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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
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
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.
White House Proposes 23% Cut to NASA's 2027 Budget, Slashing Science to Fund Lunar Exploration
Washington, Friday, 3 April 2026.
The proposed 2027 federal budget reduces NASA’s funding by 23%, slashing science programs by nearly half to redirect capital toward establishing a permanent human presence on the moon.
Senators Demand Probe Into Suspicious Market Trades Ahead of Presidential Announcements
Washington, Friday, 3 April 2026.
Senators are urging federal watchdogs to investigate potential government insider trading after suspiciously timed market surges—including a multimillion-dollar defense investment attempt linked to the Defense Secretary—preceded presidential policy announcements.
Vice President JD Vance Tasked with Investigating Taxpayer Fund Misuse in Democratic-Led States
Washington, Friday, 3 April 2026.
Vice President JD Vance will lead a federal task force investigating alleged social welfare fraud in Democratic-led states, with enforcement actions reportedly already underway in Los Angeles.
Pentagon Leadership Shakeup: Defense Secretary Blocks Promotions for Minority and Female Officers
Washington, Friday, 3 April 2026.
In an unprecedented move, Defense Secretary Hegseth bypassed merit-based norms to block vetted minority and female officers from promotions, triggering the abrupt firing of the Army Chief of Staff.
New 100 Percent Tariffs on Imported Medications Reshape the Pharmaceutical Landscape
Washington, Friday, 3 April 2026.
The administration’s unprecedented duties on foreign drugs aim to secure domestic supply chains. Surprisingly, companies agreeing to strict price controls or local manufacturing can completely bypass these steep penalties.