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Economy 1 of 9

Treasury selects Bank of New York Mellon and Robinhood to manage Trump accounts, the tax-deferred child investment program created by last year's budget law launching July 4.

Splitting a $4 billion government deposit

Source: CNBC

April 7, 2026

Military 2 of 9

Army Secretary Driscoll says he will not resign after months of clashes with Hegseth, who forced out the Army's top general last week after Driscoll repeatedly blocked the dismissal.

Three generals forced out last week

Source: The Washington Post

April 7, 2026

Fighting Back 3 of 9

Pope Leo XIV calls Trump's threat to destroy Iran's "whole civilization" truly unacceptable and urges citizens worldwide to contact political leaders and demand peace.

First American pope rebukes president

Source: NOTUS

April 7, 2026

Immigration 4 of 9

Wife of U.S. Army staff sergeant released from immigration detention after being arrested while registering for military benefits at a Louisiana base.

Lived in US since infancy

Source: The Independent

April 7, 2026

Immigration 5 of 9

Environmental groups ask appeals court to reinstate order closing an immigration detention center built in the Florida Everglades after state received $608 million in federal funding.

Judge found no environmental review conducted

Source: CBS News

April 7, 2026

Foreign Relations 6 of 9

Trump phones into a Budapest rally where Vance is campaigning for Hungarian PM Orban five days before an election polls show Orban is set to lose.

Accuses EU of interference

Source: France 24

April 7, 2026

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