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1 hour ago

Oil prices drop 10% after Hormuz reopening

Crude oil prices dropped sharply after Iran’s foreign minister said the Strait of Hormuz would remain open for shipping during a 10-day ceasefire, on Friday. US benchmark West Texas Intermediate fell 10.23% to $85.19 per barrel, while Brent crude dropped 10.01% to $90.52.

1 hour ago

Iran says Hormuz open for shipping during ceasefire

Iran’s foreign minister said passage through the Strait of Hormuz is fully open for commercial vessels for the duration of a ceasefire linked to Lebanon, in remarks on Friday.

Abbas Araghchi said shipping will follow routes coordinated by Iran’s Ports and Maritime Organisation.

In line with the ceasefire in Lebanon, the passage for all commercial vessels through Strait of Hormuz is declared completely openfor the remaining period of ceasefire, on the coordinated route as already announced by Ports and Maritime Organisation of the Islamic Rep. of Iran.

— Seyed Abbas Araghchi (@araghchi) April 17, 2026

3 hours ago

Police probe incident near Israeli embassy in London after suspicious items found

Police are investigating a security incident near the Israeli embassy in London afterofficers found a number of discarded items in Kensington Gardens.

Counter Terrorism Policing London said it is aware of a video shared online in which agroup claims to have targeted the embassy with drones carrying hazardous substances.

Police said the embassy had not been attacked and that urgent inquiries are under way to assess the authenticity of the video and any link to the items found.

Authorities said they do not believe there is any increased risk to public safety at this stage, but urged people to avoid the area while investigations continue.

3 hours ago

Iran cleric says conflict with US will not end,

An Iranian cleric said conflict with the United States would continue in different forms and warned Iran’s forces are ready to respond to any escalation.

“The war with the US is not something that ends and will take different forms over time,” Mohammad Nabi Mousavi Fard, Friday prayer leader in Ahvaz, said.

“The smallest mistake by the enemy will be seen as a violation of the ceasefire,” he said, warning of a strong response.

He added that even a combined effort by global powers would not defeat what he described as the “front of Islam.”

(The problem with Iran groups that are in the government has different goals, warnings etc. While the moderate groups trying to get peace the radical clerics wants the whole world killed if they doubt obey them.)

3 hours ago

Iran rejects temporary ceasefire, seeks broader end to conflict

Iran rejects any temporary ceasefire and is seeking a comprehensive end to conflict across the region, Deputy Foreign Minister Saeed Khatibzadeh said on Friday.

Speaking on the sidelines of the Antalya Diplomacy Forum, Khatibzadeh saidany ceasefire must cover all fronts “from Lebanon to the Red Sea,” describing it as a red line for Tehran.

“We are not accepting any temporary ceasefire,” he said, adding that the cycle of conflict should end “once and for all.”

Khatibzadeh said Pakistan was engaged in mediation efforts aimed at achieving a broader settlement.

He also said Iran remains committed to keeping the Strait of Hormuz open, but indicated that new arrangements could be introduced, including measures related to security and safe passage.

https://www.iranintl.com/en/liveblog/202604159162

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4 hours ago

Senior cleric says no one 'will dare attack Iran again'

A senior Iranian cleric said no one would dare attack Iran, while warning that any strike would fail and urging caution toward the United States.

“ No one will dare attack Iran anymore,” Ahmad Khatami, Tehran’s interim Friday prayer leader, said.

“ They may attack, but it will not lead anywhere and this revolution will endure,” he added.

Khatami also urged distrust of the United States during the ceasefire period.

“ We must even be pessimistic about the enemy’s smiles, especially our enemy named Trump, who is a symbol of lies,” he said.

He stressed the importance of public support and unity during the truce, saying people should remain present and trust in leadership.

“ People will not accept negotiations with humiliation,” he added.

4 hours ago

Indian refiners pay for Iranian oil in yuan via ICICI - Reuters

Indian refiners are paying for shipments of Iranian oil in Chinese yuan through ICICI Bank, four sources with knowledge of the matter told Reuters,under a temporary US sanctions waiver.

The payments are being routed via ICICI’s Shanghai branch to accounts denominated in yuan, the sources said.

State-run Indian Oil Corp and privately owned Reliance Industries have purchased Iranian crude under the waiver, which Washington introduced last month to help ease global oil prices.

