Friday, May 1, 2026

"Mali Under Siege: Al-Qaeda and Separatists Launch Largest Coordinated Attack in the Country's History | "

https://www.thegatewaypundit.com/2026/04/mali-under-siege-al-qaeda-separatists-launch-largest/ 

"On April 25, 2026, Mali suffered the largest coordinated jihadist attack in its history, as two armed groups, the al-Qaeda-affiliated Jama’at Nusrat al-Islam wal-Muslimin (JNIM) and the Tuareg separatist Azawad Liberation Front (FLA), struck simultaneously from the capital, Bamako, to the northern city of Kidal, roughly 1,500 km away..."

Thursday, April 30, 2026

"4 students, security guard injured after stabbing Foss High School in Tacoma -" MyNorthwest.com

https://mynorthwest.com/crime-blotter/tacoma-high-school-stabbing/4233844 

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Four victims who were in critical condition are now in stable condition, while two others are being evaluated, according to Tacoma Fire Department public information officer Chelsea Shepherd.."

Wednesday, April 29, 2026

"Trump deploys jet to Cuba to rescue child allegedly kidnapped by trans father * "

https://www.wnd.com/2026/04/absolutely-insane-story-trump-deploys-jet-cuba-rescue/ 

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The Trump administration has facilitated the rescue of a child allegedly kidnapped by a transgender parent by dispatching a jet to Cuba to pick up the 10-year-old, who already had been located there by Cuba authorities helping in the operation..".



"James Comey Arrested-again- Surrenders to Law Enforcement at Federal Courthouse in Alexandria | "

https://www.thegatewaypundit.com/2026/04/breaking-james-comey-under-arrest-surrenders-himself-federal/ 

"COUNT ONE: Knowingly and willfully make a threat to take the life of, and to inflict bodily harm upon, the President of the United States;

COUNT TWO: knowingly and willfully did transmit in interstate and foreign commerce a communication that contained a threat to kill the President, Donald J. Trump"

"FBI Probes Theft Of 15 Agricultural Spray Drones In New Jersey As Iran War Heightens Bioterror Fears"

https://dronexl.co/2026/04/23/fbi-theft-15-agricultural-drones-new-jersey/ 

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Industrial agricultural drones are engineered for a task that maps almost perfectly onto a chemical or biological dispersal mission: haul a large liquid payload across a defined area along a precise GPS flight path, at low altitude, with minimal operator involvement. That is what makes them valuable on a farm and terrifying to the FBI. DJI’s Agras T50, the current flagship..."

"President Trump Calls on Disney-ABC to Fire Jimmy Kimmel | " | by Kristinn Taylor

https://www.thegatewaypundit.com/2026/04/president-trump-calls-disney-abc-fire-jimmy-kimmel/ 

ABC/Disney needs to do the right thing and get rid of this hateful punk named Jimmy. Long overdue. He doesn't fit in with the Disney style of trying to be kind and caring to everybody. he HATES too many people.  he's NOT FUNNY. He makes us sad and angry.  😠☹️🙁

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"President Trump’s call for ABC to fire Kimmel follows Melania Trump’s statement earlier Monday demanding the network to “take a stand” on Kimmel’s HATEFUL rhetoric."

Tuesday, April 28, 2026

Class act by Westminster 👍 (near Garden Grove)"Charlie Kirk memorialized in SoCal city"


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https://nypost.com/2026/04/28/us-news/charlie-kirk-memorialized-in-socal-city/ 

Westminster is known for its Vietnamese population so it's kind of interesting that they would go out of their way to memorialize Charlie Kirk. Very nice 
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Westminster, Mayor Chi Charlie Nguyen stood Tuesday beneath a newly installed “Charlie Kirk Way” sign, part of a symbolic redesignation of a stretch of All American Way near the city’s Civic Center.."

"What happened to 2,600 unserved steak and lobster dinners after WHCA shooting?"

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"Weijia Jiang, the president of the White House Correspondents’ Association (WHCA), said Monday that the Washington Hilton donated roughly 2,600 meals that went unserved after the association’s annual dinner was cut short Saturday by a gunman.

