FRIDAY, APRIL 17th 2026 Updated 16:12 ET
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SWALWELL, ERIC, ALLEGATIONS, SEXUAL
The sudden exit of former Democratic front-runner Eric Swalwell in California’s gubernatorial race to replace term-limited Gov. Gavin Newsom has sent shock waves through the contest, reshaping the field. A new Emerson College poll found former Fox News host
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TRUMP, CEASEFIRE, ISRAEL, LEBANON
US Chairman of the Joint Chiefs of Staff General Dan Caine speaks as a map of the Strait of Hormuz is displayed during a press briefing at the Pentagon in Washington, DC, on April 16, 2026. The U.S. Navy has turned back 13 ships since its blockade of Iranian
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TAX, TRUMP, TIPS, DAY
Four Democrat-led states that rejected President Donald Trump's policy of no taxes on tips and overtime pay are getting called out by Republicans for going against efforts to increase affordability. The governors of the three largest Democrat-run states,
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CUP, WORLD, FIFA, TRANSIT
Dion's "Dansons" comes two weeks after she announced her Paris comeback shows. Celine Dion attends the "I Am: Celine Dion" New York special screening on June 17, 2024 in New York City. Celine Dion attends the "I Am: Celine Dion" New York special screening
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MAMDANI, TAX, NYC, MAYOR
New York City Mayor Zohran Mamdani used Tax Day to unveil an annual tax on high-value properties owned by people who do not live in the city full-time, framing the measure as part of his broader effort to raise taxes on wealthy residents and property owners. Mamdani
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FAIRFAX, JUSTIN, SUICIDE, MURDER
There is a horrible story unfolding Thursday morning in Virginia as news emerges of a murder-suicide at the home of former Democrat Lt. Gov. Justin Fairfax. Police have yet to publicly name the victims, but we know that a man and a woman inside the home are
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IRAN, TRUMP, STRAIT, WAR
Israel starts a tense ceasefire in Lebanon. And, Trump nominates a new CDC director. Good morning. You're reading the Up First newsletter. Subscribe here to get it delivered to your inbox, and listen to the Up First podcast for all the news you need to start
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TRUMP, GAS, PRICES, HARRIS
Before nominating Monarez, Trump's first choice to lead the CDC was Dave Weldon, a former Florida congressman who has criticised vaccines. But that nomination was withdrawn after it became clear Weldon did not have the votes to be confirmed.
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D4VD, ARRESTED, MURDER, SINGER
The singer D4vd was booked into a South Los Angeles jail late Thursday night after his arrest on murder charges in the death of 14-year-old Celeste Rivas Hernandez. The musician was taken to jail at the 77th Street Community Police Station and booked at 10:12
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POWERS, EXTENSION, HOUSE, SPY
The Senate quietly extended the nation’s spying powers Friday morning after the House failed to reauthorize the program before the fast-approaching deadline. The upper chamber’s unanimous vote to extend the Foreign Intelligence Surveillance Act (FISA) gives
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RFK, JR, CHILDREN, HOUSE
The White House has reportedly urged Health and Human Services Secretary Robert F. Kennedy Jr. to avoid talking about vaccines, but this morning he had no choice. When he appeared before the House Ways and Means Committee—the first of seven congressional testimonies
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BACKED, SANDERS, HOUSE, DEMOCRAT
Republicans fell far short in their bid to flip a vacant U.S. House seat in a blue-leaning district in northern New Jersey. Democrat Analilia Mejia, who was backed by progressive champions Sen. Bernie Sanders of Vermont and Rep. Alexandria Ocasio-Cortez
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ATHENA, STRAND, FEDEX, KILLER
Killer FedEx driver Tanner Horner was seen cleaning the van he used to abduct and murder 7-year-old Athena Strand in disturbing security video taken from the vehicle. Horner, 34, is seen using a spray and a large roll of paper towels to wipe down the hack
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MARLOW, PRATT, REASON, SWALWELL
Thursday on “The Alex Marlow Show,” host and Breitbart Editor-in-Chief Alex Marlow talked about immigration. Marlow said, “This is all dressed up to try to get more amnesty for illegal aliens because there’s a deep concern from the donor class in the Republican
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ICE, DIRECTOR, LYONS, TODD
Acting Immigration and Customs Enforcement (ICE) Director Todd Lyons submitted his resignation letter to Homeland Secretary Markwayne Mullin Thursday, writing that he will stay on through May 31 to assist the transition process, Fox News has confirmed. According
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BALLROOM, TRUMP, WHITE, JUDGE
A U.S. judge on Thursday rebuked the Trump administration's attempt to proceed with construction of its $400 million White House ballroom project, clarifying in a sharply worded order that any above-ground, physical construction of the site is blocked unless
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BAHAMAS, DAUGHTER, HOOKER, LYNETTE
The daughter of Lynette Hooker has lashed out at her stepfather after he left the Bahamas while the authorities still search for the missing woman. It shows he’s “not much of a man of his word,” Lynette’s daughter Karli Aylesworth, 28, told CBS News Wednesday
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TRUMP, IRAN, NUCLEAR, GIVE
White House Deputy Chief of Staff for Policy Stephen Miller said President Donald Trump is directly involved in negotiations with Iran and described the administration’s blockade of Iranian ports as a move that is "resetting the entire global order" Wednesday
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AI, NEWSLETTER, TYRANNY, REPLACE
Actress Reese Witherspoon warned women that their jobs are three times more likely to be replaced by artificial intelligence (AI) than those of men unless they begin learning how to use the technology. The "Morning Show" actress took to Instagram on Wednesday
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FAMILY, TENNESSEE, NUCLEAR, MONTH
Tennessee Gov. Bill Lee has signed a resolution declaring June Nuclear Family Month as an alternative to the usual LGBTQ+ Pride Month. Lee, a Republican, signed House Joint Resolution 182 April 9 after it passed the House in April 2025 and the Senate last
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WAR, IRAN, TRUMP, NATION
Iran War timeline continues to shift. And, jury rules Live Nation acted as monopoly Good morning. You're reading the Up First newsletter. Subscribe here to get it delivered to your inbox, and listen to the Up First podcast for all the news you need to start
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WWE, HALL, FAME, CHAMP
A.J. Styles’ in-ring career came to a close with a loss against Gunther at the Royal Rumble earlier year, marking the end of a "phenomenal" run. Styles was one of the first pro wrestlers among this generation of stars who created an enormous fan base before
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NANCY, GUTHRIE, DNA, FBI
The FBI has received DNA evidence recovered from the Tucson, Arizona, home of Nancy Guthrie, sources familiar with the investigation confirmed to Fox News Digital. A source with knowledge of the investigation confirmed that investigators had collected DNA
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SCHOOL, STUDENTS, PRESENTATION, HIGH
A Washington state high school teacher is under fire after flashing topless photos to stunned students during a classroom presentation, according to the principal. The unidentified teacher at Glacier Peak High School in Snohomish exposed four explicit images
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FRIDAY, APRIL 17th 2026 Page 2
Polarizing Stories — What Each Side Wants You to Know

80% Right | SWALWELL, ERIC, ALLEGATIONS, SEXUAL
New York Post – California political insiders ‘should feel dirty and disgusted’ for blindly supporting Eric Swalwell
Red State – Update: Gallego’s Attempt to Push Back on Luna’s Explosive Claims May Have Made Things Worse for Him
Fox News – Anger swells as Swalwell's 'open secret' with women went unreported for years
Breitbart – Nolte — Kevin McCarthy: Gallego and Swalwell Left Spouses Behind on Foreign Trips

100% Right | MAMDANI, TAX, NYC, MAYOR
Fox News – NBA star hits back at NYC Mayor Zohran Mamdani for blaming him over expensive playoff tickets
New York Post – Mamdani expands Adams’ trash-fighting pet project to 25,000 more NYC homes
Breitbart – Mamdani: Democratic Socialist Politics ‘Can Flourish Anywhere’, It’s Spread to Whole City, Then It’ll Be State, Then Country
Red State – NYC's Commie Mayor Mamdani, Democrats Have a Message for 'Rich' Homeowners on Tax Day

80% Right | FAIRFAX, JUSTIN, SUICIDE, MURDER
Fox News – Judge warned of 'very concerning' Justin Fairfax behavior weeks before Dem gunned down wife
New York Post – Justin Fairfax ‘couldn’t find a job’ or even get legal clients after sex assault scandal, pal says
Breitbart – Reports: Ex-Virginia Lt. Gov. Justin Fairfax and Wife Dead in Suspected Murder-Suicide
Red State – Breaking: Former Lieutenant Governor of Virginia Dead in Murder-Suicide

100% Right | ATHENA, STRAND, FEDEX, KILLER
New York Post – Killer FedEx driver Tanner Horner seen cleaning truck after murdering Athena Strand in disturbing security footage
Fox News – Athena Strand's mother reveals final words with slain child as jury weighs death penalty for FedEx driver
New York Post – FedEx killer Tanner Horner's chilling response after Athena Strand's kidnapping
New York Post – Jurors wail, family leave courtroom as audio of Athena Strand’s last moments and murder is played: ‘Are you a kidnapper?’

100% Right | MARLOW, PRATT, REASON, SWALWELL
Breitbart – Marlow: How the Iran War Led to the (Likely) Downfall of Saudi-Backed LIV Golf Tour
Breitbart – ATF Report on Charlie Kirk Murder Ammo Devastating to Conspiracy Theorists
Breitbart – Marlow: We Must Stop GOP Establishment, Donor Class ‘DIGNIDAD Act’ Amnesty Push
Breitbart – Could Spencer Pratt’s Solution to Hollywood Outsourcing Save L.A.?

100% Right | BAHAMAS, DAUGHTER, HOOKER, LYNETTE
Fox News – Daughter of missing American in Bahamas says Brian Hooker using mother's illness as 'excuse' to leave country
New York Post – First photos of boat Lynette Hooker was sailing when she vanished in Bahamas
Fox News – Daughter of missing American woman touches down in Bahamas, slams stepdad after he fled amid investigation
New York Post – Lynette Hooker's daughter's cutting response to stepdad after he fled Bahamas

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SWALWELL, ERIC, ALLEGATIONS, SEXUAL
LA Times
Powerful California institutions backed Swalwell’s rise. Now they’re facing questions
Then-Rep. Eric Swalwell (D-Dublin) poses for photos with members of the Service Employees International Union after holding a town hall meeting in Sacramento on April 7. This is read by an automated voice. Please report any issues or inconsistencies here . Before
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New York Post
California political insiders ‘should feel dirty and disgusted’ for blindly supporting Eric Swalwell
Rumors about Eric Swalwell’s affairs have swirled through California’s political circles for years, but the indiscretions were largely ignored as the Bay Area congressman surged to the front of the 2026 governor’s race. The whispered affairs — described by
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Red State
Update: Gallego’s Attempt to Push Back on Luna’s Explosive Claims May Have Made Things Worse for Him
On Thursday, we brought you the story of the explosive claims made by GOP Rep. Anna Paulina Luna (FL-13) about Sen. Ruben Gallego (D-AZ), who is disgraced former Democrat Rep. Eric Swalwell's (CA-14) bestie - or at least was, until the sexual harassment and
Accessed 2026-04-17 14:05 ET
Fox News
Anger swells as Swalwell's 'open secret' with women went unreported for years
Numerous reports from journalists and political operatives that the alleged sexual misconduct of former Rep. Eric Swalwell, D-Calif., was an open secret that long went unreported have prompted consternation and anger. Swalwell, who until earlier this month
Accessed 2026-04-17 14:05 ET
Breitbart
Nolte — Kevin McCarthy: Gallego and Swalwell Left Spouses Behind on Foreign Trips
Looks like the walls might be closing in on U.S. Sen. Ruben Gallego (D-AZ). Just hours after reports surfaced that Gallego (aka the disgraced Eric Swalwell’s BFF) is facing a sexual misconduct allegation as well as an investigation into alleged campaign finance
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Breitbart
Rep. Luna: Senate Investigating Gallego over ‘Sexual’ Incident, Campaign Finance ‘Violations’
Rep. Anna Paulina Luna (R-FL) said Senate Majority Leader John Thune’s office and Senate ethics officials were reviewing information she provided about Sen. Ruben Gallego (D-AZ), including allegations of a sexual incident and possible campaign finance violations,
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Red State
Here We Go: Luna Goes to Thune About Gallego, and It May Be Time for Swalwell's Bestie to Lawyer Up
With the allegations of sexual harassment and assault against now-former Democrat Congressman Eric Swalwell (CA-14) that have been reported over the last week, we've been asking a lot of questions about Swalwell's bestie, Sen. Ruben Gallego (D-AZ). Advertisement As
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Fox News
Swalwell was dubbed the 'Snapchat king of Congress' years before sexual misconduct scandal emerged
Disgraced former Rep. Eric Swalwell, D-Calif., was once dubbed the "Snapchat king of Congress," years before his career was derailed by newly surfaced sexual misconduct allegations. Swalwell resigned from Congress and suspended his California gubernatorial
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New York Post
Kathy Griffin gives incendiary interview on why she gave $10K to accused rapist Eric Swalwell
Kathy Griffin, one of the Hollywood stars who dished out significant cash to accused rapist Eric Swalwell, is now trying to distance herself from the failed politician. Griffin, who gave $10,000 to the disgraced East Bay congressman’s bid for California governor,
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Red State
Breaking: Justice Department Reportedly Investigating Sexual Assault, Misconduct Allegations Vs. Swalwell
A breaking report has exploded this afternoon on the Justice Department (DOJ) being set to announce that it is opening an investigation into allegations by several women that Eric Swalwell, the former California congressman and Democrat gubernatorial candidate.
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Fox News
California Democrats admit they heard rumors about Swalwell's alleged sexual misconduct
Two California Democrats have acknowledged they heard rumors about Eric Swalwell's alleged sexual misconduct over the years during CNN interviews Wednesday. Rep. Sam Liccardo, D-Calif., told CNN's Wolf Blitzer he first heard the rumors when Swalwell announced
Accessed 2026-04-16 18:05 ET
Fox News
DOJ opens investigation into Eric Swalwell over sexual assault allegations
The Department of Justice is investigating the multiple sexual assault allegations against former California Rep. Eric Swalwell, a source familiar with the matter confirmed to Fox News Digital. Within the last few weeks, Swalwell has been accused by five
Accessed 2026-04-16 17:05 ET
Breitbart
Peter Schweizer: Eric Swalwell’s Sudden Political Death a Strategic Hit Job
Rep. Eric Swalwell’s sudden political death was no accident, but a strategic hit job by an unethical California Democratic Party and its media enablers. “Swalwell was pushed out for strategic purposes,” says investigative journalist Peter Schweizer. Call it
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New York Post
GOP Rep. Lauren Bobert swears to nix pensions of Swalwell and Gonzales following allegations
Rep. Lauren Boebert, R-Colo., vowed to cancel the pensions of former Reps. Eric Swalwell, D-Calif., and Tony Gonzales, R-Texas, both of whom resigned Tuesday amid sexual assault and sexual harassment allegations. Boebert shared a video Wednesday on X, announcing
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New York Post
Gavin Newsom quietly cashes in on Eric Swalwell rape accusations
Gov. Gavin Newsom has stayed curiously mum about the Eric Swalwell rape claims that rocked California politics — but quietly hit up donors for cash after the scandal ended the congressman’s career. The governor’s sole comment about the horrifying claims against
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New York Post
Ex-Rep. Eric Swalwell facing Justice Department investigation over sexual assault allegations
WASHINGTON – The Justice Department is investigating allegations of sexual assault against former Congressman Eric Swalwell, a source familiar with the matter told The Post Thursday. Prosecutors in New York and detectives in Los Angeles are already scrutinizing
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New York Post
Eric Swalwell donors footed $500K in hotel bills, including rooms where alleged rapes happened
Accused sexual abuser Eric Swalwell spent a whopping $500K of donor cash inside luxury hotels — including the rooms where he allegedly raped two women — according to campaign financial records reviewed by The California Post. The disgraced politician racked
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Red State
GOP Takes Top Spots in Crowded California Governor Race Following Swalwell's Ignominious Exit
Former Representative Eric Swalwell (I still get a tingle up my leg every time I write or say that, especially the "former" part) is now officially just an ordinary citizen, having resigned in disgrace from Congress and abandoned his gubernatorial ambitions.
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Fox News
'Disturbing' allegations against unnamed senator under review in wake of scandals rocking Congress
Allegations of misconduct against an unnamed senator were sent to the Senate Ethics Committee on Thursday. Rep. Anna Paulina Luna, R-Fla., made the announcement on X Wednesday night, but the nature of the allegations and who they are against are unclear.
