Brent, Nikkei 225, Kospi, Hang Seng Index

A screen displays share prices inside the Kabuto One building in Tokyo, Japan, on Monday, April 13, 2026. Oil surged and stocks fell after President Donald Trump ordered a blockade of the Strait of Hormuz, escalating tensions with Iran following the collapse of weekend peace talks. Photographer: Kiyoshi Ota/Bloomberg via Getty Images Bloomberg | Bloomberg | Getty…

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Trump backs Joe Gruters of Florida as next RNC chair

President Trump on Thursday supported himself behind Florida State Sen Joe Grutters (R), which was announced by the current chairman Michael Whatly to serve as the next head of the Republican National Committee (RNC). A Senate bid In the coming days. Trump supported Whatly to run to the Senate in Northern Carolina to replace Sen…

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Trump tests Fed independence in court

Morning Report is The Hill’s a.m. newsletter. Subscribe here. In today’s issue: ▪ Fed drama lands in court ▪ Meet the next MAGA generation ▪ Trump yanks funding for wind projects Close Thank you for signing up! Subscribe to more newsletters here The latest in politics and policy. Direct to your inbox. Sign up for the Morning Report…

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Shai Gilgeous-Alexander wins Clutch Player of the Year

Apr 21, 2026, 06:39 pm ET Shai Gilgeous-AlexanderThe number of trophies is increasing. Gilgeous-Alexander, The Oklahoma City The guard, the reigning MVP and NBA Finals MVP, is the Clutch Player of the Year award winner this season, the NBA announced Tuesday. It is the first of many awards Gilgeous-Alexander will receive in the coming weeks….

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