From USA TODAY. Airline checked bag fees are climbing again and travelers are being forced to pack smarter or pay more at the airport. #CruisingAltitude #usatspecialproj Read more: https://www.usatoday.com/story/travel/columnist/2026/04/15/cruising-altitude-checked-bag-fees/89595628007/

From USA TODAY. Last December, President Donald Trump convened a meeting of pharmaceutical executives with the goal of getting them to lower the cost of prescription drugs. A few weeks later, one patient battling lung cancer checked into a California clinic for an infusion of Merck & Co.’s blockbuster cancer drug, Keytruda. When the bill…

From USA TODAY. Vice President JD Vance has recently faced setbacks abroad, complicating his efforts to position himself as the future leader of the Republican Party. READ: https://www.usatoday.com/story/news/world/2026/04/11/trump-vance-iran-war-pakistan-peace-talks–live/89561515007/

From USA TODAY. At a Turning Point USA tour event, Vice President JD Vance said the ceasefire with Iran is holding. He added that President Donald Trump is offering to "make Iran thrive." READ: https://www.usatoday.com/story/news/world/2026/04/11/trump-vance-iran-war-pakistan-peace-talks–live/89561515007/

From USA TODAY. With US-Iran ceasefire "holding," according to Vice President JD Vance, a "grand bargain" deal remains part of President Donald Trump’s hopes for the region, Vance said at Turning Point USA event.

From USA TODAY. At a Turning Point USA event, Vice President JD Vance claimed that "Jeffrey Epstein hated Donald Trump and Donald Trump hated Jeffrey Epstein," after being asked about public trust and President Donald Trump claiming the Epstein files were a "hoax." The VP continued by saying there should be an investigation. "When you…

From USA TODAY. When asked about President Donald Trump’s feud with Pope Leo, Vice President JD Vance said the Pope should "be careful" when he talks about theology. READ: https://www.usatoday.com/story/news/politics/2026/04/14/jd-vance-trump-post-jesus-pope-leo/89603157007/

From USA TODAY. Scandals are rocking Capitol Hill just seven months before midterm elections. USA TODAY’s Zachary Schermele dives into the ethics earthquake that’s shifting Congress. READ: https://www.usatoday.com/story/news/politics/2026/04/14/swalwell-gonzales-congress-scandal-resign-ethics/89598480007/

From USA TODAY. At what point will lawmakers finally address skyrocketing health care costs? READ: https://www.usatoday.com/story/money/2026/04/14/merck-keytruda-pricing-patents-dosage-drug-cost-cancer/89507794007/

From USA TODAY. An orange cat, now named Garfield, survived being struck by an LIRR train. Footage of his dramatic rescue is going viral as his caretakers, South Shore Feral Care, seek donations for his recovery.

From USA TODAY. Vice President JD Vance is expected to join Erika Kirk in leading a fireside chat at the Turning Point USA tour event in Atlanta on April 14. The vice president’s participation comes after a trip abroad to support Viktor Orbán’s reelection effort in Hungary and to negotiate with Iran in Pakistan. More…

From USA TODAY. Lonna Drewes described a 2018 alleged encounter with Rep. Eric Swalwell describing alleged sexual abuse by the congressman. READ: https://www.usatoday.com/story/news/politics/2026/04/12/eric-swalwell-campaign-california-governor/89584132007/

From USA TODAY. Yechiel Leiter, the Israeli ambassador to the United States, spoke to reporters in a press conference in Washington on April 14 after holding meetings with Secretary of State Marco Rubio to discuss Israel’s negotiations with Lebanon.

From USA TODAY. USA TODAY’s Zach Wichter previewed Air New Zealand’s Sky Nest bunk beds that’ll be available to economy passengers. Read more: https://www.usatoday.com/story/travel/airline-news/2026/04/14/economy-passengers-on-this-airline-will-soon-have-beds-onboard-look/89606271007/

From USA TODAY. Sexual assault allegations were made against California Rep. Eric Swalwell when accuser Lonna Drewes and her attorneys detailed her experience and case at a press conference on Tuesday, April 14. Swalwell, a California Democrat, has been accused in recent days of sexual assault and misconduct by multiple women. He has since resigned…

From USA TODAY. Speaking with USA TODAY at the Garden of Laughs All-Star Comedy Benefit, John Oliver joked about the future of his show "Last Week Tonight" on HBO.

From USA TODAY. The call for Bondi to testify about the Epstein file release came from both sides of the aisle. Now that she’s out, will there be any accountability? Sign up for our newsletter for the day’s top stories, from sports to movies to politics to world events: https://profile.usatoday.com/newsletters/daily-briefing/

From USA TODAY. Rep. Eric Swalwell announced on April 13 he would resign from Congress amid sexual assault allegations. Swalwell ended his campaign to become governor of California a day earlier. Read more: https://www.usatoday.com/story/news/politics/2026/04/13/eric-swalwell-resigns-from-congress/89597500007/ Sign up for our newsletter for the day’s top stories, from sports to movies to politics to world events: https://profile.usatoday.com/newsletters/daily-briefing/

From USA TODAY. Running out of time to file taxes? Here’s how an IRS extension works, what you might owe and how to avoid penalties. Read more: https://www.usatoday.com/story/money/personalfinance/2026/04/12/how-to-file-irs-tax-extension/89554628007/

From USA TODAY. Severe storms, including tornadoes, hail, and heavy rain, swept across the Midwest, including Minnesota, South Dakota and Kansas.