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New York Post
Eric Swalwell rape allegations sparks new tip line for potential victims
The U.S. Attorney for Washington, D.C. announced Thursday that she has opened a hotline for anybody with information on disgraced former congressman Eric Swalwell. “I have created a tip line to receive information regarding alleged sexual or inappropriate
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Fox News
GOP firebrand vows to strip Swalwell and Gonzales of lifetime taxpayer-funded benefits
Rep. Lauren Boebert, R-Colo., vowed to cancel the pensions of former Reps. Eric Swalwell, D-Calif., and Tony Gonzales, R-Texas, both of whom resigned Tuesday amid sexual assault and sexual harassment allegations. Boebert shared a video Wednesday on X, announcing
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New York Post
Eric Swalwell scandal sends shockwaves through California governor’s race as new poll drops
The sudden exit of former Democratic front-runner Eric Swalwell in California’s gubernatorial race to replace term-limited Gov. Gavin Newsom has sent shock waves through the contest, reshaping the field. A new Emerson College poll found former Fox News host
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Fox News
FLASHBACK: Swalwell touted Epstein survivor as SOTU guest weeks before sexual assault allegations emerged
Weeks after now-former Rep. Eric Swalwell, D-Calif., invited an Epstein survivor to attend the State of the Union earlier this year in an attempt to highlight victims of sexual abuse, his political career collapsed after multiple women accused him of sexual
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Fox News
Eric Swalwell campaign paid hotel where accuser Lonna Drewes claims assault took place
Eric Swalwell, the former Democratic presidential hopeful who resigned from Congress and quit the California governor's race this week amid a storm of allegations ranging from sexual misconduct to rape, spent campaign money at a Hollywood hotel where a former
Accessed 2026-04-16 07:05 ET
Fox News
Swalwell’s mounting sexual misconduct allegations threaten career beyond politics, experts warn
Mounting sexual misconduct allegations against Rep. Eric Swalwell led him to resign from Congress and drop out of the California gubernatorial race, but legal experts say the fallout could extend beyond politics, including potential disbarment. Swalwell
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TRUMP, CEASEFIRE, ISRAEL, LEBANON
CNBC
Iran declares Strait of Hormuz open to shipping; Trump says U.S. blockade still active
Iran on Friday declared the Strait of Hormuz completely open to commercial traffic during the ceasefire between Israel and Lebanon. "In line with the ceasefire in Lebanon, the passage for all commercial vessels through Strait of Hormuz is declared completely
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Breitbart
Trump Confirms Strait of Hormuz ‘Completely Open’ to All Shipping Traffic
President Donald Trump confirmed Friday that Iran has fully opened the contested waters of the Strait of Hormuz to all commercial shipping traffic. He took to his social media account on Truth Social to make the public confirmation. “In line with the ceasefire
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NPR
The U.S. blockade continues despite Iran's announcement the Strait of Hormuz is open
The U.S. blockade continues despite Iran's announcement the Strait of Hormuz is open toggle caption IBRAHIM AMRO/AFP via Getty Images President Trump says the U.S. naval blockade on ships accessing Iran will continue, despite an announcement Friday by the
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New York Post
Strait of Hormuz ‘completely open’ until cease-fire’s end as Trump celebrates tumbling oil prices
President Trump and Iranian Foreign Minister Seyed Abbas Araghchi on Friday announced that the Strait of Hormuz is now “completely open” for all ships, so long as the Israel-Lebanon cease-fire remains in place — with Trump quickly celebrating the resulting
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Vox
Trump’s ceasefire announcement, briefly explained
First responders inspect the site of an Israeli airstrike in the Lebanese town of Jiyeh, south of Beirut, on April 15, 2026. Mahmoud Zayyat/AFP via Getty Images This story appeared in The Logoff, a daily newsletter that helps you stay informed about the Trump
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Red State
Breaking: Trump Announces Israel-Lebanon Ceasefire After Rubio-Led Negotiations
President Donald Trump took to social media to announce that the administration has brokered a ceasefire deal between longtime foes, Israel and Lebanon, and it will begin at 5 p.m. ET Thursday. The news came after Israel heavily pounded the Lebanese terror
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The Intercept
Don’t Trust the Lebanon Ceasefire When Israel Keeps Killing in Gaza
An Israeli army vehicle moves near destroyed houses in Southern Lebanon, seen from a position on the Israeli side of the border on April 15, 2026. Photo: Amir Levy/Getty Images President Donald Trump announced on Thursday that a temporary ceasefire agreement
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Town Hall
Iran – A Longer View
The prognosis of the Iran War is now so couched in politics and so warped by the American Left that the public has grown tired and wants it all to go away. But in truth, the situation is so fluid that any accurate prediction is impossible. Yet there is good
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NPR
Leaders urge for restraint as 10-day Israel-Lebanon ceasefire takes effect
Leaders urge for restraint as 10-day Israel-Lebanon ceasefire takes effect toggle caption IBRAHIM AMRO/AFP via Getty Images A 10-day ceasefire between Lebanon and Israel took effect at midnight Friday, pausing fighting between Israel and the Iran-backed militant
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Fox News
Trump predicted Israel–Lebanon leaders would speak ‘tomorrow’ — Beirut shut it down as ceasefire emerges
Lebanese President Joseph Aoun will not speak with Israeli Prime Minister Benjamin Netanyahu for now, a Lebanese official told Fox News Digital, dealing a setback to U.S. efforts to broker direct contact between the two countries as fighting continues across
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Vox
What to know about the Israel-Lebanon conflict
After six weeks of fighting, Israel and Lebanon appear to be on the verge of a ceasefire. President Donald Trump announced the 10-day pause, which he said would help “achieve PEACE” between the countries, in a social media post on Thursday. The ceasefire is
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Breitbart
Israeli U.N. Ambassador: We’re ‘Only Force That Can Dismantle Hezbollah’, Lebanese Gov’t Lacks ‘Full Control’
On Thursday’s broadcast of the Fox News Channel’s “America Reports,” Israeli Ambassador to the United Nations Danny Danon stated that “The only force that can dismantle Hezbollah is the IDF,” and we have to be “realistic that the government of Lebanon, they
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NPR
A complex set of negotiations to end Israel's overlapping wars
A complex set of negotiations to end Israel's overlapping wars toggle caption Hussein Malla/AP TEL AVIV, Israel — Three wars, three negotiations. Israel's three main conflicts in the past couple of years — in Iran, Lebanon and Gaza — have now reached a pivotal
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Fox News
Trump says Israel, Lebanon agree to 10-day ceasefire
Israel and Lebanon have agreed to a 10-day ceasefire, President Donald Trump announced on Thursday. "I just had excellent conversations with the Highly Respected President Joseph Aoun, of Lebanon, and Prime Minister Bibi Netanyahu, of Israel. These two Leaders
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CNBC
Israel and Lebanon agree to 10-day ceasefire, Trump says
The leaders of Israel and Lebanon agreed to a 10-day ceasefire after officials from the two countries met in Washington, President Donald Trump said Thursday. The temporary truce will start at 5 p.m. ET, Trump said in a Truth Social post. In a follow-up,
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Breitbart
Stephen Miller: Trump Can Extend Iran Blockade ‘Indefinitely’
Wednesday on Fox News Channel’s “Hannity,” White House deputy chief of staff Stephen Miller said President Donald Trump could continue the U.S. naval blockade on the Strait of Hormuz “indefinitely.” Host Sean Hannity said, “This president. If you just listen
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CNBC
U.S. Navy stopped 13 ships from passing Iranian port blockade, Pentagon says
US Chairman of the Joint Chiefs of Staff General Dan Caine speaks as a map of the Strait of Hormuz is displayed during a press briefing at the Pentagon in Washington, DC, on April 16, 2026. The U.S. Navy has turned back 13 ships since its blockade of Iranian
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NPR
Mediators push to extend U.S.-Iran ceasefire
Mediators push to extend U.S.-Iran ceasefire toggle caption AFP via Getty Images Pakistan's foreign ministry said Thursday that the United States and Iran expected to host a second round of peace talks aimed at finding a permanent end to the nearly seven-week
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TAX, TRUMP, TIPS, DAY
Red State
Mamdani’s ‘Happy Tax Day’ Video Backfires Big Time Thanks to His Family’s Massive Uganda Compound
New York City Mayor Zohran Mamdani's "Happy Tax Day" video was about as creepy as it gets. Seeing a Communist standing outside a building, threatening to tax the owner into oblivion (or at least, into submission and likely exiting the city), all in a dark setting
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ABC
Trump's lawyers say they're 'in discussions' to resolve his $10B suit against the IRS
Trump sued the IRS over the public disclosure of his tax information in 2019. Trump's lawyers say they're 'in discussions' to resolve his $10B suit against the IRS President Donald Trump speaks during a roundtable discussion on his "No Tax on Tips" policy,
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New York Post
Trump issues sharply-worded notice to Israel: ‘Enough is enough!’
President Trump had stern words for Israel as he made clear the US is in the driver’s seat for the 10-day cease-fire between the Jewish home state and Lebanon. “Israel will not be bombing Lebanon any longer. They are PROHIBITED from doing so by the U.S.A.
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The Atlantic
One of These Trump Threats Is Not Like the Others
Twelve hours after Donald Trump warned that a “whole civilization will die tonight, never to be brought back again”—after he’d previously threatened to bomb Iran “back to the Stone Ages”—the president agreed to a temporary cease-fire. Since then, initial peace
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Breitbart
Exclusive—Michael Faulkender: A Tax Code Built for American Abundance
It’s mid-April and Americans are once again calculating what taxes they owe. But we should also be asking a different question: does our tax system reward those who give back? Too many in Washington treat taxpayers as a source of revenue rather than as the
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Fox News
Republicans rip 4 blue states for keeping taxes on tips, overtime after Trump reprieve
Four Democrat-led states that rejected President Donald Trump's policy of no taxes on tips and overtime pay are getting called out by Republicans for going against efforts to increase affordability. The governors of the three largest Democrat-run states,
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Town Hall
Debunking Five Tax Day Myths
Every April, Americans spend more than 7 billion hours filing taxes and roughly the same amount of time arguing over them, almost entirely on the basis of several common myths. Here are the five most consequential. Advertisement Myth No. 1: The Rich Don't
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Red State
Trump Hits Up Las Vegas, the 'Birthplace' of 'No Tax on Tips,' to Tout Tax Gains for Americans
On Thursday, President Donald Trump jetted to Las Vegas for a roundtable at the AC Hotel Las Vegas Symphony Park to tout his Working Families Tax Cuts and the gains provided to everyday Americans through the One Big Beautiful Law (OBBL). Advertisement Nevada's
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Breitbart
Trump: No Tax on Tips, Overtime Show GOP Is Party of Working Class
WASHINGTON—President Donald Trump said his policies, like no tax on tips and no tax on overtime, which tens of millions of Americans are claiming this tax season, show that the Republican Party is now the party of the working class. Trump’s comments came in
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Breitbart
Watch Live: Donald Trump Speaks About No Tax on Tips Policy in Las Vegas
President Donald Trump speaks about his No Tax on Tips policy that was implemented in the One Big Beautiful Bill Act on Thursday, April 16. The president’s remarks will come the day after Tax Day, on which several members of his administration discussed changes
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New York Post
Trump credits Las Vegas as the ‘birthplace’ of no tax on tips policy, touts up to ‘$8,000′ refunds for workers
President Trump touted his tax deductions for tipped wages in Las Vegas Thursday, the place where he was inspired to pursue the policy. “This is the birthplace of a little idea called ‘no tax on tips,’” Trump said at a roundtable with workers benefitting from
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New York Post
Republican tax rebates make THIS April 15 a great day for Americans
So far, 53 million Americans have gotten tax refunds this year, with an average of nearly $3,500 — up 11.1%, or $356, from a year ago. Thank the One Big Beautiful Bill Act, which prevented a tax hike (the one Democrats wanted) by stopping expiration of the
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New York Post
Tax refunds swell thanks to Trump’s worker-friendly deductions in the ‘Big Beautiful Bill’: ‘He knows what he’s doing’
It’s One Big Beautiful refund. Americans are rolling in the dough this tax season thanks to a bevy of new reforms passed by the Trump administration that have boosted returns by double digits. More than 53 million taxpayers cashed in after taking advantage
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Fox News
Republicans bet higher tax refunds will boost midterm chances as blue states resist relief
Republicans are betting tax cuts they championed will be a difference-maker in November’s midterm elections amid a rise in refunds this filing season. But Republicans still face a key challenge — convincing voters to credit them for the tax relief when they
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Fox News
Didn’t file your taxes on time? Here’s what a tax expert says you should do next
If you missed the April 15 tax deadline, the clock is already ticking on penalties and interest — but there are still steps you can take to reduce the damage. Experts say taxpayers should file immediately, even if they can’t pay their full bill, and pay
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Fox News
Trump hits key battlegrounds to sell tax cuts, boost GOP ahead of midterms
President Donald Trump is heading this week to two crucial swing states in this year's midterm elections to highlight the tax cuts that Republicans in Congress passed, and which he signed into law, last year. He will visit Nevada on Thursday and Arizona
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Breitbart
Lisa McClain Highlights Working Families Tax Cuts on Tax Day as Democrats Push ‘Tax the Rich’
House Republican Conference Chairwoman Lisa McClain marked Tax Day on Wednesday with a roundtable featuring lawmakers, workers, small business owners, manufacturers, farmers, and tax professionals who said the Working Families Tax Cuts, passed last year, increased
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CUP, WORLD, FIFA, TRANSIT
ABC
Alec Baldwin to face civil trial over alleged negligence in deadly 'Rust' shooting
Serge Svetnoy, a gaffer who was on set, filed the complaint. Alec Baldwin to face civil trial over alleged negligence in deadly 'Rust' shooting Alec Baldwin in conversation with Michael Wolff, March 14, 2025, in New York City. Alec Baldwin in conversation
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Fox News
FIFA Host Committee, NJ Transit say plan for World Cup at MetLife Stadium will be a success amid $150 trains
As fans may have to pay $150 to travel to World Cup games at MetLife Stadium this summer, FIFA believes NJ Transit's "Regional Stadium Mobility Plan" will be a success. The FIFA World Cup 2026 New York New Jersey Host Committee and NJ Transit announced the
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ABC
Celine Dion releases new single amid ongoing stiff-person syndrome battle
Dion's "Dansons" comes two weeks after she announced her Paris comeback shows. Celine Dion attends the "I Am: Celine Dion" New York special screening on June 17, 2024 in New York City. Celine Dion attends the "I Am: Celine Dion" New York special screening
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New York Post
NJ Transit officially announces exorbitant $150 round-trip train tickets to World Cup games
It’s a real kick in the balls. NJ Transit officials formally announced its sky-high $150 round-trip ticket prices for trains headed to FIFA World Cup games at the Meadowlands, confirming controversial reports from earlier this week. To make matters worse,
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Breitbart
Trump DOT Chief Sean Duffy Pulls $73M from NY for Giving Illegal Aliens Trucker Licenses
U.S. Department of Transportation Secretary Sean Duffy has pulled $73 million in highway grants from New York after state officials have refused to cancel commercial trucker driving licenses the state has given to illegal migrants. Duffy sent a letter to Democrat
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Town Hall
Mamdani’s Government Grocery Store Is an Awful Idea
On April 14, New York City Mayor Zohran Mamdani “announced La Marqueta as the first site identified for the City’s municipal grocery store program.” “The 9,000-square-foot store in East Harlem will be constructed from the ground up and is expected to open
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New York Post
Price of NJ Transit tickets for FIFA World Cup at MetLife could be far worse than $100 round trip
The math ain’t mathing. A round-trip ticket from the Big Apple to catch the FIFA World Cup in Jersey could ring in at $150, according to a new report — up $50 from what was initially floated earlier this week. The latest price tag for NJ Transit tickets —
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New York Post
‘Surprised’ FIFA kicks back at NJ Gov. Mikie Sherrill’s outrage over World Cup transportation costs
FIFA is kicking the World Cup train scandal back to New Jersey. Soccer’s controversial governing body has tackled Gov. Mikie Sherrill’s shot over exorbitant World Cup transport pricing — while calling foul on her demands to use the billions it is getting from
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Breitbart
Nolte: Mamdani Grocery Store Will Take 3 Years to Build, Cost Absurd $30M
Zohran Mamdani, the Communist-Islamist mayor of New York City, is certainly living up to his Communist label with the announcement his government-owned grocery store will cost a ridiculous $30 million and take three years to build. “This store will be open
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New York Post
Trump DOT yanks $73M funding from NY for ‘failing’ to vet foreign truck drivers
