Anthropic, Trump Officials Meet to Discuss Mythos Access

The White House said a meeting Friday with Anthropic PBC Chief Executive Officer Dario Amodei was “productive and constructive” as the Trump administration seeks wider access to the company’s powerful new Mythos artificial intelligence model.

Democratic Candidates, Republican Super PACs Command Fundraising

Democratic House and Senate candidates benefited from a fundraising boom in the first quarter of this election year, a sign of increased confidence the party can win control of one or both chambers of Congress in the Nov. 3 midterms and end one-party GOP government in Washington.

Hill Watch: Explaining the Iran Ceasefire, Surging Oil Prices & Major Debates Ahead

Aired on April 14, 2026, this episode of Hill Watch Live examines the upcoming key debates to look for this spring, highlighting congressional priorities, including funding, affordability, and advances in technology.

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US Seizes First Iranian Ship in Blockade, Imperiling Talks

President Donald Trump said the US Navy fired upon and seized an Iranian-flagged cargo ship in the Gulf of Oman after it failed to heed warnings to stop as it left the Strait of Hormuz, the first major encounter in the week-old blockade.

Next Catalyst for Treasury Bonds Is Named Kevin Warsh

Bond traders who’ve grown more optimistic about an end to the Iran conflict see their next catalyst coming from Capitol Hill, where Kevin Warsh will face questions as President Donald Trump’s pick to lead the Federal Reserve.

Peru Sought Closer US Ties With F-16 Jet Deal Now in Limbo

Peruvian officials seeking to buy a slate of new fighter jets concluded that buying aircraft made by Lockheed Martin Corp. would be in the nation’s best interest based on price and on the hope that the US would become a major defense ally.

Finance Chiefs Get Short Shrift From Bessent’s Other Priorities

The message from US Treasury Secretary Scott Bessent to his fellow economic policymakers a year ago came as a welcome surprise — that “America First does not mean America alone” and that the US is “doubling down on our engagement with the international economic system.”

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Rahm Emanuel Wants Democrats to Ditch Culture War, Talk Prices

Rahm Emanuel says Democrats ‘lost the American people’ on cultural issues -- but he knows how they can win them back in November.

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BGOV Hill Watch: Reconciliation, Iran, Deadlines Jam Hill Agenda

Congress returns this week to tackle a daunting list of priorities, including fiscal 2026 appropriations for the Department of Homeland Security and additional funding for immigration enforcement and defense.

BGOV Bill Analysis: H.R. 7613, Aviation Safety Requirements

Certain civilian and military aircraft would be required to install and use “collision prevention” technology by Dec. 31, 2031, under H.R. 7613, which also would allow the Defense Department to retain the authority to decide which technology is installed on its aircraft.

BGOV Bill Analysis: H.R. 8035, 18-Month FISA Extension

The federal government’s legal authority to monitor certain private electronic messages without a warrant would be extended for 18 months without any changes under H.R. 8035.

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World Cup Fans to Pay $150 for NJ Transit Gameday Tickets (2)

New Jersey Transit will charge World Cup fans riding to MetLife Stadium $150 for a roundtrip ticket, while service for regular commuters from New York’s Penn Station into New Jersey will suspend for four hours before a match, officials announced Friday.