Trump Shares That The Iran War 'Is Very Close To Over'

Trump Shares That The Iran War 'Is Very Close To Over'

Joseph Quesada
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April 15, 2026
President Donald Trump expresses his belief that the Iran War “is very close to over,” according to video clips of an interview with FOX Business Network’s “Morning with Maria.” “I think it’s close to over, yeah. I mean, I view it as very close to over,” President Trump remarks during one of the snippets of […]
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Scott Singer Touts 'America First' Approach in Congressional 23 Bid (VIDEO)

Scott Singer Touts 'America First' Approach in Congressional 23 Bid (VIDEO)

Michael Costeines
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April 14, 2026
Florida Congressional candidate Scott Singer (R) touted his "America First" approach as the former Mayor of Boca Raton in a pitch to voters to win the District 23 election through a campaign video released this week. "The leader of the America First Mayors' Council, Scott Singer, has championed President Trump's America First policies right here […]
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Sheila Cherfilus-McCormick Introduces Bill Preventing Energy Price Gouging in Wartime

Sheila Cherfilus-McCormick Introduces Bill Preventing Energy Price Gouging in Wartime

Grayson Bakich
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April 14, 2026
Representative Sheila Cherfilus-McCormick (D-FL) has introduced legislation preventing energy price gouging during times of war. The recent war with Iran, which is currently in the middle of a two-week ceasefire, has caused energy prices to skyrocket thanks to the blockage of the Strait of Hormuz, a major oil tanker passage. Due to the surge in […]
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House Democrats Offer Bill To Commence 25th Amendment Procedures

House Democrats Offer Bill To Commence 25th Amendment Procedures

Joseph Quesada
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April 14, 2026
Rep. James Raskin (D-Md.), the top Democrat on the House Judiciary Committee, alongside 50 House Democrats, has introduced a bill to launch the removal of President Donald Trump through the 25th Amendment to the Constitution. The legislation aims to establish a “Commission on Presidential Capacity to Discharge the Powers and Duties of Office,” authorized by […]
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Laurel Lee Celebrates Passage of Holocaust Art Recovery Bill Into Law

Laurel Lee Celebrates Passage of Holocaust Art Recovery Bill Into Law

Grayson Bakich
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April 14, 2026
Representative Laurel Lee (R-FL) is celebrating the passage of her Holocaust Expropriated Art Recovery (HEAR) Act into law, which allows Holocaust survivors and their descendants the opportunity to recover plundered cultural artifacts. The HEAR Act modifies existing laws so that claims of stolen art are decided on their merits rather than dismissed on legal technical grounds. Throughout […]
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Gen. Dan Caine Urges Renewal Of FISA 702 Amid Privacy Concerns

Gen. Dan Caine Urges Renewal Of FISA 702 Amid Privacy Concerns

Joseph Quesada
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April 14, 2026
A pivotal tool of the U.S. intelligence community is set to expire on Apr. 20, 2026. As the clock approaches, Joint Chiefs Gen. Dan Caine sent federal officials a letter urging federal lawmakers to support the White House’s efforts to an 18-month “clean renewal” of the legislation, according to reports from Politico. Section 702 of […]
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SOUTHCOM Confirms Kinetic Vessel Strike Along Eastern Pacific

SOUTHCOM Confirms Kinetic Vessel Strike Along Eastern Pacific

Joseph Quesada
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April 14, 2026
The U.S. Southern Command (SOUTHCOM) announced it conducted a kinetic strike on a boat along the eastern Pacific, accused of trafficking drugs, killing two people in the process. The attack, commanded by Marine Gen. Francis Donovan, deterred a vessel that was operated by a U.S.-designated terrorist group involved in transporting illicit narcotics to the U.S., […]
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Trump Blames 'Fake News' For Misinterpreting AI Post Resembling Jesus Christ

Trump Blames 'Fake News' For Misinterpreting AI Post Resembling Jesus Christ

Joseph Quesada
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April 14, 2026
President Donald Trump addressed his recent Artificial Intelligence (AI)-generated image on Truth Social in which he is depicted wearing a biblical-style robe with his hand on the forehead of a man lying in a hospital bed. A now-deleted post that has drawn commentary from hundreds due to its suggestion of the president having “saint-like powers […]
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Vance Confirms 'Some Progress' in Nuclear Talks With Iran Despite Failure

Vance Confirms 'Some Progress' in Nuclear Talks With Iran Despite Failure

Joseph Quesada
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April 14, 2026
Vice President (VP) JD Vance confirmed that talks between the U.S. and Iran in Pakistan over the weekend “did make some progress” during an interview with Fox News Channel’s “Special Report.” “They moved in our direction,” VP Vance expressed during the interview, referencing the U.S.’ demand for the removal of nuclear material from the Islamic […]
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Trump Warns Iran That 'Fast Attack Ships' Will Be 'ELIMINATED'