One cargo bought by Indian Oil earlier this month totaled about 2 million barrels, worth roughly $200 million, according to sources.

The arrangement highlights efforts to work around longstanding restrictions on Iran, with Indian refiners also using yuan in some purchases of Russian oil.

The US waiver allowing such transactions isdue to expire soon and is not expected to be renewed, officials have said.

4 hours ago

EXCLUSIVE

Two young men killed by Guards at checkpoints in Iran

At least two young men have been killed by Basij and Revolutionary Guards forces at checkpoints in Iran in recent weeks, according to information received by Iran International.

One of them, identified as Morteza Madadi from Shahin Shahr in Isfahan province, was shot dead on March 8 by forcesat a Basij checkpoint, sources said. He died after being hit in the chest.

Sources said his family has faced pressure and threats after seeking to pursue the case.

In aseparate incident, a young man in Ramsar in northern Mazandaran province died after being stopped at a checkpoint and protesting during an inspection, according to local accounts.

He was attacked with a stun device by Basij forces and died at the scene, from cardiac arrest, the sources said, adding that his family has also been pressured not to publicize the case.

The incidents come as checkpoint controls have increased across the country, with citizens reporting vehicle stops, searches and phone inspections, according to messages sent to Iran International.

4 hours ago

Iran says domestic flights could restart after truce, no major damage

About 50 aircraft were damaged in US and Israeli strikes, with 10 destroyed by direct missile hits, a senior Iranian lawmaker said.

Mohammad Reza Rezaei Kouchi, head of parliament’s construction committee, said some of the damaged planes could return to service.

He added that domestic and international flights could resume if a deal is reached or the ceasefire is extended.

“There is no serious infrastructure problem,” he said.

5 hours ago

Any US deal could pave way for normalizing ties, Iran lawmaker says

An Iranian lawmaker said any future agreement with the United States could pave the way for normalizing relations, while warning Tehran could increase pressure if sanctions are not lifted.

Ahmad Bakhshayesh Ardestani, a member of parliament’s national security committee, said “any deal with the US could be a prelude to normalizing relations.”

“Many countries have fought with the US and later established relations,” he said, citing examples including Vietnam.

He added that US President Donald Trump is seeking a political win from any agreement.

“Trump has sent a message that he needs to achieve a victory in this deal so that his standing is not weakened,” he said, adding this could give Iran leverage over the Strait of Hormuz.

He said Iran would maintain its right to uranium enrichment and expects sanctions relief that would allow it to sell oil more freely.

“If sanctions are not lifted, we will resume pressure in the Strait of Hormuz and create leverage,” he said.

(https://www.iranintl.com/en/liveblog/202604159162

Every message from Iranians are different because all of classes joining in.

37 minutes ago

Trump says no money will exchange hands in potential Iran deal

"The US will get all nuclear ‘dust’ created by our great B-2 bombers," US President Donald Trump said in a post on Truth Social, referring to Iran's 400 kg of highly enriched uranium stockpile.

"No money will exchange hands in any way, shape, or form," he added, hours after a report by Axios said the US and Iran are negotiating a three-page plan to end the war,including a proposal for Washington to release $20 billion in frozen Iranian funds in exchange for Tehran giving up its stockpile.

Trump also denied that a deal with Iran would be linked to Lebanon, but said "the US will, separately, work with Lebanon and deal with the Hezbollah situation in an appropriate manner. Israel will not be bombing Lebanon any longer."

"They are PROHIBITED from doing so by the USA. Enough is enough!!!". (Yes, yes, yes, that’s got to be humiliating to Bibi!)

https://www.iranintl.com/en/liveblog/202604159162

Donald J. Trump

@realDonaldTrump

Iran has agreed to never close the Strait of Hormuz again. It will no longer be used as a weapon against the World!President DONALD J. TRUMP

4/17/26, 10:40 AM

https://truthsocial.com/@realDonaldTrump/posts/116420562510387829

>>24509539

Donald J. Trump

@realDonaldTrump

Again! This deal is not tied, in any way, to Lebanon, but we will, MAKE LEBANON GREAT AGAIN!

