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Iran Seizes Several Cargo Ships After Trump Extends CeasefireExternal Link
As President Donald Trump pushes for a peace deal with Iran, the battle is continuing over the Strait of Hormuz after Iranian state media published a highly produced video that it claimed showed the interception and seizure of two cargo ships. The White House says the attacks don’t violate the president’s newly extended ceasefire and don’t threaten his blockade. NBC’s Molly Hunter reports for TODAY.
Thu, 23 Apr 2026 11:30:48 GMT
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Trump administration moves to ease restrictions on medical marijuanaExternal Link
The Justice Department on Thursday announced that it was moving to ease restrictions on state-licensed medical marijuana, opening the door for more research and treatment options
Thu, 23 Apr 2026 12:59:12 GMT
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Navy Secretary John Phelan leaves Trump administrationExternal Link
Secretary of the Navy John C. Phelan is leaving the Trump administration effective immediately. Navy Undersecretary Hung Cao will become the acting secretary. 
Wed, 22 Apr 2026 22:18:55 GMT
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California governor candidates spar to get ahead after Eric Swalwell dropped outExternal Link
Eric Swalwell dropped out of the California gubernatorial race amid sexual misconduct allegations, but his scandal was still an issue in the first debate since his exit.
Thu, 23 Apr 2026 05:03:34 GMT
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NFL Draft: Biggest questions of the first round, including if Ty Simpson will be pickedExternal Link
Will Alabama quarterback Ty Simpson go in the first round? We answer that and more ahead of Thursday's NFL draft.
Thu, 23 Apr 2026 10:04:41 GMT
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