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Jon Allsop writes about the politics of the recent government shutdown, which was largely over funding decisions for the Department of Homeland Security.
https://newyorker.com/news/the-lede/the-strange-partial-end-to-the-partial-government-shutdown Last week, when asked if he had a message about the war in Iran for President Trump, Leo XIV said, “Hopefully, he’s looking for an off-ramp.” Paul Elie writes.
https://newyorker.com/news/the-lede/this-easter-an-american-pope-confronts-an-american-war ICE personnel arrived at more than a dozen U.S. airports Monday as TSA staffers worked without pay, and travelers still faced long security lines.
https://csmonitor.com/USA/Politics/2026/0324/ice-airports-dhs-security-lines-immigration Critics say traders appear to be getting confidential information about major news that will move markets, and then placing trades just before it happens, winning a big payoff. It’s sparking a wave of legislation in both houses ...
https://csmonitor.com/USA/Politics/2026/0401/trump-insider-trading-polymarket-iran President Donald Trump’s executive action got TSA agents paid, but it challenges Congress’ power of the purse.
https://csmonitor.com/USA/Politics/2026/0331/trump-airports-tsa-congress
Economy
In stark contrast with residents of other Arab countries in the Gulf region, Saudis exhibit a decidedly blasé attitude toward the U.S.-Israel war with Iran. Conversations focus on jobs and the economy and reveal faith in their go...
https://csmonitor.com/World/Middle-East/2026/0330/iran-war-saudi-peace-security-public-opinion The attorney general’s dismissal comes on the heels of Kristi Noem’s firing from the Department of Homeland Security. President Donald Trump has now pushed out two Cabinet members – both women – as he faces growing challen...
https://csmonitor.com/USA/Politics/2026/0402/pam-bondi-fired-epstein GLOBAL ECONOMY
https://foxnews.com/category/world/global-economy Welcome to At the Races! Each week we bring you news and analysis from the CQ Roll Call campaign team. Know someone who’d like to get this newsletter? They can subscribe here. By Mary Ellen McIntire and Daniela Altimari Republ...
https://rollcall.com/section/campaigns/ Newsom Spends $19M in Taxpayer Funds on PR Campaign as California Faces Deficits, Outmigration
https://redstate.com/ben-smith/2026/04/05/newsom-spends-19m-in-taxpayer-funds-on-pr-push-as-criticism-of-california-grows-n2200971
Tech
House lawmakers are moving forward with a reauthorization of the federally supported communications network for emergency services, despite mixed support from the public safety community for changes in the measure. The House Energ...
https://rollcall.com/category/technology/ The Commodity Futures Trading Commission would need more resources as its regulatory purview expands with the addition of cryptocurrencies, experts say, and one bill that’s moving in the Senate would increase the agency’s budg...
https://rollcall.com/category/fintech/ These are the best USB chargers in the US to keep devices juiced up quickly and safely for all your tech needs
https://guardian.co.uk/thefilter-us/2026/apr/05/best-usb-chargers Our US shopping experts test thousands of fashion, beauty, home & garden, tech and fitness products to bring you the best reviews.
https://dailymail.co.uk/buyline/us/index.html Sci/Tech
https://breitbart.com/news/topic/science-tech/
Sports
Despite the N.B.A.’s many attempts to combat tanking, the incentive to lose remains strong for teams hoping to strategize for the future. Is there a fix? Louisa Thomas writes.
https://newyorker.com/sports/sporting-scene/the-nbas-race-to-the-bottom The Huskies and Dan Hurley are now 11-0 in Sweet 16 games and beyond, as inevitable a force that you will find maybe in all of college sports.
https://cnn.com/2026/04/04/sport/uconn-final-four-victory The Daily Caller is a 24-hour news publication providing its audience with original reporting, thought-provoking commentary and breaking news.
https://dailycaller.com/section/sports/ Latest US news, world news, sports, business, opinion, analysis and reviews from the Guardian, the world's leading liberal voice
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Space
In the first endeavor to orbit the moon in more than half a century, four astronauts launched on the Artemis II mission from Cape Canaveral. A Monitor journalist watched the historic step toward a lunar mission from the Johnson Sp...
https://csmonitor.com/USA/Society/2026/0402/artemis-2-launch-rocket We tested 21 cooling pedestal, tower and floor fans to find the best at keeping your space cool and comfortable without cranking up the AC. These four are the best.
https://cnn.com/cnn-underscored/reviews/best-cooling-fans As the Artemis II crewed moon mission soars deeper into space than humans have traveled in decades, back on Earth, the White House has proposed slashing NASA’s budget.
https://cnn.com/2026/04/05/science/nasa-budget-trump-proposed-cuts Artemis II astronaut shares a profound Easter message reflecting on faith, creation, and unity from space.
https://redstate.com/jenniferoo/2026/04/05/artemis-astronaut-extemporaneously-delivers-the-most-profound-easter-message-imaginable-n2200979 This is where Africa’s AI tribe comes together! We’re building a vibrant, connected space for pros, enthusiasts, and learners to swap ideas, grow skills, and spark collaborations that power the continent’s AI revolution.
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