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National average retail gas prices hit $4 gallon again;
remain stubborningly high as IRAN WAR conintues
up over $1 since WAR began
@gasbuddy.bsky.social

Two Drugs Stir Hope for Treatment of Deadly Pancreatic Cancer

Two Drugs Stir Hope for Treatment of Deadly Pancreatic Cancer www.nytimes.com/2026/04/21/b...

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Here’s Where the National Fight Over Gerrymandered Maps Stands

Here’s Where the National Fight Over Gerrymandered Maps Stands www.nytimes.com/2026/04/21/u...

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Trump approval rating down to new low of 33%

POTUS under water on every issue including the economy (-40), cost of living (-53), immigration (-19)

Osoff comfortably ahead

Patel lashes out at press over story painting him as drunk and AWOL The FBI director denied being intoxicated on duty and defended his celebration with the men’s Olympic hockey team.

Patel lashes out after story says he is often drunk and AWOL
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U.S. Abruptly Rescinds Subpoenas It Had Just Issued in John Brennan Inquiry

U.S. Abruptly Rescinds Subpoenas in John Brennan Inquiry www.nytimes.com/2026/04/21/u...

D.H.S. Will Run Out of Money for Paychecks in May, Secretary Says

D.H.S. Will Run Out of Money for Paychecks in May, Secretary Says www.nytimes.com/2026/04/21/u...

Mexico to beef up security at tourist sites after shooting at pyramids Mexico's government is boosting security at tourist sites in preparation for the World Cup after a man opened fire at the Teotihuacan pyramids.

Mexico's government is boosting security at tourist sites in preparation for the World Cup after a man opened fire at the Teotihuacan pyramids. n.pr/4e2IyaN

Why the Pentagon is dropping a flu vaccine mandate US soldiers are now free to get the flu.

Why the Pentagon is dropping a flu vaccine mandate www.vox.com/the-logoff-n...

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GOOD NEWS

Fed Pick Faces Skepticism Over Claim of Independence From Trump

Kevin Warsh, Trump’s Fed Chair Pick, Faces Skepticism Over Claim of Independence www.nytimes.com/2026/04/21/b...

Trust Trump? Iran’s Doubts Shadow Peace Talks.

Trust Trump? Iran’s Doubts Shadow Peace Talks. www.nytimes.com/2026/04/21/u...

Health care leaders sweat federal Medicaid, Obamacare changes at POLITICO Summit “At some point or another, folks are going to lose coverage.”

Health care leaders sweat federal Medicaid, Obamacare changes at POLITICO Summit www.politico.com/news/2026/04...

Warsh vows to keep distance from White House on Fed rate decisions Trump said repeatedly throughout the high-stakes selection process for the new Fed chair that his nominee would bring down interest rates.

‘Sock puppet’: Warsh, Warren clash over financial disclosure, Fed independence www.politico.com/news/2026/04...

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Markey at POLITICO Summit: Ready for ‘battle’ with Trump on health care The Massachusetts Democrat also called on Health Secretary Robert F. Kennedy Jr. to resign.

Markey at POLITICO Summit: Ready for ‘battle’ with Trump on health care www.politico.com/news/2026/04...

The war in Iran isn’t ending — it’s becoming something new Why this conflict is so hard to end.

The war in Iran isn’t ending — it’s becoming something new www.vox.com/politics/486...

Open or Shut, the Strait of Hormuz May Not Go Back to Normal

Strait of Hormuz May Not Return to Normal, Whether It’s Open or Closed www.nytimes.com/2026/04/21/b...

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Virginia voters give Dems big win in the gerrymandering wars The new map could wipe out Republicans' gains so far in the race President Donald Trump kicked off last summer in Texas.

Virginia voters give Dems big win in the gerrymandering wars www.politico.com/news/2026/04...

Trump threatens more US strikes in Iran as ceasefire deadline looms The president said he is unwilling to extend a three-week ceasefire again, even if progress is made in peace talks.

IRAN WAR
Trump threatens more US strikes in Iran as ceasefire deadline looms www.politico.com/news/2026/04...

Dems' Virginia gamble pays off in redistricting wars Four GOP incumbents in Congress now face the prospect of running in districts designed to retire them.

Dems' Virginia gamble pays off in redistricting wars www.axios.com/2026/04/22/v...

Rep. Cory Mills says he won't resign from Congress amid ethics probe into misconduct allegations Mills, who is facing a potential expulsion vote, said he won't follow in the footsteps of three House colleagues who resigned over various allegations of misconduct in recent days.

Rep. Cory Mills says he won't resign from Congress amid ethics probe into misconduct allegations www.nbcnews.com/politics/con...