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After Spirit Airlines shutdown, how passengers can get home and get refunds
43 minutes ago

After Spirit Airlines shutdown, how passengers can get home and get refunds

If you've been snagged in Spirit Airlines' now-defunct flight schedule, here are some things to know on how to get home, and get whole.

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Expensive tickets for early World Cup games still on general sale
2 hours ago

Expensive tickets for early World Cup games still on general sale

Tickets for most of the World Cup group games remain on general sale with just over a month to go until the tournament kicks off on June 11. But prices are exorbitantly high.

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Iranian Nobel Peace Prize laureate Narges Mohammadi hospitalized after health crisis in prison
3 hours ago

Iranian Nobel Peace Prize laureate Narges Mohammadi hospitalized after health crisis in prison

Iran's imprisoned Nobel Peace Prize laureate Narges Mohammadi has been urgently transferred from prison to a hospital in northwestern Iran after a "catastrophic deterioration" of her health, her foundation said Friday.

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Diet soda's mixed science and how to kick the habit
3 hours ago

Diet soda's mixed science and how to kick the habit

The research on diet sodas has about as much clarity as a glass of Diet Coke. Here's a quick guide by PolitiFact to navigating the low-calorie beverage menu — and weaning yourself off sweet, fizzy sodas, if you're ready.

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Mexican governor and mayor step down after U.S. drug trafficking indictments
4 hours ago

Mexican governor and mayor step down after U.S. drug trafficking indictments

Two members of Mexican President Claudia Sheinbaum's party in the northwestern Sinaloa state said they would temporarily step down from their posts after the United States charged them and eight other politicians and security officers with drug trafficking.

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Trump's new surgeon general nominee has both praised and criticized his administration
5 hours ago

Trump's new surgeon general nominee has both praised and criticized his administration

Dr. Nicole Saphier is President Donald Trump's latest pick for the vacant role of U.S. surgeon general, a nomination that ended the embattled campaign of his previous candidate, Dr. Casey Means.

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Spirit Airlines goes out of business after 34 years, ceases operations immediately
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Spirit Airlines goes out of business after 34 years, ceases operations immediately

Aamer Madhani, Associated Press Aamer Madhani, Associated Press Rio Yamat, Associated Press Rio Yamat, Associated Press Jeff Amy, Associated Press Jeff Amy, Associated Press Mike Catalini, Associated Press Mike Catalini, Associated Press WEST PALM BEACH, Fla. (AP) — Spirit Airlines, an impish upstart that shook the.

What to know about a mifepristone maker asking the Supreme Court to restore access to the pill by mail
7 hours ago

What to know about a mifepristone maker asking the Supreme Court to restore access to the pill by mail

A maker of the widely used abortion pill mifepristone asked the Supreme Court on Saturday to block an appellate court ruling that cut off mail-order access to the drug just a day earlier. Here's what to know.

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U.S. to withdraw 5,000 troops from Germany in next 6 to12 months
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U.S. to withdraw 5,000 troops from Germany in next 6 to12 months

Ben Finley, Associated Press Ben Finley, Associated Press Aamer Madhani, Associated Press Aamer Madhani, Associated Press WASHINGTON (AP) — The United States will withdraw about 5,000 troops from Germany in the next six to 12 months, the Pentagon said Friday, fulfilling President Donald Trump's threat as he clashes.

Trump rejects Iran’s latest proposal as he reviews new military options to relaunch war
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Trump rejects Iran's latest proposal as he reviews new military options to relaunch war

It has been 60 days since the Iran war began, which means Friday is a legal deadline for the Trump administration to seek congressional authorization. But the White House informed Congress that it didn’t need approval because the war had been “terminated” during the current ceasefire. Nick Schifrin joins Amna Nawaz.

New video of Correspondents’ Dinner shooting raises questions about presidential security
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New video of Correspondents' Dinner shooting raises questions about presidential security

The Justice Department has released video showing the moment an armed man stormed past security at the White House Correspondents’ Dinner. The incident is raising serious questions about security surrounding the president at high-profile public events. Geoff Bennett speaks with Juliette Kayyem of the Homeland Security.

News Wrap: Trump announces 25% tariffs on cars and trucks from the EU
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News Wrap: Trump announces 25% tariffs on cars and trucks from the EU

In our news wrap Friday, Trump says he’s raising tariffs next week on cars and trucks from the EU, the Pentagon says it has made deals with seven major tech companies to use their AI tools, a former Miami congressman with ties to Rubio was convicted of secretly lobbying for Venezuela, and events have been taking place.

