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Federal Reserve Chair Jerome Powell announced he will remain as a governor after his term as chair ends on May 15, citing 'unprecedented' legal attacks from the Trump administration. The Senate Banking Committee has approved Kevin Warsh as his replacement, while the Justice Department has dropped an investigation into Powell but left the door open to reopening it.
The US Supreme Court heard arguments on whether the Trump administration can terminate temporary protected status for Haitians and Syrians, a decision that could affect 1.3 million people from 17 countries. The court's conservative justices appeared sympathetic to the administration's position, while a separate federal ruling blocked the removal of protections for Yemeni nationals.
At a White House state dinner, King Charles and President Trump hailed UK-US ties, though Trump claimed the monarch agreed with him on Iran's nuclear weapons. The visit, marked by stark policy differences, included a historic address to Congress and pointed calls for continued support for Ukraine.
Bosnia and Herzegovina has signed a deal to build a gas pipeline backed by investors connected to US President Donald Trump, aiming to reduce reliance on Russian gas. The European Union has warned that the project's lack of transparency could jeopardise Bosnia's EU membership bid, with officials urging compliance with bloc rules.
As the US-Israel war on Iran intensifies, Tehran's use of cryptocurrency has surged, with the IRGC dominating on-chain activity and the central bank buying over $500m in USDT. Analysts say the conflict is accelerating de-dollarisation and eroding the effectiveness of US sanctions, as Iran turns to crypto, barter, and hawala networks.
President Trump's national security team is reviewing an Iranian proposal to reopen the Strait of Hormuz and end the US blockade, while postponing nuclear negotiations. The proposal faces skepticism in Washington, with Trump expressing dissatisfaction over the lack of nuclear safeguards.
German Chancellor Friedrich Merz said Iran's leadership is 'humiliating' the United States and questioned Washington's exit strategy in the ongoing conflict. His remarks, delivered to students in Marsberg, underscore growing transatlantic tensions over the war's trajectory.
The United States has partially restricted intelligence sharing with South Korea following Unification Minister Chung Dong-young's public mention of a North Korean uranium enrichment facility in Kusong, which Washington believes was based on classified information. Seoul insists the information was open-source, and both governments are working to resolve the misunderstanding.
A gunman opened fire at the White House Correspondents' Dinner in Washington, D.C., on April 25, 2026, targeting a Secret Service agent before being subdued. Acting Attorney General Todd Blanche said the suspect likely aimed at Trump administration officials, possibly including President Trump. The suspect, identified as 31-year-old Cole Tomas Allen, is in custody and faces federal charges.
An Egyptian mother and her five children were released from immigration detention after a federal judge's order, only to be re-arrested by ICE days later. The family's lawyer accuses the Trump administration of violating the court order, while authorities defend their actions. The father, Mohamed Soliman, has pleaded guilty to murder charges related to a June 2025 attack in Boulder, Colorado.
US military forces conducted a strike on a boat in the eastern Pacific Ocean, killing two people, according to official statements. The military says the vessel was on a known narco-trafficking route, but critics and legal experts question the legality and evidence behind such strikes.
The US Treasury has sanctioned Hengli Petrochemical's Dalian refinery and dozens of ships tied to Iran's 'shadow fleet' as part of 'Operation Economic Fury.' Treasury Secretary Scott Bessent pressed China to increase diplomatic pressure on Iran, while the administration also asked banks to monitor for Iranian money-laundering networks.
The US Senate has passed a budget resolution that could unlock up to $140 billion for ICE and CBP, moving to end a months-long funding standoff that has partially shut down the Department of Homeland Security. The measure now heads to the House, where Speaker Mike Johnson has linked further DHS funding to progress on the reconciliation bill.
The Trump administration has signed an order reclassifying certain marijuana products from Schedule I to Schedule III, a significant shift in federal drug policy. The change applies to state-licensed medical marijuana and FDA-approved products, but does not legalize recreational or medical marijuana under federal law. A hearing for broader reclassification is set for late June.
US Navy Secretary John Phelan has been removed from his post 'effective immediately', the Pentagon announced on Wednesday. No official reason was given, but anonymous sources cited slow shipbuilding reforms and internal disputes. Navy Undersecretary Hung Cao will serve as acting secretary.
Iranian officials say the national football team is fully prepared to compete in the 2026 FIFA World Cup in the United States, but participation remains conditional on safety guarantees and visas for players with Revolutionary Guard ties. FIFA President Gianni Infantino has affirmed Iran's participation, while US President Donald Trump has voiced no objection.
Italian sports and government figures have dismissed a suggestion by a U.S. special envoy that Italy replace Iran at the 2026 FIFA World Cup. Paolo Zampolli said he floated the idea to President Donald Trump and FIFA’s Gianni Infantino; Italian ministers called it inappropriate and shameful, while FIFA has insisted Iran remains set to participate.
Pope Leo XIV wrapped up his four-nation Africa tour with a Mass in Equatorial Guinea, drawing about 100,000 people. He called for justice and freedom, implicitly criticizing the country's leadership amid its record of human rights abuses and inequality. The visit highlighted tensions between the Catholic Church and the long-ruling Obiang administration.
Fifteen South American migrants and asylum seekers deported from the US to the Democratic Republic of Congo say they are being pressured to accept repatriation despite safety concerns. The group arrived under a controversial third-country agreement, spending a 27-hour flight shackled, and are now housed in a hotel complex near Kinshasa's airport.
As Warner Bros Discovery shareholders prepare to vote on a merger with Paramount Skydance, journalists and regulators are raising concerns about the deal's implications for editorial independence and media diversity, including at CNN and CBS News.