THURSDAY, APRIL 16th 2026 Updated 23:59 ET
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SWALWELL, ERIC, SEXUAL, 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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TAX, TRUMP, TIPS, MAMDANI
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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TRUMP, IRAN, CEASEFIRE, ISRAEL
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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FAIRFAX, JUSTIN, SUICIDE, MURDER
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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TRUMP, CDC, JESUS, PRESIDENT
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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IRAN, WAR, TRUMP, ENDING
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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ARRESTED, D4VD, FOUND, TEEN
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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RFK, JR, BLACK, TRUMP
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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POPE, LEO, TRUMP, SLAMS
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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ICE, TODD, DIRECTOR, LYONS
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
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ATHENA, STRAND, MOTHER, FEDEX
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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SHOOTING, GANG, 15, YEAR
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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FIFA, WORLD, CUP, TICKETS
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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JUDGE, BALLROOM, TRUMP, HOUSE
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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MARLOW, PRATT, CHECKMATE, REASON
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
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TENNESSEE, MONTH, NUCLEAR, FAMILY
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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ARTEMIS, CREW, II, MOON
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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BAHAMAS, DAUGHTER, FLED, HOOKER
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
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JULY, COASTAL, FIREWORKS, LONG
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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DEMOCRAT, BACKED, HOUSE, SANDERS
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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NANCY, FBI, GUTHRIE, DNA
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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CEASEFIRE, LEBANON, ISRAEL, TRUST
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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KIRK, ATF, REPORT, 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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WHITE, ELIZABETH, BANKS, LADIES
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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THURSDAY, APRIL 16th 2026 Page 2
Polarizing Stories — What Each Side Wants You to Know

100% Right | SWALWELL, ERIC, SEXUAL, ALLEGATIONS
Fox News – Swalwell was dubbed the 'Snapchat king of Congress' years before sexual misconduct scandal emerged
New York Post – Kathy Griffin gives incendiary interview on why she gave $10K to accused rapist Eric Swalwell
Red State – 'Always Been a Sleazebag': Trump's Blunt New Take on Swalwell Scandal
Breitbart – Peter Schweizer: Eric Swalwell’s Sudden Political Death a Strategic Hit Job

100% Right | TAX, TRUMP, TIPS, MAMDANI
Breitbart – WH: Democrats Voted Against the Tax Relief Americans Are Experiencing
New York Post – Trump credits Las Vegas as the ‘birthplace’ of no tax on tips policy, touts up to ‘$8,000′ refunds for workers
Fox News – Mamdani grilled on whether his socialism platform will work outside of New York City
Red State – NYC's Commie Mayor Mamdani, Democrats Have a Message for 'Rich' Homeowners on Tax Day

80% Right | FAIRFAX, JUSTIN, SUICIDE, MURDER
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
Fox News – Former Dem Virginia Lt. Gov. confirmed dead in apparent murder-suicide

75% Right | ICE, TODD, DIRECTOR, LYONS
New York Post – Acting ICE Director Todd Lyons resigns after 20 years with agency — will stay on for transition
Red State – Acting ICE Director Todd Lyons to Step Down Later This Spring
Fox News – Acting ICE Director Todd Lyons submits resignation letter to DHS Secretary Markwayne Mullin

100% Right | ATHENA, STRAND, MOTHER, FEDEX
New York Post – Jurors wail, family leave courtroom as audio of Athena Strand’s last moments and murder is played: ‘Are you a kidnapper?’
Fox News – Athena Strand's mother reveals final words with slain child as jury weighs death penalty for FedEx driver
New York Post – Athena Strand’s father faces FedEx driver killer, begs jury deciding to make the ‘right decision’ on death penalty
New York Post – Athena Strand’s mother reveals heartbreaking last words she told 7-year-old before she was kidnapped, murdered

100% Right | SHOOTING, GANG, 15, YEAR
New York Post – Boy, 15, killed in suspected gang-related shooting in NYC park: ‘These badass little kids’
Fox News – 2 detained after shooting in New York leaves 15-year-old killed, two others wounded: police
New York Post – Bloods gang BBQ on Long Island erupts into deadly teen gun fight, police sources say
New York Post – 15-year-old dead, 2 injured, in gang-related shooting at popular Long Island park

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SWALWELL, ERIC, SEXUAL, ALLEGATIONS
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
'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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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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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
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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
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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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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
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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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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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
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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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
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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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
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TAX, TRUMP, TIPS, MAMDANI
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
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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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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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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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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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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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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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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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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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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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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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
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
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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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
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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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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TRUMP, IRAN, CEASEFIRE, ISRAEL
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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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
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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
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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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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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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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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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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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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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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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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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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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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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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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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FAIRFAX, JUSTIN, SUICIDE, MURDER
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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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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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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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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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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TRUMP, CDC, JESUS, PRESIDENT
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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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
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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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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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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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
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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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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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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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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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IRAN, WAR, TRUMP, ENDING
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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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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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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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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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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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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ARRESTED, D4VD, FOUND, TEEN
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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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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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
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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RFK, JR, BLACK, TRUMP
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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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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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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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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ICE, TODD, DIRECTOR, LYONS
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
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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
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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
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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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ATHENA, STRAND, MOTHER, FEDEX
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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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
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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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
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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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FIFA, WORLD, CUP, TICKETS
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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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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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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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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JUDGE, BALLROOM, TRUMP, HOUSE
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
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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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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
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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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MARLOW, PRATT, CHECKMATE, REASON
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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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
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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
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TENNESSEE, MONTH, NUCLEAR, FAMILY
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
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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
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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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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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BAHAMAS, DAUGHTER, FLED, HOOKER
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
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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
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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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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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DEMOCRAT, BACKED, HOUSE, SANDERS
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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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
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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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NANCY, FBI, GUTHRIE, DNA
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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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
Accessed 2026-04-16 17:05 ET
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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CEASEFIRE, LEBANON, ISRAEL, TRUST
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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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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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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KIRK, ATF, REPORT, JUDGE
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
Accessed 2026-04-16 15:05 ET
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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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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TRUMP, CALIFORNIA, EASTMAN, ELECTION
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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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
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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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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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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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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REPORTER, NFL, TUB, STANDARD
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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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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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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MICHIGAN, GIRL, GUN, CAUGHT
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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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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HARRIS, GAS, PRICES, KAMALA
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
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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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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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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WINGS, RELATIONSHIP, WNBA, SHIELD
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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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
Accessed 2026-04-16 19:05 ET
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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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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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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SCHOOL, VIOLENT, PLOTTED, YEAR
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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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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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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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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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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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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ASSAULT, ICE, MINNESOTA, CHARGED
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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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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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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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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BLOCKADE, IRANIAN, NAVY, SHIP
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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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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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
Accessed 2026-04-16 07:05 ET
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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STUDENTS, PRESENTATION, TEACHER, IMAGES
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
Accessed 2026-04-16 23:05 ET
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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BILL, HOUSE, HAITIAN, REPUBLICANS
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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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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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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