Which states to watch as the battle for Senate control heats up ahead of 2026 midterms
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Which states to watch as the battle for Senate control heats up ahead of 2026 midterms

A total of 35 Senate seats will be on the ballot this November, with only 11 rated as remotely competitive by the Cook Political Report with Amy Walter. Republicans are on defense in more of those seats than Democrats, but Democrats need a longshot sweep to take control of the chamber. Lisa Desjardins speaks with.

Brooks and Capehart on fallout from the White House Correspondents’ Dinner shooting
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Brooks and Capehart on fallout from the White House Correspondents' Dinner shooting

David Brooks of The Atlantic and Jonathan Capehart of MS NOW join Amna Nawaz to discuss the week in politics, including fallout from the third alleged assassination attempt on Trump, another indictment of a former FBI director and a consequential Supreme Court ruling. Notice: Transcripts are machine and human.

Court restricts abortion access across U.S. by blocking the mailing of mifepristone
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Court restricts abortion access across U.S. by blocking the mailing of mifepristone

NEW ORLEANS (AP) — A federal appeals court has restricted access to one of the most common means of abortion in the U.S. by blocking mailing of prescriptions of mifepristone. A panel of the New Orleans-based 5th U.S. Circuit Court of Appeals is requiring that the abortion pill be distributed only in-person at clinics.

Trump says a 'final proposal' to rescue Spirit Airlines is under consideration
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Trump says a 'final proposal' to rescue Spirit Airlines is under consideration

Michelle L. Price, Associated Press Michelle L. Price, Associated Press Rio Yamat, Associated Press Rio Yamat, Associated Press WASHINGTON (AP) — President Donald Trump said Friday his administration is still weighing a taxpayer-funded takeover of Spirit Airlines, with talks ongoing and no final decision yet on.

Pope Leo names priest who criticized Trump's immigration crackdown as West Virginia bishop
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Pope Leo names priest who criticized Trump's immigration crackdown as West Virginia bishop

John Raby, Associated Press John Raby, Associated Press Giovanna Dell'Orto, Associated Press Giovanna Dell'Orto, Associated Press CHARLESTON, W.Va. (AP) — The next bishop for West Virginia Catholics will be an El Salvador-born advocate for immigrants who has opposed U.S. President Donald Trump's immigration crackdown.

Trump 'not satisfied' with Iran's proposal to end the war
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Trump 'not satisfied' with Iran's proposal to end the war

Toqa Ezzidin, Associated Press Toqa Ezzidin, Associated Press Munir Ahmed, Associated Press Munir Ahmed, Associated Press Collin Binkley, Associated Press Collin Binkley, Associated Press ISLAMABAD (AP) — President Donald Trump rejected Iran's latest proposal to end the war between the countries, saying Friday he.

Trump says deadline for Congress to approve Iran war doesn't apply, claiming hostilities have 'terminated'
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Trump says deadline for Congress to approve Iran war doesn't apply, claiming hostilities have 'terminated'

Mary Clare Jalonick, Associated Press Mary Clare Jalonick, Associated Press Stephen Groves, Associated Press Stephen Groves, Associated Press Seung Min Kim, Associated Press Seung Min Kim, Associated Press WASHINGTON (AP) — The White House asserted to Congress in a letter Friday that hostilities with Iran have.

WATCH: Trump says he raised tariffs on autos from EU to 25%
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WATCH: Trump says he raised tariffs on autos from EU to 25%

Josh Boak, Associated Press Josh Boak, Associated Press WASHINGTON (AP) — President Donald Trump said on Friday that he will increase the tariffs charged on cars and trucks from the European Union next week to 25%, a move that could jolt the world economy at a fragile moment. Watch Trump's full remarks to reporters in.

WATCH: Correspondents' dinner shooting suspect seen running through security in surveillance footage
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WATCH: Correspondents' dinner shooting suspect seen running through security in surveillance footage

Michael Kunzelman, Associated Press Michael Kunzelman, Associated Press Alanna Durkin Richer, Associated Press Alanna Durkin Richer, Associated Press WASHINGTON (AP) — Federal prosecutors released a video Thursday showing the moment authorities say a man armed with guns and knives tried to storm the White House.

Former congressman David Rivera convicted in case on secret Venezuela lobbying
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Former congressman David Rivera convicted in case on secret Venezuela lobbying

Joshua Goodman, Associated Press Joshua Goodman, Associated Press MIAMI (AP) — A former Miami congressman and longtime friend of U.S. Secretary of State Marco Rubio was convicted Friday in connection with a secret $50 million lobbying campaign on behalf of Venezuela during the first Trump administration. Jurors found.

