Palestinian Prisoners Live on Hope. Israel’s Death Penalty Aims to Destroy It. On Palestinian Prisoners’ Day, new death penalty law exacerbates a painful reality for those with imprisoned loved ones.

Israeli National Security Minister Itamar Ben-Gvir, wearing a golden noose pin, toasted the Knesset’s enactment of a bill making the death penalty the default punishment for Palestinians convicted of “terrorist attacks."
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Trump alone did it ...

VOTE YES VIRGINIA PLEASE

😂😂😂 #FBI

Epstein survivor says it's not too late to expose what happened at his New Mexico ranch Rachel Benavidez, who accused Jeffrey Epstein of assaulting her at his isolated Zorro Ranch, wants his enablers to be held accountable.

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Trump forced to launch tariff refund site With little fanfare or publicity, the Trump administration launched a new portal on Monday to begin the process of paying back businesses with the tariff funds collected under President Donald…

The Trump administration quietly launched a portal to pay back billions in tariff money.

Turns out “Liberation Day” comes with refunds.

www.dailykos.com/stories/2026...

The new report on FBI Director Kash Patel cites more than TWO DOZEN sources describing his leadership as a “management failure” and national security risk.

The White House and DOJ didn’t deny the allegations, but deflected.

Patel was the only one who issued a direct rebuttal.

That speaks volumes.

Businesses start applying for US tariff refunds The government estimates it will take 60 to 90 days for firm to receive refunds after their applications are accepted.

ME: What about individuals? When will individuals be able to apply for refunds?
www.semafor.com/article/04/1...

US and allied forces kick off combat drills with Philippines as China objects The United States and the Philippines have kicked off one of their largest combat exercises, aimed at deterring aggression in Asia.

What is Trump thinking? He's pissing off China now.

China has objected to the U.S.-Philippine drills, saying they are aimed at containing its global rise.
apnews.com/article/phil...

The Inside Story of Five Days That Remade the Supreme Court

Secret memos obtained by The New York Times illuminate the origins of the Supreme Court’s now-routine “shadow docket” rulings on presidential power.

Gift article. Read for free.
www.nytimes.com/2026/04/18/u...

Envision the US government mandating Sharia law for all Americans. The push for Christian Nationalism will compel everyone, regardless of their religious or personal beliefs, to adhere to the government’s interpretation of Christian law. Freedom of religion will be extinguished.

Live updates: Trump says talks will resume as standoff escalates over Strait of Hormuz President Donald Trump said U.S. negotiators will be in Pakistan on Monday for round two of talks with Iran as tensions rise over passage in the Strait of Hormuz.

Trump says U.S. negotiators will visit Pakistan on Monday for round two of talks with Iran. Iran has yet to confirm the talks. Trump threatens to destroy Iran’s civilian infrastructure if they rejects the U.S. deal.
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All construction of Trump's White House ballroom can resume, appeals court says Construction is expected to continue at the White House until the next hearing which is due to take place in June.

Congress should terminate Trump’s ballroom project.
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Jimmy Kimmel Spots Big Problem With Trump’s Tacky Arch The late-night host eviscerated Draft Dodger Trump and his plans for a 250-foot gold arch.

The late-night host eviscerated Draft Dodger Trump and his plans for a 250-foot gold arch.

Clarence Thomas Can’t Get American History Right In his recent broadside against the twentieth century, the justice is as ill informed as he is mean-spirited.

@hcrichardson.bsky.social @jbf1755.bsky.social

newrepublic.com/article/2091...

The same public pressure that pushed out Bondi and Noem is now focused squarely on Hegseth. The regime is scrambling as another high-level official faces a total career meltdown.

See why the pressure campaign is working: www.dworkinsubstack.com/p/arrest-war...

4 sentenced in $12.7M Medicaid fraud; NC treatment center shut down A $12.7M Medicaid fraud scheme ends with prison time, millions seized, and a NC clinic shut down.

North Carolina: 4 sentenced in $12.7Million Medicaid fraud scheme; treatment center shut down

#MedicaidFraud #NC #ncpol

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ICE Agent Faces Rare Criminal Charge for Pointing Gun at Minnesota Motorist A Minneapolis prosecutor said this was the first time a federal agent has been criminally charged for conduct during Operation Metro Surge.

Minneapolis prosecutor says this is the first time a federal ICE agent has been criminally charged for conduct during Operation Metro Surge
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US appeals court declares 158-year-old home distilling ban unconstitutional The ban was part of a law passed during ⁠Reconstruction in July 1868.

