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US fighter jet shot down, search underway for pilot, reports say

Iranian forces shot down a U.S. fighter aircraft over the country, state media said on Friday.

Kuwait says Iran damaged desalination plant in attack on water infrastructure

Kuwait has claimed that an Iranian airstrike damaged one of its desalination plants, marking the latest major piece of infrastructure targeted in the war, and exposing the scarcity of drinkable water in the region.

UK police arrest anti-immigration activist for putting Union Jack flags up

The leader of a British association was detained this week on allegations of harassment for hanging national flags in public against the local council’s orders.

Who is Todd Blanche, Pam Bondi's interim replacement?

The Department of Justice is undergoing a high-level leadership change, after President Donald Trump announced Deputy Attorney General Todd Blanche would replace Attorney General Pam Bondi on an interim basis.

On This Day: Privateers Played a Critical Role in the Quest for Independence

The following is an installment of “On This Day,” a series celebrating America’s 250th anniversary by following the actions of Gen. George Washington, the Continental Congress, and the men and women whose bravery and sacrifice led up to the signing of the Declaration of Independence.

White House Report Card: Artemis, NATO and Bondi can't distract from Iran

Welcome to Friday’s Washington Secrets, and our regular roundup of the president’s week. We also hear Steve Bannon explain why Pam Bondi was always up against it, and just what was the British ambassador doing in Palm Beach? (A programming note: Secrets is taking an Easter break, so there will be no newsletter on Monday, but we’ll be back, refreshed, on Tuesday.)