She wrote on the social platform X that hotel staff “freeze dried the steak and lobster for longer shelf life before giving them to 2 shelters for abused women and children.”


https://share.newsbreak.com/i9wavokl 

"Criminals pretending to be police becoming a national problem " * by Amalia Wompa, Real Clear Wire

https://www.wnd.com/2026/04/criminals-pretending-be-police-becoming-national-problem/ 


On March 5, 2026, in Osceola, Florida, a 59-year-old man blocked a young driver in traffic before approaching the vehicle and claiming he was an officer. His SUV was equipped with blue lights and a siren; however, his inability to provide a second officer as requested by the victim caused him to retreat. He was later caught and charged.

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While the article mentions the Osceola case where a suspicious driver asked for a second officer, the legal "right" to demand one on the scene is more of a safety recommendation than a strict statutory requirement.
Here is the breakdown of how requesting a second officer or supervisor actually works in practice:
### 🛡️ The Legal Reality: No Automatic Right
In the United States, you generally **do not have a legal right** to demand that a different officer or a second officer complete your traffic stop.
 * **Officer Discretion:** The officer on the scene is considered to be performing their duties correctly unless proven otherwise. They are not legally obligated to call a colleague or a supervisor just because a driver requests one.
 * **Logistics:** Many departments, especially in rural areas, don't have the staffing to send two officers to every routine stop.
 * **Safety vs. Immunity:** While you can ask for a supervisor, you are still legally required to obey the original officer’s "lawful commands" (like exiting the vehicle or providing ID). Refusing to comply until a second officer arrives can sometimes lead to charges of "obstructing an officer" or "resisting without violence."
### 🔦 Why it Worked in the Osceola Case
In the **March 5, 2026** incident in Florida mentioned in the article, the 18-year-old driver became suspicious because the "officer" (Carlos Barros-Villahermosa) was arguing and didn't have a visible weapon.
 * **The Bluff:** When the victim requested a second officer, the impersonator fled.
 * **The Tactic:** This is a highly recommended safety tactic if you suspect someone is a fake. Real officers may be annoyed by the request, but they won't typically flee because of it.
### 🚦 Best Practices if You Feel Unsafe
If you are pulled over and suspect the person is not a real officer, safety experts and legal advocates (like the ACLU) suggest the following:
 1. **Request a Supervisor:** While they don't *have* to call one, many officers will comply to de-escalate the situation or ensure the stop goes smoothly.
 2. **Call 911:** This is the most effective "second officer" request. Tell the dispatcher your location and that you are being pulled over by someone you don't recognize as a legitimate officer. They can verify if a real unit is at your location.
 3. **Drive to a Well-Lit Area:** You can put on your hazards and slow down to signal you aren't fleeing, then drive to a gas station or grocery store parking lot where there are witnesses.
 4. **Ask for ID & Badge Number:** Real officers should provide this. You can then call the non-emergency line or 911 to verify that the badge number matches the person in front of you.
### 🏛️ Legislative Shifts
As noted in the article, some states are changing the rules to make identification more transparent. **California’s "No Vigilantes Act"** is a prime example, now requiring non-uniformed officers to proactively show visible identification (name or badge) to help civilians distinguish them from impersonators.

Rightly so "Video: Trump calls CBS correspondent Norah O’Donnell a ‘disgrace’" fire her now !! But...

https://www.cnn.com/2026/04/27/us/video/trump-disgrace-norah-odonnell-60-minutes-digvid 

But the 
Problem is that Trump should 
KNOW BETTER BY NOW :
NOT to go on 60 Minutes ⌚
 or any of these lefty liberal 
fake news outlets. 

But he keeps doing it !!!
 Cmon Mr POTUS.
 U know better !!!!!!!!
 Remember your
 own snake 🐍 poem : 
a snake will ALWAYS
 be a snake 
(aka the nature of the beast).

You know a snake is a snake 
and so if you keep playing 
with the snake
 you're going to get bit  again ...
and again....