The Trump administration is yanking $74 million in federal highway grants from the Empire State for refusing to comply with the feds’ demand that it boot immigrant truck drivers with expired work authorizations off the roads, The Post has learned. The US Department
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Fox News
FIFA fires back at New Jersey Gov Mikie Sherill over demand to pay for World Cup transit tickets
FIFA responded strongly to New Jersey Gov. Mikie Sherill after she posted a critical video saying that FIFA should pay for fans' NJ Transit tickets to World Cup matches at MetLife Stadium this summer. In her video, a response to "headlines" about reports
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Town Hall
New York Can’t Claim 'Choice' While Silencing It
New York Governor Kathy Hochul recently announced another $20 million in taxpayer funding to expand access to abortion pills. In doing so, she declared, “We are facing a time when our fundamental rights are under attack by anti-choice politicians who are determined
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BBC
World Cup 2026: Fifa blamed as train tickets set to cost $100
New Jersey Governor Mikie Sherrill says Fifa is to blame for fans having to pay more for transport at the World Cup this summer - and that world football's governing body should subsidise it. The Athletic reported, external earlier this week that New Jersey
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MAMDANI, TAX, NYC, MAYOR
Fox News
NBA star hits back at NYC Mayor Zohran Mamdani for blaming him over expensive playoff tickets
The New York Knicks and the Atlanta Hawks are set to play in the first round of the NBA playoffs and New York City Mayor Zohran Mamdani was asked why it is so much more expensive to attend Knicks’ playoff games compared to the Hawks. Mamdani jokingly cited
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New York Post
Mamdani expands Adams’ trash-fighting pet project to 25,000 more NYC homes
Mayor Zohran Mamdani announced the expansion of the Empire Bin Initiative — a key measure created under the Adams administration. Hizzoner said Friday the city was expanding the containerization program to six districts, bringing the trash bins to 25,000 homes
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Breitbart
Mamdani: Democratic Socialist Politics ‘Can Flourish Anywhere’, It’s Spread to Whole City, Then It’ll Be State, Then Country
On Thursday’s broadcast of “CBS Mornings,” New York City Mayor Zohran Mamdani (D) said that democratic socialism “is a politics that can flourish anywhere” and at first, he “was told that you could only be a Democratic socialist in Northwest Queens. Then I
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Red State
NYC's Commie Mayor Mamdani, Democrats Have a Message for 'Rich' Homeowners on Tax Day
Democrat, democratic socialist, communist... however you want to slice it, New York is run by some of the most far-Left lunatics in the country. And they chose Tax Day to remind us of that once again. Advertisement What are they doing now? New York Governor
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New York Post
CNBC anchor rips Mamdani for filming video outside billionaire Ken Griffin’s NYC penthouse: ‘Demonizing him’
A CNBC anchor blasted far-left New York City Mayor Zohran Mamdani after he filmed a video touting a proposed pied-à-terre tax outside hedge fund billionaire Ken Griffin’s Manhattan penthouse. Shooting his segment outside Griffin’s $238 million spread at 220
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New York Post
Trump rips Zohran Mamdani for push NYC tax increase
Is the bromance over? President Trump took aim at New York City Mayor Zohran Mamdani, claiming he is “DESTROYING” the Big Apple with his push to increase taxes — which the president declared is already forcing people to flee the city. “Sadly, Mayor Mamdani
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New York Post
Mamdani jokes Trae Young is reason for expensive Garden playoff tickets — but Knicks nemesis claps back
Zohran Mamdani tried to dunk over the Knicks’ longtime arch-nemesis. But Trae Young wasn’t going to sit idly by and not at least contest the jam. The New York mayor was asked on Thursday about the high ticket prices at Madison Square Garden for the Knicks’
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Breitbart
WH: Democrats Voted Against the Tax Relief Americans Are Experiencing
Democrats are “affordability frauds” who would happily have handed the American people the largest tax hike in U.S. history, the Trump White House made clear this week, dismantling the narrative of Democrats who suddenly have a penchant for the issue of affordability. White
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New York Post
Democrat states are desperate to tax the rich — even after they leave
New York, New York — if you can make it here . . . we don’t want you. Gov. Kathy Hochul used Tax Day to announce a new fee targeting wealthy people who still linger in the city after moving their primary residences to other states. The tax, called pied-à-terre
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Fox News
Mamdani grilled on whether his socialism platform will work outside of New York City
New York City Mayor Zohran Mamdani was pressed Thursday about whether his democratic socialism platform would work outside of New York City, in state or nationwide elections. "After the campaign win, there were questions whether Democrats across the country
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New York Post
Mamdani’s back-patting pop-up shrine for his first 100 days sets up in City Hall
Mayor Zohran Mamdani has set up his self-congratulatory museum marking his first 100 days in office in City Hall. The pop-up shrine features the few accomplishments from Hizzoner’s first few months, including his map of childcare locations, a DOT helmet, and
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New York Post
Hochul’s pied-à-terre-tax pivot shows Mamdani IS pulling her to the hard-left
Gov. Kathy Hochul is turning sharply to the left: On Tuesday, she announced a new “pied-à-terre tax,” flatly breaking her no-new-taxes vow; this follows her embrace of a public-employee-pension giveaway that could cost taxpayers $1.5 billion a year. Far from
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Breitbart
NYC Mayor Mamdani Announces First-Ever New York 'Tax the Rich' Plan
New York City Mayor Zohran Mamdani used Tax Day to unveil an annual tax on high-value properties owned by people who do not live in the city full-time, framing the measure as part of his broader effort to raise taxes on wealthy residents and property owners. Mamdani
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FAIRFAX, JUSTIN, SUICIDE, MURDER
Fox News
Judge warned of 'very concerning' Justin Fairfax behavior weeks before Dem gunned down wife
A Virginia judge expressed concern over the mental state of former Lt. Gov. Justin Fairfax while ruling on a child custody case involving two teenage children, commenting on his behavior and isolation. Fairfax County Circuit Court Judge Timothy J. McEvoy
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ABC
Former Virginia Lt. Gov. Justin Fairfax killed wife, self: Police
Fairfax served as lieutenant governor from 2018 to 2022. Former Virginia Lt. Gov. Justin Fairfax killed wife, self: Police This is a breaking news story please check back for updates. This is a breaking news story please check back for updates. This is
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New York Post
Justin Fairfax ‘couldn’t find a job’ or even get legal clients after sex assault scandal, pal says
Justin Fairfax couldn’t find a job — or even get legal clients after facing sex assault claims that derailed in political career while Virginia lieutenant governor, a pal told The Post Thursday. “He couldn’t find a job really after,” this person said of Fairfax. After
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Breitbart
Reports: Ex-Virginia Lt. Gov. Justin Fairfax and Wife Dead in Suspected Murder-Suicide
Multiple reports indicate former Virginia Lt. Gov. Justin Fairfax (D) and his wife were found dead in the early hours of Thursday morning following a murder-suicide. The tragedy happened just after midnight in suburban Annandale, according to the Fairfax County
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Red State
Breaking: Former Lieutenant Governor of Virginia Dead in Murder-Suicide
There is a horrible story unfolding Thursday morning in Virginia as news emerges of a murder-suicide at the home of former Democrat Lt. Gov. Justin Fairfax. Police have yet to publicly name the victims, but we know that a man and a woman inside the home are
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New York Post
Justin Fairfax was facing possible jail at court hearing next week, eviction from family home ahead of murder-suicide
Ex Virginia Lt. Gov. Justin Fairfax was facing eviction from his family home — and possibly jail — within days of the murder-suicide in which he killed his wife and then himself, stunning court documents reveal. Fairfax – a 47-year-old Democrat – was ordered
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New York Post
Justin Fairfax’s 16-year-old son found mother’s bloodied body after murder-suicide: 911 calls
The teenage son of former Virginia Lt. Gov. Justin Fairfax placed a frantic 911 call after finding his mother lying on the ground bleeding. Fairfax County emergency services dispatch audio reviewed by The Post reveals the couple’s 16-year-old son, Cameron,
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New York Post
Justin Fairfax was a raging drunk who bought gun with kids’ horseback riding money before murder-suicide: court docs
ANNANDALE, Va. — Disgraced ex Virginia Lt. Gov. Justin Fairfax became a raging alcoholic and deadbeat father after his professional life and marriage unraveled — and he stole money meant for his kids to buy a gun, bombshell divorce documents obtained by The
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New York Post
Ex Lt. Gov. Justin Fairfax’s sexual assault accuser issues scathing statement after murder-suicide: ‘decades of signs’
One of the women who accused Justin Fairfax of sexual assault expressed grief for his children after he killed himself and his wife — but noted there were “signs of his anger” for decades. “First this is horrific for their children who were home at the time
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New York Post
Ex Lt. Gov. Justin Fairfax was ‘rising star’ in Democratic Party until slew of sexual assault allegations
Justin Fairfax, the former lieutenant governor of Virginia, was a “rising star” in the Democratic Party and seen as having the potential to make it all the way to the White House — until sexual assault allegations against him sank his career. Fairfax, who
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New York Post
Ex-Virginia Lt. Gov. Justin Fairfax kills wife, shoots himself in murder-suicide at home amid ‘messy divorce,’ cops say
Embattled former Virginia Lt. Gov. Justin Fairfax killed his wife and then shot himself inside their home early Thursday amid the throes of a “messy divorce,” cops said. The 47-year-old Democrat and his dentist wife, Cerina Fairfax, were found dead at their
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Fox News
Former Dem Virginia Lt. Gov. confirmed dead in apparent murder-suicide
This story discusses suicide. If you or someone you know is having thoughts of suicide, please contact the Suicide & Crisis Lifeline at 988 or 1-800-273-TALK (8255). Former Democratic Virginia Lt. Gov. Justin Fairfax was found dead in an apparent murder-suicide
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IRAN, TRUMP, STRAIT, WAR
NPR
Israel starts a tense ceasefire in Lebanon. And, Trump nominates a new CDC director.
Israel starts a tense ceasefire in Lebanon. And, Trump nominates a new CDC director. Good morning. You're reading the Up First newsletter. Subscribe here to get it delivered to your inbox, and listen to the Up First podcast for all the news you need to start
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Breitbart
Trump: Iran ‘Agreed to Everything’ Including Reopening the Strait of Hormuz and Not Enriching Uranium
President Donald Trump said Friday that Iran “agreed to everything” in negotiations with the United States following a news-packed morning that included the reopening of the Strait of Hormuz. Trump made the comments to NewsNation’s Kellie Meyer, who called
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ABC
What to know about 'ship spoofing' by Iran-linked vessel to breach the US blockade of the Strait of Hormuz
At least three U.S.-sanctioned ships appeared to cross the strait on Tuesday. What to know about 'ship spoofing' by Iran-linked vessel to breach the US blockade of the Strait of Hormuz A vessel at the Strait of Hormuz, off the coast of Oman's Musandam province,
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Red State
Oil Plummets on News of Iran/US Strait of Hormuz Agreement
Our modern economy runs on oil, and that's a fact. Not only is energy at the heart of everything we do, but petroleum provides an enormous range of raw materials that we use in, well, almost everything, from smartphones to jet airliners. So, when world events
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NPR
Morning news brief
Morning news brief Israel and Lebanon agree to 10-day ceasefire, U.S. military officials say the blockade of Iranian ports and ceasefire is holding, Trump nominates former Coast Guard doctor as CDC chief. News Morning news brief Morning news brief Audio will
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New York Post
How the Iran war is helping Lebanon and Israel tiptoe toward peace
One of the paradoxes of war is that it can jolt peacemakers into action when conventional diplomacy fails. That’s what appears to be underway right now between Israel and Lebanon. As a direct result of the success of the combined US-Israeli operations against
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Fox News
House rejects Democrat attempt to limit Trump's Iran war powers
House Republicans blocked a new attempt by Democrats to halt the U.S. military campaign against Iran, standing by President Donald Trump, who has voiced confidence that the conflict in the Middle East could wrap up soon. Lawmakers voted 213 to 214 against
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Red State
The House Narrowly Rejects a War Powers Resolution As Democrats Seek to Limit the Success Seen in Iran
This week has delivered a series of positive results in the Epic Fury effort, playing out in Iran. The ceasefire is holding, Iran’s defense is reduced to a few stray button pushers in the fragmented military, the Iranian ports are on full lockdown, we have
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Red State
Trump Cheers Strait of Hormuz Reopening During Israel-Lebanon Ceasefire — but There’s a Big Catch
President Trump took to Truth Social on Friday morning with some good news for enthusiasts of the Strait of Hormuz being fully open and operational: “IRAN HAS JUST ANNOUNCED THAT THE STRAIT OF IRAN IS FULLY OPEN AND READY FOR FULL PASSAGE.” Advertisement The
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Red State
Trump Shares Breakthrough on Iran Halt to Enriching Uranium: 'They've Agreed to It Very Powerfully'
On Thursday, President Donald Trump was boarding Air Force One on his way to Nevada, then Arizona, to tout the Working Families Tax Cuts and the gains by average Americans because of them. During his typical impromptu press scrum before boarding, the president
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New York Post
House resolution to curtail Trump’s war powers in Iran narrowly fails
A war powers resolution aimed at curtailing President Trump’s power to wage war in Iran failed in a 213-214 vote on the House floor Thursday, marking the third such failure for Democrats in the lower chamber. U.S Navy Aviation Boatswain’s Mate 3rd Class Bruce
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TRUMP, GAS, PRICES, HARRIS
CNBC
Trump says gas prices 'not very high' as most U.S. voters blame him for price spike
President Donald Trump speaks to the media before boarding Marine One on the South Lawn of the White House on April 16, 2026. President Donald Trump on Thursday brushed aside concerns about much higher gas prices because of the Iran war, even as a new poll
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Breitbart
Venezuela’s Delcy Rodríguez Praises Trump and Marco Rubio for ‘Goodwill’ with Country
“Acting president” of Venezuela Delcy Rodríguez on Thursday thanked President Donald Trump and Secretary of State Marco Rubio for “goodwill” in restoring bilateral ties between their countries. Rodríguez expressed her gratitude to President Trump during the
Accessed 2026-04-17 13:05 ET
ABC
Trump nominates Dr. Erica Schwartz as new CDC director
Schwartz is the fourth person named as head of the CDC since last summer. Trump nominates Dr. Erica Schwartz as new CDC director Department of Health and Human Services Department of Health and Human Services President Donald Trump has nominated Dr. Erica
Accessed 2026-04-16 16:05 ET
Fox News
Harris blames Trump for rising gas prices — after once saying they're the 'price to pay for democracy'
Former Vice President Kamala Harris this week blasted President Donald Trump for the surge in gas prices triggered by the U.S. war with Iran. But four years ago, the then-vice president said that soaring gas prices sparked in part by the Russian invasion
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New York Post
Oil titans shred Kamala Harris video whining about gas prices
The US Oil & Gas Association has torn Kamala Harris apart after she posted a video expressing concern about high gas prices in North Carolina and across the country. The prominent trade association that represents over 5,000 members pointed out the failed
Accessed 2026-04-16 18:05 ET
Fox News
Long lines form at tribal gas stations as drivers chase steep discounts amid high fuel costs
Many drivers across the U.S. are flocking to tribal gas stations as a way to save money, amid high fuel prices during the ongoing Iran conflict. In Washington state, one driver said she went out of her way to fill up her car's gas tank on tribal land after
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Fox News
Harris stops in key presidential primary state after leaving door wide open to 2028 run
Former Vice President Kamala Harris is sparking more speculation about whether she will launch another presidential run in 2028 by making stops this week in a crucial presidential primary state. Harris is in Columbia, South Carolina, on Thursday after making
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Breitbart
Kamala Harris Complains About Gas Prices Despite Overseeing Highest on Record as Vice President
Failed Democrat presidential candidate Kamala Harris complained about gas prices this week despite overseeing the highest record ever as sitting vice president in the summer of 2022. Harris shared a video of herself in Charlotte, North Carolina on Wednesday,
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Fox News
Kamala Harris blames president for high gas prices: 'This is a direct result of Donald Trump's war of choice'
Former Vice President Kamala Harris is blaming President Donald Trump as Americans feel pain at the pump amid high fuel prices. "Here in North Carolina and around the country, gas prices are too high," Harris wrote in a post on X. "This is a direct result
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BBC
Trump picks Erica Schwartz as next head of CDC
Before nominating Monarez, Trump's first choice to lead the CDC was Dave Weldon, a former Florida congressman who has criticised vaccines. But that nomination was withdrawn after it became clear Weldon did not have the votes to be confirmed.