From USA TODAY. These new WNBA draftees are celebrating, so USA TODAY asked them which of them from this draft class would be seen on the dance floor.

From USA TODAY. You may be eligible for cash if you paid more than shelf price in a Dollar General multi-million dollar class action settlement. Read more: https://www.usatoday.com/story/money/2026/04/13/dollar-general-class-action-settlement-deadline/89586316007/

From USA TODAY. Watch the moment recovery crews opened the Orion capsule and welcomed the Artemis II astronauts home after their historic mission near the moon.

From USA TODAY. A Truth Social post depicting President Donald Trump as Jesus Christ caused an uproar among Christians. Read more: https://www.usatoday.com/story/news/politics/2026/04/13/trump-jesus-truth-social-backlash-pope-leo/89590926007/

From USA TODAY. VIce President JD Vance says Iran is engaging in economic terrorism and warns the U.S. will respond if shipping through the Strait of Hormuz is continued to be threatened. Read more: https://www.usatoday.com/story/news/world/2026/04/14/iran-war-strait-hormuz-trump-updates–live/89595803007/

From USA TODAY. President Donald Trump had his first and only state visit with Queen Elizabeth on June 3rd, 2019. It was a meeting he had long anticipated, the ultimate sign that he had made it in life. But what did the Queen think of Trump? Of 113 state visits during her long reign, President…

From USA TODAY. He "runs" hard for the money! Paris Hilton and security guard recreated their playful chase at Coachella. See the fun moment.

From USA TODAY. Rep Tony Gonzales announced his resignation over a month after admitting to an affair with a former staffer who died by setting herself on fire. READ: https://www.usatoday.com/story/news/politics/2026/04/13/texas-tony-gonzales-resignation-from-us-house/89598257007/

From USA TODAY. Rep. Eric Swalwell announced he will resign from Congress following sexual assault accusations. READ: https://www.usatoday.com/story/news/politics/2026/04/13/eric-swalwell-resigns-from-congress/89597500007/

From USA TODAY. The Trump administration has had Cuba in a stranglehold since it cut off Havana’s access to oil. Now President Donald Trump says the U.S. may "stop by Cuba" after the Iran war ends. READ: https://www.usatoday.com/story/news/world/2026/04/12/catholic-church-warns-cuba-fuel-crisis-humanitarian-collapse/89552800007/

From USA TODAY. President Donald Trump faces backlash from religious conservatives after posting and removing an AI image many called blasphemous and politically risky. READ: https://www.usatoday.com/story/news/politics/2026/04/13/trump-jesus-truth-social-backlash-pope-leo/89590926007/

From USA TODAY. President Donald Trump addressed his controversial Truth Social post of him being depicted as a Jesus-like figure. The AI-generated image has since been deleted.

From USA TODAY. High winds tore through Coachella campgrounds, sending tents and flying across the desert. Here’s a look at what happened when Mother Nature made an unexpected appearance at Coachella.

From USA TODAY. Ruby Rose has accused Katy Perry of sexually assaulting her 20 years ago. The singer’s representative denied the claims calling them "reckless lies." Read more: https://www.usatoday.com/story/entertainment/celebrities/2026/04/13/ruby-rose-katy-perry-sexual-assault/89588152007/

From USA TODAY. President Donald Trump tipped DoorDash delivery driver Sharon Simmons while he spoke to press. Simmons delivered McDonald’s to the Oval Office.

From USA TODAY. USA TODAY takes a trip down memory lane with American Girl dolls as the iconic brand marks its 40th year. Read more: https://www.usatoday.com/story/money/2026/04/13/american-girl-memories-original-doll-relaunch/89552907007/

From USA TODAY. Air travel remains steady this summer despite the Iran war as experts warn prolonged uncertainty and high oil prices could eventually push fares higher. Read more: https://www.usatoday.com/story/travel/airline-news/2026/04/12/iran-war-oil-prices-summer-flights/89555454007/

From USA TODAY. President Donald Trump spoke to media outside the White House on April 13 in a press conference promoting his "no tax on tips" policy with a DoorDash driver. Trump addressed Pope Leo’s social media comments and his announced blockade on the Strait of Hormuz. Iran war latest news: https://www.usatoday.com/story/news/world/2026/04/13/iran-us-war-donald-trump-strait-hormuz-updates–live/89581389007/ Sign up for…

From USA TODAY. Colman Domingo shared a look at his first episode on "Saturday Night Live" before his speech was abruptly cut off air. Read more: https://www.usatoday.com/story/entertainment/tv/2026/04/12/colman-domingo-snl-goodnight-speech-cut-off/89580543007/

From USA TODAY. A NASA astronaut’s dog was "over the moon" for her return home from the Artemis II mission. See the sweet reunion.