April 28, 2026 5:06 am
CAIRO (AP) — U.S. and Israeli airstrikes crippled thousands of factories in Iran, and the damage is reverberating across the country’s economy. Hundreds of thousands of Iranians have lost their jobs, and millions more could face the same fate. Most damaging, Israeli strikes knocked out most production of steel and petrochemicals, causing a surge in prices for metals and plastic and threatening wider sectors. Things could get worse under the U.S. blockade. Still, Iran’s leaders are betting that an economy built to be self-reliant under decades of sanctions can endure the pain longer than U.S. President Donald Trump.
April 27, 2026 5:08 am
WASHINGTON (AP) — The man who authorities say tried to storm the White House Correspondents’ Association dinner with guns and knives has been charged with the attempted assassination of President Donald Trump. Saturday’s chaotic encounter resulted in shots being fired, Trump being rushed off the stage and guests ducking underneath their tables. Cole Tomas Allen of Torrance, California, was taken into custody after the shooting. Allen was charged Monday in federal court in Washington and did not enter a plea. A lawyer with the federal defender’s office who is representing Allen notes he has no criminal record and is presumed innocent. Authorities say an officer wearing a bullet-resistant vest was shot in the vest but is expected to recover.
April 27, 2026 5:07 am
WASHINGTON (AP) — King Charles III is set to address the U.S. Congress, becoming the first British monarch to do so since Queen Elizabeth II in 1991. Tuesday’s speech is expected to highlight the strong bond between the United Kingdom and the United States, focusing on shared history and democratic values. The visit marks the 250th anniversary of U.S. independence. Charles, accompanied by Queen Camilla, will meet President Donald Trump at the White House. Despite recent tensions between Trump and British Prime Minister Keir Starmer, the meeting is expected to be cordial. Charles and Camilla arrived in Washington on Monday.
April 28, 2026 5:08 am
TALLAHASSEE, Fla. (AP) — Ron DeSantis is back in the national spotlight as he pushes for a new congressional map in Florida. His proposal aims to give Republicans four more seats, equivalent to the expected Democratic gains in Virginia. With his second term ending, this is a key moment for DeSantis to show he could still be a future national leader for his party. However, some Republicans worry the plan might backfire and help Democrats. DeSantis also wants to increase artificial intelligence regulations and loosen vaccine requirements, which have faced resistance. As he navigates this week’s special session, his relationship with President Donald Trump and other Republican leaders will be on the line.
April 27, 2026 5:04 am
WASHINGTON (AP) — The Trump administration has announced two more payouts for energy companies to walk away from U.S. offshore wind projects under development. Bluepoint Wind and Golden State Wind have agreed to end their offshore wind leases in exchange for reimbursements totaling nearly $900 million. Bluepoint Wind is an offshore wind project in early stages of development off the coasts of New Jersey and New York, while Golden State Wind is a floating offshore wind project proposed off California’s central coast. The Interior Department said Monday it’s following the model of its recent deal with the French energy company TotalEnergies, which is getting a $1 billion payout to walk away from projects off the coasts of North Carolina and New York.
April 27, 2026 3:47 pm
WASHINGTON (AP) — The man who authorities say tried to storm the White House Correspondents’ Association dinner with guns and knives has been charged with the attempted assassination of President Donald Trump. Saturday’s chaotic encounter resulted in shots being fired, Trump being rushed off the stage and guests ducking underneath their tables. Cole Tomas Allen, of Torrance, California, was taken into custody after the shooting. Allen was charged Monday in federal court in Washington and did not enter a plea. A lawyer with the federal defender’s office who’s representing Allen notes he has no criminal record and is presumed innocent. Authorities say an officer wearing a bullet-resistant vest was shot in the vest but is expected to recover.
April 27, 2026 4:50 am
CONNELLSVILLE, Pa. — Police are searching for a man who was reported missing in Fayette County. Connellsville Police say Donald Hughes, 76, was last seen leaving his house on E Crawford Ave at 4 p.m. on Friday. He was wearing a tan tracksuit and grey tennis shoes. Police ask anyone with information on his location to call their department at 724-628-2501 and dial extension 110.
April 26, 2026 5:14 am
WASHINGTON (AP) — The man accused of opening fire at the White House Correspondents’ Association dinner referred to himself as a “Friendly Federal Assassin” in writings sent to family members minutes before the shooting. That’s according to a message reviewed by The Associated Press. The writings, the official said, were sent shortly before shots were fired at the Washington Hilton, and made repeated references to President Donald Trump without naming him directly. The writings alluded to grievances over a range of administration actions, including U.S. strikes on drug smuggling boats in the eastern Pacific.
April 27, 2026 5:17 am
WASHINGTON (AP) — King Charles III has arrived in the United States on a four-day state visit aimed at celebrating the United States’ 250th anniversary. The trip beginning Monday comes amid strained trans-Atlantic ties partly over disagreements between the U.K. government and President Donald Trump on issues including the Iran war. The Republican president has praised Charles but criticized Prime Minister Keir Starmer for not supporting military action. The visit of Charles and Queen Camilla includes a White House state dinner and a speech to Congress. They also will visit the Sept. 11 memorial in New York and attend a 250th birthday party in Virginia.
April 27, 2026 5:11 am
CAIRO (AP) — Two Middle Eastern officials say Iran is offering to end its chokehold over the Strait of Hormuz without addressing its nuclear program. The proposal, passed to the U.S. by Pakistan, also includes a request for the U.S. to end its blockade of Iran. U.S. President Donald Trump is unlikely to support the proposal, as he wants Iran’s nuclear program ended as part of a broader deal to end the war. Iran’s foreign minister is visiting Russia to consult on the war against Israel and the U.S. The standoff in the Strait of Hormuz is affecting global oil prices and trade.
