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FY2026 Budget Resolution immigration funding for ICE and CBP through the end of the Trump term, while the DOJ issued its April 23, 2026 Schedule III rescheduling order for FDA-approved and state-licensed medical marijuana, secured a 9th Circuit injunction blocking California’s ICE unmasking law, won a ruling striking down Virginia’s congressional redistricting referendum as unconstitutional, and indicted the Southern Poverty Law Center on federal fraud charges.

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Mike chats with Mollie Hemingway—Editor-in-Chief of The Federalist and bestselling author—for the inside story on her powerful new book, Alito: The Justice Who Reshaped the Supreme Court and Restored the Constitution.

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President Donald Trump is escalating rhetoric over the standoff in the Strait of Hormuz, ordering the U.S. military in a social media post to “shoot and kill” Iranian small boats he says are laying mines in the critical waterway. Trump also said U.S. Navy mine-clearing operations are already underway and should be expanded at what he called a “tripled up” level. The remarks come as tensions surge in the Strait of Hormuz, where both Iran and the United States have targeted shipping in recent days, disrupting a route that carries roughly 20 percent of the world’s traded oil. Meanwhile, the U.S. military says it has seized another tanker linked to Iranian oil smuggling as the standoff continues to intensify.

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With Chuck Flint, Executive Director of the Coalition for Affordability and Prosperity|| @ChuckAFlint | AffordabilityProsperity.org

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Faith & Freedom 250 - Episode 30: Why Christian Schools Matter More Than Ever Courtesy of The Herzog Foundation.

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A federal appeals court has blocked a California law that required federal immigration agents to wear identification while operating in the state. The 9th U.S. Circuit Court of Appeals issued an injunction, siding with arguments from the Trump administration that the law improperly interferes with federal authority and could endanger officers. The state had argued the measure was aimed at improving transparency and public safety during immigration enforcement operations. The ruling halts the law while the legal challenge continues, marking a setback for California’s efforts to impose identification requirements on federal agents.

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A Colorado district attorney has filed charges against a federal immigration agent following a protest incident. The case stems from demonstrations over the detention of an immigrant father and two children, where a protester says she was placed in a chokehold. Video from the October protest appears to show a masked agent grabbing and pulling the protester during the confrontation. The Colorado Bureau of Investigation reviewed the incident as part of the investigation. The Department of Homeland Security is pushing back, calling the prosecution unlawful and arguing that states do not have authority in the matter.

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A 10-year-old child at the center of an international custody dispute has been returned to the United States from Cuba. Officials say the Trump administration sent a government plane to bring the child back after authorities alleged the child was taken out of the country without permission. The child’s parent, Rose Inessa-Ethington, who is transgender woman, is accused of traveling to Cuba with the child without the consent of the biological mother. Federal and state authorities raised concerns after a family member reported fears the trip was related to plans for gender-affirming medical care. Rose Inessa-Ethington and a partner have been arrested and charged with international parental kidnapping. The child has been returned to the biological mother.

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President Donald Trump is once again claiming voter fraud in a U.S. election, this time pointing to Virginia’s recent redistricting vote. Trump alleged without evidence that the outcome was “rigged,” echoing similar past claims about mail-in ballots and election results. The comments come after Virginia voters narrowly approved a referendum to redraw the state’s congressional map, a change that could shift House seats and strengthen Democrats’ position. The White House and state officials have not provided evidence supporting claims of widespread fraud. The issue is expected to face further legal and political challenges as the redistricting process moves forward.

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Two people are dead and dozens more are injured following a chemical leak at a plant in Kanawha County. Authorities say the incident happened Wednesday at the Catalyst Refiners facility, located about 10 miles west of Charleston. Officials say workers were preparing to shut down part of the plant when a chemical gas reaction occurred. Around 30 people were taken to the hospital, including one in serious condition.

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U.S. health officials have halted the release of a study on the COVID-19 vaccine’s effectiveness in preventing hospitalizations. The Department of Health and Human Services confirmed the decision, citing concerns about the study’s methodology. The research was set to be published in the CDC’s Morbidity and Mortality Weekly Report. Officials say factors such as prior infection and individual behavior could affect the results of the analysis.