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D4VD, ARRESTED, MURDER, SINGER
New York Post
The major potential hang-up in the D4vd murder case
Police dramatically arrested the singer D4vd in connection with the murder of 14-year-old Celeste Rivas — but the case may have a major potential issue, according to TMZ. The Los Angeles Police Department arrested D4vd late Thursday and said the case would
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NPR
Singer D4vd is arrested months after a teen's remains were found in his car
Singer D4vd is arrested months after a teen's remains were found in his car toggle caption Jordan Strauss/Invision/AP/Invision LOS ANGELES — Singer D4vd has been arrested on suspicion of killing a 14-year-old girl whose decomposed body was found last year
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Breitbart
Singer D4vd Arrested on Suspicion of Murder of 14-Year-Old Celeste Rivas Hernandez
LOS ANGELES (AP) — Singer D4vd has been arrested on suspicion of killing a 14-year-old girl whose decomposed body was found seven months ago in his apparently abandoned Tesla, authorities said Thursday, while his lawyers declared his innocence. Los Angeles
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ABC
Singer D4vd arrested after teen found dead in his Tesla: Police
The body of 14-year-old Celeste Rivas Hernandez was discovered on Sept. 8. Singer D4vd arrested after teen found dead in his Tesla: Police BOSTON, MASSACHUSETTS - MAY 25: d4vd performs during the 2024 Boston Calling Music Festival at Harvard Athletic Complex
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Fox News
Singer D4vd arrested and held without bail in case tied to teen found dead in Tesla: Police
Singer David Burke, known as D4vd, was arrested Thursday in connection with the murder of 14-year-old Celeste Rivas Hernandez, whose body was found in September 2025 inside the trunk of an abandoned Tesla in Los Angeles. "Detectives from Los Angeles Police
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New York Post
New details of D4vd arrest revealed after bombshell charges in 14-year-old’s murder
The singer D4vd was booked into a South Los Angeles jail late Thursday night after his arrest on murder charges in the death of 14-year-old Celeste Rivas Hernandez. The musician was taken to jail at the 77th Street Community Police Station and booked at 10:12
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New York Post
Horrific clues that would lead cops to D4vd — and led to his arrested over 14-year-old girl’s murder
The job began in September, when workers at an impound lot noticed a foul smell coming from a towed Tesla. Seven months later, it would lead to the arrest by Los Angeles cops on Thursday afternoon arrested singer D4vd, seven months after a runaway girl’s dismembered
Accessed 2026-04-17 00:05 ET
New York Post
Video footage shows D4vd arrested in Hollywood Hills, surrounded by LAPD officers
D4vd was taken out of his home in handcuffs surrounded by multiple officers from the LAPD after he was arrested Thursday. Video footage, obtained by The California Post, shows the singer with his hands behind his back as he’s led down a residential street
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New York Post
D4vd arrested by LAPD on murder charge months after teen’s dismembered body found in abandoned Tesla
Rapper D4vd has been arrested on charges of murder in the death of 14-year-old Celeste Rivas. The star was taken into custody Thursday by the LAPD’s robbery-homicide division and is being held without bail, police said. 4 D4vd with Rivas. Cops descended
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POWERS, EXTENSION, HOUSE, SPY
Breitbart
Congress Passes Short-Term Spy Powers Extension as Conservatives Fight for Surveillance Reform
Congress passed a short-term extension of a key government surveillance authority after the House Speaker Mike Johnson (R-LA) failed to ram through a clean extension of Section 702 of FISA over the interests of bipartisan lawmakers who want to reform the spy
Accessed 2026-04-17 16:05 ET
CNBC
Three things to know about FISA Section 702: Congress passes short-term extension of controversial surveillance program
U.S. Senator Ron Wyden (D-OR) speaks, as U.S. Trade Representative Jamieson Greer testifies before a Senate Finance Committee hearing on U.S. President Donald Trump's trade policy, on Capitol Hill in Washington, D.C., U.S., April 8, 2025. Supporters argue
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New York Post
Congress passes 10-day extension to government’s foreign spying powers
WASHINGTON — Congress unanimously approved a 10-day renewal of the federal government’s foreign spying authority in the early hours of Friday morning, after more than a dozen privacy-minded Republicans voted to kill a measure extending the powers for years
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ABC
House approves short-term FISA spy powers extension amid GOP infighting
Trump wants a clean extension of the FISA program, set to expire Monday. Speaker of the House Mike Johnson sits with House Minority Leader Hakeem Jeffries as they attend the United States Holocaust Memorial Museum's National Commemoration of the Days of Remembrance
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Fox News
Senate temporarily extends nation’s controversial spying powers after House fumbles
The Senate quietly extended the nation’s spying powers Friday morning after the House failed to reauthorize the program before the fast-approaching deadline. The upper chamber’s unanimous vote to extend the Foreign Intelligence Surveillance Act (FISA) gives
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NPR
House extends surveillance powers for 10 days
House extends surveillance powers for 10 days toggle caption J. Scott Applewhite/AP The House on Friday voted by unanimous consent to extend a controversial surveillance program until April 30. Earlier in the morning GOP leaders had pushed for either a five-year
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New York Post
House punts Trump spy powers extension after conservatives block deal, forcing end-of-month showdown
President Donald Trump’s push to extend the government’s controversial warrantless surveillance powers suffered a minor setback early Friday morning after a group of conservative lawmakers rejected a compromise deal that would have extended the program for
Accessed 2026-04-17 07:05 ET
Fox News
House punts Trump spy powers extension after conservatives block deal, forcing end-of-month showdown
President Donald Trump's push to extend the government's controversial warrantless surveillance powers suffered a minor setback early Friday morning after a group of conservative lawmakers rejected a compromise deal that would have extended the program for
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RFK, JR, CHILDREN, HOUSE
Breitbart
RFK Jr.: ‘Sex Change’ Surgery on Children Is ‘Condemnation to a Life of Misery’
“Sex change” operations conducted on children are “condemnation to a life of misery,” Health and Human Services (HHS) Secretary Robert F. Kennedy Jr. said during a House education hearing this week. During his line of questioning, Rep. Glenn Grothman (R-WI)
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The Atlantic
HHS Wants to Be Done With Drama, for Now
The White House has reportedly urged Health and Human Services Secretary Robert F. Kennedy Jr. to avoid talking about vaccines, but this morning he had no choice. When he appeared before the House Ways and Means Committee—the first of seven congressional testimonies
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Fox News
Shouting match erupts between RFK Jr and Dem lawmaker over his comments about Black children
Health and Human Services Secretary Robert F Kennedy Jr. found himself in a shouting match with a congresswoman after she questioned him about previous comments he made about Black children during a budget hearing Thursday. Rep. Terri Sewell, D-Ala., confronted
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ABC
RFK Jr. spars with House Democrats over vaccine policies amid rise in measles cases
Democrats questioned Kennedy on his support of vaccines. RFK Jr. spars with House Democrats over vaccine policies amid rise in measles cases Health and Human Services Secretary Robert F. Kennedy Jr. testifies during a hearing of the House Committee on Ways
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New York Post
RFK Jr. grilled on whether he’s ever ‘re-parented’ a black child during wild exchange
WASHINGTON — Health and Human Services Secretary Robert F. Kennedy Jr. was pressed about whether he ever “re-parented” a black child during a wild exchange in a congressional hearing Thursday. Rep. Terri Sewell (D-Ala.) dredged up Kennedy’s past remarks in
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NPR
RFK Jr. defends his health agenda and Trump's proposed budget cuts in hearing
RFK Jr. defends his health agenda and Trump's proposed budget cuts in hearing toggle caption Heather Diehl/Getty Images In his first appearance on Capitol Hill this year, Health Secretary Robert F. Kennedy Jr. defended his record in running the Department
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Breitbart
Watch Live: RFK Jr. Testifies Before House Committee
Health and Human Services (HHS) Secretary Robert F. Kennedy Jr. testifies before the House Education and Workforce Committee on Friday, April 17. RFK Jr. testified before the House Ways and Means Committee and the Appropriations Committee on Thursday and clashed
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BACKED, SANDERS, HOUSE, DEMOCRAT
ABC
Exclusive: Barack Obama calls for Virginians to vote 'Yes' in new video just days before crucial redistricting election
Over a million Virginians have voted early already in the April 21 election. Exclusive: Barack Obama calls for Virginians to vote 'Yes' in new video just days before crucial redistricting election Former President Barack Obama during a campaign event for
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Fox News
Obama urges Virginians to vote yes on redistricting measure that could give Democrats 4 more House seats
Former President Barack Obama is urging Virginians to vote in favor of a congressional redistricting ballot measure that if passed, could give Democrats a big boost in this year's midterm elections. "By voting yes, you have the chance to do something important
Accessed 2026-04-17 14:05 ET
New York Post
Far-left Democrat Analilia Mejia wins NJ special election to replace Gov. Mikie Sherrill in Congress
Democrat Analilia Mejia defeated Republican Joe Hathaway Thursday in the New Jersey special election to replace Gov. Mikie Sherrill in Congress. Analilia Mejia has defeated Republican Joe Hathaway in the NJ special election to replace Gov. Mikie Sherrill in
Accessed 2026-04-16 21:05 ET
Fox News
Meet Analilia Mejia, the Sanders-AOC backed progressive who just won election to Congress
Analilia Mejia, a one-time labor organizer backed by progressive champions Sen. Bernie Sanders of Vermont and Rep. Alexandria Ocasio-Cortez of New York, is headed to Congress. Mejia, running on a platform that emphasized Medicare for All, a $25 minimum wage
Accessed 2026-04-17 12:05 ET
Fox News
Bernie Sanders, AOC-backed Democrat wins key House race; GOP fails to expand fragile majority
Republicans fell far short in their bid to flip a vacant U.S. House seat in a blue-leaning district in northern New Jersey. Democrat Analilia Mejia, who was backed by progressive champions Sen. Bernie Sanders of Vermont and Rep. Alexandria Ocasio-Cortez
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Fox News
House showdown: Democrat backed by Sanders, AOC faces Republican trying to flip blue-leaning district
RANDOLPH, N.J. — Republican Joe Hathaway aims to flip a vacant U.S. House seat in a blue-leaning district in northern New Jersey. "I think we have the right math, the right bipartisan coalition to come together to win this thing," an optimistic Hathaway
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ATHENA, STRAND, FEDEX, KILLER
New York Post
Killer FedEx driver Tanner Horner seen cleaning truck after murdering Athena Strand in disturbing security footage
Killer FedEx driver Tanner Horner was seen cleaning the van he used to abduct and murder 7-year-old Athena Strand in disturbing security video taken from the vehicle. Horner, 34, is seen using a spray and a large roll of paper towels to wipe down the hack
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Fox News
Athena Strand's mother reveals final words with slain child as jury weighs death penalty for FedEx driver
The mother of 7-year-old Athena Strand took the stand Wednesday in the second week of the emotional trial of a former FedEx driver who admitted kidnapping and murdering the young girl. Tanner Horner, 34, pleaded guilty to capital murder just moments before
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New York Post
FedEx killer Tanner Horner's chilling response after Athena Strand's kidnapping
FedEx killer Tanner Horner pretended to act surprised after “learning” of his 7-year-old victim, Athena Strand’s kidnapping, chilling footage played for his murder trial jury in Fort Worth, Texas, shows. In security footage taken from Horner’s van on Dec.
Accessed 2026-04-17 12:05 ET
New York Post
Jurors wail, family leave courtroom as audio of Athena Strand’s last moments and murder is played: ‘Are you a kidnapper?’
Jurors were left sobbing and family members fled a Texas courtroom as footage from the last moments of young Athena Strand’s life were played at her murderer’s trial Thursday. Athena, 7, was heard repeatedly asking “Are you a kidnapper?” of confessed-killer
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New York Post
Athena Strand’s father faces FedEx driver killer, begs jury deciding to make the ‘right decision’ on death penalty
Athena Strand’s father broke down in tears as he faced his daughter’s killer in court — and said he hopes the jury makes the “right decision” in determining whether or not the FedEx driver is sentenced to death. Jacob Strand made the emotional plea as he left
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New York Post
Athena Strand’s mother reveals heartbreaking last words she told 7-year-old before she was kidnapped, murdered
Athena Strand’s mother revealed the final heartbreaking words she told her 7-year-old daughter in emotional testimony while staring down the monster FedEx driver who kidnapped and murdered her. Maitlyn Gandy, who glared at her daughter’s convicted killer from
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MARLOW, PRATT, REASON, SWALWELL
Breitbart
Marlow: How the Iran War Led to the (Likely) Downfall of Saudi-Backed LIV Golf Tour
Thursday on “The Alex Marlow Show,” host and Breitbart Editor-in-Chief Alex Marlow talked about LIV. Marlow said, “With Iran having actually bombed Saudi Arabia, and in the aftermath of the U.S.’s attack on Iran over the last seven weeks and now it’s clear
Accessed 2026-04-17 10:05 ET
Breitbart
ATF Report on Charlie Kirk Murder Ammo Devastating to Conspiracy Theorists
Thursday on “The Alex Marlow Show,” host and Breitbart Editor-in-Chief Alex Marlow talked about the Charlie Kirk case. Marlow said, “A lot of the conspiracy theories that are put out about Charlie Kirk’s murder online, this is a big dagger into that case,
Accessed 2026-04-17 04:05 ET
Breitbart
Marlow: We Must Stop GOP Establishment, Donor Class ‘DIGNIDAD Act’ Amnesty Push
Thursday on “The Alex Marlow Show,” host and Breitbart Editor-in-Chief Alex Marlow talked about immigration. Marlow said, “This is all dressed up to try to get more amnesty for illegal aliens because there’s a deep concern from the donor class in the Republican
Accessed 2026-04-17 04:05 ET
Breitbart
Could Spencer Pratt’s Solution to Hollywood Outsourcing Save L.A.?
Wednesday on “The Alex Marlow Show,” host and Breitbart Editor-in-Chief Alex Marlow talked about Spencer Pratt’s idea for Hollywood. Marlow said, “It’s brilliant. It’s exactly right is that Hollywood, through regulation, through fees, through expenses made
Accessed 2026-04-16 09:05 ET
Breitbart
Marlow: The Real Reason Why the Democrats Finally Took Out Known Predator Swalwell
Wednesday on “The Alex Marlow Show,” host and Breitbart Editor-in-Chief Alex Marlow talked about Eric Swalwell. Marlow said, “Democrats were always going to have to clear out part of the field. And I think they thought the risk was too high that Hilton and/or
Accessed 2026-04-16 09:05 ET
Breitbart
Marlow: Trump’s Strait of Hormuz Oil Checkmate, Explained
Wednesday on “The Alex Marlow Show,” host and Breitbart Editor-in-Chief Alex Marlow talked about Iran. Marlow said, “The reason why this makes a lot of sense is because the United States seizing control of this massive global trade route will make the world
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ICE, DIRECTOR, LYONS, TODD
NPR
ICE acting director Todd Lyons will resign at end of May, DHS says
ICE acting director Todd Lyons will resign at end of May, DHS says toggle caption Tom Brenner/AP WASHINGTON — U.S. Immigration and Customs Enforcement acting director Todd Lyons, a key executor of President Donald Trump's mass deportations agenda, will resign
Accessed 2026-04-17 02:05 ET
Breitbart
ICE Director Lyons Resigns Hours After Announcing Largest Chinese Illegal Alien Gift Card Fraud in History
U.S. Immigration and Customs Enforcement Director Todd Lyons submitted a letter of resignation to the Department of Homeland Security on Thursday. The announcement followed his testimony before the House Appropriation Committee’s Subcommittee on Homeland Security
Accessed 2026-04-17 10:05 ET
New York Post
Acting ICE Director Todd Lyons resigns after 20 years with agency — will stay on for transition
Acting ICE Director Todd Lyons submitted a resignation letter to DHS Secretary Markwayne Mullin on Thursday and plans to step down from the agency at the end of May, according to reports. In his resignation letter, Lyons said he intends to spend more time
Accessed 2026-04-16 23:05 ET
Red State
Acting ICE Director Todd Lyons to Step Down Later This Spring
Todd Lyons, who has been the acting director for Immigration and Customs Enforcement (ICE) since March 2025, submitted his resignation on Thursday. According to reports: Advertisement Lyons, a two-decade ICE veteran, told colleagues that he's planning to
Accessed 2026-04-16 22:05 ET
Fox News
Acting ICE Director Todd Lyons submits resignation letter to DHS Secretary Markwayne Mullin
Acting Immigration and Customs Enforcement (ICE) Director Todd Lyons submitted his resignation letter to Homeland Secretary Markwayne Mullin Thursday, writing that he will stay on through May 31 to assist the transition process, Fox News has confirmed. According
Accessed 2026-04-16 21:05 ET
BBC
Acting ICE director Todd Lyons to leave agency
He has worked in the federal agency for nearly two decades, and previously served in the US Air Force and as a police officer. Lyons was named ICE's acting director in March 2025.
