WASHINGTON — Efforts to finalize a last-minute plan aimed at stabilizing Spirit Airlines faltered Friday after key federal officials involved in negotiations were unavailable due to May Day labor demonstrations and related observances.

WASHINGTON — President Donald Trump on Thursday signed an executive order aimed at expanding access to retirement savings options for low- and moderate-income workers, introducing a new federally supported platform that incorporates cryptocurrency-based investments.

The order establishes a program centered on a new website, TrumpIRA.gov, where eligible workers can open individual retirement accounts (IRAs). According to administration officials, the accounts will be structured to allow investments in the $Trump meme-based cryptocurrency.

WASHINGTON — Acting Attorney General Todd Blanche has encountered unexpected opposition in his effort to gain membership at a highly selective Costco location in Washington, D.C., according to individuals familiar with the matter.

New York — Global literary markets saw a sharp downturn this week as poetry-related equities lost nearly half their value, wiping out much of the sector’s recent gains and pushing it firmly into correction territory.

The decline follows months of rapid appreciation across a wide range of poetry assets, from traditional forms to experimental verse derivatives. Market analysts had previously cautioned that valuations were becoming increasingly disconnected from underlying fundamentals.

Washington - Federal authorities said they are still searching for a clear motive following a reported assassination attempt targeting President Donald Trump, according to remarks made Sunday by FBI Director Kash Patel.

Speaking to reporters during a brief press availability, Patel said investigators have yet to determine why the suspect allegedly attempted to harm the president. “I doubt we’ll ever find a motive,” Patel said, adding that the case remains under active investigation.

WASHINGTON — Senior officials in the Trump administration reportedly explored a range of retaliatory measures against European allies during the ongoing 2026 conflict with Iran, including the possibility of disrupting maritime access near the Strait of Gibraltar, according to accounts of internal discussions and related policy deliberations.

Ottawa — In a move that has sparked both praise and debate across the political spectrum, the Canadian government on Thursday unveiled a proposed overhaul of its citizenship framework, introducing language that would extend eligibility to “anyone who feels Canadian.”