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The Justice Department has reached a settlement with former Trump campaign aide Carter Page, ending a lawsuit over secret surveillance during the FBI’s Russia investigation. Page alleged in a 2020 lawsuit that he was the victim of “unlawful spying” by the FBI while it was investigating whether Donald Trump’s 2016 campaign had coordinated with Russia to influence the election. The federal government has agreed to pay 1.25 million dollars to resolve the case.

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Israel and Lebanon are meeting in Washington today in an effort to extend a fragile 10-day ceasefire that began last week. However, broader efforts to end the conflict in the Middle East remain uncertain. Planned talks between the United States and Iran have stalled, with the White House suspending Vice President J.D. Vance’s planned trip to Pakistan. Iran has accused the U.S. of failing to negotiate in good faith. Tensions escalated further after Iran fired on three ships in the Strait of Hormuz and seized two of them — a key global shipping route. The incident comes just a day after President Donald Trump extended the ceasefire while maintaining a blockade on Iranian ports.

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Authorities say they are investigating the discovery of unidentified remains of three children, believed to be between 3 and 7 years of age, in Memphis that could have been there for years. At a news conference Wednesday, Memphis Police Chief Cerelyn “CJ” Davis said a skull was found near a wooded area by someone walking their dog on March 8, who reported it to police. That led to further searches over the days and weeks. A K-9 cadaver dog led authorities to a drainage pipe later searched by camera. On April 1, investigators found another skull, this one in the drainage system, Davis said. The following day, search teams in the area found another 14 bones, Davis said. About 170 personnel from various agencies, from the FBI to search and rescue personnel, were scouring the area on Wednesday, seeking more evidence that could help identify the deceased, Davis said. Police said they hoped to close the portion of the investigation at that specific search area crime scene on Wednesday evening. The cause of death is still undetermined. Authorities believe there is no active threat to the public. Davis said the children were not people reported as missing in the Memphis area. “Someone knows of missing children that we have discovered in this area,” Davis said. “This is heartbreaking, it’s disturbing and at this time we have numerous resources to help us to identify these young people and bring closure to this investigation.”

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The Pentagon has announced that the Navy’s top civilian official, Secretary of the Navy John Phelan, is leaving his job. In a statement posted to social media Wednesday, Pentagon spokesman Sean Parnell said Phelan was “departing the administration, effective immediately.” Navy Undersecretary Hung Cao will become acting secretary of the Navy. The sudden departure comes just a day after Phelan addressed a large crowd of sailors and industry professionals at the Navy’s annual conference in Washington, D.C., and spoke with reporters about his agenda. Phelan’s departure also comes just weeks after Defense Secretary Pete Hegseth fired the Army’s top officer, Gen. Randy George.

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Hamas Is Better than Israel?!

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Alan Dershowitz Has Left the Democrat Party

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Authorities say a chemical leak at a West Virginia plant has killed two people and sent 19 others to the hospital. A Kanawha County emergency management official says the leak occurred Wednesday at the Catalyst Refiners plant in Institute, a silver recovery business. The official, C.W. SIgman, said it happened as workers were preparing to shut down at least part of the facility. Sigman said a chemical gas reaction occurred involving nitric acid and another substance. He spoke at a press briefing, adding the chemical reaction was violent and instantaneous. Officials say seven ambulance workers who responded to the leak were among the injured. The plant is located about 10 miles west of Charleston, the state capital.

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President Donald Trump read a notable Bible passage in a livestreamed marathon. The passage, from 2 Chronicles 7:14, is often quoted by those who believe America was founded as a Christian nation. Trump read Tuesday from the Oval Office, while most participants read at the Museum of the Bible in Washington. The passage has been a theme at National Day of Prayer events. Evangelicals are a key part of Trump's base and are heavily involved in the Bible-reading event. Numerous Republican politicians and prominent pastors are also participating.

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America's 250th anniversary celebrations are officially underway across the country including where the Revolutionary War began. In Lexington, Massachusetts, crowds gathered before sunrise to watch a reenactment of the Battle of Lexington, the first clash of the American revolution. The Battle of Lexington marked the opening moments of the Revolutionary War more than 250 years ago, when a small group of local militia stood their ground against a much larger British force. Today, that moment is being honored as part of the nationwide "America 250" celebration, a commemoration leading up to the country's 250th birthday. Organizers say the goal is not just to remember history, but to bring it to life for a new generation, highlighting the people and events that helped shape the nation's founding.

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