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Trump tells Congress ceasefire means he does not need their approval for Iran war


President Donald Trump has told Congress that US hostilities with Iran have “terminated” during an ongoing ceasefire, as he argued he did not need to meet a deadline for legislative approval of the war. By law, a US president must receive Congress’ approval within 60 days of notifying lawmakers of military action, or else cease hostilities. But in a letter to congressional leaders, Trump said he does not have to comply with that war powers act as the ceasefire agreed with Iran last month had paused the clock on any such obligation.

https://www.bbc.com/news/articles/c4g4xexy4w7o


US state visit latest: Starmer must ‘learn to deal like the King’, Trump tells Sky News as he ends tariffs on Scotch whisky


The King and Queen’s state visit to the US has drawn to a close. They said farewell to Donald and Melania Trump at the White House and visited a block party in Virginia. Follow live updates on day four of the trip.

https://news.sky.com/story/king-us-state-visit-trump-charles-queen-camilla-live-latest-sky-news-13531757

Smiles and wonder: How the US reacted to King Charles


The United States declared independence from the British crown 250 years ago – but this week, it could not get enough of it.

https://www.bbc.com/news/articles/ce8pd1kr387o

Brent crude hits 4-year high, soaring past $126, as U.S. military to reportedly brief Trump on action against Iran


Brent crude hit a 4-year high Thursday following a report that the U.S. military would brief President Donald Trump on potential action against Iran, raising worries that armed conflict could resume, and building on the American blockade of Iranian exports.

https://www.cnbc.com/2026/04/30/oil-prices-today-brent-wti-us-iran-war-trump.html


Best Leaders 2025: Allyson Felix


As the most decorated athlete in track and field history, with 31 World Championship and Olympic medals, Allyson Felix was accustomed to the glare of the spotlight during athletic competitions. But when it came to her personal life, the self-described introvert had always been private and reserved. That all changed after the November 2018 emergency birth of her daughter, Camryn. Watching her newborn fight for life in a neonatal intensive care unit (NICU), Felix became an advocate for maternal health.

https://www.usnews.com/news/leaders/articles/best-leaders-2025-allyson-felix