And AGAIN 



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Monday, April 27, 2026

Rare act of class by a lefty " Springsteen Opens Concert With "Prayer of Thanks" That Trump Was Not Injured

https://www.thegatewaypundit.com/2026/04/bruce-springsteen-condemns-political-violence-opens-concert-prayer/


"Springsteen’s show opening comments at the Moody Center concert in Austin:

We begin tonight with a prayer for our men and women overseas, we pray for their safe return.

‘We also send out a prayer of thanks that our President, nor anyone in the administration, nor anyone attending was injured in last night’s incident at the press Correspondents’ Dinner. .."

🏎️🏎️🏎️"Hocevar earns first career Cup win in Talladega thriller | " NASCAR

https://www.nascar.com/news-media/2026/04/26/cup-series-2026-talladega-spring-race-recap/ 

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TALLADEGA, Ala. — Fitting for his first career NASCAR Cup Series win, Carson Hocevar turned in an ultra-original victory celebration sitting on the window ledge of his No. 77 Spire Motorsports Chevrolet while driving around the massive 2.66-mile Talladega Superspeedway, soaking up the emotions that will forever define and reward his first victory lap..."

🙏✝️"At least seven dead and over 20 injured after ‘terrorist attack’ with ‘explosive device detonated’ on Colombia motorway'

"Terrorists allegedly launched a cylinder loaded with explosives at a bus, leaving an enormous crater in the road.

The huge shock from the explosion also destroyed several other vehicles..."

https://share.newsbreak.com/i9dumvbe 

That's what makes them so happy 😄😁😆"22 Buddhist monks arrested at airport after record drug bust"

"Each carried about five kilos of the narcotic concealed within false walls in their luggage," the spokesman said, adding that the monks had been handed over to police.

They were to be taken before a magistrate later on Sunday.

The monks were mostly young students from temples across Sri Lanka and had been on a holiday sponsored by a businessman..."


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He had a wheelchair invention "Who is Cole Allen? 2017 Interview appears to feature Torrance, CA WHCD shooter

https://abc7.com/amp/post/is-cole-allen-abc7-interview-2017-appears-feature-torrance-ca-man-arrested-correspondents-dinner-shooting/18974082/ 


And of course I know that Torrance neighborhood,  or I know the area, at least, from passing through most of the time on the way to Redondo Beach or Palos Verdes.

 In the interview they show on this link he seems like a nice young man who invented or participated in some sort of wheelchair invention that helps lock it down to the ground, not just locking the wheels, making it more stable and safer. 

 Apparently he was a tutor for a company that help young people prepare for college entrance tests and things like that not so much a school teacher. 

Family called police 🚨"WHCD shooter's family reveals his past radical statements & his plans to 'fix' the world "

https://www.dailymail.com/news/article-15766553/White-House-shooter-Cole-Allen-suspect-motive-revealed.html 

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Allen's family members told law enforcement that he had sent them some of his disturbing writings before the attack, which prompted his brother to alert police. The writings did not specifically mention the dinner on Saturday, CBS News reported. 

Allen's brother notified the New London Police Department in Connecticut of the manifesto minutes before the attack, a White House official confirmed to CNN..."

"George Clooney Silent After SPLC Indictment Despite His Million Dollar Donation [WATCH]"

https://www.boredtrashpanda.com/52130/george-clooney-silent-after-splc-indictment-despite-his-million-dollar-donation-watch/?utm_source=revolver 

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Among them is actor George Clooney, whose Clooney Foundation for Justice had previously supported the organization. Other entities that have not publicly commented include a foundation tied to George Soros and MGM Resorts.

The allegations outlined in the indictment claim that the organization diverted millions of dollars..."

Sunday, April 26, 2026

"WHCD gunman Cole Allen sent anti-Trump manifesto, said he wanted to take out Trump officials: ‘The Friendly Federal Assassin’

"WASHINGTON — Accused White House Correspondents’ Dinner gunman Cole Allen sent a chilling anti-President Trump manifesto to his family just before opening fire — calling himself the “Friendly Federal Assassin” and revealing he was hell-bent on killing Trump administration officials, The Post has learned.

