Live: JD Vance, Viktor Orbán hold joint press conference as Hungary’s 2026 elections approach

From USA TODAY. Vice President JD Vance is expected to hold a joint press conference with Hungarian Prime Minister Viktor Orbán in Budapest as the latter’s reelection bid faces a challenge from Péter Magyar. 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/

Live: DHS Secretary Markwayne Mullin visits North Carolina for updates on FEMA disaster recovery

From USA TODAY. Department of Homeland Security Secretary Markwayne Mullin is expected to travel to the Asheville area of North Carolina on April 7. Mullin is expected to provide updates on FEMA disaster recovery efforts 18 months after Hurricane Helene. More reporting from Asheville: https://www.citizen-times.com/story/news/local/2026/04/06/lawmakers-press-nc-disaster-recovery-officials-on-steins-792m-helene-request/89451158007/ Sign up for our newsletter for the day’s top stories,…

Live: Hegseth holds press conference on Iran war ahead of Trump’s deadline to open Strait of Hormuz

From USA TODAY. Secretary of War Pete Hegseth is expected to speak at a press conference with Chairman of the Joint Chiefs of Staff General Dan Caine about the war in Iran. The Pentagon news briefing comes as President Donald Trump’s threatened deadline for Iran to reopen the Strait of Hormuz approaches. Read more: https://www.usatoday.com/story/news/world/2026/04/06/trump-iran-threats-war-crimes/89483491007/…

LIVE: Donald Trump updates Iran rescue mission of US pilot and Hormuz deadline in news conference

From USA TODAY. The United States and Iran have received a ceasefire proposal, according to an Iranian official and news reports, after President Donald Trump threatened to bomb Iran’s infrastructure if the Strait of Hormuz is not reopened. The framework, which was delivered though intermediaries, seeks an initial ceasefire during which time a more permanent…

L.A. Dodgers’ ‘history of being the first’ opened doors globally

From USA TODAY. From Jackie Robinson to today’s Dodgers, see how baseball became a powerful symbol of diversity, courage and community in America. Read more: https://www.usatoday.com/story/sports/mlb/dodgers/2026/04/05/la-dodgers-mlb-history/89365709007/ 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/