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Hegseth says Iran ceasefire still holds after Strait exchange
The defense secretary said U.S. escorts for commercial ships are separate from the broader conflict, even after Iranian fire and a U.S. strike on small boats
Supreme Court ruling sets off new redistricting fight before midterms
Republican-led Southern states are moving quickly after the court limited a key Voting Rights Act tool, while Democrats look for countermeasures in states such as New York
Hegseth dismisses Iran ‘kamikaze dolphins’ claim as Hormuz tensions rise
The defense secretary rejected the idea that Iran has weaponized marine mammals, while the U.S. Navy’s own dolphin and sea lion program shows their long military role in detecting mines and underwater threats
Sanders campaign paid for Netflix after senator criticized company’s taxes
Federal Election Commission records cited by Fox News show monthly subscription payments from January through March; the campaign did not respond to a request for comment
Carney names Louise Arbour as Canada’s next governor general
The former Supreme Court justice and international human rights figure will replace Mary Simon as the King’s representative in Canada
Hegseth says Iran ceasefire still holds after Strait exchange
The defense secretary said U.S. escorts for commercial ships are separate from the broader conflict, even after Iranian fire and a U.S. strike on small boats
Reform says it would put migrant detention centres in Green-voting areas
The party says Green constituencies and councils would be prioritised under its deportation plans, drawing sharp criticism from rival parties
Starmer says UK talks on EU Ukraine loan could strengthen ties
The prime minister said Britain is discussing participation in a £78bn EU-backed loan plan, with potential benefits for Ukraine, UK jobs and defence cooperation with Brussels
Trump says US will guide stranded ships out of Hormuz as Iran warns against intervention
The initiative, called “Project Freedom,” is set against a dangerous maritime standoff, disrupted energy shipments and unanswered questions over how the Navy would move vessels safely
Nine tribes sue to block graphite drilling near Black Hills sacred site
The lawsuit says federal agencies approved Pete Lien & Sons’ exploratory project near Pe'Sla without required tribal consultation or environmental review