Allen described his “targets” as including “Administration officials (not including [FBI Director Kash] Patel)… prioritized from highest-ranking to lowest” in the unhinged missive that went out about 10 minutes before the shooting Saturday night, two US officials said..."


https://nypost.com/2026/04/26/us-news/whcd-gunman-cole-allen-sent-anti-trump-manifesto-to-family-just-before-opening/

( at Washington Hilton hotel ) chilling moment at White House Dinner ! Praise God everybody's OK !


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which is one of the reasons Trump was building a new ballroom at the White House because of security issues at other venues. But the ballroom is now on hold due to lawsuits despite the ballroom being in mid-construction. Ridiculous

Saturday, April 25, 2026

"Iran Activates Retired 30-Year-Old Super Tanker As They Run Out of Places to Store Oil "

https://townhall.com/tipsheet/dmitri-bolt/2026/04/24/iran-activates-30-year-old-super-tanker-as-they-run-out-of-places-to-store-oil-n2675019 

"The super tanker is capable of holding two-million barrels of oil, and is currently on it's way to Kharg island, a critical component of Iran's oil refining capcity that handles roughly 90 percent of the country's crude oil. The tanker is set to give the Iranian regime an additional 48 hours as it struggles to form a unified position and strategy for negotiations with the United States.."

"WHCD Shooter Identified as Cole Allen, a 30-yo Former 'Teacher of the Month' from Torrance California "

https://www.thegatewaypundit.com/2026/04/whcd-shooter-identified-as-cole-allen-30-year/ 

"...

The attempted shooter at the White House Correspondent’s Dinner is 31 year old Cole Tomas Allen from Torrance, California and he is in custody,” New York Post and Fox News reporter Karol Markowicz confirmed in a post on X.

..Allen appears to be a Caltech graduate who earned his master’s degree in computer science from California State University, Dominguez Hills last year.."

"Defense reveals rage-filled judge who sentenced Tina Peters provided statement that was 'not true'"

https://www.wnd.com/2026/04/defense-reveals-rage-filled-judge-who-sentenced-tina/ 


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CASE SUMMARY

The defense for former Mesa County Clerk Tina Peters has challenged the veracity of a statement by Judge Matthew Barrett regarding her now vacated nine year prison sentence. While Barrett claimed the term sat at the midpoint of presumptive ranges, the defense argues the sentence was effectively doubled by making counts consecutive rather than concurrent, a tactic they describe as almost unheard of for a single criminal episode.

LEGAL DEVELOPMENTS

The Colorado Court of Appeals recently vacated the original sentence, ruling that the judge violated constitutional protections by lashing out at Peters for exercising her free speech rights. Although her convictions were affirmed, a resentencing process is currently underway. Peters legal team has formally requested the removal of Judge Barrett from the case, citing documented prejudice and a courtroom rant where he labeled her a charlatan.

EXECUTIVE AND POLITICAL INVOLVEMENT

The case has drawn significant attention from high level political figures. President Donald Trump, who granted Peters a full pardon, has publicly condemned the prosecution as partisan targeting. While Colorado officials previously stated the pardon did not apply to state offenses, the President has continued to call for her release. Governor Jared Polis has admitted the sentence was egregious but has not yet taken action to intervene.

BACKGROUND AND CONTEXT

Tina Peters was prosecuted following a 2020 security breach in her office which she maintains was an effort to preserve election records and investigate potential fraud. Supporters frequently contrast her prosecution with the lack of legal action against Secretary of State Jena Griswold, who was found to have posted election system passwords online. Peters is currently pursuing an appeal to the state Supreme Court.

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I agree Trump is wrong, however ..."Trump is sending a dangerously wrong message on weed"

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https://nypost.com/2026/04/24/opinion/trump-is-sending-a-dangerously-wrong-message-on-weed/ 


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President Donald Trump made a grave mistake in softening the federal stance on marijuana by reclassifying it as a Schedule III drug. The dangers of weed are real, insidious and growing worse.
"
Increasingly legal and available around the country, pot is marketed to kids — through wacky colors, flavors and names — in a way that would horrify parents if done by other illicit industries.

