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Trump Officials Push Teddy Roosevelt for Pro Football Hall of Fame
A push by the Trump administration to honor former President Theodore Roosevelt with induction into the Pro Football Hall of Fame is gaining attention, with Interior Secretary Doug Burgum suggesting the move could happen soon.
Sat, 18 Apr 2026 17:13:12 EDTRobert Pape: 'Zero-Sum' Conflict Means No Ceasefire
Military expert Robert Pape argues that the glimmer of a possible peace deal this weekend was illusory - and that a ceasefire is unlikely to hold because the conflict is driven by a fundamentally "zero-sum" dynamic rather than negotiable differences.
Sat, 18 Apr 2026 17:09:46 EDTExperts Split as Feds Probe Deaths, Disappearances of Scientists
Experts remain divided over whether a series of deaths and disappearances since mid-2024 involving at least 11 scientists and researchers across the United States are connected, as federal authorities continue a broad investigation that has drawn national attention and...
Sat, 18 Apr 2026 14:48:28 EDTNew DHS Chief Draws Criticism From Both Parties
As of April 18, 2026, Homeland Security Sec. Markwayne Mullin, less than a month into the job, is facing criticism from congressional Democrats and from immigration restrictionists in President Trump's base as he tries to reshape a department under scrutiny.
Sat, 18 Apr 2026 14:43:09 EDTSuspiciously Timed War Bets Raise Insider Trading Concerns
A series of unusually well-timed financial bets tied to key moments in the recent U.S. conflict with Iran has triggered scrutiny from lawmakers and market experts, who are raising concerns about possible insider activity, reports the Guardian.
Sat, 18 Apr 2026 14:18:38 EDTAxios: Trump Holds Situation Room Meeting on Iran
President Donald Trump held a Situation Room meeting Saturday morning to address rising tensions in the Strait of Hormuz and ongoing nuclear talks with Iran, according to Axios, citing U.S. officials.
Sat, 18 Apr 2026 14:02:55 EDTReport: NATO-Linked Firm Servicing Chinese Satellites
A European satellite services provider owned by a NATO-linked defense contractor is authorized to support dozens of Chinese satellites tied to a company with alleged connections to Beijing’s military, according to Newsweek.
Sat, 18 Apr 2026 12:30:26 EDTWSJ: US Prepares to Board Iran-Linked Ships in Global Naval Crackdown
The U.S. military is preparing to board and seize Iran-linked oil tankers and commercial vessels in international waters in the coming days, according to U.S. officials who spoke with The Wall Street Journal.
Sat, 18 Apr 2026 11:59:44 EDTPatel to Atlantic: 'See You in Court' Over Explosive Profile
FBI Director Kash Patel is escalating a public clash with The Atlantic into a potential legal fight, after the magazine published a controversial report portraying a turbulent first year in his role.
Sat, 18 Apr 2026 11:31:52 EDTTrump to Read Scripture After Blasphemy Backlash
Days after a social media image depicting him as Jesus drew accusations of blasphemy from his own religious base, President Donald Trump has recorded a scripture reading for a weeklong marathon at the Museum of the Bible in Washington, organizers and the White House said,...
Sat, 18 Apr 2026 11:27:04 EDTReport: DOJ Refuses to Aid French Probe Into Musk's X
The U.S. Justice Department has told French law enforcement it will not help with efforts to investigate tech billionaire Elon Musk’s social media platform X, the Wall Street Journal reported on Sat., citing a letter from the DOJ's Office of International Affairs, dated Friday.
Sat, 18 Apr 2026 11:17:53 EDTTrump Signs Order to Speed Review of Psychedelics
President Donald Trump on Saturday directed his administration to speed up reviews of certain psychedelic drugs, including ibogaine, which recently has been embraced by combat veterans and conservative lawmakers despite having serious safety risks.
Sat, 18 Apr 2026 10:28:11 EDTRep. Omar Blames 'Discrepancy' for $30 Million Disclosure Error
Rep. Ilhan Omar, D-Minn., has filed an amended financial disclosure that cuts her previously reported household assets from as much as $30 million to no more than $95,000, with her office blaming an accounting error.
Sat, 18 Apr 2026 10:19:03 EDTUK Probes Failed Drone Plot Near Israeli Embassy, Iran Link Suspected
A suspected failed drone attack targeting the Israeli Embassy in London is being investigated by British police, with early indications pointing to a little-known pro-Iranian group that claimed responsibility online.
Sat, 18 Apr 2026 10:14:09 EDTPope Leo XIV Says He Won't Debate Trump, Will Preach Peace
Pope Leo XIV said Saturday that it was "not in my interest at all" to debate President Donald Trump about the Iran war, but that he would continue preaching the Gospel message of peace.
Sat, 18 Apr 2026 09:55:10 EDTIndiana Races Test Trump's Influence After Redistricting
The only thing standing between President Trump and his revenge on Indiana state senators are people like Julie Wise. She's 48 years old, works at a hospital, describes herself as a conservative, and voted for Trump in the last election.
Sat, 18 Apr 2026 09:13:14 EDTIran Deputy FM: No Date Set for Next Round of Iran-US Talks
No date has been set for the next round of Iran-US peace talks brokered by Pakistan following the failure of an initial round, Iran's deputy foreign minister said on Saturday.
Sat, 18 Apr 2026 09:02:51 EDTIran Navy Warns Hormuz Shut Again; Ships Report Gunfire
Merchant vessels attempting to cross the Strait of Hormuz on Saturday received radio messages from Iran's navy telling them they were not allowed to pass, while two ships reported being hit by gunfire, shipping sources said.
Sat, 18 Apr 2026 09:00:23 EDTJudge Temporarily Stops Nexstar-Tegna TV Station Merger
A federal judge in Sacramento, California, has blocked a $6.2 billion merger of local television giants Nexstar Media Group and rival Tegna until an antitrust lawsuit is resolved.
Fri, 17 Apr 2026 21:51:09 EDTCanada's Conservatives Target Carney on Tariffs
The Conservative Party of Canada is attacking Prime Minister Mark Carney for failing to negotiate a trade deal with President Donald Trump.
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