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Trump's Iran Rhetoric Raises War Crimes Questions

Donald Trump's recent threats against Iran are drawing scrutiny from legal experts who warn that his explicit statements about targeting civilian infrastructure could be construed as admissions of ...

Sarah Mitchell April 7, 2026 0 comments 5 min read

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Cassidy Braces for Primary Blowback Over Trump Conviction Vote

Sen. Bill Cassidy is openly acknowledging the political cost of his decision to convict President Trump during the 2021 impeachment trial, as he faces a primary challenge from within his own party....

Sarah Mitchell April 7, 2026 0 comments 4 min read

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Cassidy Faces GOP Reckoning Over Trump Conviction Vote

Louisiana Republican Sen. Bill Cassidy is bracing for a political backlash rooted in one of his most consequential votes: conviction on the House impeachment charge stemming from the January 6 Capi...

Sarah Mitchell April 7, 2026 0 comments 3 min read

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Trump Warns of Iran Annihilation: Rhetoric Escalates Beyond Typical Campaign Bluster

President Trump escalated his rhetoric on Iran this week with language suggesting potential military action that would constitute war crimes under international law.The threats mark a notable shift...

Sarah Mitchell April 7, 2026 0 comments 4 min read

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Vance Throws Weight Behind Orban's Hungary Reelection Bid

Vice President JD Vance traveled to Hungary to publicly back Prime Minister Viktor Orban as the nation heads toward a critical election, signaling the Trump administration's willingness to openly s...

Sarah Mitchell April 7, 2026 0 comments 3 min read

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Georgia and Wisconsin Face Critical Votes Tonight

Two races unfold tonight with potential ripple effects for the broader political landscape: a special election in Georgia's 14th Congressional District and a Wisconsin Supreme Court contest that co...

Sarah Mitchell April 7, 2026 0 comments 7 min read

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Chaos Erupts Over Iran Nuclear Talks as Clock Ticks

Conflicting statements from officials across multiple capitals have thrown U.S.-Iran negotiations into murky territory, with diplomats and government leaders offering sharply divergent interpretati...

Sarah Mitchell April 7, 2026 0 comments 4 min read

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Trump Cuts Food Aid, Medicare to Fund Military Surge

The Trump administration is preparing to slash funding for major social safety net programs to bankroll a significant expansion of military spending, a move that would squeeze assistance for millio...

Sarah Mitchell April 7, 2026 0 comments 3 min read

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Trump's War Crimes Talk Puts Military Leader in Bind

General CQ Brown Jr., the nation's top military officer, faces mounting pressure as the president intensifies language suggesting potential violations of international law if returned to office.The...

Sarah Mitchell April 7, 2026 0 comments 6 min read

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Trump's Mystery: Why Bondi Got Canned as AG

Todd Blanche took the helm as acting attorney general and immediately found himself deflecting questions about his predecessor's abrupt exit.During his first press conference in the role, Blanche s...

Sarah Mitchell April 7, 2026 0 comments 6 min read

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Blanche Pledges Justice Department Will Shun Trump Revenge Agenda

Acting Attorney General Todd Blanche moved to distance the department from any perception that it will weaponize its powers against the president's political rivals, declaring the Justice Departmen...

Sarah Mitchell April 7, 2026 0 comments 5 min read

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Trump's Iran Threat Reignites Debate Over What Counts as a Civilian Target

President Trump's recent threats to strike Iranian targets have forced an uncomfortable question back into the spotlight: what exactly qualifies as a civilian in wartime?International law is unambi...

Sarah Mitchell April 7, 2026 0 comments 3 min read

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DOJ Chief: No Enemies List Operation Underway

Todd Blanche made his debut as acting Attorney General with a pointed message: the Justice Department is not weaponized against Trump's political opponents. Speaking publicly for the first time in ...

Sarah Mitchell April 7, 2026 0 comments 7 min read

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Trump's Own Allies Turn Against Iran War Push

Some of Trump's most prominent MAGA supporters are openly resisting calls for military escalation against Iran, signaling rare fractures within the former president's political base.Conservative me...

Sarah Mitchell April 7, 2026 0 comments 6 min read

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Tariff Dodge: Billions in Phantom Trade Shifts Expose System Flaws

As U.S. tariffs on Chinese goods have tightened, import figures show a dramatic drop. Yet investigators and trade analysts say a significant portion of that decline isn't real. Instead, companies a...

Sarah Mitchell April 7, 2026 0 comments 3 min read

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U.S., Israel Unleash Barrage on Iran Oil Hub as Trump Escalates

American military forces conducted more than 90 strikes targeting Kharg Island early Tuesday, intensifying the ongoing confrontation with Iran while deliberately sidestepping the nation's critical ...

Sarah Mitchell April 7, 2026 0 comments 7 min read

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Inside Trump's War Room: How a President Chose Iran Over His Team

President Trump made the decision to escalate tensions with Iran during a series of tense Situation Room meetings where his instincts collided sharply with warnings from his inner circle.Vice Presi...

