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Zelenskyy: Putin Playing 'With Human Lives'

Ukrainian President Volodymyr Zelenskyy dismissed Russia President Vladimir Putin's call for an Easter ceasefire, saying he continues to "play with human lives" as Ukrainian air defense units were repelling an attack by Russian drones on Saturday.

Poll: Californians Back Migrant Health Care, Despite Budget

Video Shows Israeli Hostage Requesting Trump Release Hostages

Al Qassam, the armed wing of Hamas, released a video on Saturday showing Israeli hostage Elkana Buhbut allegedly speaking to his U.S. national wife asking that President Donald Trump release hostages from Gaza.

Hegseth's Chief of Staff Kasper to Leave Post Within Days

Secretary of Defense Pete Hegseth's chief of staff Joe Kasper will be stepping down from his current role and reassigned to another position within the Pentagon, Politico first reported on Saturday.

Russia's Putin Announces Easter Ceasefire in Ukraine War

Russian President Vladimir Putin announces an Easter ceasefire in Ukraine.

Wholesale Egg Prices Bump Up For Easter

The Agriculture Department reported a bump of only a few cents in the nationwide average price of wholesale eggs in the week preceding the Easter Holiday.

Appeals Court Halts Boasberg Contempt Move Over Migrant Flights

A federal appeals court on Friday temporarily halted a trial judge's move to open contempt proceedings against the Trump administration, pausing a legal showdown over deportations of Venezuelan migrants to El Salvador under a wartime-era statute, The New York Times...

Witkoff, Iran Engage in Second Round of Nuclear Talks in Rome

Iran and the United States held a second round of negotiations Saturday over Tehran's rapidly advancing nuclear program in Rome, U.S. and Iranian officials said.

Hamas: Fate of Israeli-American Hostage Edan Alexander Unknown

Hamas terrorists said Saturday the fate of Israeli-American hostage Edan Alexander was unknown after the group found the guard who was holding the hostage killed.

VP Vance Discusses Migration in Vatican Meeting, but Not With Pope Francis

Vice President J.D. Vance met with the Vatican's second-highest official Saturday, discussing the thorny issue of refugees just two months after Pope Francis incurred the wrath of the White House after lambasting the new US administration over its migration policy.

Supreme Court Blocks, for Now, New Deportations Under Alien Enemies Act

The Supreme Court on Saturday blocked, for now, the deportations of any Venezuelans held in northern Texas under an 18th century wartime law.

Israeli Strikes on Gaza Kill More than 90 People

Israeli strikes in Gaza have killed more than 90 people in the last 48 hours, Gaza's Health Ministry said Saturday, as Israeli troops ramp up attacks to pressure Hamas to release its hostages and disarm.

Harvard's GOP Alumni Support Revoking Tax-Exempt Status

Republican members of Congress who attended Harvard University have voiced support of President Donald Trump and his threat to ask the IRS to revoke the college's tax-exempt status, Semafor reported.

DCCC Raises $36.9M in First Quarter, Beating GOP

The Democratic Congressional Campaign Committee announced Friday that it raised $36.9 million in the first quarter, edging out the Republicans' campaign arm by $200,000.

US Open to Recognizing Crimea as Russian in Ukraine Deal

The United States is prepared to recognize Russian control of the Ukrainian region of Crimea as part of a broader peace agreement between Moscow and Kyiv.

Sen. Van Hollen: Abrego Garcia Case About More Than 1 Man

The dispute over the deportation and imprisonment of Kilmar Abrego Garcia "is not only about one man" but about Donald Trump's disregard of the American judicial system as well, Sen. Chris Van Hollen said Friday as he returned from a three-day trip to El Salvador.

Slain Texas Teen's Home Swatted

The home of slain Texas track athlete Austin Metcalf was swatted on Thursday night, the same day his father appeared at a press conference for suspect Karmelo Anthony, WFAA reported.

Calif. Poll: Most Oppose Trans Athletes Competing With Girls

More than 7 in 10 parents of California public school students and 65% of adults overall oppose transgender athletes playing in girls' or women's sports, saying they should be required to compete on teams that match their biological sex, according to a new poll.

Rep. Comer Denies Dems' Request for El Salvador Delegation

Rep. James Comer, R-Ky., on Friday denied the request of two House Democrats who wanted approval for an official congressional delegation to visit the prison in El Salvador where Kilmar Abrego Garcia is being held.

Poll: Republicans' Views on Russia Shift as War Drags On

As the war between Ukraine and Russia grinds into its fourth year, Americans' views on Russia and NATO differ greatly depending on party affiliation, according to a new Pew Research Center poll released Friday.