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April 28, 2026

How the UAE’s departure from OPEC will affect global oil markets 

The United Arab Emirates announced Tuesday it will leave OPEC later this week, weakening the cartel’s influence over global oil supply and prices. The UAE, long one of OPEC’s largest oil producers, said it will “continue to act responsibly, bringing additional production to market in a gradual and measured manner, aligned with demand and market […]

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April 28, 2026

FBI raids Minnesota businesses alleging ‘rampant’ fraud of taxpayer funds

The FBI, alongside federal and local law enforcement, executed at least 22 federal search warrants in Minnesota on Tuesday, tied to a fraud investigation in the state.  The Department of Homeland Security confirmed the news in a post on X, saying the department “executed criminal search warrants in Minneapolis relating to the rampant fraud of […]

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April 28, 2026

Could WHCA really plan a correspondents’ dinner in 30 days?

After eight months of planning, Saturday night’s White House correspondents’ dinner was going exactly how White House Correspondents’ Association President Weijia Jiang had hoped.  But just 20 minutes into the event, the evening shifted from calm to chaotic after shots rang out just outside the ballroom where it was taking place. Attendees hid under their […]

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April 27, 2026

Nonprofit donor anonymity overhaul faces free speech skepticism

A First Amendment battle may be brewing over announced changes by the U.S. Treasury to an important tax document. Those changes could be coming to Form 990, which nonprofits across the country use. That form is most simply described as a yearly report that nonprofits file with the IRS to report their finances and activities. […]

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April 27, 2026

Accused correspondents’ dinner shooter charged with trying to assassinate Trump

The California man accused of attacking the White House Correspondents’ Association dinner on Saturday faces a potential life sentence for attempting to assassinate President Donald Trump, federal prosecutors said Monday. Cole Tomas Allen, 31, did not enter a plea to three charges unsealed during an arraignment in federal court in Washington: attempted assassination of the […]

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April 27, 2026

King Charles to arrive in Washington as state visit moves forward after shooting

King Charles III and Queen Camilla are set to arrive in Washington on Monday afternoon, pressing ahead with a four-day state visit that includes meetings at the White House and an address to Congress. This, after a weekend shooting at a Washington event attended by President Donald Trump. Buckingham Palace confirmed Sunday the visit will […]

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April 27, 2026

Under SEC investigation? You can settle — but you can never talk about it

When tech billionaire Mark Cuban refused to settle with the U.S. Securities and Exchange Commission, he dropped about $12 million defending himself against insider trading charges — and ultimately won at trial.  Most people who run afoul of the SEC can’t afford this option.  Instead, they settle. And in doing so, they often agree to […]

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April 27, 2026

WHCD shooting suspect in court today; US-Iran talks collapse, blame traded

Was he trying to kill the president? The suspect in the White House Correspondents’ Dinner shooting appears in court Monday as investigators examine whether President Donald Trump was the intended target. Plus, U.S.-Iran talks collapse before they even begin. A meeting set for Monday is scrapped, with both sides blaming each other for the breakdown. […]

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April 27, 2026

Trump to hold national security meeting as peace talks with Iran stall

President Donald Trump is set to hold a national security meeting with top members of his cabinet on Monday, according to multiple sources. It comes as the latest round of diplomatic talks with Iran has been postponed indefinitely. Trump called off a meeting in Pakistan that was set for Monday with Special Envoy to the Middle East Steve Witkoff and his […]