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Jewish communities worldwide will gather this weekend for a Passover marked by memory, tradition -- and unease. Washington Times
The Trump administration says it will exclude electronics like smartphones and laptops from 'reciprocal' tariffs, a move that could help keep the prices down. LA Times
West Virginia's top corrections official led a troubled state agency and will now head a federal bureaucracy plagued with problems of its own. LA Times
VOA VIEW: Good or bad choice - time will tell.
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"Without my wheelchair, it's like I don't have any legs, I can’t get around," he said. New York Post
VOA VIEW: A dumb mistake.
An alleged sushi-slinging spy is in ICE custody. New York Post
VOA VIEW: He should be pushed fully.
The White House recently replaced an image of former President Obama with a portrait of President Donald Trump showcasing the moment he raised his first following the assassination attempt on his life during a Butler, Pennsylvania rally. OANN
Clayton County District Attorney has announced that a convicted killer who was mistakenly released from a Georgia jail is now back in custody. OANN
Former Vice President Kamala Harris is considering the launch of an “institute for policy and ideas,” prompting social media users to mock Harris. OANN
Federal regulators have ordered the operator of the Keystone Pipeline to take several corrective actions after a rupture caused 147,000 gallons of oil to spill onto farmland in North Dakota, and the company said its goal is to resume deliveries to refineries on Tuesday. Washington Times
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A federal judge issued a new blockade Friday preventing President Trump from deporting Venezuelan gang suspects who are being held in southern Texas. Washington Times
VOA VIEW: Violating the SC order would be bad news for the judge.
Illegal production and distribution of deadly fentanyl netted traffickers an estimated $1.4 billion in 2024, most of which was funneled through U.S. banks, according to a Treasury Department financial report. Washington Times
A federal judge on Friday sided with the Trump administration in allowing immigration agents to conduct enforcement operations at houses of worship despite a lawsuit filed by religious groups over the new policy. Washington Times
Republican-ordered audits released Friday found that Wisconsin state agencies and the University of Wisconsin system have failed to track the millions of dollars they spent on diversity, equity, and inclusion efforts, making it difficult to fully assess the initiatives. Washington Times
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Mikal Mahdi, 42, chose to die by three bullets to the heart instead of lethal injection or the electric chair. CBS
The Supreme Court ruled Thursday the U.S. must facilitate the release of Kilmar Abrego Garcia, who was mistakenly deported to El Salvador and imprisoned. CBS
VOA VIEW: An order is not the same as facilitate.
Stocks climbed on Friday even as Wall Street analysts warn of a growing trade war between the world's two biggest economies. CBS
VOA VIEW: Wall Street analysts are not for the interests of all Americans.
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U.S. businesses are starting to add a tariff fee to customer bills and shopping carts to offset rising import costs. CBS
VOA VIEW: Liberal media false hype.
Peter Carr, a career employee, served as a spokesman for special counsels Jack Smith and Robert Mueller. CBS
Mahmoud Khalil, who led protests at Columbia University against Israel, appeared in immigration court in Louisiana Friday. CBS
Each death penalty case is authorized by the DOJ headquarters in Washington, D.C., in consultation with local U.S. Attorney offices, who prosecute the cases. CBS
CBS News is tracking a outbreak of measles in West Texas that has led to the deaths of two children, and a growing number of cases around the country. CBS
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JPMorgan CEO Jamie Dimon warns that tariffs are likely to boost inflation, while urging the Trump administration to strike trade deals. CBS
VOA VIEW: Dimon is wrong.
These are the goods that China imports from the U.S., and could soon be subject to steep levies, making them more expensive. CBS
In the lead-up to talks this weekend, President Trump reiterated his warning that military action was "absolutely" possible if talks failed. CBS
VOA VIEW: Iran better make a deal before its too late.
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President Trump has suggested he supports eliminating daylight saving time, although he's also called it a "50/50 issue." CBS
VOA VIEW: It should be abolished.
See a full list of the oldest presidents, both during their time in the Oval Office and beyond. CBS
Financial markets have been roiled since President Trump imposed stiff tariffs on China, where Apple and other tech companies make many of their products. CNBC
Expectations include millions of less vehicle sales, higher new and used vehicle prices and increased costs of more than $100 billion for the industry. CNBC
VOA VIEW: Time will tell.
A Customs notice reported a glitch in a system shippers use to exempt freight from tariffs. Logistics experts say it is a bad sign for the supply chain. CNBC
Apple's iPhone and other tech got a reprieve from Trump's China tariffs policy, but most businesses will soon face 'irreversible' damage from the trade war. CNBC
VOA VIEW: Liberal media stupidity.
The 10-year Treasury yield was higher on Friday as the bond market sell-off resumed, influenced by U.S. President Donald Trump's fast-changing tariff policies. CNBC
Dina Powell McCormick's husband is a Republican senator who received Trump's endorsement, and she served in Trump's first administration. CNBC
A group of former OpenAI employees is backing Elon Musk's argument that the artificial intelligence startup should not become a for-profit company. CNBC
More generous financial aid packages also attract more students, which can make it harder for lower-income students to benefit. CNBC
Mortgage rates surged over 7% to end the week, after massive volatility in bond markets surrounding President Donald Trump's tariff agenda. CNBC
VOA VIEW: Fools listed to the liberal media.
You have options if you can't pay your taxes by April 15, according to the IRS. Here's what taxpayers need to know. CNBC
VOA VIEW: Pay your taxes on time.
Trump says he wants to slash the U.S. trade deficit and achieve what he calls "energy dominance." CNBC
The Navy on Friday deployed another warship to the southern border. The USS Stockdale will join at least two other Navy warships deployed in March. FOX News
VOA VIEW: America will be ready.
The United States and Iran on Saturday began "indirect" negotiations on a new nuclear deal in the Gulf Arab nation of Oman and plan to meet again in seven days. UPI
VOA VIEW: Iran better not wait too long.
The U.S. Department of Defense is now in charge of securing the country's southern border, having been granted new powers to enforce security there by President Donald Trump. UPI
Sen. Michael Bennet, D-Colo., could become the fourth Democratic Senator to leave office next year after announcing Friday he will run for the governor's office. UPI
VOA VIEW: Good for the GOP.
A University of Michigan of Michigan survey Friday found consumer sentiment plunged 11% in April for the fourth straight month of decline. It fell to 50.8. UPI
VOA VIEW: Listening to the liberal media.
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As North Korea continues to develop its weapons programs and strengthens its military ties with Russia, a reduction of U.S. troops based in South Korea would be "problematic," the commander of U.S. Forces Korea said. UPI
VOA VIEW: It sounds pragmatic.