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Governor Hochul Rejects Gas Tax Holiday as New York Fuel Prices Surge

Governor Hochul Rejects Gas Tax Holiday as New York Fuel Prices Surge

Albany, Monday, 6 April 2026.
Despite New Yorkers paying an additional $265 million for gas last month, Governor Hochul rejects lawmakers’ demands for a tax holiday, blaming federal policies for the crisis.

Supreme Court Allows Justice Department to Drop Steve Bannon's Criminal Case

Supreme Court Allows Justice Department to Drop Steve Bannon's Criminal Case

Washington, Monday, 6 April 2026.
The Supreme Court has enabled the Justice Department to dismiss its own previous conviction against Steve Bannon, signaling a dramatic shift in federal enforcement strategies and prosecutorial priorities.

Green Bay Packers Warn Congress: Ending Broadcast Protections Threatens Franchise Survival

Green Bay Packers Warn Congress: Ending Broadcast Protections Threatens Franchise Survival

Washington, D.C., Monday, 6 April 2026.
The Green Bay Packers warn that repealing the 1961 Sports Broadcasting Act threatens their survival, jeopardizing the equal revenue sharing that delivered $432 million to each franchise in 2025.

Four Million Children Enrolled in Trump Accounts as Families Secure Federal Seed Money

Four Million Children Enrolled in Trump Accounts as Families Secure Federal Seed Money

Washington, D.C., Sunday, 5 April 2026.
Over four million children have enrolled in Trump Accounts, with one million securing the $1,000 federal seed contribution, signaling a major shift in early-stage generational wealth building.

Covert Arms Transfer Exposed: Trump Alleges Kurdish Intermediaries Kept Weapons Destined for Iranian Protesters

Covert Arms Transfer Exposed: Trump Alleges Kurdish Intermediaries Kept Weapons Destined for Iranian Protesters

Washington, Sunday, 5 April 2026.
President Trump revealed a failed covert operation, alleging Kurdish intermediaries intercepted US firearms destined for Iranian protesters. This unprecedented disclosure risks escalating geopolitical tensions across the Middle East.

White House Invokes Wartime Powers to Force Restart of California Oil Pipeline

White House Invokes Wartime Powers to Force Restart of California Oil Pipeline

Santa Barbara, Sunday, 5 April 2026.
The Trump administration utilized the Defense Production Act to bypass California state laws, forcing the restart of a pipeline responsible for a catastrophic 378,500-liter oil spill in 2015.

White House Denies Rumors of President Trump's Hospitalization Following Sudden Schedule Change

White House Denies Rumors of President Trump's Hospitalization Following Sudden Schedule Change

Washington, Saturday, 4 April 2026.
The White House officially denied Saturday’s rampant social media rumors that President Trump was hospitalized at Walter Reed, with on-the-ground photos confirming no presidential motorcade was present.

Court Blocks Justice Department's Push to Investigate Federal Reserve Chair

Court Blocks Justice Department's Push to Investigate Federal Reserve Chair

Washington, Saturday, 4 April 2026.
A federal judge halted the Justice Department’s subpoenas against the Federal Reserve, citing zero evidence of fraud and exposing the probe as a pressure campaign to manipulate interest rates.

Senator Tillis Sets a Strict January 6 Red Line for the Next Attorney General

Senator Tillis Sets a Strict January 6 Red Line for the Next Attorney General

Washington, Saturday, 4 April 2026.
Senator Thom Tillis, who previously blocked a federal prosecutor pick, vows to reject any Attorney General nominee who excuses the January 6 riot, complicating upcoming Senate confirmations.

The 2027 Budget Proposal: A Historic Capital Shift Toward Defense

The 2027 Budget Proposal: A Historic Capital Shift Toward Defense

Washington, Saturday, 4 April 2026.
The newly proposed 2027 federal budget signals a massive economic pivot, boosting defense spending to a historic $1.5 trillion while slashing civilian agencies and domestic programs by 10 percent.