4/17/26, 10:27 AM

Donald J. Trump

@realDonaldTrump

A GREAT AND BRILLIANT DAY FOR THE WORLD! DJT

4/17/26, 10:33 AM

Trump loves making peace, Israel doesn’t like it so much! KEK

>>24509558

Donald J. Trump

@realDonaldTrump

THE STRAIT OF HORMUZ IS COMPLETELY OPEN AND READY FOR BUSINESS AND FULL PASSAGE, BUT THE NAVAL BLOCKADE WILL REMAIN IN FULL FORCE AND EFFECT AS IT PERTAINS TO IRAN, ONLY, UNTIL SUCH TIME AS OUR TRANSACTION WITH IRAN IS 100% COMPLETE. THIS PROCESS SHOULD GO VERY QUICKLY IN THAT MOST OF THE POINTS ARE ALREADY NEGOTIATED. THANK YOU FOR YOUR ATTENTION TO THIS MATTER! PRESIDENT DONALD J.TRUMP

4/17/26 9:27 am

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Website with all Trump’s Truths

Donald J. Trump

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THE STRAIT OF HORMUZ IS COMPLETELY OPEN AND READY FOR BUSINESS AND FULL PASSAGE, BUT THE NAVAL BLOCKADE WILL REMAIN IN FULL FORCE AND EFFECT AS IT PERTAINS TO IRAN, ONLY, UNTIL SUCH TIME AS OUR TRANSACTION WITH IRAN IS 100% COMPLETE. THIS PROCESS SHOULD GO VERY QUICKLY IN THAT MOST OF THE POINTS ARE ALREADY NEGOTIATED. THANK YOU FOR YOUR ATTENTION TO THIS MATTER! PRESIDENT DONALD J.TRUMP

4/17/26 9:27 am

Donald J. Trump

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The Failing New York Times, FAKE NEWS CNN, and others, just don’t know what to do. They are desperately looking for a reason to criticize President Donald J. Trump on the Iran situation, but just can’t find it. Why don’t they just say, at the right time, JOB WELL DONE, MR. PRESIDENT, and start to gain back their credibility?

Donald J. Trump

@realDonaldTrump

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Iran has agreed to never close the Strait of Hormuz again. It will no longer be used as a weapon against the World! President DONALD J. TRUMP

Donald J. Trump

@realDonaldTrump

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THE STRAIT OF HORMUZ IS COMPLETELY OPEN AND READY FOR BUSINESS AND FULL PASSAGE, BUT THE NAVAL BLOCKADE WILL REMAIN IN FULL FORCE AND EFFECT AS IT PERTAINS TO IRAN, ONLY, UNTIL SUCH TIME AS OUR TRANSACTION WITH IRAN IS 100% COMPLETE. THIS PROCESS SHOULD GO VERY QUICKLY IN THAT MOST OF THE POINTS ARE ALREADY NEGOTIATED. THANK YOU FOR YOUR ATTENTION TO THIS MATTER! PRESIDENT DONALD J.TRUMP

Donald J. Trump

@realDonaldTrump

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IRAN HAS JUST ANNOUNCED THAT THE STRAIT OF IRAN IS FULLY OPEN AND READY FOR FULL PASSAGE. THANK YOU

Donald J. Trump

@realDonaldTrump

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The U.S.A. is the “HOTTEST” Country in the World right now. Just a short time ago, under Sleepy Joe Biden, IT WAS DEAD, LAUGHED AT ALL OVER THE WORLD!!! But not anymore - Nobody’s laughing!!! President DJT

Donald J. Trump

@realDonaldTrump

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It’s easy! Tucker is a Low IQ person - Always easy to beat, and highly overrated!!! So are Megyn Kelly, “Candace”(Really Dumb and mentally ill!), and Bankrupt Alex Jones, who is completely “fried.” There are others, also! Then we have some that are VERY GOOD, true MAGA all the way, and smart. I should do a list of good, bad, and somewhere in the middle. Wouldn’t that be fascinating??? President DJT

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https://truthsocial.com/@realDonaldTrump

JUST NOW

Afghan Migrant Charged With Raping Rescue Animals.

An Afghan migrant has been charged with animal cruelty in France after being caught in the act of sexually abusing farm animals.

PULSE POINTS

❓WHAT HAPPENED:A 19-year-old Afghan migrant was arrested in France for allegedly raping sheep and goats at an educational farm near Marseille. The animals were found tied up and injured, prompting the farm owners to install cameras that captured the acts.