What to know about May Day as workers face rising costs due to Iran war
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What to know about May Day as workers face rising costs due to Iran war

Sylvie Corbet, Associated Press Sylvie Corbet, Associated Press PARIS (AP) — Activists worldwide gathered for May Day rallies and street protests Friday, calling for peace, higher wages and better working conditions as many workers grapple with rising energy costs and shrinking purchasing power tied to the Iran war.

Man jailed after being charged with attempted murder in stabbings of Jewish men in London
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Man jailed after being charged with attempted murder in stabbings of Jewish men in London

LONDON (AP) — A 45-year-old man was charged Friday with attempted murder in the stabbings of two Jewish men in London, the latest in a string of attacks that have sparked fear and anger in Britain's Jewish community. Essa Suleiman was remanded into custody after appearing in Westminster Magistrates' Court to face two.

Profit for the biggest U.S. oil companies declined in 1st quarter – but only on paper
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Profit for the biggest U.S. oil companies declined in 1st quarter – but only on paper

Michelle Chapman, Associated Press Michelle Chapman, Associated Press Profit for the two largest oil companies in the U.S. tumbled during the first quarter, a three-month period in which the price of crude and gasoline rocketed higher. It's a setback on paper only, however, the result of financial hedges that.

4 takeaways from Hegseth's hearings on historic defense budget request, Iran war
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4 takeaways from Hegseth's hearings on historic defense budget request, Iran war

Ben Finely, Associated Press Ben Finely, Associated Press Stephen Groves, Associated Press Stephen Groves, Associated Press Meg Kinnard, Associated Press Meg Kinnard, Associated Press Catch up on both of Defense Secretary Pete Hegseth's recent appearances before Congress, including day one before the House Armed.

What to know after House passes Homeland Security funding and ends historic shutdown
2 days ago·AI bias 0.0

What to know after House passes Homeland Security funding and ends historic shutdown

The longest shutdown of a U.S. government agency in history has ended, after Trump signed a House-passed bill to fund most of the Department of Homeland Security. The administration had warned that money to pay thousands of federal security workers would run out after Thursday without new funding. Congressional.

Oil prices surge again as Trump weighs options to end Iran war and Hegseth faces lawmakers
2 days ago·AI bias 0.0

Oil prices surge again as Trump weighs options to end Iran war and Hegseth faces lawmakers

On Thursday, the top U.S. commander in the Middle East briefed Trump on potential military options and the ongoing blockade of the Persian Gulf while talks to end the war with Iran remain at a standstill. Meanwhile, Defense Secretary Hegseth faced more grilling from lawmakers as the price of oil surges and a key.

News Wrap: Gov. Janet Mills drops out of U.S. Senate race in Maine
2 days ago·AI bias 0.0

News Wrap: Gov. Janet Mills drops out of U.S. Senate race in Maine

In our news wrap Thursday, Maine Gov. Mills dropped her Senate bid, Camp Mystic in Texas dropped its summer reopening plans, the Secret Service provided new details about the White House Correspondents’ Dinner shooting, King Charles and Queen Camilla wrapped up their state visit to the U.S., and the U.S. economy grew.

Germany builds up its military to prepare for a potential future without U.S. support
2 days ago·AI bias 0.0

Germany builds up its military to prepare for a potential future without U.S. support

Despite Trump's repeated threats to withdraw the United States from NATO, Germany’s top military officer claims relations with American military leaders are as strong as ever, but he also says that the threat from Russia means Germany’s push to strengthen its own armed forces is a race against time. Special.

Trump signs Homeland Security funding bill, ending record shutdown
2 days ago·AI bias 0.0

Trump signs Homeland Security funding bill, ending record shutdown

Lisa Mascaro, Associated Press Lisa Mascaro, Associated Press WASHINGTON (AP) — President Donald Trump swiftly signed bipartisan legislation Thursday funding much of the Department of Homeland Security, but not its immigration enforcement operations, after it won final approval in the House, ending the longest agency.

1st direct U.S.-Venezuela commercial flight in 7 years lands in Caracas
2 days ago·AI bias 0.0

1st direct U.S.-Venezuela commercial flight in 7 years lands in Caracas

CARACAS, Venezuela (AP) — The first direct commercial flight between the United States and Venezuela arrived Thursday in the capital of the South American country, seven years after the U.S. Homeland Security Department ordered an indefinite suspension, citing security concerns. The resumption of a nonstop commercial.

Britney Spears charged with driving under the influence of alcohol and drugs
2 days ago·AI bias 0.0

Britney Spears charged with driving under the influence of alcohol and drugs

Andrew Dalton, Associated Press Andrew Dalton, Associated Press LOS ANGELES (AP) — Britney Spears was charged in California on Thursday with driving under the influence of drugs and alcohol, authorities said. The 44-year-old pop star was charged with a single misdemeanor count of driving under the combined influence.

