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April 2026

Kyiv: Russia-Seized Grain Boat Won't Unload in Israel

The Panama-flagged vessel's manager was not immediately available for comment

Andrii Sybihaukrainian Foreign Minister
This is also a clear signal to all other vessels, captains, operators, insurers, and governments: do not buy stolen Ukrainian grain. Do not become part of this crime,
On the basis of the materials provided by the Ukrainian side within the framework of international legal cooperation, the competent Israeli ⁠authorities have begun to process the request,

Supreme Court Ruling Could Put 7 Dem House Seats in Play

Both Cook Political Report and Sabato's Crystal Ball, which is published by the University of Virginia's Center for Politics, identified seven districts that could be at risk of turning red — two in Louisiana, two in Alabama, one in Mississippi, one in Tennessee, and one in South Carolina

Amy Walteramerican political analyst
A new map by the GOP legislature is almost certain to result in at least one Republican pickup, though it's unclear whether that can occur in time for the 2026 election,
Larry Sabatoamerican political scientist
It certainly appears possible, perhaps even likely, that these Republican states will be able to draw out all or some of their Democratic-held seats, if not in 2026 than 2028,

Trump Urges Tenn. Gov. Lee to 'Push Hard' on Congressional Maps

Donald Trumppresident
I had a very good conversation with Governor Bill Lee, of Tennessee, this morning, wherein he stated that he would work hard to correct the unconstitutional flaw in the Congressional Maps of the Great State of Tennessee,
Likewise, all of the other Political Representatives of Tennessee have promised to do so. This should give us one extra seat, and help Save our Country from the Radical Left Democrats, and their Country destroying Policies of High Tax, Open Borders, Transgender Mutilization, Defunding the Police, ICE, and Border Patrol, No Voter ID, Soft on Crime, and so much more,
If you want to talk about how to cement a Republican majority, how to make certain that you have conservative leadership in this country, this is the way to do it,
You cannot go in and gerrymander districts based on race,

FCC Chair: No Pressure From White House to Review Disney

Brendan CarrfCC Chair
This was a decision that we made inside this building based on where we were in the enforcement matter,
Jimmy Kimmelnight host
It was a very light roast joke about the fact that he’s almost 80 and she’s younger than I am. It was not by any stretch of the definition a call to assassination.”
Brendan CarrfCC Chair
The FCC should not ​operate as the speech police,

Trump Pulls Means' Nomination, Taps Saphier for Surgeon General

Senators of both major political parties grilled Means on her vaccine stance and other health topics during a tense confirmation hearing, deepening doubts about her ability to secure the votes she needs for the role

Trump May Endorse Rep. Barr in Ky. Senate Race

The closely watched May 19 Kentucky Republican primary is shaping up as a pivotal contest for the future of the GOP in a state long dominated by McConnell, a Trump critic whose departure marks the end of an era in Kentucky politics

Sen. Tillis: Will Oppose Trump AG Noms Downplaying Jan. 6

Tillis, a member of the Senate Judiciary Committee, holds significant sway in confirmations, where Republicans have a one-vote margin

I think they understood if we didn’t get it done today, tomorrow, this week, that he wouldn’t be seated by the time the term expires,
Pam Bondiattorney General
I’ll scrub it when a nominee comes forward, and I’ll apply the Martin standard,
Every single member of the conference has the same option,
Hopefully, they'll take me at my word when I say anybody who equivocated on the Jan. 6 rioters, I just can't support,
Then a simple majority would have been enough to discharge [Warsh] from committee,
Donald Trumppresident
You know Thom Tillis is no longer a senator, right? He quit.”... I’m not dead yet.”

