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Iran’s Hormuz whiplash highlights divide within regime as U.S. blockade tightens. ‘The fight between different factions has started’
Iran’s Hormuz whiplash highlights divide within regime as U.S. blockade tightens. ‘The fight between different factions has started’

The Institute for the Study of War said in a note on Friday that the IRGC’s criticism of Araghchi is “reflective of broader divisions within the Iranian regime.”

By Jason MaApril 18, 2026
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Trump lawyers confirm talks with Scott Bessent’s IRS to resolve $10 billion lawsuit over leaked tax returns
By Fatima Hussein and The Associated PressApril 18, 2026
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By Sudhin Thanawala and The Associated PressApril 18, 2026
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By Sophie Bates, Adrian Sainz and The Associated PressApril 18, 2026
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By Philip Marcelo and The Associated PressApril 18, 2026
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By Jessica Hill and The Associated PressApril 18, 2026
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Trump on idea of Iran tolling the Strait of Hormuz: ‘Nope. No way. No. Nope.’

“No, they’re not going to be tolls.”

By The Associated PressApril 18, 2026
The $39 trillion national debt could break the all-important U.S. bond market, sparking a ‘vicious’ emergency, former Treasury secretary warns 

“We need an emergency break-the-glass plan, which is targeted and short-term, on the shelf, so it’s ready to go when we hit the wall.” 

By Tristan BoveApril 17, 2026
Tether extends $127.5 million in funding to crypto platform Drift as critics blast rival Circle for failing to freeze hacked funds

The move brought Tether goodwill among users of the Solana blockchain.

By Jack KubinecApril 17, 2026
OpenAI policy chief says AI companies ‘need to do a much better job’ talking about AI as industry leaders face personal attacks

OpenAI global policy chief Chris Lehane is asking industry leaders to tone down the rhetoric.

By Jake AngeloApril 17, 2026
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Iran closes Strait again, says it will be shut until Trump lifts blockade

President Trump said that the blockade “will remain in full force” until Tehran reaches a deal with the U.S., including on its nuclear program.

By Samy Magdy, Sam Metz and The Associated PressApril 18, 2026
Trump has already endorsed the Monroe Doctrine. Now he needs to endorse the Truman Doctrine

The president has a fondness for associating himself with “doctrines” of highly regarded predecessors. He should pay attention to one from more history.

By Robert HormatsApril 18, 2026
Trump’s big housing market solution is dead on arrival, UBS says—its model is Texas from 25 years ago

“There isn’t a magic wand that will all of a sudden return housing affordability to its historic average tomorrow,” ResiClub’s Lance Lambert told Fortune.

By Nick LichtenbergApril 18, 2026
Something is different about Trump’s $1 trillion war on Iran and its stress on the national debt, Harvard Kennedy scholar says

During the wars in Iraq and Afghanistan, debt held by the public was around $4 trillion. Now it’s $31 trillion, and 15% of the budget pays down interest.

By Sasha RogelbergApril 17, 2026
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By Jordan BlumApril 17, 2026
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EnergyTrump says Iran to suspend nuclear program, won’t get funds
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EconomyTourism had a record-breaking 2025 everywhere but the U.S., report finds, as international visitor numbers plummet by the millions
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EnergyIran has reopened the Strait of Hormuz—but experts say it now holds a card that works ‘almost like a nuclear deterrent’
By Eva RoytburgApril 17, 2026
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