Weekly U.S. jobless claims fall to 189,000, lowest in more than five decades
2 days ago·AI bias 0.0

Weekly U.S. jobless claims fall to 189,000, lowest in more than five decades

Matt Ott, Associated Press Matt Ott, Associated Press WASHINGTON (AP) — The number of Americans filing for unemployment benefits tumbled to their lowest level more than 50 years last week despite a number of economic headwinds including the war in Iran. U.S. jobless aid applications for the week ending April 25 fell.

Trump says he's lifting certain tariffs on Scotch whisky after royal visit
2 days ago·AI bias 0.0

Trump says he's lifting certain tariffs on Scotch whisky after royal visit

Josh Boak, Associated Press Josh Boak, Associated Press WASHINGTON (AP) — President Donald Trump said Thursday he is removing certain tariffs on Scotch whisky after this week's White House visit by King Charles III and Queen Camilla of the United Kingdom. "The King and Queen got me to do something that nobody else was.

Trump pulls Casey Means' stalled surgeon general nomination, picks Nicole Saphier instead
2 days ago·AI bias 0.0

Trump pulls Casey Means' stalled surgeon general nomination, picks Nicole Saphier instead

Ali Swenson, Associated Press Ali Swenson, Associated Press Meg Kinnard, Associated Press Meg Kinnard, Associated Press WASHINGTON (AP) — President Donald Trump said Thursday he's nominating former Fox News Channel contributor and radiologist Dr. Nicole Saphier for surgeon general after Dr. Casey Means' path forward.

U.S. economy grew 2% from January-March, but Iran war clouds outlook
2 days ago·AI bias 0.0

U.S. economy grew 2% from January-March, but Iran war clouds outlook

Paul Wiseman, Associated Press Paul Wiseman, Associated Press WASHINGTON (AP) — The U.S. economy accelerated at the start of 2026, expanding at a modest 2% pace from January through March after recovering from last fall's 43-day federal government shutdown. But the outlook is clouded by the Iran war. The Commerce.

House approves bill to fund Homeland Security and end the record shutdown
2 days ago·AI bias 0.0

House approves bill to fund Homeland Security and end the record shutdown

Lisa Mascaro, Associated Press Lisa Mascaro, Associated Press WASHINGTON (AP) — After weeks of delay, the House voted Thursday to fund much of the Department of Homeland Security, but not its immigration enforcement operations, and sent the bipartisan package to President Donald Trump to sign, ending the longest.

Key inflation gauge jumps to highest level in 3 years as Iran war spikes gas prices
2 days ago·AI bias 0.0

Key inflation gauge jumps to highest level in 3 years as Iran war spikes gas prices

Christopher Rugaber, Associated Press Christopher Rugaber, Associated Press WASHINGTON (AP) — A key inflation measure jumped in March as gas prices soared, the latest sign that the Iran war is pushing up the cost of living and delaying any interest rate cuts by the Federal Reserve. An inflation gauge monitored by the.

Iran's supreme leader vows to protect nuclear and missile capabilities
2 days ago·AI bias 0.0

Iran's supreme leader vows to protect nuclear and missile capabilities

Jon Gambrell, Associated Press Jon Gambrell, Associated Press Aamer Madhani, Associated Press Aamer Madhani, Associated Press DUBAI, United Arab Emirates (AP) — Iran's supreme leader vowed Thursday in a defiant tone to protect the Islamic Republic's nuclear and missile capabilities, which U.S. President Donald Trump.

Louisiana congressional primaries suspended after Supreme Court ruling, state officials say
2 days ago·AI bias -1.9Outlier

Louisiana congressional primaries suspended after Supreme Court ruling, state officials say

BATON ROUGE, La. (AP) — Louisiana's congressional primaries won't be going forward as scheduled in May, as a result of a U.S. Supreme Court ruling that struck down a majority Black congressional district, the state's top elected officials said Thursday. Gov. Jeff Landry and Attorney General Liz Murrill, both.

WATCH LIVE: Hegseth and Caine face 2nd day of questioning on defense budget, Iran war
2 days ago

WATCH LIVE: Hegseth and Caine face 2nd day of questioning on defense budget, Iran war

Ben Finley, Associated Press Ben Finley, Associated Press Stephen Groves, Associated Press Stephen Groves, Associated Press WASHINGTON (AP) — Defense Secretary Pete Hegseth will face another day of grilling on Capitol Hill, with senators getting their first opportunity on Thursday to confront or praise the Pentagon.

