Wednesday, April 08, 2026 6:28 AM ET
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Republican Clay Fuller to replace Marjorie Taylor Greene in House -- Republican Clay Fuller faced Democrat Shawn Harris in a Georgia runoff election after Marjorie Taylor Greene stepped down from her House seat.9 hours ago
Daughter of missing American in the Bahamas seeks answers as search continues -- Lynette Hooker's daughter, Karli Aylesworth, described her mother as an experienced swimmer who has been sailing for over 10 years.10 hours ago
Trump announces "double sided ceasefire" with Iran, says Strait of Hormuz must reopen -- President Trump said he has agreed to a "double sided CEASEFIRE" with Iran, less than two hours before his deadline for Iran to either cut a deal with the U.S. or face massive strikes on its power plants.7 hours ago
All DHS workers to be paid by end of week for past 6 weeks of shutdown -- Homeland Security Secretary Markwayne Mullin said DHS employees affected by the government shutdown will be paid through the recent pay periods by the end of the week.12 hours ago
AI will affect more than half of all U.S. jobs, analysis finds -- Artificial intelligence is more likely to change the nature of work than to supplant masses of workers, according to researchers.13 hours ago
Average cost to raise a child now tops $300,000, study finds -- Raising a child through age 18 is most expensive in Hawaii, where a family would spend an estimated $412,661 in 2026, LendingTree found.13 hours ago
Acting Attorney General Todd Blanche open to serving in job permanently -- "It's the greatest honor of a lifetime, and if President Trump chooses to keep me as acting, that's an honor," Blanche said. "If he chooses to nominate me, that's an honor."14 hours ago
Lawmakers call for CFTC crackdown on prediction markets -- Prediction market bets on the fate of U.S. service members are "morally corrupt and completely unacceptable," one lawmaker said.14 hours ago
Lawsuit challenges DOJ memo finding presidential records law unconstitutional -- A pair of organizations filed a lawsuit challenging the Justice Department's determination that a presidential records law is unconstitutional.17 hours ago
Gas prices could top $5 if Strait of Hormuz stays shut, J.P. Morgan says -- Gas prices in the U.S. could near a record high later this month if the Strait of Hormuz remains sealed, energy industry experts warn.17 hours ago
U.S. journalist Shelly Kittleson released after kidnapping in Iraq -- American journalist Shelly Kittleson is being released on the condition that she leave Iraq immediately, an Iranian-backed militia in Iraq says.9 hours ago
Bill Gates to appear before House committee investigating Epstein -- Bill Gates will appear before the House Oversight Committee as part of the panel's investigation into Jeffrey Epstein, according to a source familiar with the plans.18 hours ago
Vance in Hungary expresses optimism Iran will respond before deadline -- Vice President JD Vance traveled to Hungary to meet with Prime Minister Viktor Orban Tuesday ahead of Orban's reelection bid.18 hours ago
Delta hikes bag check fee by up to $50 as jet fuel prices soar -- Delta is the third major U.S. carrier to hike its bag fees, as airlines face surging jet fuel costs and other headwinds from the Iran war.19 hours ago