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BALLROOM, TRUMP, WHITE, JUDGE
NPR
Trump rails against court decision that once again stalls his White House ballroom project
Trump rails against court decision that once again stalls his White House ballroom project toggle caption Rod Lamkey/AP WASHINGTON (AP) — President Donald Trump railed against a federal judge's decision on Thursday that continues to block above-ground construction
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Red State
Democrats Are *This* Close to Subverting the 2028 Presidential Election
In my latest podcast episode, I talk about the pact forming between blue states to do an end-run around the Electoral College in all future presidential elections. Virginia's unpopular new governor, Democrat Abigail Spanberger, just this week entered the commonwealth
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CNBC
Judge blocks above-ground construction of Trump's White House ballroom
The demolition of the East Wing of the White House during construction of U.S. President Donald Trump’s proposed ballroom is seen from the reopened Washington Monument, following the longest shutdown of the government in Washington, D.C., U.S., Nov. 15, 2025. A
Accessed 2026-04-16 13:05 ET
Fox News
Judge orders Trump to halt White House ballroom construction, escalating legal feud
A U.S. judge on Thursday rebuked the Trump administration's attempt to proceed with construction of its $400 million White House ballroom project, clarifying in a sharply worded order that any above-ground, physical construction of the site is blocked unless
Accessed 2026-04-16 15:05 ET
Red State
Trump Blasts Ballroom Judge, Reiterates Project Was Always About So Much More Than a Banquet Hall
President Trump had a vision for a grand ballroom, which it has lacked for its entire 233-year history, so of course leftist preservation groups and activist judges jumped in and have been throwing wrenches in the gears since construction started in September,
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Red State
DC Judge to White House: Security Exception Is Not a Blank Check for Your Ballroom
When last we left the White House ballroom saga, the D.C. Circuit Court of Appeals had punted the case back to Judge Richard Leon at the D.C. District Court for clarification. Leon had previously issued a preliminary injunction halting construction on the ballroom,
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BAHAMAS, DAUGHTER, HOOKER, LYNETTE
Fox News
Daughter of missing American in Bahamas says Brian Hooker using mother's illness as 'excuse' to leave country
The daughter of the American woman missing in The Bahamas says she thinks Brian Hooker is using his mother's illness as an "excuse" to leave the island nation after he spent five days in a Freeport jail. Karli Aylesworth told Fox News Digital on Friday that
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New York Post
First photos of boat Lynette Hooker was sailing when she vanished in Bahamas
MARSH HABOUR, The Bahamas — One of these “pirates” may still be on the hook. The first photos of the scruffy boat that Lynette Hooker and her husband Brian were sailing before she mysteriously vanished were captured by The Post in the Bahamas — and it’s still
Accessed 2026-04-17 07:05 ET
Fox News
Daughter of missing American woman touches down in Bahamas, slams stepdad after he fled amid investigation
The daughter of a woman who remains missing in the Bahamas lashed out against her stepfather after arriving on Great Abaco Island Thursday. Karli Aylesworth previously slammed her stepfather, Brian Hooker, who was the last person to see her mother, Lynette
Accessed 2026-04-16 19:05 ET
New York Post
Lynette Hooker's daughter's cutting response to stepdad after he fled Bahamas
MARSH HARBOUR, Bahamas – Lynette Hooker’s daughter had a cutting response to her stepfather Brian Hooker’s decision to flee the Bahamas after insisting that he would stay to help authorities look for his missing wife. “I think it shows his character. He somehow
Accessed 2026-04-16 11:05 ET
New York Post
Lynette Hooker’s daughter lashes out at her stepfather Brian after he leaves Bahamas: ‘Not much a man of his word’
The daughter of Lynette Hooker has lashed out at her stepfather after he left the Bahamas while the authorities still search for the missing woman. It shows he’s “not much of a man of his word,” Lynette’s daughter Karli Aylesworth, 28, told CBS News Wednesday
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TRUMP, IRAN, NUCLEAR, GIVE
ABC
Video President Trump: 'The Pope can disagree with me' on Iran having a nuclear weapon
President Trump: 'The Pope can disagree with me' on Iran having a nuclear weapon President Trump said Pope Leo XIV "can disagree with me" on Iran having a nuclear weapon in response to a question about the pope preaching the Gospel in his feud with Trump.
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Breitbart
Trump: Iran ‘Totally Agreed’ to Give Up Nuclear Ambitions — Deal ‘Very Close’
President Donald Trump said Thursday that Iran has “totally agreed” to give up its nuclear ambitions, declaring a deal is “very close” as he suggested the current ceasefire may not need to be extended and said he “would go” to Pakistan to seal an agreement
Accessed 2026-04-16 23:05 ET
New York Post
Trump claims Iran has ‘agreed to give us back the nuclear dust,’ not pursue nuclear weapon
WASHINGTON – President Trump claimed Thursday that the US and Iran have a “good” chance of finalizing a peace deal in the coming days after the Islamic Republic agreed to two major demands put forward by the White House — and teased that he may go to Pakistan
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Fox News
NOT BLUFFING: Stephen Miller says Trump is directly involved, 'holds all of the cards' in Iran negotiations
White House Deputy Chief of Staff for Policy Stephen Miller said President Donald Trump is directly involved in negotiations with Iran and described the administration’s blockade of Iranian ports as a move that is "resetting the entire global order" Wednesday
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Fox News
Trump pushed Iran to the brink — but did we win anything that lasts?
After 21 hours of talks in Islamabad last week, Iran walked away without a deal. Trump announced a naval blockade, then said Iran wants peace "very badly" and has "called." Both things are probably true — and together they define the problem. Wars do not
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AI, NEWSLETTER, TYRANNY, REPLACE
NPR
The Labor Department wants to teach you to use AI more. Here's what we found
The Labor Department wants to teach you to use AI more. Here's what we found toggle caption Ken Cedeno/AFP via Getty Images If AI could save you five hours a week, the government wants to know: "what would [you] do with that time?" Would you spend "More time
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Fox News
Fox News AI Newsletter: Tech company cuts 1,000 jobs in AI-driven restructuring
Welcome to Fox News’ Artificial Intelligence newsletter with the latest AI technology advancements. IN TODAY’S NEWSLETTER: - Snapchat parent company cuts 1,000 jobs in major AI-driven workforce restructuring - The AI you use every day is biased — and it's
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The Atlantic
The Tyranny of AI Everywhere
I had the strangest dream. I dreamed that my shoes—my comfortable, unfashionable wool shoes—were pivoting to AI. “But you’re a shoe company,” I said. “Just go out of business! Keep your dignity!” My shoes thanked me politely for the great question and then
Accessed 2026-04-16 17:05 ET
Fox News
Reese Witherspoon warns AI is three times more likely to replace women
Actress Reese Witherspoon warned women that their jobs are three times more likely to be replaced by artificial intelligence (AI) than those of men unless they begin learning how to use the technology. The "Morning Show" actress took to Instagram on Wednesday
Accessed 2026-04-17 09:05 ET
The Atlantic
Imagine a Chatbot That Actually Knew How to Talk to You
Earlier this year, when I walked into a renovated loft in downtown San Francisco, the couches and tables were littered with flyers advertising an “emotionally intelligent real-time AI coach.” They were for Amotions AI—one of several start-ups that had gathered
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FAMILY, TENNESSEE, NUCLEAR, MONTH
ABC
DNA proves remains found in the Columbia River are of a family missing since 1958
Oregon authorities have identified the remains found in a car in the Columbia River as those of an Oregon family missing since 1958 DNA proves remains found in the Columbia River are of a family missing since 1958 FILE - This Christmas photo provided by the
Accessed 2026-04-17 03:05 ET
New York Post
DNA proves remains in car found in the Columbia River are of Oregon family missing since 1958
DNA analysis has identified the remains found in a car in the Columbia River as those of an Oregon family that went missing in 1958 while on a trip to find Christmas greenery, authorities said Thursday. The state medical examiner’s office has identified parents
Accessed 2026-04-17 04:05 ET
Breitbart
Tennessee Gov. Signs Resolution Declaring June 'Nuclear Family Month'
Tennessee Gov. Bill Lee (R) signed a resolution that designates June, considered “Pride Month” by some, as “Nuclear Family Month,” noting that the nuclear family “is God’s design for familial structure.” The resolution states that “the nuclear family, consisting
Accessed 2026-04-16 22:05 ET
Fox News
Tennessee governor signs nuclear family month resolution as critics push back on exclusions
Tennessee Gov. Bill Lee has signed a resolution declaring June Nuclear Family Month as an alternative to the usual LGBTQ+ Pride Month. Lee, a Republican, signed House Joint Resolution 182 April 9 after it passed the House in April 2025 and the Senate last
Accessed 2026-04-16 20:05 ET
New York Post
Tennessee drops Pride Month for ‘Nuclear Family Month’
Tennessee has officially declared June to be “Nuclear Family Month” in what has been taken as a war on LGBTQ Pride. Republican Gov. Bill Lee signed a resolution last week for the new month-long celebration of the traditional family unit, which it defines as
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WAR, IRAN, TRUMP, NATION
Breitbart
Kaine: Trump Made ‘Diplomacy Impossible’ by Ending Nuke Deal, Named It Dept. of War When Iran Doesn’t Do That
On Wednesday’s broadcast of MS NOW’s “All In,” Sen. Tim Kaine (D-VA) said that the Iran nuclear deal was working and “if you make diplomacy impossible, you will make war inevitable. But, obviously, Donald Trump prefers war to diplomacy.” He also cited, as evidence
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CNBC
Trump says war in Iran is going 'swimmingly' and 'should be ending pretty soon'
US President Donald Trump speaks to members of the media on the South Lawn of the White House before boarding Marine One in Washington, DC, US, on Thursday, April 16, 2026. President Donald Trump on Thursday said that "the war in Iran is going along swimmingly." "It
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Breitbart
Tim Kaine: Trump ‘Blundered This Nation into a War of Choice’
Wednesday on MS NOW’s “All In,” Sen. Tim Kaine (D-VA) said President Donald Trump had “blundered this nation into a war of choice” with Iran. Kaine said, “This war is deeply unpopular and of course it is. You go into a war with no rationale, with no plan,
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NPR
Iran War timeline continues to shift. And, jury rules Live Nation acted as monopoly
Iran War timeline continues to shift. And, jury rules Live Nation acted as monopoly Good morning. You're reading the Up First newsletter. Subscribe here to get it delivered to your inbox, and listen to the Up First podcast for all the news you need to start
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NPR
We watched 2 focus groups of Georgia swing voters. They're not happy with the Iran war
We watched 2 focus groups of Georgia swing voters. They're not happy with the Iran war toggle caption Julia Demaree Nikhinson/AP Swing voters in Georgia say the Iran war is going poorly. When asked how the conflict makes them feel, a group of 13 of these
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WWE, HALL, FAME, CHAMP
Fox News
AJ Styles' TNA colleagues credit WWE star for paving way to company ahead of Hall of Fame induction
A.J. Styles’ in-ring career came to a close with a loss against Gunther at the Royal Rumble earlier year, marking the end of a "phenomenal" run. Styles was one of the first pro wrestlers among this generation of stars who created an enormous fan base before
Accessed 2026-04-17 10:05 ET
Fox News
WWE star Chelsea Green should be WrestleMania 'headliner,' Alba Fyre says
Chelsea Green has been one of the hardest working pro wrestlers in WWE since she returned to the company in 2023 and has put together history-making moments. Green was the first women’s United States champion in the belt’s history and the first to have multiple
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Fox News
WWE women’s champ Jade Cargill on why she has the edge over Rhea Ripley at WrestleMania 42
Jade Cargill has been a constant presence in the WrestleMania spotlight since she joined WWE in 2023. Cargill teamed with Naomi and Bianca Belair at WrestleMania 40 to defeat Dakota Kai, Asuka and Kairi Sane. Cargill pinned Kai for the win in that match.