WATCH LIVE: Senate considers FISA extension, latest Iran war powers resolution
2 days ago

WATCH LIVE: Senate considers FISA extension, latest Iran war powers resolution

Joey Cappelletti, Associated Press Joey Cappelletti, Associated Press Lisa Mascaro, Associated Press Lisa Mascaro, Associated Press WASHINGTON (AP) — The Republican-controlled House approved a three-year reauthorization of a divisive U.S. surveillance program ahead of its expiration on Friday, adding new oversight.

Maine Gov. Janet Mills drops U.S. Senate bid before Democratic primary
2 days ago

Maine Gov. Janet Mills drops U.S. Senate bid before Democratic primary

Kimberlee Kruesi, Associated Press Kimberlee Kruesi, Associated Press Patrick Whittle, Associated Press Patrick Whittle, Associated Press PORTLAND, Maine (AP) — Maine Gov. Janet Mills on Thursday dropped her bid for the U.S. Senate just weeks before the Democratic primary in a race that reflected an internal party.

White House says funds to pay TSA and other Homeland Security workers will 'soon run out'
3 days ago

White House says funds to pay TSA and other Homeland Security workers will 'soon run out'

Lisa Mascaro, Associated Press Lisa Mascaro, Associated Press WASHINGTON (AP) — The White House is warning Congress that funding to pay Department of Homeland Security personnel will "soon run out," sparking new threats of airport disruptions and national security concerns as the House slow-walks legislation to end.

Florida legislature approves new congressional map intended to boost Republicans in midterms
3 days ago

Florida legislature approves new congressional map intended to boost Republicans in midterms

Bill Barrow, Associated Press Bill Barrow, Associated Press TALLAHASSEE, Fla. (AP) — The Florida Legislature approved a new congressional map intended to maximize Republicans' advantage in the state as part of the national redistricting battle that President Donald Trump launched ahead of this year's midterms. The.

Elon Musk tells his side of OpenAI's beginnings in trial pitting him against CEO Sam Altman
3 days ago

Elon Musk tells his side of OpenAI's beginnings in trial pitting him against CEO Sam Altman

Barbara Ortutay, Associated Press Barbara Ortutay, Associated Press OAKLAND, Calif. (AP) — Elon Musk took the stand for the second day Wednesday in the landmark trial that pits the world's richest person against Sam Altman, a fellow OpenAI co-founder he accuses of betraying promises to keep the company as a nonprofit.

How the Supreme Court’s Louisiana districting decision weakens the Voting Rights Act
3 days ago·AI bias -1.9Outlier

How the Supreme Court's decision weakens the Voting Rights Act nationwide

In a 6-3 ruling Wednesday, the U.S. Supreme Court’s conservative majority struck down one of Louisiana’s majority-Black congressional districts. The decision weakens key protections under the Voting Rights Act and could open the door to broader legal challenges over majority-Black and Latino districts nationwide. Amy.

Hegseth’s contentious hearing in Congress reveals partisan divide over Iran war
3 days ago·AI bias -1.9Outlier

Hegseth's contentious hearing in Congress reveals partisan divide over Iran war

For the first time since the U.S. went to war with Iran, Defense Secretary Hegseth faced sharp questions on Wednesday from Congress. During the hearing, the Pentagon revealed that the war so far has cost $25 billion. The fighting is on hold, but the military maintains its blockade of the Strait of Hormuz. Nick.

News Wrap: Comey denies wrongdoing as he appears in court over new indictment
3 days ago·AI bias 0.0

News Wrap: Comey denies wrongdoing as he appears in court over new indictment

In our news wrap Wednesday, Comey appeared in court on charges that he threatened Trump online, Musk took the stand for a second day in his lawsuit against OpenAI, cleanup is underway in Texas after intense storms, prosecutors released new details about the suspect charged with attempting to kill Trump at the White.

Why Congress is at an impasse over DHS funding and other critical bills
3 days ago·AI bias -2.1Outlier

Why Congress is at an impasse over DHS funding and other critical bills

After weeks of internal clashes, House Republicans are struggling to move forward on four major pieces of legislation. Those include extending U.S. surveillance authorities, ending the Department of Homeland Security shutdown and advancing key farm policy — all while managing deep divisions within their own.

Powell says he will stay on Fed board after chair term ends, addressing Trump’s attacks
3 days ago

Powell says he will stay on Fed board after chair term ends, addressing Trump's attacks

The Federal Reserve is transitioning to new leadership. Kevin Warsh, Trump’s pick for Fed chair, was confirmed by a Senate committee today, clearing the way for a full Senate vote. Jerome Powell said he’ll step aside when his term as chair ends in May, but will remain on the board of governors until that term ends in.