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Alleged Charlie Kirk assassin, 22-year-old Tyler Robinson, seen in his mugshot
US NewsIn the CourtsApril 11, 2026

Unsealed Court Documents Reveal Alleged Written Confession by Tyler Robinson in Charlie Kirk Assassination Case

By Tommy Flynn

WASHINGTON – Newly unsealed search warrant affidavits in the capital murder case against Tyler Robinson include a handwritten letter in which the suspect allegedly confessed to assassinating conservative activist Charlie Kirk. The documents, made public on April 9–10, 2026, in...

Screenshot of the Artemis II splashdown from the NASA livestream
US NewsScience & TechnologyApril 11, 2026

Artemis II Crew Safely Splashes Down in Pacific Ocean After Historic Lunar Flyby

By Tommy Flynn

The four astronauts of NASA’s Artemis II mission returned safely to Earth on April 10, 2026, splashing down in the Pacific Ocean off the coast of San Diego at 8:07 p.m. EDT. The Orion spacecraft, carrying NASA astronauts Reid Wiseman (commander), Victor Glover (pilot), Christina...

A man holds a newborn baby.
US NewsImmigrationApril 11, 2026

ICE Intensifies Crackdown on Birth Tourism Operations Nationwide

By Tommy Flynn

WASHINGTON – U.S. Immigration and Customs Enforcement (ICE) has launched a major nationwide operation targeting birth tourism networks, focusing on foreign nationals who travel to the United States specifically to give birth so their children can automatically receive U.S....

X screenshot of Swalwell's video statement.
PoliticsUS NewsApril 11, 2026

Calls Intensify for Rep. Eric Swalwell to Exit California Governor’s Race After Sexual Assault Allegations

By Tommy Flynn

WASHINGTON – Growing calls are emerging for Rep. Eric Swalwell (D-Calif.) to drop out of the 2026 California gubernatorial race following new sexual assault allegations made by a former congressional staffer. The woman, who worked in Swalwell’s office from 2019 to 2021, filed a...

President Donald Trump speaks at a press conference in the James S. Brady Press Briefing Room at the White House
US NewsEconomyApril 10, 2026

Tariff Lawsuit Against Trump Heads to U.S. Court of International Trade as Oral Arguments Begin

By Tommy Flynn

WASHINGTON – Oral arguments began today in a major legal challenge to President Donald Trump’s latest round of global tariffs before the U.S. Court of International Trade. A coalition of mostly Democrat-led states and small businesses sued the administration over the 10%...

JD Vance pictured at the MAHA summit.
US NewsWorld NewsApril 10, 2026

Vice President Vance Leads U.S. Delegation to Pakistan for Iran Talks, Issues Stern Warning

By Tommy Flynn

WASHINGTON – Vice President JD Vance departed Friday for high-level negotiations with Iran in Islamabad, Pakistan, where he will lead the U.S. delegation in efforts to solidify the fragile two-week ceasefire and work toward a permanent peace agreement. Before boarding Air Force...

Keith Ellison and Tim Walz at the State of the State of Minnesota address, April 23, 2025
US NewsPoliticsApril 10, 2026

Impeachment Hearings for Minnesota Gov. Tim Walz and AG Keith Ellison Set to Begin Next Week

By Tommy Flynn

ST. PAUL, Minn. – The Minnesota House is scheduled to hold impeachment hearings next week for Governor Tim Walz and Attorney General Keith Ellison, marking a significant escalation in the long-running investigation into the state’s massive welfare fraud scandal. Republican...

Screenshot from Hunter Biden's X post.
US NewsApril 10, 2026

Cash Strapped Hunter Biden Floats "Cage Match" With Eric Trump and Don Jr.

By Tommy Flynn

WASHINGTON – In a video posted on X Thursday, Hunter Biden challenged Donald Trump Jr. and Eric Trump to a “cage match” in what many observers are describing as a desperate attempt to remain relevant amid mounting personal and financial problems. The challenge came just days...

President Trump signing an executive order
US NewsWorld NewsApril 10, 2026

Trump Increases Tariffs on Steel and Aluminum Imports to Protect American Industry

By Tommy Flynn

WASHINGTON – President Trump announced on April 9, 2026, that he is significantly strengthening tariffs on imported steel, aluminum and copper to protect American industry and encourage domestic production. Under the new policy, the tariff on steel imports rises to 50% for raw...

Image by Grok Imagine.
US NewsIn the CourtsApril 9, 2026

Court Upholds Pentagon’s Blacklisting of Anthropic in Major AI National Security Dispute

By Tommy Flynn

WASHINGTON – A federal appeals court has sided with the Pentagon for now, allowing the blacklisting of AI company Anthropic to remain in place while legal challenges continue. The U.S. Court of Appeals for the D.C. Circuit on April 8, 2026, denied Anthropic’s emergency request...

Photo from President Trump's previous meeting with NATO Secretary Mark Rutte, Monday, July 14, 2025, in the Oval Office.
US NewsWorld NewsApril 9, 2026

Trump Meets with NATO Secretary General Mark Rutte Amid Ongoing Iran Conflict

By Tommy Flynn

WASHINGTON – President Donald Trump met with NATO Secretary General Mark Rutte on April 8, 2026, as the two-week ceasefire with Iran remains in a fragile early stage. The meeting, held at the White House, focused heavily on the Iran conflict, the security of the Strait of...

The IRAN Conflict. Image created with Grok.
US NewsWorld NewsApril 9, 2026

Iran Ceasefire Holds Uneasily as Violations and Core Disputes Threaten Collapse

By Tommy Flynn

WASHINGTON – The two-week ceasefire between the United States, Israel, and Iran, brokered by Pakistan and announced by President Donald Trump on April 8, 2026, remains in effect but is already showing signs of severe strain just 24 hours after it began. The agreement, reached...