📰DETAIL: Police from an anti-crime unit arrested the suspect on April 10 after catching him in the act. Authorities said DNA evidence linked him to multiple abused animals. The suspect, who arrived in France in November 2025 and was awaiting residency, denied the allegations through an interpreter.

🎯IMPACT: The Afghan appeared in court on April 13 and was ordered held in pre-trial detention ahead of a trial scheduled for June 22.

The farm, which houses rescued animals for educational purposes, has launched a fundraiser to cover veterinary and legal costs.

👀FLASHBACK:The incident comes just weeks after a high-profile case in Italy involving migrants who allegedly sexually abused a kitten in Rome, Italy, sparking major protests.

https://thenationalpulse.com/

2 HOURS AGO

Spanish Consulates Flooded by Thousands of Migrants After Socialist Govt Announces Mass Amnesty.

Spain’s Socialist Party government has approved a mass amnesty forat least half a million illegal immigrants, sparking concernsover safety and security, particularly as these migrants couldeventually flood other parts of the European Union (EU) under its open bordersinternal migration regime.

PULSE POINTS

❓WHAT HAPPENED: Spain‘s government, led by far-left Prime Minister Pedro Sanchez,has approved a decree granting legal status to an estimated 500,000 to 800,000 illegal immigrants.

Consequently,thousands of migrants are flooding consulatesacross the country to secure the necessary documentation, and immigration offices are bracing for an overwhelming influx of applications.

📺DETAIL: To qualify, applicantsmust prove they lived in Spain for several months before 2026 and have no criminal record. Large crowds quickly formed at consulates, with manymigrants seeking to begin the application process as soon as possible. Reports describelong queues, mostly of men, waiting outside offices for documentation.Critics, including opposition parties, warn that the move will strain public services and encourage more illegal immigration. SomeEuropean figures have also raised concerns about the amnesty’s wider impact on the continent, since migrants with legal status in Spain will eventually be able to travel throughout the European Union’s 27 member states.

💬KEY QUOTE: “The government is once again implementing a new regularization without giving offices enough economic resources to handle it,” complained Cesar Perez, a union leader for Spain’s immigration officers.

🎯IMPACT:The amnesty has sparked a political firestorm, with conservative and populist parties accusing the government of using it as “electoral engineering” to secure future votes. The right-wing populist VOX party has also vowed to challenge it in the country’s Supreme Court, with party leader Santiago Abascal warning Sanchez, “The Spanish people have not given permission for this… Sooner rather than later you will have to pay for it.”

📺FLASHBACK: A previous amnesty in 2005 granted residency to 577,000 migrants.Spain’s population has grown by 1.5 million in the past three years alone, driven almost entirely by immigration.

https://thenationalpulse.com/2026/04/17/spanish-consulates-flooded-by-thousands-of-migrants-after-socialist-govt-announces-mass-amnesty/

Trump and Rubio’s warnings to the EU had no effect, and history will show,They Were Warned

42 MINUTES AGO

Newsom PAC Spent Over $1.5m Boosting Sales of His Memoir With Donor Cash.

California Governor Gavin Newsom’s political action committee spentover $1.5 million buying up copies of his memoir, artificially boosting its sales figures.

PULSE POINTS

❓WHAT HAPPENED: California Governor Gavin Newsom’s political action committee, theCampaign for Democracy Committee, spent $1,561,875 to purchase and distribute copies of the 58-year-old Democrat’s book, Young Man in a Hurry: A Memoir of Discovery, todonors who contributed any amount to his PAC.

📰DETAIL: The book distributionaccounted for about two-thirds of the memoir’s total print sales, with approximately67,000 copies sent to donors. Newsom’s team claims the initiative attracted more contributions than the cost of the books. The book also appeared on The New York Times best-seller list, butmarked with a dagger to indicate a mix of organic and bulk sales.

🎯IMPACT: Governor Newsom’s political action committee issued two paymentsto Porchlight Book Company that added up to more than $1.5 million, with the stated purpose listed simply as “books at cost.” That outlay easily ranked as the single largest expense for Newsom’s federal PAC during the first three months of 2026.

