Oil prices plummet after Iran says Strait of Hormuz is "completely open"

Prices dropped after Iran's foreign minister said the Strait of Hormuz is "completely open" for the remainder of the Israel-Lebanon ceasefire.

• Apr 17

Trump signs short-term extension of surveillance law passed by Congress

President Trump's signing comes after Congress passed a 10-day extension for the controversial warrantless surveillance law.

• Apr 18

Ford recalls nearly 1.4 million pickup trucks due to gearshift issue

The recall affects F-150 vehicles quipped with a six-speed automatic transmission produced between March 12, 2014, and Aug. 18, 2017, according to NHTSA.

• Apr 17

ICE head Todd Lyons planning to leave agency this spring

Todd Lyons, the acting head of U.S. Immigration and Customs Enforcement, is planning to leave the federal government later this spring.

• Apr 16

U.S. intelligence detects signs China is weighing giving Iran advance radar systems

The technology would enhance Iran's ability to detect and track incoming threats, like low-flying drones and cruise missiles.

• Apr 17

Pilot forced to "slam on the brakes" to avoid truck at Charlotte airport

An American Airlines pilot told Air Traffic Control at Charlotte International Airport that his plane "nearly hit" a truck speeding past on the concourse Wednesday, forcing him to slam the brakes.

• Apr 16

Caine warns "we will use force" if Iran does not comply with blockade

Defense Secretary Pete Hegseth said Thursday thatthe U.S. military can "make the transition" from the blockade to "major combat operations."

• Apr 16

Trump admin launches tariff refund portal. Here's what to know.

A federal agency on April 20 opened a portal that lets businesses apply for a refund for Trump tariffs struck down by the Supreme Court.

• Apr 20

Senate rejects 4th attempt to curb Trump's war powers in Iran

It was the fourth time Democrats in the Senate had forced a vote on the issue since the war began on Feb. 28.

• Apr 15

House Democrats file articles of impeachment against Hegseth

House Democrats introduced articles of impeachment against Defense Secretary Pete Hegseth, claiming he has "demonstrated a willful disregard for the Constitution."

• Apr 15

Teen soldier who told his mother "no tears" identified after 75 years

U.S. Army Sgt. Celestino Chavez enlisted in the military when he was 17, according to the Defense POW/MIA Accounting Agency.

• Apr 15

It's Tax Day. Here's how big the average tax refund is in 2026.

Americans are receiving larger tax refunds this year due to the 2025 "big, beautiful bill," which enacted new tax deductions.

• Apr 15

7-Eleven plans to close 645 stores this year

The chain's North American operator forecast it will open 205 stores in 2026, although those openings will be outpaced by a series of closures.

• Apr 14

Most Americans say they pay too much in taxes. Here's what the data shows.

Six in 10 Americans say they pay more than their fair share in taxes, recent polling shows. Only one-third believe they pay the right amount.

• Apr 14

Swalwell, Gonzales officially resign from Congress, avoiding expulsion votes

Democratic Rep. Eric Swalwell and GOP Rep. Tony Gonzales officially submitted their resignation letters to the House clerk on Tuesday.

• Apr 14

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