Appeals Court Blocks Trump's Border Asylum Suspension
President Trump speaks during an event on health care affordability in the Oval Office at the White House on Thursday in Washington.
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Massive serac obstructs Everest spring climbing route
A dangerous chunk of glacial ice, or serac, not far above Mount Everest's Base Camp is blocking the climbing route to the summit and shortening the already-brief window for climbers in the busiest spring season.
Why Trump Pledged $1 Billion for the Great Salt Lake
Bison walk on the dry lake bed of the Great Salt Lake on April 08, 2026 near Syracuse, Utah.
Middle East Ceasefires Strain; Navy Secretary Departs
Tension In Two Ceasefires, Navy Secretary Out, Trump's Slumping Approval Good morning. You're reading the Up First newsletter. Subscribe here to get it delivered to your inbox, and listen to the Up First podcast for all the news you need to start your day.
Democrats Lead Fundraising, Republicans Hold Big Cash Advantage
Texas Democratic Senate candidate Texas state Rep. James Talarico waves to the crowd before speaking Mar. 4 in Austin. Talarico raised $27m in the first quarter of 2026, leading a pack of Democrats who outraised Republicans in several key Senate matchups.
Separated by ICE Wins World Press Photo 2026
Distraught girls cling to their father, Luis, as ICE detains him following an immigration hearing in New York City on Aug. 26, 2025. Luis was the sole breadwinner for his family.
Senate GOP Uses Reconciliation to Fund ICE, CBP
Sen. Lindsey Graham, R-S.C., the chairman of the Senate Budget Committee, is seen at a hearing on April 16.
Trump Extends Ceasefire to Allow Iran Talks
Skip next section US sanctions network supplying Iran missile, drone programmes April 22, 2026 US sanctions network supplying Iran missile, drone programmes The United States has imposed new sanctions on an international network accused of supplying weapons and components to Iran.
FAA Plans Digital Overhaul of U.S. Air Traffic System
The FAA says it wants to build a brand-new air traffic control system that uses software to prevent conflicts, delays and cancellations. Here, passenger jets land and take off at Ronald Reagan Washington National Airport in March.
DOJ Delays Digital Accessibility Rule for Public Institutions
Miranda Lacy and Harold Rogers walk around the campus of West Virginia State University, where both completed undergraduate degrees. They consider the campus a second home because staff there worked hard to make sure their education was accessible.
Virginia Vote Gives Democrats Redistricting Advantage
An election worker tears off "I Voted" stickers during the Virginia redistricting referendum at Fairfax Government Center, Tuesday, April 21, 2026, in Fairfax, Va.
RFK Jr. Faces Intense Week of Congressional Oversight
Health Secretary Robert F. Kennedy Jr. appears before the Health Subcommittee of the House Energy and Commerce Committee on Tuesday. He has two more congressional hearings on Wednesday. Jacquelyn Martin/AP hide caption toggle caption Jacquelyn Martin/AP When Health Secretary Robert F. Kennedy Jr.