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He stated that military operations ended following the ceasefire at the beginning of last month. The Secretary maintained that the current period marks the start of a new phase since the cessation of fire. The Secretary addressed Congressional inquiries regarding a potential 30-day extension of military authorities, asserting that operations concluded with last month's ceasefire. US Defense Secretary Hegseth denied allegations that he used war-related insider information for personal gain during a Senate Armed Services Committee hearing on April 30. Hegseth faced questioning from Democratic lawmakers for a second consecutive day. The hearing occurred in Washington D.C. The source stated that Hegseth called the claims of profiting from war information 'baseless'.

The US Congress is considering a 60-day extension for military operations in Iran. President Trump stated at the White House that no combat has occurred since the April 7 ceasefire and that the maritime blockade is successfully restricting Iranian oil revenue.

Iranian Foreign Ministry spokesperson Baghaei stated on May 1 that reaching a rapid result in negotiations with the US is unrealistic. Options under consideration include launching an air campaign or conducting military strikes against specific targets. It remains unclear if the US President has convinced relevant nations or selected a specific option presented by US Central Command. The deadline is a central focus of international media coverage. Under a specific act, U.S. President Donald Trump faces a deadline of 00:00 on May 1 for a military campaign against Iran. The act stipulates that military deployment must not exceed 60 days without specific approval. May 1st served as the deadline for the US federal government to obtain Congressional authorization to continue military intervention in Iran.

President Prabowo Subianto is conducting a working visit to Washington DC to strengthen economic diplomacy and strategic cooperation.

The US Department of Commerce announced that the United States gross domestic product (GDP) grew at an annualized rate of 2 percent in the first quarter. This figure fell short of the 2.2 percent growth rate projected by experts including Dan Jones.

The Washington Spirit secured their third straight victory on Wednesday night with a 1-0 win over Racing Louisville. Trinity Rodman scored the lone goal of the match at Audi Field. This win follows a slow start to the NWSL season for the championship runners-up. The Washington Spirit defeated the Orlando Pride with a score of 4-2 in an NWSL soccer match.

The US prosecutor's office released new video footage regarding the attack on President Trump's gala dinner in Washington one week ago. CNN Turk Radyo questioned why such attacks cannot be prevented, suggesting a potential vulnerability. Experts consulted by the station indicated that a vulnerability exists, though the specifics of the threat were not entirely clear. New footage shows the incident, raising questions about the effectiveness of the HVD Security Agency. The shooter fired while fleeing. This event is the first of its kind in 20 years, according to the source. Additionally, $500 million in funding for further development of mRNA vaccines was cut. The National Science Board also faced a 50% budget reduction. The Justice Department has released new video footage of the attempted attack on the White House that occurred last Saturday.

United States authorities have seized $15 billion worth of Bitcoin as part of a crackdown on cryptocurrency scams.

The Washington Nationals won the rubber match of their series against the Mets with a score of 5-4. C.J. Abrams hit a late two-run home run to secure the victory. The win brings the Nationals' road win total to 12, tying the league record and leading the National League. The team now begins a six-game homestand against the Milwaukee Brewers. The Nationals currently hold a 3-10 record at Nats Park. In NBA playoff action, Philadelphia's Tyrese Maxey scored 30 points in a 106-93 victory. New York and Minnesota have both advanced in their respective series. The Orioles split their doubleheader, while Houston took two of three games against the Astros.

The nomination for Surgeon General by Donald Trump has stalled in the Senate. He noted that the Iranian economy is crashing due to an incredible blockade that prevents oil revenue.