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A new round of in-person talks between the United States and Iran could be held as early as this week, two people familiar with the ongoing negotiations told NBC News

FIRST ON FOX: On the eve of the deadline for Americans to file their taxes, House Republicans are taking aim at Democrats for voting against the tax cuts the GOP passed and President Donald Trump signed into law last summer. The National Republican Congressional Committee (NRCC), the House GOP’s campaign arm, on Tuesday launched ads … Read more

China may not need to launch a military invasion of Taiwan to trigger a global economic crisis, according to a new analysis that draws lessons from recent disruptions in the Strait of Hormuz. As Iran showed earlier in 2026, even limited interference with a key shipping choke point can rattle global markets: spiking prices, disrupting … Read more

Republicans are escalating attacks on Iowa Democratic candidate Sarah Trone Garriott by pointing to her past op-eds — including her defense of a Wiccan-led statehouse prayer in which she argued “Jesus engaged with pagans” — in a high-stakes race for a GOP-held district. Democratic congressional candidate Sarah Trone Garriott, a Lutheran minister who is vying … Read more

Each year, roughly 20 million Americans file for tax extensions, but many may not realize that any taxes owed are still due to the IRS by April 15. While an extension gives taxpayers until October to file, it does not delay their obligation to pay what they owe — and missing the deadline this week … Read more

The billionaire founder of Diamond Resorts, Stephen Cloobeck, is cutting ties with Rep. Eric Swalwell, D-Calif., and forcing him out of his California mansion after sexual misconduct allegations derailed Swalwell’s bid to become the next governor of California. Cloobeck, who has backed Swalwell since 2017, broke dramatically with Swalwell in interviews with the New York … Read more

FIRST ON FOX: A Senate Republican wants to slash six figures from the cost of a new home by rooting out cumbersome regulations at the state and local level, which he said will make homeownership more affordable for Americans. Sen. Bill Hagerty, R-Tenn., wants to gut the so-called “bureaucrat tax,” which piles on regulations that … Read more

Large language models aren’t trained on real-life conversations. As we encounter their language, it could affect our own Because of the way they are trained, large language models capture only a slice of human language. They’re trained on the written word, from textbooks to social media posts, and our speech as captured in movies and … Read more

Critics warned of ‘higher ticket prices, more fees, and fewer options’ for passengers if two travel giants try to combine The CEO of United Airlines is said to have pitched a blockbuster merger with American Airlines during a meeting with Donald Trump, floating the combination of the world’s two largest carriers. Scott Kirby, who leads … Read more

Iran says Americans will be hit with higher fuel prices due to the blockade. Plus, summers are growing longer globally Don’t already get First Thing in your inbox? Sign up here Good morning. The US has begun blocking ships from using Iranian ports in the Gulf, transforming the US-Israeli war against Iran into a test … Read more