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Iranian official targets Trump with stark warning and more top headlines

President Donald Trump listens in the Oval Office of the White House on Saturday, April 18, 2026 in Washington, D.C. (Julia Demaree Nikhinson/AP)

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TOP 3

1. Iranian official targets President Trump with stern warning and signals regime will reveal ‘new cards’

2. Republicans sound alarm about Democrats ‘power grab’ as Virginia votes on seismic redistricting

3. Lab that helped catch suspected serial killer in Nancy Guthrie investigation

MAIN TOPICS

CAUGHT IN THE ASTRA — Chinese student was arrested at JFK for allegedly taking photos of the ‘doomsday plane’. Continue reading…

TARGETED FEAR — While the police were arresting the suspects in a planned manner, the mother, the pregnant teenager and the boy were killed at home. Continue reading…

SEARCH FOR ANSWERS — NASA has joined authorities’ investigation into 11 dead or missing scientists as eye models. Continue reading…

GEZİ SHOCK — The gunman opened fire on the crowded tourist area, killing one visitor and wounding others. Continue reading…

‘HEART OF LEADERSHIP’ — Apple veteran John Ternus will lead the company as the new CEO, replacing Tim Cook. Continue reading…

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POLITICS

IN THE HOT SEAT — Warsh faces a high-stakes Senate confirmation hearing to lead the world’s most powerful central bank. Continue reading…

CAPITOL GRIDLOCK — Senate GOP advances party-line funding bill despite divisions and anger at House. Continue reading…

DENIM DILEMMA — Dem, one of the founders of ‘Joe Rogan’s favorite jeans,’ is under fire for his ‘Made in America’ claim. Continue reading…

THINING THE HERD — Another Democrat has exited the crowded California governor’s race as the primary approaches. Continue reading…

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MEDIA

FOLLOW THE MONEY — Nonprofit network receives federal funds while promoting ‘wokeness,’ advocacy group warns. Continue reading…

NOT THAT FAST — Trucking company owner sues state over ‘millionaire tax’, says policy affects small businesses. Continue reading…

THE TABLES HAVE BEEN TRANSFORMED — ‘The View’ co-host says there’s a ‘special place in hell’ for Caitlyn Jenner. Continue reading…

FACE TO FACE — Dan Pretty is among 200 journalists demanding the WHCA confront Trump at its Saturday gala. Continue reading…

IDEA

HUGH HEWITT – Morning Glory: President Trump should reject a second Munich offer and stand firm against Iran. Continue reading…

CHAD R.MIZELLE — Trump has a bold option to counter Virginia’s new gerrymander plan. Continue reading…

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IN OTHER NEWS

HIDDEN TOXINS — Healthy diet increases the risk of lung cancer in non-smokers. Continue reading…

ROYAL EXILE — Sarah Ferguson hopes to ‘evaporate like fog’ as she is seen for the first time in 7 months. Continue reading…

AMERICAN CULTURE EXAM — Test yourself on the fast food craze and aviation perks. Take the test here…

THE FORGOTTEN STRUGGLE —Ancient mosaic reveals the first known depiction of a woman fighting a leopard in Rome. Continue reading…

THE KEY TO LONG LIFE — Dietitian warns people to stay away from food addiction. See the video…

WRISTWATCH

REJECTION. GENE. JACK KEANE — We are witnessing a power struggle in Iran. See the video…

REP. JAMES COMES — Ilhan Omar’s accountant must have attended the ‘Quality Learning Center.’ See the video…

TO LISTEN

Tune in for a closer look at the debate over renewing a key post-9/11 surveillance law at a time when lawmakers are weighing security needs against concerns about privacy rights. Take a look at this…