Unbiased Updates

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  • Trump awaits Iran’s response on proposal; Alleged Epstein suicide note made public

    President Donald Trump waits for Iran’s answer Thursday. The White House said a deal framework is close, but one decision could determine whether this standoff cools down or escalates again.

    Plus, a suicide note allegedly written by Jeffrey Epstein before his death is now suddenly public years later. The newly unsealed document raises fresh questions about what investigators knew — and when.

    And Mount Everest climbing season is finally underway after weeks of delays. But hundreds of climbers now have to pass beneath a massive new danger.

    These stories and more highlight your Unbiased Updates for Thursday, May 7, 2026.

    9 min
  • Trump pauses Hormuz plan as peace deal nears; Primaries show split results

    A sudden shift in the Strait of Hormuz as the U.S. pauses ship escorts. President Donald Trump calls it progress, even as pressure on Iran continues.

    Plus, primary results deliver a split signal ahead of November. Trump reshapes the GOP in Indiana while Democrats lock in key ground elsewhere.

    And the cruise ship hantavirus outbreak takes another turn. Passengers remain stranded, as officials now clash over where the ship can even dock.

    These stories and more highlight your Unbiased Updates for Wednesday, May 6, 2026.

    10 min
  • Hormuz fighting resumes as ceasefire falters; Secret Service shoots suspect in DC

    Ceasefire lines blur in the Strait of Hormuz as fresh fighting erupts again. The U.S. and Iran edge closer to confrontation, with shipping and energy markets watching closely.

    Plus, another shooting near the National Mall puts the Secret Service back in the spotlight.

    And a federal judge apologizes in court to the suspect in the White House Correspondents’ Dinner attack. Now attention is on the conditions he’s being held under.

    These stories and more highlight your Unbiased Updates for Tuesday, May 5, 2026.

    9 min
  • Hormuz escorts begin, Iran threatens attacks; Spirit collapse sparks blame

    The U.S. moves to escort ships through the Strait of Hormuz, as Iran warns of retaliation.

    Plus, Spirit Airlines shuts down, stranding passengers and eliminating thousands of jobs. Now the political blame game is underway.

    And two U.S. service members vanish during a training exercise in Morocco. The search is underway Monday morning.

    These stories and more highlight your Unbiased Updates for Friday, May 4, 2026.

    8 min
  • Iran war hits 60-day mark; DHS shutdown ends, but funding battles continue

    The Iran war has hit the 60-day mark, and Washington can’t agree on whether the president needs Congress to keep it going.

    Plus, the DHS shutdown is over after months without full funding. But immigration enforcement money is moving on a separate track, and the next fight is already lined up.

    And the Texas camp at the center of last summer’s deadly floods backtracks, now saying it’s canceling its season.

    These stories and more highlight your Unbiased Updates for Friday, May 1, 2026.

    9 min
  • House advances $75B ICE funding; Gas tops $4 as Iran standoff drives costs

    A late-night standoff and a breakthrough. House Republicans push through a budget move that could unlock up to $75 billion for Immigration and Customs Enforcement (ICE).

    Plus, gas prices top $4 and keep climbing. The Iran standoff is tightening supply and hitting drivers where it hurts.

    And a selfie taken just minutes before the chaos. New filings reveal what the suspected gunman did before rushing the White House Correspondents’ dinner.

    These stories and more highlight your Unbiased Updates for Thursday, April 30, 2026.

    9 min
  • King Charles warns against US isolation; Comey indicted over social media post

    King Charles addresses Congress and calls the U.S.-U.K alliance “unbreakable.” What he says about Ukraine and where he breaks with President Donald Trump.

    Plus, former FBI director James Comey is indicted again over a year-old social media post prosecutors call a threat. He’s now answering to the charges.

    And NASA moves closer to Artemis III with a key orbital test, one that could make or delay the next moon mission.

    These stories and more highlight your Unbiased Updates for Wednesday, April 29, 2026.

    12 min
  • Suspect charged in Trump assassination attempt; King Charles heads to Congress

    A suspect now faces an assassination charge after rushing the White House correspondents’ dinner. Court filings detail how he got there and who he says he was targeting.

    Plus, King Charles moves from the White House to Capitol Hill on Tuesday. His address puts the war and U.S.-U.K. tensions squarely in focus.

    And first lady Melania Trump calls for ABC to take action against talk host Jimmy Kimmel. The comedian is now responding.

    These stories and more highlight your Unbiased Updates for Tuesday, April 28, 2026.

    10 min
  • 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.

    And the royal visit moves ahead after a violent weekend in Washington, D.C. King Charles arrives Monday, with tensions between the U.S. and U.K. still unresolved over Iran.

    These stories and more highlight your Unbiased Updates for Monday, April 27, 2026.

    11 min
  • Trump ramps up Iran fight with ‘shoot to kill’ order; US soldier charged in Maduro bet

    President Donald Trump slows the pace on Iran, saying there’s no rush to end the war — and no timeline for a deal.

    Plus, a U.S. soldier bets on a secret mission. Prosecutors say he used inside intel on the Maduro operation, and now faces charges.

    And the Epstein files face a new federal audit. A watchdog is reviewing how the Justice Department handled the release after delays, redactions, and documents pulled offline.

    These stories and more highlight your Unbiased Updates for Friday, April 24, 2026.

    9 min

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