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Iran announces the Strait of Hormuz is openExternal Link
Iran announced that the Strait of Hormuz is completely open for commercial ships for the remainder of the ceasefire. President Donald Trump also confirmed the news. NBC News' Matt Bradley reports on what this could mean for the future as peace talks with Iran could continue.
Fri, 17 Apr 2026 13:41:09 GMT
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Democrat Analilia Mejia projected winner in New Jersey House raceExternal Link
Democrat Analilia Mejia has won the special election to fill New Jersey Gov. Mikie Sherrill’s seat in the U.S. House, NBC News projects, defeating Republican Joe Hathaway. NBC News' Steve Kornacki breaks down the numbers.
Fri, 17 Apr 2026 00:37:11 GMT
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Secretary Kennedy testifies at House hearingExternal Link
Watch live coverage as the House Education and Workforce Committee holds a hearing with Health and Human Services Secretary Robert F. Kennedy.
Fri, 17 Apr 2026 12:39:19 GMT
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Trump expected to nominate ousted FEMA chief to lead agency againExternal Link
President Donald Trump is expected to nominate Cameron Hamilton to serve as administrator of the Federal Emergency Management Agency, nearly a year after he was removed as its acting head.
Fri, 17 Apr 2026 15:13:22 GMT
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Acting ICE Director Todd Lyons is leaving the Department of Homeland SecurityExternal Link
Acting ICE Director Todd Lyons, who oversaw the agency during tumultuous immigration crackdowns, is leaving his post next month, the head of the Department of Homeland Security said Thursday."Thanks to his leadership, American communities are safer," Homeland Security Secretary Markwayne Mullin said in a statement.
Fri, 17 Apr 2026 00:28:27 GMT
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