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Israeli defense minister says troops will remain in Gaza, Lebanon and Syria indefinitely

Israel’s defense minister says troops will remain in so-called security zones in the Gaza Strip, Lebanon and Syria indefinitely

ABC News - 16h

Trump admin live updates: 3rd DOD official placed on leave amid leak investigation

Colin Carroll, the chief of staff for Deputy Secretary of Defense Stephen Feinberg, was placed on leave in relation to the Defense Department's leak investigation.

ABC News - 6h

Senate Republicans nudge Trump's trade chief for tariff end game

U.S. Trade Representative Jamieson Greer provided little of the clarity senators of both parties were seeking in a Finance Committee hearing Tuesday.

Politico - Apr. 8

White House Ends a Regular Reporting Slot for Independent Newswires

The move, which affects The Associated Press, Bloomberg News and Reuters, is another effort by the Trump administration to exert more control over the press corps that covers it.

The New York Times - 19h

Pentagon suspensions continue in mad dash to plug leaks

Welcome to The Hill's Defense & NatSec newsletter {beacon} Defense &National Security Defense &National Security The Big Story Pentagon suspensions continue in mad dash to plug leaks A third top ...

The Hill - 9h

Kings, general manager Monte McNair part ways shortly after blowout loss in Play-In Tournament, per report

The Kings' season ended with a 120-106 loss to the Mavericks on Wednesday night

CBS Sports - 2h

From seaweed burgers to ‘upcycled’ potato chips, the high-end food industry is going ‘nature positive’

Waste or lost food cost more than $1 trillion, according to the World Bank. "Upcycled" ingredients could be part of the solution.

CNBC - 9h

Trump administration plans to end the IRS Direct File program for free tax filing, sources say

The Trump administration plans to eliminate the IRS’ Direct File program, an electronic system for filing tax returns directly to the agency for free, according to two people familiar with the ...

NBC News - 8h

‘This platform gave me everything’: street performers rue end of busking at Leicester Square

Westminster Council said it was ‘left with no choice’ but to bring in a controversial ban due to noise complaints. Tommi has been a living statue for 20 years, endeavouring to stay rooted to the ...

The Guardian - 4h

Is the world losing faith in the almighty US dollar?

Donald Trump’s trade war is forcing investors to confront the possibility that the dominance of the US currency might fade — or even end

Financial Times - 5h

US to hold talks on Ukraine with European allies

Donald Trump has repeatedly said he wants to broker a swift end to the ongoing conflict.

BBC News - 43m

Trump's 'buy' tip on social media before tariffs pause made money for investors

President Donald Trump offered some financial advice on Wednesday morning that ended up making a lot of money for any lucky investor who listened to him

ABC News - Apr. 10

China’s Halt of Critical Minerals Poses Risk for U.S. Military Programs

The Pentagon and defense contractors are heavily reliant on magnets and rare earth minerals mined or processed in China, which has suspended exports of the materials in an escalating trade war.

The New York Times - 2d

Hertz shares surge more than 50% after Bill Ackman takes big stake in the rental car firm

Shares of Hertz surged 56% Wednesday after a regulatory filing revealed Pershing Square had built a 4.1% position as of the end of 2024.

CNBC - 12h

Russia Arrests Former Governor of Kursk Region

Aleksei B. Smirnov, together with his deputy and other accomplices, was accused of embezzling money earmarked for building defenses that failed to prevent a Ukrainian attack in Kursk.

The New York Times - 11h

The Former C.I.A. Officer Capitalizing On Europe’s Military Spending Boom

Eric Slesinger made a career shift from the spy agency to venture capital, championing military start-ups as Europe beefed up its defenses amid an uncertain relationship with the United States.