💬KEY QUOTE: “When TheTimes has reason to believe that sales of a book include a mix of organic and bulk sales, the book’s best-seller ranking is accompanied by a dagger. That’s what we did with the Newsom book,” said New York Times spokeswoman Danielle Rhoades Ha.

👀FLASHBACK: Newsom’s memoir glosses over his controversial relationship with a 19-year-old college student when he was the 39-year-old Mayor of San Francisco.However, it acknowledges that he destroyed the marriage of his deputy chief of staff and personal friend, Alex Tourk, by having an affair with his wife, Ruby Rippey-Tourk, who was Newsom’s appointments secretary.

https://thenationalpulse.com/

if there is a scam in CA, Newsom gets a large cut of it. How many donors have Old Forks homes or end of life homes?

7 MINUTES AGO

Senate Passes Brief Extension of FISA Surveillance Powers After Fight Among House GOP.

A divided House approved a short-term extension of controversial FISA surveillance powers overnight after agroup of Republican lawmakers derailed a longer-term extension; the Senate has since approved the stopgap measure.

PULSE POINTS

❓WHAT HAPPENED: The House of Representatives passed a 10-day extension of Section 702 of the Foreign Intelligence Surveillance Act (FISA) early Friday morning, following a series of overnight votes in which a group of 20 Republican lawmakers demanding broad reforms to the surveillance powers derailed a longer extension. The Senate passed the stopgap extension later the same morning.

📺DETAIL: Section 702 of FISA allows U.S. intelligence agencies to monitor communications of non-citizens abroad without a standard warrant. It is seen by supporters as a critical tool for national security. However, some House Republicans are demanding reforms, including requiring warrants for surveillance to prevent potential abuses against U.S. citizens deemed to be in contact with foreign targets. Speaker Mike Johnson (R-LA) initially pushed for an 18-month extension, but opposition from elements within the House GOP led to the shorter 10-day stopgap.

🎯IMPACT: The short-term extension was passed unanimously by the Senate, preventing the surveillance powers from lapsing on Monday. “We just can’t afford to go dark,” said Senate Majority Leader John Thune (R-SD) on the stopgap, while recognizing that the fight over Section 702 will have to be resolved promptly. “[W]e’ve got to figure it out. Hopefully we can move the 10-day extension and then we’ll try and set things up to try to do something over here,” he said.

📺FLASHBACK: While President Trump has backed a long-term FISA powers extension,he has criticized them in the past after they were weaponized against him during the Russia collusion investigation at the beginning of his first administration.

On Tuesday, he wrote on his Truth Social platform in support of a FISA extension, “While parts of FISA were illegally and unfortunately used against me in the Democrats’ disgraceful Witch Hunt and Attack in the RUSSIA, RUSSIA, RUSSIA Hoax, andperhaps would be used against me in the future, I am willing to risk the giving up of my Rights and Privileges as a Citizen for our Great Military and Country!”(big mistake, the corrupt got to him, probably Fucking Lindsey Graham Faggot!)

https://thenationalpulse.com/

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President Trump you also gave up the citizens rights of privacy. WTF are you thinking. You are hanging around too many DS. Why didn’t you say as President I made that decision, because that’s what you did; but you were not thinking if free citizens, have to go along with your decision.

The biggest mistake you’ve made, this has to be fought in the Supreme Court once and for all.

This is the first time I’ve really been mad at PDJT.

>>24509724. Thanks that one post I was pissed about, so red text works

Trump Administration Unveils Tariff Refund Portal.

U.S. Customs and Border Protection (CBP) will open an online portal allowing businesses to request refunds for tariffs deemed unlawful by the Supreme Court.

PULSE POINTS

❓WHAT HAPPENED: U.S. Customs and Border Protection (CBP)will launch a Consolidated Administration and Processing of Entries (CAPE) portal on April 20,enabling businesses to request refunds for tariffs ruled unlawful by the Supreme Court. The Court determined in February that tariffs issued under the International Emergency Economic Powers Act (IEEPA) by the Trump administration were unlawful,potentially entitling businesses to refunds totaling up to $175 billion.

📺DETAIL:The CAPE portal will allow businesses and customs brokers to submit claims for refunds, but the process is not automatic. Refunds are limited to “unliquidated tariffs” or those finalized within the last 80 days.Businesses must navigate a complex process, including submitting accurate documentation, to receive refunds.