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Fox News
WWE Hall of Fame 2026 class features Stephanie McMahon, AJ Styles and Dennis Rodman among inductees
The WWE’s Hall of Fame class of 2026 is as star-studded as ever. Several superstars who made an indelible impact on the pro wrestling business will be inducted on Friday night. Stephanie McMahon, AJ Styles, the tag team of Demolition, Dennis Rodman, Sid
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Fox News
WWE champ Jade Cargill very hopeful to meet 'Stone Cold' Steve Austin at Hall of Fame ceremony
WrestleMania 42 is the big-ticket item on pro wrestling fans’ checklist this weekend in Las Vegas, but before the bell rings, WWE will enshrine its 2026 class into the Hall of Fame. AJ Styles, Stephanie McMahon, Sycho Sid, Bad News Brown, Dennis Rodman,
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NANCY, GUTHRIE, DNA, FBI
Fox News
Sheriff's office probing Nancy Guthrie vanishing faces intense backlash over social media post: 'tone deaf'
The Pima County Sheriff's Department, which is already facing scrutiny for the way it has handled the high profile missing persons case involving Nancy Guthrie, is facing furious online backlash after a post on X that some users have deemed insensitive. "Update:
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ABC
Nancy Guthrie abduction: FBI analyzing DNA recovered from her home, sources say
Nancy Guthrie, 84, was taken from her home early on Feb. 1, authorities said. Nancy Guthrie abduction: FBI analyzing DNA recovered from her home, sources say This image provided by the FBI Feb. 5, 2026, shows a missing person Nancy Guthrie. This image provided
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New York Post
Pima County sheriff’s agency reamed for misleading ‘Nancy has been located’ — as Nancy Guthrie remains missing
The under-fire sheriff’s department leading the investigation into Nancy Guthrie’s kidnapping is facing fresh flak after sharing a heart-stopping post that left many thinking the 84-year-old mom had been found. The Pima County Sheriff’s Department’s social
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Fox News
FBI has received DNA data from Nancy Guthrie case: sources
The FBI has received DNA evidence recovered from the Tucson, Arizona, home of Nancy Guthrie, sources familiar with the investigation confirmed to Fox News Digital. A source with knowledge of the investigation confirmed that investigators had collected DNA
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New York Post
FBI analyzing ‘potentially critical’ DNA recovered from Nancy Guthrie’s Arizona home: report
The FBI is examining DNA evidence collected from Nancy Guthrie’s Tucson, Arizona, home as the bureau desperately searches for a new lead into the 84-year-old’s disappearance, according to a report. A Florida lab that partners with the Pima County Sheriff’s
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SCHOOL, STUDENTS, PRESENTATION, HIGH
Fox News
Maryland high school employee arrested on accusations of filming female students in dressing room
A Maryland high school employee has been arrested after being accused of filming students undressing in the girls' changing room. James Mulhern III, a media services technician at Walter Johnson High School in Montgomery County, was filmed placing a camera
Accessed 2026-04-17 16:05 ET
New York Post
Washington state teacher flashed topless pics to class full of students during PowerPoint presentation
A Washington state high school teacher is under fire after flashing topless photos to stunned students during a classroom presentation, according to the principal. The unidentified teacher at Glacier Peak High School in Snohomish exposed four explicit images
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Fox News
High school students shown inappropriate images in teacher's slideshow presentation
Students at a Washington high school were exposed to nude images during a slideshow during class, the school's president said in a letter to parents. Students at Glacier Peak High School in Snohomish, Washington were exposed to images of nude breasts during
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Fox News
Girl obsessed with Sandy Hook, Columbine allegedly plotted school massacre with other students: report
Three upstate New York students were arrested in an alleged school shooting plot, with one accused of writing that "no one would be spared" in a detailed plan to bring the violence of Columbine and Sandy Hook to their middle school, according to police. According
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New York Post
13-year-old suspect identified in violent shooting near middle school in North Hills
A middle school pickup turned into a chaotic crime scene when a 13-year-old boy allegedly opened fire outside Sepulveda Middle School in North Hills Wednesday afternoon — leaving a 17-year-old wounded. Police say the gunfire erupted just after 3 p.m. as the
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POPE, LEO, TRUMP, SLAMS
ABC
Pope Leo's brother's home targeted with false bomb threat
There were no explosives, and no injuries, according to police. Pope Leo XIV arrives in procession to celebrate a Mass at Bamenda Airport, Cameroon, April 16, 2026, on the fourth day of his 11-day pastoral visit to Africa. Pope Leo XIV arrives in procession
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New York Post
On Trump vs. Pope, let us not choose between the heart and the head
Who ever could have guessed that the election of the first American Pope would cause political problems at home? From the moment that Robert Francis Prevost became Pope Leo XIV last year, a clash between Rome and Washington was inevitable. Not least because,
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NPR
Pope Leo speaks of 'handful of tyrants' spending billions on war : NPR
Pope Leo takes aim at 'handful of tyrants' spending billions on war amid tensions with Trump toggle caption Andrew Medichini/AP LAGOS, Nigeria — Pope Leo XIV has delivered striking remarks in Cameroon, condemning global leaders who, he said, are "ravaging
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Fox News
Pope Leo slams those who 'manipulate religion' for military or political gain, Trump responds
Pope Leo XIV, the leader of the Roman Catholic church, decried people who twist religion for military, economic or political benefit. "Jesus told us, blessed are the peacemakers. But woe to those who manipulate religion and the very name of God for their
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REPORTER, NFL, RESIGNATION, RUSSINI
Breitbart
NFL Reporter Crissy Froyd Fired After Celebrating Dianna Russini’s Resignation
NFL Reporter Crissy Froyd has reportedly lost her job at USA Today after she gleefully celebrated the resignation of The Athletic’s Dianna Russini after photos of Russini hugging married coach Mike Vrabel went viral last week. Froyd has reportedly told TMZ
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Red State
THE ESSEX FILES: NFL Reporter's Resignation Highlights Persistent Questions About Liberal Media
The landscape of NFL media shifted Tuesday as veteran reporter Dianna Russini announced her immediate resignation from The Athletic. The move comes less than a week after the publication of controversial photos showing Russini and New England Patriots head
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Fox News
NY Times reporter loses job over hot tub photos, NFL coach does not: Same old double-standard story
The leaked hot tub photos were embarrassing, no question about it. There was NFL reporter Dianna Russini of the New York Times – part of its sports unit The Athletic – getting quite cozy with New England Patriots coach Mike Vrabel. Other shots obtained
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Breitbart
NFL Reporter Crissy Froyd Applauds Dianna Russini Resignation: ‘We Know Who You Really Are’
NFL reporter Crissy Froyd gleefully celebrated the resignation of The Athletic’s Dianna Russini after photos of Russini hugging married coach Mike Vrabel went viral last week. “I’m sure you were told to submit this or that you’d get fired instead. Don’t let
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KIRK, CHARLIE, ATF, JUDGE
Fox News
Charlie Kirk case stalls as accused shooter delays plea and eyes media limits
Charlie Kirk's suspected assassin Tyler Robinson is due in court Friday for a hearing on his defense team's motion to exclude news cameras, and he still hasn't entered a plea more than seven months after a shooting in front of a crowd of thousands at Utah
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New York Post
Suspected Charlie Kirk assassin Tyler Robinson’s ATF ballistics report unsealed by Utah Judge
The Utah judge overseeing the case against Charlie Kirk’s accused assassin Tyler Robinson has unsealed a ballistics report from the federal Bureau of Alcohol, Tobacco, Firearms and Explosives that could not conclusively match a bullet fragment to the suspected
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Red State
New: Judge Unseals ATF Report in Charlie Kirk Assassination Case
The Bureau of Alcohol, Tobacco, Firearms, and Explosives has released its report on the rifle used in the assassination of Charlie Kirk, along with the cartridge casings and the remains of the fatal bullet. The results are somewhat mixed, with the rifle a confirmed
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Fox News
Tyler Robinson judge unseals ATF report in assassination of Charlie Kirk
The Utah judge overseeing the case against Charlie Kirk's accused assassin Tyler Robinson has unsealed a ballistics report from the federal Bureau of Alcohol, Tobacco, Firearms and Explosives that could not conclusively match a bullet fragment to the suspected
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ICE, ARSON, ILLEGAL, NYC
Breitbart
Report: NYC Refuses ICE Detainer on Illegal Charged with Deadly Arson
Officials in New York City are reportedly refusing to hand over an illegal alien accused in a deadly arson attack that killed four, including a 3-year-old boy. The U.S. Department of Homeland Security (DHS) told Fox News the city is refusing to hand over 38-year-old
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Red State
'Insanity': DHS Blasts NYC for Refusing ICE Hold on Illegal Alien Charged With Killing 4 in Random Arson
Insanity. It's a word that gets bandied about in the political world these days, nearly daily. Shocking story after shocking story, followed by insane responses and inane commentary. Ninety-nine percent of which comes from our friends on the left side of the
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New York Post
NYC officials refuse ICE hold for illegal immigrant accused in arson that killed 4 and injured 7: DHS
A Mexican national illegal alien accused of randomly setting a New York City apartment building on fire that killed four people and injured seven others, could be released back onto the streets as Department of Homeland Security officials say the city is refusing
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Fox News
EXCLUSIVE: NYC officials refuse ICE hold for illegal alien accused in arson that killed 4 and injured 7: DHS
FIRST ON FOX: A Mexican national illegal alien accused of randomly setting a New York City apartment building on fire that killed four people and injured seven others, could be released back onto the streets as Department of Homeland Security (DHS) officials
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SHOOTING, GANG, 15, YEAR
New York Post
Boy, 15, killed in suspected gang-related shooting in NYC park: ‘These badass little kids’
A teen was gunned down in a suspected gang-related shooting Thursday evening at a Queens park he often played basketball in — while the shooter remains on the lam, according to authorities and sources. Cops discovered the 15-year-old boy lying with a gunshot
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Fox News
2 detained after shooting in New York leaves 15-year-old killed, two others wounded: police
Two people were taken into custody on Wednesday after a shooting that killed a 15-year-old and wounded two others in what police described as a gang-related shooting at Eisenhower Park on Long Island in New York. The shooting occurred around 8:20 p.m. near
Accessed 2026-04-16 03:05 ET
New York Post
Bloods gang BBQ on Long Island erupts into deadly teen gun fight, police sources say
A Bloods gang barbecue in a popular Long Island park sparked the deadly Wednesday shooting that left a 15-year-old boy dead and two others wounded, law enforcement sources told The Post. Gunfire erupted at Eisenhower Park around 8:30 p.m. as gangbangers gathered
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New York Post
15-year-old dead, 2 injured, in gang-related shooting at popular Long Island park
A teen was killed, and two people were wounded after gunfire erupted at a barbecue inside a popular Long Island park on Wednesday night — with two people now in custody, according to authorities and reports. The shooting broke out around 8:20 p.m. near Hempstead
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TRUMP, JESUS, GRAHAM, IMAGE
Fox News
Franklin Graham defends Trump in letter shared on Truth Social after AI ‘Jesus’ image backlash
Rev. Franklin Graham defended President Donald Trump in a statement shared Thursday on Truth Social after backlash over an image critics said depicted Trump as Jesus Christ. The statement was released Thursday by Graham and shared by the president as a signed
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Breitbart
Watch–Billy Ray Cyrus Defends Trump: Leading the Country ‘Is a Tough Job,’ ‘I Pray for Our President’
Country music legend Billy Ray Cyrus defended President Donald Trump in a recent interview, saying that leading the country “is a tough job,” adding that he prays for the United States and “for our president.” After being asked if President Trump should be
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Breitbart
Franklin Graham: ‘I Do Not Believe President Trump Would Knowingly Depict Himself as Jesus Christ’
“I had received some questions about President Donald J. Trump’s recent posts, and here are my thoughts,” he began. “I do not believe President Trump would knowingly depict himself as Jesus Christ — that would certainly be inappropriate. I’m thankful the President
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Fox News
Rogan ridicules Trump's AI image portraying him as Jesus-like figure
Podcaster Joe Rogan made fun of the controversial AI image of President Donald Trump — which outraged many of his own supporters — on his show Tuesday. Amid a feud with Pope Leo XIV about the war in Iran, Trump posted an image on social media of what many
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NEWSOM, GAVIN, BOOK, SALES
Breitbart
Report: Gavin Newsom's PAC Spent $1.5M to Buy Copies of His Book, Accounting for Two Thirds of Its Sales
California Governor Gavin Newsom is a bestselling author – elevated to that lofty literary status in part by a book giveaway to anyone who donated to his political action committee (PAC). That is the conclusion of the New York Times, which reported roughly
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Red State
Turns Out, Gavin Newsom's 'Best-Selling' Memoir Didn't Really 'Sell' That Many Copies
When politicians write a book (and the word "write" is doing heavy lifting because they use ghostwriters), they're generally not really trying to sell books; they're looking for an excuse to be booked on news shows and do a bunch of campaign events disguised
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New York Post
Embarrassing tactic Gavin Newsom used to boost his book sales revealed
Gov. Gavin Newsom found a novel way to boost both his political war chest and his memoir sales, by tying the two together. The Democrat offered supporters a copy of his book, “Young Man in a Hurry: A Memoir of Discovery,” in exchange for donations of any size
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LUIGI, ATTACK, TECH, SUSPECT
Breitbart
OpenAI Attack Suspect Referenced ‘Luigi’ing Some Tech CEOs’ in Online Messages
A Texas college student accused of attacking OpenAI CEO Sam Altman’s home and the company’s headquarters had previously discussed “Luigi’ing some tech CEOs” in online conversations, according to newly revealed messages. The Wall Street Journal reports that
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New York Post
Twisted messages expose real reason tech titan’s mansion was firebombed — and who inspired it
The 20-year-old who threw a Molotov cocktail at OpenAI CEO Sam Altman’s home was inspired by Luigi Mangione and believed AI will destroy humanity, texts reveal. Messages, first reported by The Wall Street Journal, show Daniel Moreno-Gama talked about “Luigi’ing
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Fox News
Altman attack suspect referenced Luigi Mangione as copycat fears grow
A Texas man accused of firebombing OpenAI CEO Sam Altman’s home referenced alleged killer Luigi Mangione in online messages months before the attack, as authorities warn of a potential copycat trend. Daniel Moreno-Gama, 20, suggested "Luigi’ing some tech
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VANCE, TRUMP, IRAN, JD
Breitbart
Beshear: JD Vance Worshiping Trump Like a False Idol
Wednesday on MS NOW’s “The Briefing,” Gov. Andy Beshear (D-KY) said Vice President JD Vance was worshiping President Donald Trump like a false idol. Host Jen Psaki said, “I just want to start by getting your reaction to the J.D. Vance of 2020, the one who
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CNBC
Vance's Iran and Orbán setbacks raise questions about his standing with Trump
U.S. Vice President JD Vance speaks during a Turning Point USA event at Akins Ford Arena at the Classic Center on April 14, 2026 in Athens, Georgia. Chip Somodevilla | Getty Images President Donald Trump this month sent Vice President JD Vance to Hungary to
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New York Post
JD Vance AI memes flood Pakistan after his visit to Islamabad for Iran peace talks: ‘This is how we do soft power’
ISLAMABAD — Vice President JD Vance has a new base of fans — in Pakistan. Since swooping in to Islamabad to head peace talks with Tehran last weekend, Vance has been “spotted” at local restaurants, bazaars, mosques and tourist destinations across the capital
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THOMAS, PROGRESSIVISM, CLARENCE, RARE
Fox News
Clarence Thomas praised after rare televised address warning of progressivism goes viral
Supreme Court Justice Clarence Thomas drew widespread attention on social media after giving a rare, televised address warning that the country’s founding principles are under threat from modern progressivism and urging a return to founding American values. "Progressivism
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Breitbart
Justice Clarence Thomas Says Progressivism, Declaration ‘Cannot Coexist Forever’
Supreme Court Justice Clarence Thomas used a speech at the University of Texas at Austin School of Law on Thursday to contend that progressivism has increasingly conflicted with the principles of the Declaration of Independence, telling students that the movement
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Fox News
Justice Thomas warns progressivism is a threat to America in rare public remarks
Supreme Court Justice Clarence Thomas issued a blistering critique of modern-day progressivism in a rare public speech on Wednesday, describing the modern political philosophy as a threat to America's founding principles. Speaking to a packed auditorium
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ICE, MINNESOTA, ASSAULT, AGENT
Fox News
Minnesota prosecutor charges ICE agent in gun incident as Savanah Hernandez case remains uncharged
A U.S. Immigration and Customs Enforcement (ICE) agent is facing felony charges in Minnesota after prosecutors said he pointed a gun at two people during a highway confrontation. This comes as no charges have been filed in the separate attack on Turning
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NPR
Minnesota has charged an ICE officer with assault for alleged actions during immigration surge
Minnesota has charged an ICE officer with assault for alleged actions during immigration surge toggle caption Mark Vancleave/AP State and local prosecutors in Minnesota charged an ICE officer Thursday with two counts of second-degree assault with a dangerous
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CNBC
ICE agent charged with assault by Minnesota prosecutors, arrest warrant issued
Members of U.S. Immigration and Customs Enforcement (ICE) stand at the scene after a driver of a vehicle was shot in Minneapolis, Minnesota, U.S., Jan. 7, 2026. An Immigration and Customs Enforcement agent has been charged with two counts of assault related
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ARTEMIS, CREW, II, MOON
ABC
Artemis II astronauts detail 'intense' reentry in interview with ABC News' David Muir
The crew also discussed an emotional moment during the 10-day journey. NASA's Artemis II mission astronauts commander Reid Wiseman, pilot Victor Glover, mission specialist Christina Koch, and Canadian Space Agency's Jeremy Hansen sit for an interview with
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ABC
