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Trump's new surgeon general nominee has both praised and criticized his administration

Dr. Nicole Saphier is President Donald Trump's latest pick for the vacant role of U.S. surgeon general, a nomination that ended the embattled campaign of his previous candidate, Dr. Casey Means. [...]

Trump rejects Iran's latest proposal as he reviews new military options to relaunch war

It has been 60 days since the Iran war began, which means Friday is a legal deadline for the Trump administration to seek congressional authorization. But the White House informed Congress that it didn't need approval because the war had been "terminated" during the current ceasefire. Nick Schifrin joins Amna Nawaz with the latest developments. [...]

New video of Correspondents' Dinner shooting raises questions about presidential security

The Justice Department has released video showing the moment an armed man stormed past security at the White House Correspondents' Dinner. The incident is raising serious questions about security surrounding the president at high-profile public events. Geoff Bennett speaks with Juliette Kayyem of the Homeland Security Project at the Harvard Kennedy School to learn more. [...]

News Wrap: Trump announces 25% tariffs on cars and trucks from the EU

In our news wrap Friday, Trump says he's raising tariffs next week on cars and trucks from the EU, the Pentagon says it has made deals with seven major tech companies to use their AI tools, a former Miami congressman with ties to Rubio was convicted of secretly lobbying for Venezuela, and events have been taking place around the world to mark May Day, also known as International Workers' Day. [...]

Which states to watch as the battle for Senate control heats up ahead of 2026 midterms

A total of 35 Senate seats will be on the ballot this November, with only 11 rated as remotely competitive by the Cook Political Report with Amy Walter. Republicans are on defense in more of those seats than Democrats, but Democrats need a longshot sweep to take control of the chamber. Lisa Desjardins speaks with Jessica Taylor, senate and governors editor at the Cook Political Report, for more. [...]

Brooks and Capehart on fallout from the White House Correspondents' Dinner shooting

David Brooks of The Atlantic and Jonathan Capehart of MS NOW join Amna Nawaz to discuss the week in politics, including fallout from the third alleged assassination attempt on Trump, another indictment of a former FBI director and a consequential Supreme Court ruling. [...]

Court restricts abortion access across U.S. by blocking the mailing of mifepristone

A panel of the New Orleans-based 5th U.S. Circuit Court of Appeals is requiring that the abortion pill be distributed only in-person at clinics. [...]

Trump says a 'final proposal' to rescue Spirit Airlines is under consideration

Speaking to reporters before departing the White House for Florida, Trump emphasized that a deal to rescue the financially strapped airline remained under review. The president did not provide details but said an announcement could come as soon as later Friday or Saturday. [...]

Pope Leo names priest who criticized Trump's immigration crackdown as West Virginia bishop

The next bishop for West Virginia Catholics will be an El Salvador-born advocate for immigrants who has opposed U.S. President Donald Trump's immigration crackdown policies. [...]

Trump 'not satisfied' with Iran's proposal to end the war

President Donald Trump rejected Iran's latest proposal to end the war between the countries, saying Friday he still was not satisfied while blaming Iran's "fractured" leadership. [...]

Germany says US troop withdrawal 'foreseeable' as Nato seeks clarification

German Defence Minister Boris Pistorius said the US decision to withdraw 5,000 troops was to be expected. [...]

US threatens shipping firms with sanctions if they pay Iran tolls

The warning comes as President Donald Trump said he was "not excited" by Iran's latest proposal for a peace deal. [...]

Thirteen killed in Israeli strikes on southern Lebanon, health ministry says

Four women and a child are among the dead, as fighting between Israel and Iran-backed Hezbollah continues despite a ceasefire. [...]

Oil tanker hijacked off coast of Yemen and taken towards Somalia

It is the second time an oil tanker has been hijacked in the area in the past 10 days. [...]

'If we sleep, they bite': Rats and weasels infest camps for displaced Gazans

In the Gaza Strip, the daily battles are now with rats, weasels, and other pests spreading diseases. [...]

Taiwan president visits Eswatini days after blaming China for cancelled trip

It is unclear how he reached Eswatini. China described his visit as a "stowaway-style escape farce". [...]

Ex-F1 driver and Paralympic champion Zanardi dies

Former Formula 1 driver and Paralympic champion Alex Zanardi dies at the age of 59. [...]

Cuba condemns new US sanctions as 'illegal' and 'abusive'

The new measures come on top of a US blockade of oil to Cuba that has caused widespread blackouts and fuel shortages. [...]

US court limits mail-order access to abortion pill mifepristone

The court decision curbs access to the drug used in medication abortions, which is currently the most common method for the procedure in the US. [...]

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