(So the Supreme Court made this a nightmare for all those countries. That is why the SC stay out of the Presidents job of bringing money into the country! Idiots)

💬KEY QUOTE:“CAPE will simplify International Emergency Economic Powers Act (IEEPA) duty refund requestsmade pursuant to court order and in accordance with appropriate statutory authority by providing an electronic pathway to submit valid IEEPA duty refund claims.” – CBP statement

🎯IMPACT: While up to $127 billion in refunds may be processed initially, businesses face significant administrative hurdles, including potential delays caused by errors in claims.Some companies may opt to sell their claims to financial firms to avoid the lengthy refund process. The effort highlights ongoing challenges in addressing the consequences of the Supreme Court’s ruling on IEEPA tariffs.

📺FLASHBACK: The Supreme Court’s February ruling struck down tariffs imposed under IEEPA, which the Trump administration used to levy duties on imports deemed to be taking advantage of the U.S.The decision triggered thousands of lawsuits seeking refunds from the Court of International Trade. TheTrump administration has been rapidly rebuilding its tariff regime using alternative legislation, such as the Trade Expansion Act of 1962.

https://thenationalpulse.com/2026/04/16/trump-administration-unveils-tariff-refund-portal/

Jill Biden lost out in $35K bid for role in popular gay hockey romance drama 'Heated Rivalry'

4/17/26

Former first lady Jill Biden bid $35,000 at an auction for a role in the upcoming second season of "Heated Rivalry," a popular show depicting a gay romance between players from rival hockey teams.

She bid on the package, which included a role on the show and dinner with the cast, during a dinner at the NYC LGBT Community Center on Thursday.

"Guess I won’t be heading to the cottage after all – but it was worth a shot!" Biden posted to X after the event, referring to one of the main character's lakeside Canadian cottage.

The TV series based on the Game Changers book series by author Rachel Reid, though highly rated, sharply divided conservative and liberal commentators and media when it debuted last year.

"'Heated Rivalry' Is Getting Conservatives Hot and Bothered," read one Vanity Fair article in January. The New York Times also warned "Americans Are Turning Against Gay People," citing polling data that show acceptance of gay people has sharply declined from its 2020 peak.Conservative commentators criticized the showespecially for its sexual content.

https://justthenews.com/nation/culture/jill-biden-lost-out-35k-bid-role-popular-gay-romance-show

Thank you God for protecting our eyes, ears and souls. Seeing her would only harm us! KEK

Obama films video urging Virginians to vote 'yes' in redistricting referendum

4/17/26

Former President Barack Obama urged Virginian voters to approve a ballot initiative granting state lawmakers the authority to redraw the state's congressional districts to heavily favor Democrats.

The former Democratic president framed the vote as a way for voters to "level the playing field" after several Republican states redrew their maps mid-decade to gain an advantage in the November midterm elections.

"By voting yes, you can push back against the Republicans trying to give themselves an unfair advantage in the midterms," Obama said in the video, which was shared with ABC News. "By voting yes, you can take a temporary step to level the playing field. And we're counting on you."

April 21 will be the last day to vote in the statewide referendum. Democrats are seeking voter approval to suspend constitutional requirements for a bipartisan redistricting commission and instead draw their own congressional districts that heavily favor their party.

The currentproposed map would likely result in 10 Democrats and one Republicanin the state delegation. Currently, the breakdown is six Democrats and five Republicans. The GOP has the majority in the House and Senate.

He shouldn’t have alienated Black Men. And Spanberger shouldn’t have raised the taxes so quickly on people that voted for her!

https://justthenews.com/politics-policy/elections/obama-films-video-urging-virginians-vote-yes-redistricting-referendum

Trump to renominate FEMA acting director he fired last year: reports

4/16/26

President Donald Trump plans to renominate former Federal Emergency Management Agency Acting Director Cameron Hamilton after he was terminated last year by the president, multiple outlets reported late Thursday.

Trump selected Hamilton to lead FEMA in January 2025 as he considered plans to eliminate the agency.However, the one-time Republican congressional candidate and Navy SEAL reportedly clashed with Homeland Security Department leadership, including then-Secretary Kristi Noem and her chief aide, Corey Lewandowski, according to CNN.

Then, in his May testimony before Congress, Hamiltonbroke with the administration's position that the disaster management agency should be eliminated.