'We came back as best friends': Artemis II crew reflects on historic moon mission
Less than a week after returning from their historic 10-day, 694,481-mile journey to the moon and back, the Artemis II crew answered questions on Thursday about their successful mission. During a news conference at NASA's Johnson Space Center in Houston, home
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BBC
Artemis crew describes Moon mission and splashdown moment
The Artemis crew held their first press conference after completing a historic 10-day mission around the Moon. Nasa astronauts Reid Wiseman, Victor Glover, and Christina Koch, along with Canadian Space Agency astronaut Jeremy Hansen, shared details of their
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JULY, COASTAL, FIREWORKS, LONG
New York Post
California Coastal Commission vs. the Fourth of July
The California Coastal Commission is notorious for making life difficult along the otherwise spectacular Pacific Ocean. But its recent decision to block a fireworks display for the Fourth of July in Long Beach — on the 250th anniversary of U.S. independence,
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Red State
Killjoys: CA Coastal Commission Nixes Long Beach 4th of July Fireworks for Ludicrous Reasons
The California Coastal Commission is notorious because it is manned by extremist environmentalists who would put the safety of an endangered mosquito above the needs of the residents of the Golden State. While its charter is noble — to protect California’s
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New York Post
Long Beach’s huge Fourth of July fireworks display killed by coastal officials — as San Diego also changes show
Long Beach residents keen to see fireworks light up the sky to celebrate America’s 250th anniversary this Fourth of July will be disappointed — as Southern California moves away from pyrotechnics. The city will nix its annual July 4th fireworks display, named
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TRUMP, CALIFORNIA, EASTMAN, ELECTION
LA Times
Former Trump lawyer John Eastman disbarred for trying to overturn 2020 election
Attorney John Eastman arrives at the U.S. Supreme Court on April 01, 2026 in Washington, DC. This is read by an automated voice. Please report any issues or inconsistencies here . The California Supreme Court ordered attorney and former law school dean John
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Fox News
California high court orders disbarring of former Trump attorney over effort to dispute 2020 election results
The California Supreme Court has disbarred John Eastman, an attorney with ties to President Donald Trump's efforts to contest the 2020 presidential election outcome. "The California Supreme Court disbarred attorney John Charles Eastman today," the State
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Fox News
MIKE DAVIS: California's highest court disgraces itself by upholding disbarment of John Eastman
On Wednesday, the leftist California Supreme Court disbarred brilliant constitutional scholar John Eastman. His mortal sin was zealous representation of a client—President Donald Trump—during the dispute over the 2020 election. Eastman committed no crime;
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RELATIONSHIP, WNBA, QUESTION, REPORTER
Fox News
WNBA team's public relations staff shuts down reporter's question about players' relationship
One year after selecting Paige Bueckers with the first overall pick, the Dallas Wings had the No. 1 pick again in this week's WNBA Draft, and they selected fellow UConn alum Azzi Fudd. The selection is much more than just an on-court improvement, however
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Breitbart
Dallas Wings’ PR Blocks Reporter’s Question About Top Pick’s Romantic Relationship with Teammate
The public relations team for the WNBA’s Dallas Wings put the kibosh on a reporter when they asked #1 overall draft pick Azzi Fudd about her relationship with her girlfriend and now Wings teammate, Paige Bueckers. Fudd and Bueckers forged their relationship
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Fox News
The WNBA's Wings can't shield Paige Bueckers, Azzi Fudd from relationship questions forever
The biggest storyline coming out of Monday night's WNBA Draft wasn't just that the Dallas Wings landed another No. 1 overall pick in Azzi Fudd. It was that Fudd, a now-former star at Connecticut, is dating the Wings' superstar franchise player, Paige Bueckers,
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WHITE, ELIZABETH, BANKS, LADIES
New York Post
Elizabeth Banks is shocked not all ‘white ladies’ align with her views — probably because they live in real America
Elizabeth Banks is very disappointed in white women — at least the ones who don’t vote the way she thinks they should. “I don’t understand the 53% of white ladies that didn’t vote for Kamala,” she told a Bustle podcast. “What were you thinking?” And I don’t
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Fox News
Iranian-American doctor sends fiery message to Hollywood actress as Iran prepares to execute female protester
Dr. Sheila Nazarian said Wednesday on "America's Newsroom" that actress Elizabeth Banks and other public figures are ignoring what she described as ongoing human rights abuses against women in Iran, including executions tied to recent protests. "This Elizabeth
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Breitbart
Elizabeth Banks: ‘I Don’t Understand the 53 Percent of White Ladies That Didn’t Vote for Kamala’
The Hunger Games star and Charlie’s Angels (2019) director Elizabeth Banks said “white ladies” who voted President Donald Trump should revolt like her Hunger Games character Effie Trinket. Banks revealed her thoughts while speaking on Bustle’s One Nightstand
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GAS, STATION, MICHIGAN, GIRL
Breitbart
WATCH: Detroit Gas Station Clerk Rescues Teen Who Mouthed 'Help'
A gas station clerk in Detroit, Michigan, recently helped rescue a teenage girl from a suspected kidnapper with a dark criminal history. The 16-year-old was allegedly abducted at gunpoint in Hamtramck on Monday around 7:00 a.m. while she was waiting at Edwin
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New York Post
Gun-toting thug caught on video kidnapping teen girl from Michigan school bus stop
Disturbing surveillance video captured the horrifying moment a gun-toting thug snatched a 16-year-old girl from a Michigan street corner and forced her in his car in a brazen kidnapping. Footage obtained by TMZ shows the masked monster walk up to the teen
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New York Post
Michigan gas station clerk saves 16-year-old girl abducted by stranger after she mouthed ‘help’
A courageous Michigan gas station clerk helped save a teenage girl who was abducted by a gun-toting stranger with a history of rape allegations while walking to her school bus stop. The creep kidnapped the 16-year-old girl at gunpoint just after 7 a.m. Monday
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UKRAINE, RUSSIAN, DRONES, 16
NPR
Russian missiles and drones bombard Ukraine in hourslong attack
Russian missiles and drones bombard Ukraine in hourslong attack toggle caption Evgeniy Maloletka/AP KYIV, Ukraine (AP) — Russia hammered civilian areas of Ukraine with hundreds of drones and dozens of missiles in an attack that stretched for hours from daytime
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Breitbart
Massive Drone and Missile Strikes Kill at Least 16 in Ukraine
KYIV, Ukraine (AP) – Russia hammered civilian areas of Ukraine with hundreds of drones and dozens of missiles in an attack that stretched for hours from daytime into the night, killing at least 16 people and injuring more than 80 others as terrified residents
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Fox News
Russian missiles and drones bombard Ukraine in hourslong attack, killing at least 16
Russia hammered civilian areas of Ukraine with hundreds of drones and dozens of missiles in an attack that stretched for hours from daytime into the night, killing at least 16 people and injuring more than 80 others as terrified residents cowered in their
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DEATH, STAR, REVEALED, CAUSE
Breitbart
Cause of Death for California High School Football Star Revealed
The death of a California high school football star whose body was found earlier this month has been ruled a suicide. Ryder Barnes, 18, a standout player at Crean Lutheran High School, was committed to play college ball at Cal Poly San Luis Obispo. The young
Accessed 2026-04-16 17:05 ET
New York Post
Cause of death revealed for SoCal football star
A tragic cause of death for the SoCal football star, whose body was found earlier this month, has been revealed. Standout football player Ryder Barnes died by suicide, the Orange County Sheriff Department’s said according to Sports Illustrated. Barnes was
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YOUNG, RELIGION, MEN, IMPORTANCE
Breitbart
Survey: Young Men Surpass Young Women on Importance of Religion
Gallup discovered on Thursday that young men in the United States increasingly believe that religion is “very important” in their lives, surpassing the level of young women who believe the same. Gallup conducted a survey that found, from 2024 to 2025, 42 percent
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Fox News
Poll finds sharp rise in young men calling religion 'very important'
America's young men are increasingly turning to religion and professing that it is taking a more central role in their lives, according to a new Gallup poll. The poll released Wednesday found that 42% of men under 30 years old now profess that religion is
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LONDON, PERSIAN, ARRESTED, BROADCASTER
Breitbart
Three Charged Over Arson Against 'Persian Media Organisation' in London
LONDON (AP) – British police said Friday they have charged three people in an arson attack at a Persian-language media organization in northwest London. Oisin McGuinness, 21, Nathan Dunn, 19, and a 16-year-old boy were all charged with arson with intent to
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Breitbart
Three Arrested Over Attack on Persian-Language Broadcaster in London
LONDON (AP) – Police in London arrested two men and a 16-year-old boy on Thursday in connection with an attempted arson attack on a Persian-language media organization in the northwest of the capital. The Metropolitan Police said in a statement that the attack
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HUNGARY, ANNOUNCES, SUSPEND, NEW
Breitbart
Hungary’s Magyar Announces Plans to Suspend ‘Goebbels’ Public Media
Winner of last week’s parliamentary elections in Hungary, Péter Magyar, has vowed to suspend public media news services once his party comes to power. The Tisza Party leader, who won a decisive victory over outgoing Prime Minister Viktor Obrán on Sunday, securing
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Fox News
Hungary’s new leader once idolized Orbán — now he’s the man who brought him down
Péter Magyar has gone from political outsider to Hungary’s most powerful politician almost overnight. The 44-year-old lawyer and former insider in former Prime Minister Viktor Orbán’s ruling party swept to victory in Hungary’s 2026 election, ending Orbán’s
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ANTHEM, SINGER, WHITE, FIELD
Breitbart
White Sox Anthem Singer Collapses on Field, Taken to Hospital
Gerald Chaney, a longtime anthem singer for the Chicago White Sox, was taken to the hospital after collapsing on the field Wednesday night. Chaney collapsed while performing Lift Ev’ry Voice and Sing as part of the White Sox’s Jackie Robinson Day festivities.
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Fox News
White Sox longtime anthem singer collapses on field while performing Black national anthem
The Chicago White Sox longtime anthem performer was hospitalized Wednesday night after he collapsed while performing the Black national anthem before a game against the Tampa Bay Rays. The terrifying scene happened amid the "Jackie Robinson Day" festivities
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BIDEN, ENGAGED, PRATT, GUN
Breitbart
Trump DOJ Won't Defend Biden-Era 'Engaged in the Business' Rule
President Donald Trump’s DOJ on Thursday dropped its appeal to a ruling that found the Biden-era ATF exceeded is statutory authority by issuing the “engaged in the business rule.” The ubiquitous goal of the rule was the implementation of near universal background
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Breitbart
Erich Pratt: Congress Must End Biden Gun Controls to Get the Gun Vote
During Wednesday testimony before the Senate Homeland Security Committee, Gun Owners of America’s senior vice president, Erich Pratt, warned that Congress must do away with Biden-era gun controls if they want to get the gun vote this November. Pratt said,
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SECRET, HOUSE, WHITE, SERVICE
New York Post
Secret Service officer injured after ‘physical altercation’ with White House barrier jumper
WASHINGTON — Secret Service agents apprehended a man attempting to enter the White House grounds Thursday morning — but not before a brief scuffle that left one officer injured. “Shortly after 11:30 a.m., a man was quickly detained by uniformed US Secret Service
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Red State
New: Man Injures Secret Service Agent As He Attempts to Breach White House Complex
You can’t help but wonder what goes on in the heads of those idiots who keep trying to breach the White House. The People's House has snipers, dogs, heavily armed agents, and who knows what else, so your chances of ending up dead are high. There have been several
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ICE, STEYER, TOM, CA
Fox News
Who is Tom Steyer? Anti-ICE billionaire in CA governor’s race faces scrutiny over detention investments
Billionaire investor Tom Steyer is positioning himself as a critic of elites and immigration enforcement in California’s governor’s race — even as his own record, including investments in private prisons tied to ICE detention, draws scrutiny. That tension
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Fox News
Markwayne Mullin decries CA governor front-runner Tom Steyer, claims he ‘doesn’t understand’ ICE
DHS Secretary Markwayne Mullin accused California gubernatorial candidate Tom Steyer of failing to understand Immigration and Customs Enforcement (ICE), as the new Democratic front-runner pledges to abolish the agency if elected. During an appearance on
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RACING, TAKEOVER, ILLEGAL, SWARM
Fox News
WATCH: Illegal street racing 'takeover' explodes as hundreds swarm streets and suspects bolt
Chaotic video shows the moment hordes of young street racers descended upon a Georgia intersection in the middle of the night last weekend, wreaking havoc and disturbing neighbors in the latest illegal "takeover" plaguing communities across the country. Officers
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New York Post
Over 200 swarm Atlanta intersection in illegal street takeover roaring with cars racing and doing donuts
A massive swarm of young street racers took over an Atlanta intersection in the middle of the night Sunday, where they did donuts, drifted and raced one another in the wild melee, dramatic footage shows. Police were dispatched to the intersection at 1:30 a.m.
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WAR, DOZENS, MONGER, IRAN
Fox News
Dozens of Dems flip on Israel, vote to ban arms sales in protest of Iran war
More Senate Democrats than ever before voted to halt arms sales and military bulldozers to Israel as an act of protest against President Donald Trump’s war in Iran. The late-night vote on Wednesday, which saw both of Sen. Bernie Sanders', I-Vt., resolutions
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The Intercept
When Anti-War Candidates Become War-Monger Presidents
Sen. Bernie Sanders forced a vote on Wednesday to block the sales of bombs and bulldozers to Israel. The resolutions failed mostly along party lines with a handful of defections to the Republican side, but a record number of Democrats voted against sending
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NYPD, BAIL, COOLER, FATALLY
Fox News
Former NYPD officer who fatally threw cooler at fleeing suspect granted bail during appeal of conviction
A former New York City police officer, sentenced to three to nine years in prison for fatally throwing a cooler at a fleeing suspect, will be released from prison while he appeals his conviction. Erik Duran was granted $300,000 bail by a state appeals court
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New York Post
Ex-NYPD ‘cooler cop’ Erik Duran to be freed on $300K bail as he appeals manslaughter rap
Former NYPD Sgt. Erik Duran will be released from prison as he fights his manslaughter conviction for fatally chucking a picnic cooler at a fleeing drug suspect. Duran, who has been behind bars since Bronx Judge Guy Mitchell sentenced him to at least three
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BOSTON, VOUCHERS, MIGRANTS, GIVE
Fox News
Boston to give LGBTQ+ migrants vouchers for yoga, meditation, ‘creative healing’
The city of Boston is offering LGBTQ+ migrants vouchers for yoga, massages and meditation by partnering with a nonprofit organization. "The City of Boston is partnering with a nonprofit to hand out $250 to $500 to LGBTQ+ migrants for yoga, meditation, massages,
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New York Post
Woke Boston mayor hands out $500 haircut and massage vouchers to queer and trans migrants, refugees
Boston’s woke Mayor Michelle Wu is funding a new program that gives “queer and trans” migrants up to $500 for massages, yoga classes and creative healing — despite the city being crushed by a nearly $50 million deficit. The so-called “wellness allowances”
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BILL, HOUSE, HAITIAN, REPUBLICANS
Red State
House Dems Take Victory Lap After 10 Republicans Help Advance Haitian TPS Bill to Senate
As RedState reported on Wednesday, six House Republicans and one Independent voted with Democrats on a discharge petition that, if successful, would force a floor vote on a Democrat-pushed bill that would extend temporary protective status (TPS) for Haitians
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NPR
House passes bill extending protections for Haitian migrants in the U.S.
House passes bill extending protections for Haitian migrants in the U.S. toggle caption Lynne Sladky/AP The U.S. House voted on Thursday to extend temporary protected status for Haitian migrants through 2029, with several Republicans supporting the Democratic-endorsed
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LORI, CHAVEZ, DEREMER, DEPT
Red State
A New Civil Suit and Text Messages Could Signal the End for Dept. for Labor Secretary Lori Chavez-DeRemer
On the heels of former congressmen Eric Swalwell (CA-14) and Tony Gonzales (TX-23) being forced to resign after sexual scandals, a takedown of a different sort is occurring at the United States Department of Labor (DOL). As the Office of the Inspector General
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New York Post
Labor Dept. watchdog probing inappropriate texts Lori Chavez-DeRemer’s husband and father sent staffers
Embattled Labor Secretary Lori Chavez-DeRemer reportedly instructed staffers to “pay attention” to strange personal text messages they would receive from her husband and father. “Hearing u/r in town. Wishin U would let me know. I could made some excuses to
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SWALWELL, TRUMP, NEW, BRUTAL
Red State
'Always Been a Sleazebag': Trump's Blunt New Take on Swalwell Scandal
Never let it be said that President Donald Trump is one to mince words. When the UK's Daily Mail asked the president in an exclusive interview, he said exactly what he thinks of the embattled, scandal-ridden former Representative Eric Swalwell. He was, in
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New York Post
Trump slams Eric Swalwell with brutal three-word response
President Trump spoke about the numerous allegations of sexual misconduct leveled at disgraced former Rep. Eric Swalwell. “He’s a sleazebag. Always has been,” Trump told the Daily Mail. “He’s a long-timer, and he’s a bad guy. I don’t know anything about the
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ACCUSED, KILLING, MALIBU, BAYWATCH
Fox News
'Baywatch' alum David Charvet accused of striking and killing a dog in gated Malibu community
"Baywatch" alum David Charvet has been accused of killing a dog in Malibu on Thursday morning. Lost Hills law enforcement told Fox News Digital that they are not considering this incident a hit-and-run. Police officers responded to a reported traffic collision
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New York Post
‘Baywatch’ heartthrob accused of Malibu hit-and-run after killing dog: report
Former “Baywatch” star David Charvet is accused of striking and killing a dog with his pickup truck in Malibu early Thursday morning — and then driving off, according to a report. Vera Errico said she was walking her three dogs on leashes just before 6 a.m.
