Iranian official targets Trump with stark warning and more top headlines

President Donald Trump listens in the Oval Office of the White House, on Saturday, April 18, 2026, in Washington, D.C. (Julia Demaree Nikhinson/AP)

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TOP 3

1. Iranian official targets President Trump with stark warning, signaling regime is set to reveal 'new cards'

2. Republicans sound alarm on Democrats' ‘power grab’ as Virginia votes on redistricting shake-up

3. Lab that helped catch shadowy serial killer eyed in Nancy Guthrie probe

MAJOR HEADLINES

CAUGHT ON THE TARMAC — Chinese student busted at JFK after allegedly snapping photos of 'doomsday plane.' Continue reading …

TARGETED HORROR — Mom, pregnant teen and boy slain at home as cops hunt suspects with plan. Continue reading …

SEARCH FOR ANSWERS — NASA joins probe into 11 dead or missing scientists as officials eye patterns. Continue reading …

SIGHTSEEING SHOCK — Gunman opens fire at packed tourist site leaving visitor dead, others injured. Continue reading …

'HEART TO LEAD' — Apple veteran John Ternus to lead company as next CEO, replacing Tim Cook. Continue reading …

POLITICS

IN THE HOT SEAT — Warsh faces high-stakes Senate confirmation hearing to lead world’s most powerful central bank. Continue reading …

CAPITOL GRIDLOCK — Senate GOP readying party-line funding bill despite divisions, anger at the House. Continue reading …

DENIM DILEMMA — Dem hopeful who co-founded ‘Joe Rogan’s favorite jeans’ under fire for ‘Made in America’ claim. Continue reading …

THINNING THE HERD — Another Democrat exits crowded California governor race as primary nears. Continue reading …

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MEDIA

FOLLOW THE MONEY — Nonprofit network takes federal funds while pushing 'wokeness,' advocacy group warns. Continue reading …

NOT SO FAST — Trucking company owner suing state over 'millionaires tax' says policy hits small businesses. Continue reading …

TABLES TURNED — 'The View' co-host says there's a 'special place in hell' for Caitlyn Jenner. Continue reading …

FACE TO FACE — Dan Rather among 200 journalists demanding WHCA confront Trump at Saturday gala. Continue reading …

OPINION

HUGH HEWITT — Morning Glory: President Trump must reject a second Munich and hold firm against Iran. Continue reading …

CHAD R. MIZELLE — Trump has a bold option to counter Virginia's new gerrymander scheme. Continue reading …

IN OTHER NEWS

HIDDEN TOXINS — Healthy diets spark lung cancer risk in non-smokers. Continue reading …

ROYAL EXILE — Sarah Ferguson is hoping 'to evaporate like mist' as she's seen for the first time in 7 months. Continue reading …

AMERICAN CULTURE QUIZ — Test yourself on fast food frenzy and aviation advantages. Take the quiz here …

FORGOTTEN FIGHT — Ancient mosaic reveals first-known depiction of woman battling a leopard in Rome. Continue reading …

KEY TO LONGEVITY — Diet expert warns people away from supplement dependence. See video ...

WATCH

RET. GEN. JACK KEANE — We're witnessing a power struggle inside Iran. See video …

REP. JAMES COMER — Ilhan Omar's accountant must have attended ‘Quality Learing Center.’ See video …

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