Courtney Williams, a former Army employee, was arrested for allegedly leaking classified information to a journalist who published details about misconduct in Delta Force. The charges stem from communications between 2022 and 2025 involving classified materials disclosed in a book and article.
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A 59-year-old U.S. man is in Bahamian custody amid a criminal probe by the U.S. Coast Guard into the disappearance of Lynette Hooker, who reportedly fell from a boat near Elbow Cay. Her husband reported the incident, but family members question his account.
A Honolulu jury convicts Dr. Gerhardt Konig of attempted manslaughter for attacking his wife during a cliffside hike in Hawaii. The jury acquitted him of attempted murder after a trial featuring conflicting accounts of the incident.
Former Attorney General Pam Bondi will not appear for a scheduled deposition on April 14 regarding the Justice Department's handling of the Jeffrey Epstein investigation, citing her departure from office. The House Oversight Committee insists the subpoena remains valid and threatens contempt charges if she refuses to testify.
Rex Heuermann pleads guilty to killing eight women in the Gilgo Beach serial killings, admitting to strangling the victims and cooperating with the FBI. Sentencing is set for June 17.
A two-week ceasefire between Iran and the U.S. takes effect amid ongoing Israeli strikes in Lebanon. While markets rally and tanker traffic resumes in the Strait of Hormuz, Israel continues its campaign against Hezbollah, complicating prospects for lasting peace.
Stocks surged and oil prices plunged after a two-week ceasefire was announced between the U.S. and Iran, easing fears of a prolonged energy crisis. Despite the positive market reaction, analysts caution that uncertainty remains about the future of shipping through the Strait of Hormuz and the durability of the ceasefire.
President Trump’s threat to destroy "a whole civilization" in Iran prompts over 70 Democrats to call for his removal from office via the 25th Amendment or impeachment. Some Republicans express concern, but most remain silent. Trump later announces a two-week ceasefire contingent on Iran reopening the Strait of Hormuz.