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TRUMP, CDC, FORMER, DEPUTY
Fox News
Trump taps former deputy surgeon general to helm CDC
President Donald Trump announced that he is nominating Dr. Erica Schwartz to helm the Centers for Disease Control and Prevention (CDC). "I am pleased to announce the new leadership of the Centers for Disease Control and Prevention (CDC). It is my Honor to
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NPR
Trump nominates former Coast Guard doctor as CDC chief
Trump nominates former Coast Guard doctor as CDC chief toggle caption U.S. Department of Health and Human Services President Trump has nominated Dr. Erica Schwartz, who served as deputy surgeon general in his first administration, to serve as the next director
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KIRK, UNIVERSITY, UTAH, SPEAKER
Fox News
Charlie Kirk podcast pans Utah Valley University citing 'safety concerns' in scrapping controversial speaker
The producers of "The Charlie Kirk Show" panned the stated reason Utah Valley University (UVU) canceled the commencement speaker invitation of author and educator Sharon McMahon, whose selection sparked outrage among supporters of the late conservative leader,
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Fox News
Utah Valley University scraps controversial commencement speaker who criticized Charlie Kirk after his murder
Utah Valley University (UVU) announced on Thursday that author and educator Sharon McMahon will no longer serve as its commencement speaker after widespread backlash to her past comments about Turning Point USA founder Charlie Kirk, following his assassination
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WOMAN, HOUSE, ALLEGEDLY, FRAT
New York Post
College frat bro allegedly punches, strangles and rapes woman at fraternity house: cops
A University of Arkansas student is facing multiple charges after allegedly strangling and raping a woman at a fraternity house along the edge of campus. Crew Kvern, 19, was arrested on charges of rape, aggravated assault and third-degree battery in Washington
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Fox News
Frat house turns into crime scene after member allegedly sexually assaults woman, police say
A University of Arkansas student is facing multiple charges after allegedly strangling and raping a woman at a fraternity house along the edge of campus. Crew Kvern, 19, was arrested on charges of rape, aggravated assault and third-degree battery in Washington
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SCHEME, MILLION, FRAUD, CELEBRITY
Fox News
Luther Davis allegedly wore disguises to pose as NFL players in multi-million dollar loan fraud scheme
A former college football player has been accused of pretending to be NFL stars in order to make nearly $20 million. Luther Davis, who won the 2009 national championship with Alabama, has been charged with conspiracy to commit wire fraud and aggravated identity
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Breitbart
Ex-Alabama Football Player to Plead Guilty in $20 Million Fraud Scheme Impersonating Celebrity Athletes
Luther Davis, a former defensive lineman at the University of Alabama and member of the Tide’s 2009 national championship team, plans to plead guilty to orchestrating a $20 million scheme in which he sought to defraud lenders by impersonating NFL athletes,
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PLANE, MISS, CRASH, KILLED
Fox News
UPS plane aborts landing in near miss at same airport where November crash killed 15
A UPS cargo jet aborted its landing Tuesday at a Kentucky airport to avoid another aircraft on the runway, according to reports, marking a close call at the same airport where a deadly crash occurred months earlier. An air traffic controller could be heard
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New York Post
UPS jet has near miss with plane at same Kentucky airport where 14 were killed in crash as ATC shouts: ‘What are you doing?’
A UPS jet was caught up in a near-miss with another plane at the same Kentucky airport where 14 people were killed in a fiery cargo plane crash — and an air traffic controller was heard yelling ‘What are you doing?’ The Boeing 767, en route from Atlanta, was
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TRUMP, ARCH, MOVE, AHEAD
Fox News
Trump plan for Triumphal Arch moves step closer to reality
The U.S. Commission of Fine Arts on Thursday gave preliminary approval to President Donald Trump's plan for a massive new triumphal arch monument in the nation's capital, according to the New York Times. The outlet reported that the body holds an advisory
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NPR
Commission of Fine Arts votes to move ahead with Trump's proposed victory arch
Commission of Fine Arts votes to move ahead with Trump's proposed victory arch toggle caption Brendan Smialowski/AFP/Getty Images The Commission of Fine Arts, a federal agency, has voted to move ahead with President Trump's plans to build a 250-foot "victory
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VIOLENTLY, BALLOU, MLB, ALLEGED
Breitbart
MLB Umpire Brock Ballou ‘Violently’ Punched During Alleged Robbery
Brock Ballou, a Major League Baseball (MLB) umpire, was violently assaulted during an alleged robbery in Philadelphia last week. The alleged robbery and assault occurred on April 9 while Ballou was visiting in Philadelphia to work the Phillies series against
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Fox News
MLB umpire Brock Ballou ‘violently’ punched in head during alleged robbery, assault in Philadelphia
A Major League Baseball umpire's work trip to Philadelphia was one to forget, and it wasn't because of what happened on the diamond. Brock Ballou, an MLB umpire since 2022, was allegedly robbed and assaulted in Center City by a suspect that police believe
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VIOLENT, ICE, PROTEST, ANTI
New York Post
Minnesota dad who shoved Turning Point USA journalist at anti-ICE protest says family is ‘absolutely not violent’
A Minnesota father caught on camera shoving conservative reporter Savanah Hernandez to the ground during a chaotic anti-ICE protest says he was defending his wife and daughter and insists his family is “absolutely not violent.” “We are absolutely not violent
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Fox News
Minnesota father who shoved conservative reporter at anti-ICE protest says family is 'absolutely not violent'
A Minnesota father caught on camera shoving conservative reporter Savanah Hernandez to the ground during a chaotic anti-ICE protest says he was defending his wife and daughter and insists his family is "absolutely not violent." "We are absolutely not violent
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ARCTIC, ALASKA, ICEBREAKERS, NEW
Red State
Trump-Era Win for Alaska: Two New Icebreakers to Deploy to Defend U.S. Arctic
The One Big Beautiful Bill's effects are still being felt around the country, including in our gateway to the Arctic: Alaska. On Thursday, the Department of Homeland Security, which oversees the United States Coast Guard, announced that two new Coast Guard
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Fox News
Two icebreakers headed to Alaska as US combats Russian, Chinese influence in Arctic
FIRST ON FOX: The U.S. Coast Guard (USCG) announced two Arctic Security Cutters will be homeported in Alaska by the end of 2028 and will serve to strengthen American maritime in the Arctic region. The USCG, which operates under the Department of Homeland
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FICTION, HEGSETH, PRAYER, SERVICE
LA Times
Hegseth recites ‘Pulp Fiction’ speech at Pentagon prayer service
Defense Secretary Pete Hegseth speaks to members of the media during a press briefing Thursday at the Pentagon. This is read by an automated voice. Please report any issues or inconsistencies here . Defense Secretary Pete Hegseth, leading a Pentagon prayer
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New York Post
Hegseth leads Pentagon prayer service with faux Bible verse made famous by ‘Pulp Fiction’
Secretary of War Pete Hegseth led a Pentagon prayer service Wednesday with an adapted version of a fictitious Bible verse made famous by Quentin Tarantino’s “Pulp Fiction.” Hegseth said the prayer was recited before the daring Sandy 1 rescue of a downed pilot
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NATION, LIVE, DECLARED, DROP
Vox
Live Nation lost in court. Here’s what it means for concerts.
This story appeared in Today, Explained, a daily newsletter that helps you understand the most compelling news and stories of the day. Subscribe here. Live Nation will have to face the antitrust music, a federal jury in New York ruled this week, declaring
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NPR
A jury declared Live Nation a monopoly. But ticket prices won't drop just yet
A jury declared Live Nation a monopoly. But ticket prices won't drop just yet toggle caption Paul Sakuma/AP A federal jury in Manhattan found that Ticketmaster and its parent company, Live Nation, have been acting as a monopoly, stifling competition and overcharging
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25, INCLUDING, RAPE, TEACHER
Fox News
Ex-teacher faces 25 charges, including rape and abuse as investigation widens
A former fifth grade teacher in Louisiana was arrested on multiple charges, including those involving her minor students. Marisa Noel, 31, faces a total of 25 charges, according to the St. Martin Parish Sheriff's Office, including 10 counts of indecent behavior
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New York Post
Fifth-grade teacher charged with 25 sex crimes against 2 young students, including rape
A Louisiana elementary school teacher has been hit with 25 sex charges — including first-degree rape — involving two young students. Marisa Noel, 31, was first arrested and charged Monday following a two-month investigation into her disturbing behavior with
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PILOTS, FREQUENCY, MEOWING, BROADCAST
Fox News
Pilots accidentally broadcast 'meowing' over Reagan National Airport frequency
Pilots at Ronald Reagan Washington National Airport were heard making animal noises over an open air traffic control frequency on Sunday, drawing a mix of amusement and concern after the audio circulated online. "Now you guys need to be professional up here,"
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New York Post
Pilots under investigation for meowing, barking on air traffic control frequency: ‘Be professional’
You’ve gotta be kitten me. A pair of pilots were scolded for making cat and dog noises over an air traffic control frequency — and the Federal Aviation Administration is investigating the now-viral incident. “Meow meow,” one pilot said, according to an audio
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BIG, NAKED, SUR, FOUND
New York Post
Best friend of naked woman found dead with markings on her neck in Big Sur wilderness speaks out
The best friend of the woman who was found dead near Big Sur in suspicious circumstances has issued a moving tribute following her shock death. Garrett Mail said Joanna Ruth Shields helped form “who I am today” after she was identified as the woman found with
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Fox News
California hiker's body found naked in Big Sur backcountry
Hikers in Big Sur discovered a woman's naked body deep in the woods on a popular hiking trail, according to local reports. Authorities responded to an April 9 call after hikers found the body in the Los Padres National Forest. In a statement released on
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NPR, MILLION, GIFT, FUNDING
Fox News
NPR gets $80 million gift from Democratic megadonor in major boost after losing government funding
NPR has received $113 million in charitable donations from two sources, including $80 million from a Democratic megadonor, the organization announced Thursday. Obama Foundation board member and major Democratic donor Connie Ballmer contributed $80 million
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NPR
NPR receives $113 million in charitable gifts
NPR receives $113 million in charitable gifts toggle caption Anna Moneymaker/Getty Images/Getty Images North America NPR has received two of the largest gifts in the public media network's existence, totalling $113 million. They will go toward fueling innovation
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UNITE, OUTRAGE, WALZ, MINNESOTA
Red State
New GOP Outrage As Minnesota Dems Unite to Shield Walz From Impeachment
There's one thing you have to admit about Democrats: They stick together. They have each other's backs, regardless of what accusations may be flying about, at least until things get so egregiously bad with a particular donkey (Eric Swalwell) that they just
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Fox News
Minnesota Democrats unite to block Walz, Ellison impeachment push sparking online outrage: 'They're panicking'
Conservatives on social media erupted with outrage on Thursday after Democratic lawmakers in Minnesota united to block a Republican effort to investigate further and impeach Gov. Tim Walz and Attorney General Keith Ellison. A resolution taken up by the Minnesota
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COLD, REALTOR, CASE, MURDER
New York Post
Murder suspect in Iowa realtor cold-case has bail reduced after attorneys argue she had no criminal history
The Iowa murder suspect charged in the cold case killing of a realtor during an open house 15 years ago was released from jail after her attorneys painted her as an upstanding citizen with no criminal record. Kristin Ramsey, the 53-year-old accused with fatally
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Fox News
Realtor's cold case murder suspect alleges major evidence blunder by investigators: report
Defense attorneys for the woman accused in the 2011 murder of an Iowa real estate agent are reportedly arguing that evidence in the cold case has been lost or destroyed. Kristin Ramsey, 53, is charged with first-degree murder in the death of Ashley Okland
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SWALWELL, HEARTBROKEN, ROSIE, BILL
Breitbart
Rosie O’Donnell ‘Heartbroken’ over Eric Swalwell Scandal, Compares Disgraced Democrat to Bill Clinton: ‘Men Suck’
Rosie O’Donnell says she is “heartbroken” over former Rep. Eric Swalwell (D-CA)’s sexual assault allegations, declaring “men suck” after comparing the disgraced Democrat’s scandal to former President Bill Clinton. “Can we talk a little bit about Eric Swalwell?”
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Fox News
Rosie O'Donnell heartbroken over Swalwell scandal, declaring 'men suck' after Bill Clinton comparison
Rosie O'Donnell reacted to the sexual misconduct allegations against former Democratic congressman and California gubernatorial candidate Eric Swalwell in a video posted to TikTok on Tuesday, lamenting that she had donated to one of his campaigns while comparing
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PRATT, SPENCER, MAYOR, ROGAN
Breitbart
Watch: Joe Rogan Tells Spencer Pratt ‘I Would Vote for You’ for California Mayor
Joe Rogan told Spencer Pratt he is “rooting” for him in his bid for Los Angeles mayor in the upcoming June election. The podcaster, who moved out of California years ago, told the TV personality, “I would vote for you” — if only he could still cast a ballot
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Fox News
Rogan backs reality TV star Spencer Pratt’s bid for LA Mayor, says ‘I’d vote for you’
Podcaster Joe Rogan endorsed former reality TV star Spencer Pratt on Wednesday to become the mayor of Los Angeles, noting that even if he no longer lives in California, he hopes he wins. Pratt, best known for his villainous on-screen persona on MTV’s "The
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CEO, GOLF, LIV, REVELATION
Breitbart
LIV Golf CEO Makes Shocking Revelation About the Future of the Tour
Reports of LIV Golf’s demise may have been exaggerated, but the once-touted rival to the PGA Tour is definitely on life support. After viral rumors that LIV Golf was going out of business swept across the internet earlier this week, LIV Golf CEO Scott O’Neil
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Fox News
LIV Golf CEO confirms Saudi funding will end but says he has a plan that 'might surprise some people'
LIV Golf CEO Scott O'Neil confirmed reports that the Saudi Arabian Public Investment Fund will stop giving money to the golf league after this season. However, O'Neil told TNT Sports that he has a "plan" that "might surprise some people." "The reality is
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GAMBLING, PLAYER, NBA, EX
New York Post
Ex-NBA player Damon Jones expected to plead guilty in mob-tied gambling sweep
Former NBA player and assistant coach Damon Jones is expected to become the first person to plead guilty in a gambling sweep that led to the arrests of more than 30 people, including reputed mobsters and other basketball figures. A change-of-plea hearing for
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Fox News
Ex-NBA player who allegedly gave suspected tip on LeBron James plans to reverse plea in gambling case: report
Former NBA player and coach Damon Jones reportedly plans to change his plea to guilty on charges of conspiracy to commit wire fraud and money laundering from separate illegal gambling cases. ABC News reported that Jones has requested a change-of-plea hearing
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ANGELS, YANKEES, MIKE, SKID
Fox News
Yankees fans brawl in stands as team gets beat down by Angels amid frustrating skid
A beautiful day for baseball did not stop some friendly fire in the South Bronx on Thursday. The New York Yankees were wrapping up their four-game set against Mike Trout and the Los Angeles Angels in a Thursday matinee when during L.A.'s 11-4 victory, fans
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Fox News
Mike Trout's torrid Angels series vs Yankees ends in historic fashion after he blasts fifth home run
Mike Trout couldn’t stop rounding the bases at Yankee Stadium during the Los Angeles Angels’ four-game series, and he made history doing so. The future Hall of Famer crushed five home runs, including a blast in the Angels’ 11-4 win Thursday afternoon, and
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EPSTEIN, BIG, VETTING, STARMER
Breitbart
The Big Question is Whether Starmer Lied, or Isn't Actually in Charge
Calls mount for the British Prime Minister to resign as the Mandelson-Epstein scandal leaves Starmer’s spin doctors having to argue that he is ignorant and not in command of his own government, rather than admit that he has been “deliberately dishonest”. One
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Breitbart
Epstein Scandal: UK Ambassador Peter Mandelson Failed Security Vetting
Peter Mandelson, the scandal-struck Epstein-linked Labour grandee was refused a security clearance but became British Ambassador to the U.S. anyway, leading to urgent calls for the Prime Minister Sir Keir Starmer should resign if he misled Parliament over the
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TOP, HEADLINES, HISTORIC, RESEARCHERS
Fox News
Multiple researchers with top security clearances gone without a trace and more top headlines
Good morning and welcome to Fox News' morning newsletter, Fox News First. And here's what you need to know to start your day ... TOP 3 1. Multiple researchers with top security clearances gone without a trace 2. Justice Thomas explains what progressivism
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Fox News
Historic Israel-Lebanon talks to take place for first time in decades and more top headlines
Good morning and welcome to Fox News' morning newsletter, Fox News First. And here's what you need to know to start your day ... TOP 3 1. Historic Israel-Lebanon talks to take place for first time in decades 2. Trump hits key battlegrounds to boost GOP
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NEW, EASE, ANGELENOS, REVEAL
New York Post
To ease the misery in LA and California, start here
Is it any wonder Angelenos are despondent? In LA and California, the cost of living is stifling. Traffic is suffocating. The public schools are ill-serving kids. And state and local government, from the governor and legislature on down to the mayor, city
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New York Post
Miserable Angelenos reveal record-low quality of life in new survey — here’s why
Life in Los Angeles isn’t all it’s cracked up to be. A new survey found that LA residents are more unsatisfied with life in the city than at any point in the past decade-plus — with frustrated Angelenos citing the cost of living, education and traffic as their
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COFFEE, PRIDE, OWNER, TERSE
New York Post
Philz Coffee makes stunning decision after uproar over Pride flag removal
Philz Coffee has lamented to the bitter backlash after its decision to roast the rainbow flag from its stores. The San Francisco-based coffee chain has made a stunning U-turn after brewing up backlash over plans to remove pride flags from its cafes — now saying
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New York Post
Owner of SF coffee shop issues terse message after eruption over yanking down all Pride flags
A San Francisco coffee shop is flattening the noise around its removal of Pride flags in stores as it plans on a new “unifying” piece of artwork. Philz Coffee CEO Mahesh Sadarangani did not apologize for the removal in a company-wide memo, but shared the company’s
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