Sarah Mitchell April 7, 2026 0 comments 6 min read

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How Trump Ended Up at War With Iran: Inside the White House Decisions

New reporting reveals how a confluence of political alliances and internal dynamics steered the Trump administration toward military confrontation with Iran, with few voices in the president's orbi...

Sarah Mitchell April 7, 2026 0 comments 5 min read

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DHS Contractors Accuse Trump Aide of Shakedown Scheme

Multiple Department of Homeland Security contractors have reported to White House officials that they were pressured to make payments that would directly benefit Corey Lewandowski, according to sou...

Sarah Mitchell April 7, 2026 0 comments 5 min read

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Trump Warns of Civilization's End as Iran Deadline Looms

President Donald Trump issued a stark warning Tuesday, declaring that "a whole civilization will die tonight" as negotiations approached a critical deadline regarding the ongoing conflict with Iran...

Sarah Mitchell April 7, 2026 0 comments 4 min read

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SOLDIER'S BRIDE GRABBED BY ICE ON ARMY BASE

An Army staff sergeant is fighting federal immigration authorities to prevent his wife's deportation after she was arrested at a Louisiana military installation where the couple married just weeks ...

Sarah Mitchell April 7, 2026 0 comments 6 min read

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Gas Hits $4.14 as Iran Tensions Pump Up Prices

Gasoline prices surged to a national average of $4.14 per gallon, marking a sharp climb as geopolitical friction with Iran continues to roil energy markets.The spike reflects two distinct pressure ...

Sarah Mitchell April 7, 2026 0 comments 4 min read

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SHOTS PEPPER COUNCILMAN'S HOME; CRYPTIC WARNING LEFT BEHIND

An Indianapolis city council member reported that gunfire struck his residence Monday morning, with investigators now examining whether the incident was politically motivated.Ron Gibson said more t...

Sarah Mitchell April 7, 2026 0 comments 3 min read

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Idaho Reverses Mental Health Cuts After Deaths Mount

Idaho is backtracking on service reductions for people with severe mental illness after the policy triggered a sharp rise in preventable deaths and other serious outcomes.The state had eliminated o...

Sarah Mitchell April 7, 2026 0 comments 5 min read

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Arizona's No Labels Chapter Ditches Name, Courts Legal War

A ballot access group operating in Arizona is attempting to rebrand itself as the Independent Party, triggering a fierce legal showdown with both major political parties in the state.The rebranding...

Sarah Mitchell April 7, 2026 0 comments 4 min read

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Trump, GOP Allies Push Election Fraud Claims Despite Lack of Evidence

Republican officials and the Trump administration have repeatedly asserted that mail-in voting poses serious risks of fraud and operational failure, yet investigations and audits have consistently ...

Sarah Mitchell April 7, 2026 0 comments 3 min read

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Trump Ally Set to Battle Democrat for Greene's Georgia Seat

A special election is underway in Georgia to fill the congressional vacancy left by Marjorie Taylor Greene's departure from the House, pitting a Trump-aligned Republican against a Democratic challe...

Sarah Mitchell April 7, 2026 0 comments 7 min read

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Two Critical Races Unfold Tuesday: Wisconsin and Georgia Test Political Landscape

Voters across two states head to the polls Tuesday for elections that could signal broader political momentum heading into the midterm contests this fall. In Wisconsin, the state Supreme Court race...

Sarah Mitchell April 7, 2026 0 comments 6 min read

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Trump Reaches Out to Artemis II Crew After Lunar Victory

President Trump contacted the astronauts from NASA's Artemis II mission following their successful journey around the moon, marking a notable moment in the administration's push to expand American ...

Sarah Mitchell April 7, 2026 0 comments 7 min read

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SHOTS FIRED: Councilman's Home Targeted After Data Center Vote

An Indianapolis city councilman reported gunfire at his residence and found a threatening message left at his door, apparently connected to his support for a controversial data center project in hi...

Sarah Mitchell April 6, 2026 0 comments 7 min read

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Trump Reveals Shoulder-Fired Missile Downed U.S. Fighter Jet in Iran

President Donald Trump disclosed that a shoulder-fired missile brought down an American F-15 fighter jet over Iranian territory, prompting an immediate rescue operation that extracted two airmen fr...

Sarah Mitchell April 6, 2026 0 comments 3 min read

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Trump Gives Iran 24-Hour Ultimatum: Deal or Face Strikes

President Trump has issued a stark warning to Iran, setting a Tuesday night deadline for the country to strike a deal or face military action targeting its infrastructure. Speaking with reporters, ...

Sarah Mitchell April 6, 2026 0 comments 4 min read

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Rep. Gonzales Accused of Sending Explicit Texts to Ex-Aide

A former political director who worked for Rep. Tony Gonzales, R-Texas, has come forward with allegations that the congressman sent her sexually explicit text messages during her employment in his ...