“As the senior adviser to the president on disasters and emergency management, and to the secretary of homeland security, I do not believe it is in the best interest the American people to eliminate the Federal Emergency Management Agency,” Hamilton told a committee.

The president has not formally renominated Hamilton for the role.

Stan Woodward on Texas Primary Chaos and the Fight Over Precinct-Only Voting

10:52

https://rumble.com/embed/v76g9qu/?pub=4

>>24509829. You’ve really got to listen to this Allen West illegally overwrote to allow precinct voting only.

>>24509829. Why are they using software?

CAPTAIN JAMES FANELL: The Chairman Of The Joint Chiefs Made Clear Other Combatant Commands Are Involved In This Operation, Including Indo-Pacific Command. The Message To China Is Clear. If Ships Try To Reach Iran For Oil, They Won’t Get Through. This man is brilliant

7:03

https://rumble.com/embed/v76g9ck/?pub=4

Politics

Trump Says Iran to Suspend Nuclear Program, Won’t Get Funds

4/17/26

President Donald Trump said Iran agreed to suspend its nuclear program indefinitely, and will not receive any frozen funds from the US.

Trump said in a phone interview on Friday that a deal to end the war, which the US and Israel began with Iran in late February, is mostly complete.Talks over a lasting agreement will “probably” be held this weekend, the president said...

https://archive.is/6sh9B

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State media slam Araghchi's Hormuz tweet, say it let Trump claim victory. (Wow this is true)

Iran's state media issued rare andsharply worded criticism of Foreign Minister Abbas Araghchi and the negotiating team after he declared the reopening of Hormuz Strait on X,saying the move created confusion andgave Trump an opening to claim victory.

"In line with the ceasefire in Lebanon, the passage for all commercial vessels through Strait of Hormuz is declared completely open for the remaining period of ceasefire, on the coordinated route as already announced by Ports and Maritime Organisation of the Islamic Rep. of Iran," Araghchi announced in a post on X on Friday.

Minutes later, US President Donald Trump said "Iran has just announced that the Strait of Iran [sic] is fully open and ready for full passage."

Araghchi's post waswidely criticized by hardliners and their outlets, including the state-run Mehr News which saidAraghchi's tweet "provided the best opportunity for Trump to go beyond reality, declare himself the winner of the war and celebrate victory."

"It is clear that ceasefire-related negotiations are not being handled solely by the Foreign Ministry. Therefore, it is natural thatunder these circumstances the entire team should collectively explain the decisions that have been made," Mehr News said.

Tasnim News Agency described the post asa “bad and incomplete tweet that created misleading ambiguity about the reopening of the Strait of Hormuz."

TheIRGCoutlet said the announcementlacked “necessary and sufficient explanations” about the conditions, mechanisms and restrictions governing vessel transit, prompting widespread questions.

Fellow IRGC outlet Fars News Agency earlier quoted an informed source close to the Supreme National Security Council assaying that the Strait's reopening was subject to three conditions:

"Ships must be commercial. The passage of military vessels is prohibited, and neither the ships nor their cargo may be linked to hostile countries. Vessels must pass through routes designated by Iran, and transit must be coordinated with Iranian forces responsible for managing passage."

The source saidIran considers the continuation of a US naval blockade as a violation of the ceasefireand would close the Strait of Hormuz againif the blockade is not lifted.

Tasnim said Araghchi's post on X lacked "any verbal explanation or at least sufficient written clarification” which it saidamounted to “complete poor judgment in communication."

The outlet urged either the Foreign Ministry to revise its approach or the Supreme National Security Council to step in and impose a more coherent messaging framework.

The criticism was echoed by Fars News Agency, which addressed authorities directly andquestioned their silence.

“Officials, at least explain the reason for your ‘lack of explanation,’”. Fars wrote, warning thatthe absence of clear communication had left the public in a “state of confusion.” (Araghchi should get out of Iran asap)

It added that "while citizens trust officials to uphold national red lines, they still expect transparency about why details are being withheld."

Fars also cautioned that without clear messaging, “the narrative of the enemy and hostile media” could fill the gap, adding that “this ‘lack of explanation’ itself needs explanation.”

KEKKITY KEK KEK

Sorry for all the red type, but it deserves it.

https://www.iranintl.com/en/202604172614