Trump Warns Iran That 'Fast Attack Ships' Will Be 'ELIMINATED'

Joseph Quesada
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April 13, 2026
President Trump warned that Iranian “fast attack ships” will be destroyed if any vessels attempt to approach the U.S. military blockade of the Strait of Hormuz, which commenced following failed peace talks between the U.S. and Iran. “Warning: If any of these ships come anywhere close to our BLOCKADE, they will be immediately ELIMINATED, using […]
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Trump Calls Pope Leo 'WEAK' Following His Public Criticism of the War in Iran

Trump Calls Pope Leo 'WEAK' Following His Public Criticism of the War in Iran

Joseph Quesada
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April 13, 2026
President Donald Trump criticized Pope Leo XIV, accusing the pontiff of being “OK” with Iran having a nuclear weapon, following his public condemnation of the conflict in Iran. “Pope Leo is WEAK on Crime, and terrible for Foreign Policy. He talks about 'fear' of the Trump Administration, but doesn’t mention the FEAR that the Catholic […]
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Anna Paulina Luna Files Motion to Expel Eric Swalwell from Congress

Anna Paulina Luna Files Motion to Expel Eric Swalwell from Congress

Grayson Bakich
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April 13, 2026
Representative Anna Paulina Luna (R-FL) has filed a motion to expel Representative Eric Swalwell (D-CA) from Congress, following accusations of sexual harassment and assault that continue to grow. The accusations began over the weekend, when four women, including social media content creator Ally Sammarco, came forward with allegations of Rep. Swalwell inappropriately touching them, sending […]
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'We Will Defend Ourselves': Miguel Diaz-Canel Takes Stand Against U.S. Invasion

'We Will Defend Ourselves': Miguel Diaz-Canel Takes Stand Against U.S. Invasion

Joseph Quesada
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April 13, 2026
Cuban President Miguel Diaz-Canel affirmed that the people of Cuba would defend themselves should the U.S. attempt to invade the communist country and depose him. During an interview with NBC News’ “Meet the Press," Diaz-Canel discussed the negative economic and regional security effects that could occur if the U.S. launches a military campaign on the […]
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Trump Announces U.S. Blockade Of Strait Of Hormuz

Trump Announces U.S. Blockade Of Strait Of Hormuz

Joseph Quesada
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April 13, 2026
President Donald Trump has  announced that the U.S. Navy will “immediately” begin a blockade of the Strait of Hormuz, barring “any and all ships trying to enter or leave the Strait of Hormuz.” The announcement comes after the U.S. and the Islamic Republic failed to reach an accord during peace talks in Pakistan. "Effective immediately, […]
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Greg Steube Urges Iran to Hold up Their End of Ceasefire 'Agreement'

Greg Steube Urges Iran to Hold up Their End of Ceasefire 'Agreement'

Joseph Quesada
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April 10, 2026
U.S. Rep. Greg Steube (R-Fla.) shared a video clip of his appearance on the Todd Starnes Show, in which he discussed Iran's reliability during the agreed-upon 2-week ceasefire between Washington and Iran amid the nearly 6-week-long conflict. “So, what happens here if Iran does not hold up its side of the agreement?” Starnes asked. “Well, […]
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Michael Carbonara Takes Moms for Liberty Pledge to Defend Parental Rights

Michael Carbonara Takes Moms for Liberty Pledge to Defend Parental Rights

Grayson Bakich
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April 10, 2026
Michael Carbonara, a Republican challenger to Representative Debbie Wasserman Schultz (D-FL) in the 25th Congressional District, is taking the Moms for Liberty Parent Pledge, a formal declaration to protect parental rights in education and medicine. The Moms for Liberty Parent Pledge holds the taker to "honor the fundamental rights of parents, including, but not limited […]
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American Airlines Announces Resumed Flights to Venezuela

American Airlines Announces Resumed Flights to Venezuela

Joseph Quesada
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April 10, 2026
American Airlines announced plans to resume flights to Venezuela “as soon as April 30,” amid pending government approvals and security measures. The airline’s proposal includes “daily nonstop service between Miami (MIA) and Caracas, Venezuela (CSC).” “American was the first airline to announce plans to restart service to Venezuela, and we are encouraged by the progress […]
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Judge Rules Against The Pentagon's Restrictive Press Policy

Judge Rules Against The Pentagon's Restrictive Press Policy

Joseph Quesada
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April 10, 2026
A federal judge ruled that the U.S. Department of Defense (DoD) violated a court order requiring it to restore access to the Pentagon for reporters after the agency’s stringent restrictions on journalists. U.S. District Judge Paul Friedman rebuked the department for attempting to circumvent his March 20, 2026, decision by establishing a new press policy. […]
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