Sarah Mitchell April 6, 2026 0 comments 6 min read

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Trump Unveils Daring Iranian Rescue: 150 Aircraft, 48 Hours in Mountain Hideout

President Trump and senior military officials disclosed fresh details about a high-stakes rescue operation that extracted an American airman from hostile territory in Iran after his F-15 fighter wa...

Sarah Mitchell April 6, 2026 0 comments 5 min read

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Hegseth Draws Christ Parallel in Praising Airman's Return

Defense Secretary Pete Hegseth invoked religious imagery when describing the Easter rescue of a U.S. airman, drawing comparisons to Christianity's central narrative of resurrection and redemption.T...

Sarah Mitchell April 6, 2026 0 comments 5 min read

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Ex-Pentagon Chief Warns Trump: Civilian Targets in Iran Strike Will Backfire

Former Defense Secretary Leon Panetta cautioned against military strikes on Iran's civilian infrastructure, warning that such action would produce no victors regardless of tactical outcomes.The war...

Sarah Mitchell April 6, 2026 0 comments 4 min read

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Trump's Commerce Secretary to Face House Grilling Over Epstein Ties

Howard Lutnick, President Trump's commerce secretary, will sit for questioning before a House panel next month as lawmakers examine his connection to Jeffrey Epstein, the convicted sex trafficker. ...

Sarah Mitchell April 6, 2026 0 comments 3 min read

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Trump Rejects Iran Deal, Threatens Massive Strikes by Tuesday

President Trump dismissed Iran's cease-fire proposal as insufficient on Monday, signaling his readiness to follow through on threats of sweeping military action set to begin Tuesday evening. The re...

Sarah Mitchell April 6, 2026 0 comments 6 min read

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Dems Split on Tax Message as 2024 Looms

Democrats are grappling with a fundamental question about their economic identity, with party figures increasingly at odds over how aggressively to push tax increases on the wealthy.The divide refl...

Sarah Mitchell April 6, 2026 0 comments 5 min read

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Iran Spurns Peace Offer as Trump Warns of Imminent Strikes

Iran has rejected a temporary ceasefire proposal as diplomatic negotiations collapse with less than a day remaining on President Donald Trump's ultimatum. Trump set a hard deadline of 8 p.m. Easter...

Sarah Mitchell April 6, 2026 0 comments 4 min read

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Trump Sidesteps Syria Strategy While Touting Daring Pilot Rescue

President Trump used a news conference to highlight a harrowing military operation that retrieved an Air Force colonel after his fighter jet went down, but offered little insight into how the admin...

Sarah Mitchell April 6, 2026 0 comments 6 min read

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Redistricting Chaos Hits Florida and Georgia as Clock Ticks Down

Two high-stakes political battles are careening toward critical deadlines with neither side confident in victory. Florida's redistricting fight has become unexpectedly contentious, with partisan in...

Sarah Mitchell April 6, 2026 0 comments 5 min read

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Trump Pivots to Iran War Talk, Biden Cognition at Easter Event

President Trump used an Easter celebration at the White House as an unlikely backdrop to discuss military conflict with Iran and question his predecessor's mental fitness, marking a jarring tonal s...

Sarah Mitchell April 6, 2026 0 comments 4 min read

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Texas Rep. Gonzales Faces Second Sexual Misconduct Allegation

Representative Tony Gonzales of Texas is now at the center of a second sexual harassment claim, complicating matters for House Republican leadership as they grapple with the fallout from his admitt...

Sarah Mitchell April 6, 2026 0 comments 3 min read

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Second Woman Accuses GOP Rep. Gonzales of Explicit Texts

A second former staffer has come forward alleging that Rep. Tony Gonzales, a Republican from Texas, sent her sexually explicit text messages during her employment in his office.The accusation marks...

Sarah Mitchell April 6, 2026 0 comments 6 min read

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Melania Stuns in Ralph Lauren at Easter Celebration

Melania Trump turned heads at the annual Easter egg toss, choosing a Ralph Lauren ensemble that signaled a deliberate shift in her public styling.The first lady's outfit drew immediate attention fr...

Sarah Mitchell April 6, 2026 0 comments 7 min read

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Top General Reveals High-Stakes Timeline of Airmen Rescue in Iran

The chairman of the Joint Chiefs of Staff provided an account of how U.S. forces executed a daring rescue operation to recover American airmen from Iranian territory, emphasizing the extreme risks ...

Sarah Mitchell April 6, 2026 0 comments 6 min read

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Hegseth Faces Heat Over Blocked Military Promotions

Senator Kirsten Gillibrand is demanding answers from the Defense Department after reports surfaced that Defense Secretary Pete Hegseth has stalled promotions for multiple senior officers, many of t...

Sarah Mitchell April 6, 2026 0 comments 5 min read