Court on Monday declined to hear a bid by parents to sue a public school district in Massachusetts over actions by teachers and officials to support the gender identity of students by not disclosing name or pronoun changes to parents without the child's OK.
Mon, 20 Apr 2026 10:44:38 EDTMelania Trump to Attend Correspondents' Dinner
First lady Melania Trump will attend this Saturday's White House Correspondents' Association dinner, The Hill reported on Monday.
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