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Peace talks stall as the fight over Hormuz hardens. The U.S. and Iran dig in over control of the strait, leaving negotiations on hold.

Plus, a sudden U.S. Navy shakeup rattles the Pentagon. The secretary is out as a power struggle surfaces at the top.

And Immigration and Customs Enforcement (ICE) funding clears the Senate overnight, as Republicans pass it without new limits after a late-night vote.

These stories and more highlight your Unbiased Updates for Thursday, April 23, 2026.

Peace talks stall just as the ceasefire between Iran and the U.S. holds. Iran skips negotiations, and the U.S. leans on its Hormuz blockade, leaving the next move uncertain.

Plus, Virginia voters approve a new congressional map, giving Democrats a major edge heading into the midterms.

And a growing mystery around 11 dead or missing U.S.-linked scientists. Now, the FBI is trying to determine if any of the cases are connected.

These stories and more highlight your Unbiased Updates for Wednesday, April 22, 2026.

Vice President JD Vance heads to Pakistan, but Iran says it won’t show after the U.S. seized one of its ships. The next round of peace talks is now in doubt.

Plus, President Donald Trump puts faith in the spotlight. He’ll read scripture in prime time Tuesday night, turning a livestream into a political moment.

And a major shift at Apple. Tim Cook steps down, handing off control of one of the most powerful companies in tech.

These stories and more highlight your Unbiased Updates for Tuesday, April 21, 2026.

President Donald Trump threatens to strike Iran’s infrastructure after a U.S. naval clash at sea. Now, Tehran is warning of retaliation as talks hang in the balance.

Plus, a Louisiana father kills eight children, including seven of his own, before police shoot him. Investigators point to a domestic breakdown, but key questions remain.

And a bar fight erupts into gunfire near the University of Iowa. As of Monday morning, five people are hospitalized, and police are searching for those involved.

These stories and more highlight your Unbiased Updates for Monday, April 20, 2026.

A 10-day ceasefire between Israel and Lebanon is showing early cracks, raising questions about whether it holds.

Plus, the clash between President Donald Trump and the pope turns more direct. The two are now publicly at odds over Iran, faith and nuclear weapons.

And tariff refunds will soon be coming, but not for everyone. Businesses can start claiming money back, but the process is far from automatic.

These stories and more highlight your Unbiased Updates for Friday, April 17, 2026.

President Donald Trump claims the war is “close to over,” but Iran says it can still choke off global oil. Threats now stretch well beyond Hormuz, putting multiple shipping lanes at risk.

Plus, impeachment talk is back — and expanding. Democrats are now targeting more than just Trump as pressure builds on multiple fronts.

And Ticketmaster and Live Nation take a major hit in court. A jury finds they overcharged fans, with penalties now up to a judge.

These stories and more highlight your Unbiased Updates for Thursday, April 16, 2026.

President Donald Trump has signaled that a second round of U.S.–Iran talks is coming into focus. Officials are now indicating how soon both sides could be back at the table.

Plus, Rep. Eric Swalwell is out, but the story isn’t slowing down. A new accuser says he drugged and sexually assaulted her, and now she’s going to the police.

And a dramatic return from space playing out on video. New footage shows Navy divers reaching the Artemis II crew — and bringing them safely home.

These stories and more highlight your Unbiased Updates for Wednesday, April 15, 2026.

Peace talks widen as China steps in alongside the U.S. and Iran. Both sides remain split Tuesday morning on limits to Iran’s nuclear program.

Plus, Rep. Eric Swalwell resigns from Congress after multiple misconduct accusations. And he’s not the only lawmaker leaving office Tuesday.

And Camp Mystic moves to reopen after the flood that killed 27 people last year, as families continue pressing for answers in court.

These stories and more highlight your Unbiased Updates for Tuesday, April 14, 2026.

President Donald Trump announces a blockade of ships entering or exiting the Strait of Hormuz, starting Monday morning, as peace talks with Iran fail. Oil prices are climbing past $100 a barrel again as the world watches to see what happens next. 

Plus, calling him terrible on foreign policy, Trump delivers a harsh critique of Pope Leo XIV and his resistance to the war in Iran and U.S. military interventions in Venezuela. 

And a California lawmaker hoping to become the next governor of California withdraws after claims of sexual assault by staffers. 

These stories and more highlight your Unbiased Updates for Monday, April 13, 2026.

The fragile ceasefire between the U.S. and Iran continues, with peace talks set for Saturday. What President Donald Trump said about Iran’s hold on the key oil passageway, the Strait of Hormuz.

Plus, a soldier who survived a deadly Iranian drone attack in Kuwait at the start of the war claims the U.S. military was unprepared for the force of the blast. 

And first lady Melania Trump speaks out about Jeffrey Epstein. What she calls lies and why she decided to make a public statement.   

These stories and more highlight your Unbiased Updates for Friday, April 10, 2026.