Month: April,2026

Body found in Colombia amid search for missing U.S. flight attendant

Body found in Colombia amid search for missing U.S. flight attendant


April 2, 2026
Colombian officials discovered a body Friday amid the search for a U.S. flight attendant who went missing in the country last weekend. Subscribe to read this story ad-free Get unlimited access to ad-free articles and exclusive content. Medellin Mayor Federico Gutiérrez announced the discovery in a post on X, saying that “a lifeless body has […]
Trump says his ‘preference’ would be to ‘take the oil in Iran’

Trump says his ‘preference’ would be to ‘take the oil in Iran’


April 2, 2026
President Donald Trump said Sunday that he would like to “take the oil in Iran” and is considering seizing the export hub of Kharg Island, which is responsible for more than 90% of Iran’s oil exports. Subscribe to read this story ad-free Get unlimited access to ad-free articles and exclusive content. In an interview with […]
U.S. crude tops $100 and the S&P 500 approaches correction as Iran war enters second month

U.S. crude tops $100 and the S&P 500 approaches correction as Iran war enters second month


April 2, 2026
Global oil prices continued their recent climb and the S&P 500 closed lower Monday after a weekend when Iran-backed Houthi militants launched ballistic missiles at Israel and 3,500 additional U.S. troops arrived in the Middle East. Subscribe to read this story ad-free Get unlimited access to ad-free articles and exclusive content. The conflict between Iran, […]
The world economy is experiencing the most severe oil shock in decades. The worst could still be on the way.

The world economy is experiencing the most severe oil shock in decades. The worst could still be on the way.


April 2, 2026
Surging oil prices continue to ripple through the global economy because of the war with Iran. Now, some analysts say the worst could still be ahead as the conflict drags on. Subscribe to read this story ad-free Get unlimited access to ad-free articles and exclusive content. The concern is that beyond immediate knock-on effects from […]
Average U.S. gas price hits $4 for the first time since 2022

Average U.S. gas price hits $4 for the first time since 2022


April 2, 2026
The average price of a gallon of gasoline hit $4 Tuesday for the first time since mid-2022, as the cost of oil surges due to the Iran war. Subscribe to read this story ad-free Get unlimited access to ad-free articles and exclusive content. In the month since the United States and Israel attacked Iran, the […]
A global jet fuel shortage is raising the cost of air travel

A global jet fuel shortage is raising the cost of air travel


April 2, 2026
American flyers still smarting from interminable airport security lines are about to get another shock. Subscribe to read this story ad-free Get unlimited access to ad-free articles and exclusive content. A looming global jet fuel shortage is expected to hike the cost of air travel and reduce flight schedules, as airlines look to offset rising […]
Poll position: Where Trump stands among Americans as he faces the nation in primetime

Poll position: Where Trump stands among Americans as he faces the nation in primetime


April 2, 2026
President Donald Trump goes before the nation in prime time on Wednesday evening to deliver what the White House says is “an important update” on the war with Iran. The president’s address comes amid the month-long attacks by the U.S. and Israel on Iran, which polls indicate are unpopular with many Americans, and a surge […]
Iran’s ceasefire push may be a ‘cycle of deception,’ analysts warn as shadowy figure gains power

Iran’s ceasefire push may be a ‘cycle of deception,’ analysts warn as shadowy figure gains power


April 2, 2026
President Donald Trump suggested Wednesday that Iran may be seeking a ceasefire, but analysts say real power lies with hardline figures inside the Islamic Revolutionary Guard Corps, including newly prominent Commander Ahmad Vahidi. Trump did not name the Iranian figure he was referring to, but his comment likely pointed to President Masoud Pezeshkian, writing: “Iran’s […]
Trump calls for second ‘big, beautiful bill’ to fund ICE on his desk by June 1

Trump calls for second ‘big, beautiful bill’ to fund ICE on his desk by June 1


April 2, 2026
For 47 days, Democrats have refused to fund Immigration and Customs Enforcement (ICE) and parts of U.S. Customs and Border Protection (CBP) without sweeping reforms. President Donald Trump is now considering a move that could make both agencies shutdown-proof for the rest of his second term.  The president is asking top Republicans to draft a […]
Turkey’s NATO role under scrutiny amid new report on Hamas, Muslim Brotherhood ties

Turkey’s NATO role under scrutiny amid new report on Hamas, Muslim Brotherhood ties


April 2, 2026
FIRST ON FOX: A new report is raising concerns about Turkey’s role in the Middle East, arguing that under President Recep Tayyip Erdoğan, the country has moved away from its traditional Western alignment and toward deeper engagement with Islamist movements, including the Muslim Brotherhood. The Foundation for Defense of Democracies report, led by senior fellow […]
GOP leaders endorse Trump’s shutdown-proof move to end DHS funding lapse

GOP leaders endorse Trump’s shutdown-proof move to end DHS funding lapse


April 2, 2026
Republican leaders are rallying around President Donald Trump’s new approach to end the 47-day Department of Homeland Security (DHS) funding lapse — a plan that could make the agency shutdown-proof for the rest of Trump’s term. House Speaker Mike Johnson, R-La., and Senate Majority Leader John Thune, R-S.D., said Wednesday that DHS will be funded […]
Trump to address nation about Iran as he signals war could end within weeks

Trump to address nation about Iran as he signals war could end within weeks


April 2, 2026
President Donald Trump is expected to address the nation at 9 p.m. Eastern Time Wednesday about U.S. operations in Iran after one month of combat.  The message will be an “important update” about the war, White House press secretary Karoline Leavitt wrote on X.  The president will give an operational update on the mission known […]
What you need to know: 5 key takeaways from Trump’s Iran address

What you need to know: 5 key takeaways from Trump’s Iran address


April 2, 2026
President Donald Trump addressed the nation Wednesday night, saying the United States’ “core strategic objectives” in Iran are “nearing completion” just a month after Operation Epic Fury began and warned that the U.S. will hit Tehran “extremely hard” over the next several weeks. “Tonight, I’m pleased to say that these core strategic objectives are nearing […]
Trump unleashes on Obama’s ‘disaster’ Iran nuclear deal, says he was ‘honored’ to rip it apart

Trump unleashes on Obama’s ‘disaster’ Iran nuclear deal, says he was ‘honored’ to rip it apart


April 2, 2026
President Donald Trump revealed during Wednesday night’s Iran address that one of his top achievements against Iran, which he described as spanning across both his terms, was shredding former President Barack Obama’s 2015 nuclear deal. Trump described the efforts in the Middle East as making “tremendous progress” and called Operation Epic Fury “necessary for the […]
Senate candidate ripped over ‘word salad’ response to whether world is better off without ayatollah

Senate candidate ripped over ‘word salad’ response to whether world is better off without ayatollah


April 2, 2026
Democratic Michigan Senate candidate Abdul El-Sayed is facing pushback from conservatives on social media and the Republican he’s running against over an appearance where he was accused of equating the “radicalism” of Iran with the “MAGA movement.” “There are many people who see the downfall of the regime as a good thing, but the question […]