The 5th U.S. Circuit Court of ‌Appeals in New Orleans ruled in favor of the nonprofit Hobby Distillers Association and four of its 1,300 members.
www.reuters.com/legal/govern...

Europe has 'maybe six weeks of jet fuel left', energy boss warns Flights could soon be cancelled if supplies from the Gulf remain blocked, says the International Energy Agency.

Many airlines worldwide have taken emergency measures to combat the rising fuel cost, which typically accounts for 20-40% of their operating expenses.

European jet fuel prices have reached an all-time high of $1,838 per ton, up from $831 before the war began.
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Pentagon-Vatican meeting latest flash point in Trump's clash with religious leaders WASHINGTON (RNS) — The increase in faith-fueled militaristic rhetoric is pitting the president against a growing list of faith leaders, ranging from local clergy to the pope.

The increase in faith-fueled militaristic rhetoric is pitting the president against a growing list of faith leaders, ranging from local clergy to the pope.
religionnews.com/2026/04/08/p...

The Seven Democrats Who Joined Republicans in Opposing Measure to Block Arms Sales to Israel Arms sales to Israel split Senate Democrats, as conflict in Iran, Lebanon and Gaza deepen divisions in the party.

Sanders: "Americans ... want to see our tax money invested in improving lives here at home – not used to kill innocent women and children in the Middle East and put American troops in harm’s way as part of Netanyahu’s illegal wars of expansion."

#AIPAC #IranWar

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Church-state separation is a ‘lie,’ says Trump's Religious Liberty Commission chair (RNS) — ‘Church-state separation ensures we are all free to live as ourselves and believe as we choose, as long as we don’t harm others,’ a church-state separationist countered.

Church-state separation is not a lie.

‘Church-state separation ensures we are all free to live as ourselves and believe as we choose, as long as we don’t harm others,’ a church-state separationist countered.

religionnews.com/2026/04/14/c...

Still Think TRUMP’S BLOCKADE is Winning? WATCH THIS Before You Speak Again YouTube video by OPTM

Still Think TRUMP’S BLOCKADE is Winning? WATCH THIS Before You Speak Again
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How Hungary's Orbán uses control of the media to escape scrutiny and keep the public in the dark | The Associated Press BUDAPEST, Hungary (AP) — In the months leading up to elections for the European Parliament, Hungarians were warned that casting a ballot against Prime

“How Hungary’s Orbán [used] control of the media to [try to] escape scrutiny and [to try to] keep the public in the dark” 7/31/24 (Much of this will sound familiar.)

Feb 2024: “One document drafted by CRA…includes a list of top priorities for CRA in a second Trump term. ‘Christian nationalism’ is one of the bullet points.” (CRA was founded by Project 2025 leader Russ Vought who is again in the Trump admin.) www.politico.com/news/2024/02...

Now read this. ⬇️

Hungary has not returned cash seized from bank workers, Kyiv says Ukraine is working to recover $80 million of cash and nine gold bars that Hungary seized when authorities arrested seven Ukrainian bank workers this week, Kyiv's central bank chief said

ICYMI, “Ukraine is working to recover $80 million of cash and nine gold bars that Hungary seized when authorities arrested seven Ukrainian bank workers this week, Kyiv's central bank chief said Friday.” 3/6/26

US justice department seeks to throw out Capitol riot convictions The Trump administration is asking a court to throw out the convictions of Stewart Rhodes and other members of the Oath Keepers and Proud Boys.

DOJ asks a federal appeals court to throw out the convictions of 12 people guilty of seditious conspiracy related to Jan. 6th riots. 👎😡
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Inside Trump’s Effort to “Take Over” the Midterm Elections When Trump tried to overturn the 2020 election, the institutional guardrails of American democracy held. But if faced with the same tests today, those barriers — and people who held the line — would l...

The trust between the Trump administration and states is completely broken. This loss of trust is mostly due to election deniers assuming numerous top roles at federal agencies.

#MidtermElections #ElectionDeniers

www.propublica.org/article/trum...

Eric Swalwell, Tony Gonzales to Resign From Congress After Threat of Expulsion Votes The California Democrat and Texas Republican said they planned to leave Congress in the wake of sexual-misconduct allegations that sparked calls for them to quit or face expulsion votes.

Rep Nydia Velázquez (D-NY): All four of the lawmakers should resign andIf they refuse, they should be expelled.

Rep Nancy Mace (R-SC): “The House needs to be cleaned out, and it starts with these four.”

www.wsj.com/politics/hou...