TODAY’S NEWS FLASH:
Political Landscape
Trump Offers No New Details In Primetime Address About Iran War
President Donald Trump praised the United States military Wednesday night during a speech updating the American people on the conflict with Iran, but he offered no new details on the operations.
Mike Johnson Caves, Agrees To Pass Shutdown-Ending Bill He Called ‘Joke’ Days Before
Republican House Speaker Mike Johnson announced Wednesday he is working with the Senate on a plan to end the record-breaking 47-day partial government shutdown via passing a bill he had dismissed as a “joke” just days earlier.
Global Impact
Israeli death penalty law targeting Palestinians sparks global outcry as far right celebrates
Far-right supporters of a controversial Israeli death penalty law were popping champagne corks as it cleared the Knesset on Monday night, but its passage has sparked a global chorus of condemnation from allies and international human rights groups.
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Israel hits Iran with waves of attacks and says it killed top Hezbollah commander
Israel unleashed two waves of attacks on Tehran and said it had killed a senior Hezbollah commander on Wednesday with little sign of the war easing up despite Donald Trump repeating a claim that Iran’s leadership was seeking a ceasefire.
Economic Pulse
Stocks have their worst quarter since 2022, raising doubts about Trump's economic playbook
Stocks surged Tuesday, with the S&P 500 closing up 2.9% while the Nasdaq rose 3.8% and the Dow gained 1,125 points.
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Is the stock market open on Good Friday and Easter Monday?
When there’s a major holiday, chances are Wall Street has the day off. In 2026, the stock market will observe 10 holidays, along with two early closures. Many stock market holidays are also federal holidays and banking holidays.
Quick Takes
American journalist kidnapped in Iraq
‘Age of Attraction’ Co-Creators Reflect on Show’s Success, What Could Change in Season 2 (Exclusive)
Passengers stranded in moving traffic after robotaxi outage in China's Wuhan
Powerful 7.4 magnitude earthquake in Indonesia's Molucca Sea sets off small tsunami
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