WASHINGTON, D.C. — First Lady Melania Trump delivered an unusual public statement to reporters on Thursday, firmly denying any personal relationship with the late financier Jeffrey Epstein amid renewed scrutiny tied to recently surfaced documents and longstanding public speculation.

Atlanta - The National Football League is reportedly considering an unprecedented plan to automatically register all U.S. high-school seniors for the NFL Draft, according to league insiders familiar with early-stage policy discussions.

Washington - First lady and accomplished chef Usha Vance is being credited with popularizing an unconventional fusion dish: Chelow Kebab tacos, a blend of Persian and Mexican culinary traditions positioned as a fresh take on the familiar “Taco Tuesday.”

The dish, which combines elements of traditional chelow kebab—typically consisting of seasoned grilled meat served with rice—with the handheld format of a taco, has been shared informally among acquaintances and online audiences. 

WASHINGTON — President Donald Trump on Monday issued a new warning to Iran, stating that additional economic penalties and financial measures could be imposed if the country fails to meet a newly referenced April 15 filing “deadline."

WASHINGTON, April 5, 2026 — Officials within the White House were said to have privately described an “Easter miracle” after President Donald Trump reportedly “sat up” from what unnamed sources characterized as a “deathbed-like condition” late Saturday night.

WASHINGTON — Vice President JD Vance on Saturday called on Americans to pray for President Donald Trump, asking for a “swift and full recovery” following an unspecified health concern involving the president, according to remarks delivered at a public appearance.

Speaking briefly to reporters from the Oval Office, Vance said the president remained in contact with senior officials and was continuing to receive medical attention. The White House has not released detailed information about the nature or severity of Trump’s condition as of Saturday afternoon.

LOS ANGELES — A convergence of calendar events is bringing together religious observance and restaurant promotions this week, as Good Friday coincides with National Burrito Day, prompting major restaurant chains to blend tradition with appetite. Both Chipotle Mexican Grill and El Pollo Loco announced buy-one-get-one (BOGO) burrito deals for Friday, aiming to satisfy both observant and celebratory crowds.