Man Accused of Trying to Kill Trump Agrees to Jail

Allen was injured during Saturday night's attack but was not shot

The government’s evidence of the charged offense — the attempted assassination of the president — is thus built entirely upon speculation, even under the most generous reading of its theory,
The government is aware of no physical evidence, digital video evidence, or witness statements that are inconsistent with the theory that your client fired his shotgun in the direction" of the officer or that the officer "was indeed shot once in the chest while wearing a ballistic vest,

Hegseth Faces Second Day of Iran War Questions in Congress

Jack Reed, the ranking Democrat on the Senate Armed Services Committee, criticized Hegseth’s efforts to change military culture and expressed concern about potential long-term effects

Jack Reed (Rhode Island politician)senator
The American people’s trust in our military took 250 years to build. You are dismantling it in a fraction of that time,
This $1.5 trillion request is chock full of important programs and initiatives that are absolutely necessary to secure American interest in the 21st century,

Emerson Poll: Treasurer Fleming Leads Louisiana GOP Race

Spencer Kimball (computer programmer)american computer programmer
If the Republican Primary for Senate were held tomorrow, the poll indicates the race would move to a June runoff, as no candidate appears to meet the 50% threshold,
Spencer Kimball (computer programmer)american computer programmer
Fleming’s strength is among male voters, who support him over Letlow 36% to 27%; 20% of men support Cassidy,

Trump: GOP Senators Must Scrap Filibuster

The SAVE America Act has become a focal point in Republican discussions over legislative strategy, with Trump making the measure his top priority

How much abuse can the Republican Senate take from the Radical Left Lunatics in the form of Democrat Senators, before they BLOW UP (TERMINATE!) THE FILIBUSTER, and approve things at a record clip, including The Save America Act, that would be unthinkable without the Filibuster Termination???
The Dems will do it on the first hour of their first day. DO NOT BE STUPID!!!

Maine Gov. Mills Suspends Campaign for Senate

Janet Millsgovernor
While I have the drive and passion, commitment and experience, and above all else — the fight — to continue on, I very simply do not have the one thing that political campaigns unfortunately require today: the financial resources,

Adam Carolla to Newsmax: Kimmel Joke Taken out of Context

Adam Carolla continued to defend his longtime friend and former co-host Jimmy Kimmel in an appearance Wednesday on Newsmax

Adam Carollaamerican radio personality
I think it's an issue the same way it is with [former FBI Director] James Comey, which is like what he did is not really technically illegal, but in the climate and the knowledge of knowing that there have already been assassination attempts on this person... I think it changes the context of it,
Adam Carollaamerican radio personality
It all comes down to money and pressure and sponsorship and stuff like that,
Adam Carollaamerican radio personality
A week earlier, when I was in Arizona, he hooked me up with a pizza guy who made me a delicious gourmet pizza for free,
Adam Carollaamerican radio personality
He made it on Thursday, and no one said anything on Friday or Saturday... until the event Saturday night,
Adam Carollaamerican radio personality
It doesn't make it more or less legal or illegal,
Adam Carollaamerican radio personality
Nobody said anything really until Sunday,
Adam Carollaamerican radio personality
So I just wrote back, 'You got me a free pizza less than 10 days ago,'
Adam Carollaamerican radio personality
Everyone is rich, everyone's fine. You know, we're not really talking about real problems,

Starwood Real Estate Fund Temporarily Suspends Redemptions

The suspension is effective Wednesday and ⁠applies to share repurchase requests submitted for April, with exceptions to redeem accounts ​with balances below $5,000 and requests in the case of death or disability

We recognize this decision may be frustrating for ‌some shareholders. However, taking this step now allows us to preserve the ​opportunity to realize ‌better outcomes as market conditions improve,

London Police: Stabbing of 2 Jewish Men Is Terror Act

Isaac Herzogisraeli President
In one of the great capital cities of the West, it has become dangerous to openly walk the streets as a Jew,... This is an unacceptable situation."
Anthony Silberresident
Today is somewhat worse because it’s a physical attack against two human beings,
This must be a moment that demands meaningful action from every institution, every community, every leader and every decent person in our country,