Yet the drug has a profound impact on brain development in children, adolescents and young adults. Study after study has documented its profoundly destructive effects..."

[However, Trump knows this and intends the declassification to help those who need it for sincere medical purposes, not for kids to get high and kill brain cells ]

"The bottom line: Trump has signed off on this specifically to treat it as a controlled medicine. He remains vocally opposed to "Big Weed" marketing to children and has tasked his health officials with sounding the alarm on how it affects the developing brain.  "

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The concerns raised in the article regarding marijuana's impact on young people are supported by a substantial body of medical research focusing on the developing brain, which scientists define as continuing until approximately age 25.

Research from the National Institutes of Health (NIH) and the CDC highlights several specific ways that early cannabis use can alter brain structure and function:

1. Disruption of Executive Function
The prefrontal cortex is one of the last parts of the brain to fully mature. It is responsible for complex decision-making, impulse control, and planning. 
Accelerated Thinning: A longitudinal study of nearly 800 adolescents found that cannabis use was associated with an accelerated thinning of the prefrontal cortex.
Synaptic Pruning: THC (the psychoactive component of marijuana) can interfere with the natural process of synaptic pruning, where the brain streamlines connections to become more efficient. 

2. Impact on IQ and Cognitive Ability
One of the most frequently cited studies (the Dunedin Study from New Zealand) tracked participants over several decades and found:
IQ Loss: Persistent, heavy users who started in their teens showed an average decline of 8 IQ points by adulthood.
Permanent Effects: Crucially, the study found that those who started using heavily as adults did not show the same decline, and those who started as teens did not fully recover their lost cognitive function even after quitting.

3. Mental Health and Psychosis
Because the adolescent brain is highly plastic (changeable), exposure to high concentrations of THC can lead to long-term mental health challenges:
Psychosis: There is a documented link between frequent use and the early onset of psychotic disorders, particularly in individuals with a genetic predisposition to schizophrenia.
Emotional Regulation: Frequent use is associated with higher rates of depression, anxiety, and suicidal thoughts in young adults.

4. The Endocannabinoid System
The brain naturally produces its own endocannabinoids that help manage memory, mood, and stress. 
Receptor Overload: THC mimics these natural chemicals but binds much more strongly to receptors (CB1 and CB2). In a developing brain, this overload can desensitize the natural system, leading to issues with motivation and reward-seeking behavior later in life.

Current Trends in Potency
Medical experts often note that the marijuana available today is significantly more potent than in previous decades. In the 1990s, average THC content was around 4%; today, it frequently exceeds 15-25%, with concentrates (like dabs or vapes) reaching 80-90%. This higher dosage increases the risk of both addiction and the adverse neurological effects mentioned above.



"NYC cop on horseback chases down convicted killer-turned-purse snatcher"

https://nypost.com/2026/04/16/us-news/nypd-cop-on-horseback-chases-down-convicted-killer-turned-purse-snatcher-in-wild-uws-bust/ 


"Felicia Field, 44 — who robbed and killed a cab driver with her boyfriend in April 2000 — snatched the bag from a woman on 72nd Street and Columbus Avenue at around 11 a.m. Wednesday then tried to hoof it away, police said....

An NYPD cop on horseback chased down a convicted killer parolee who swiped a purse on the Upper West Side in a wild pursuit fit for a western flick, dramatic footage shows. .."
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Friday, April 24, 2026

📈"Jacobs Media Techsurvey 2026: AM/FM Radio Listening Hits All-Time Low as Digital Surges to 44% -" Barrett Media

https://barrettmedia.com/2026/04/23/jacobs-media-techsurvey-2026-am-fm-radio-hits-all-time-low-as-digital-surges-to-44/ 


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The Jacobs Media Techsurvey 2026 results signal a massive shift in how people consume media. We are witnessing the closing of a 71-point gap that has been narrowing for over a decade.

Key Findings of Techsurvey 2026

For the first time, broadcast radio dominance is under serious threat, as digital consumption has surged to nearly half of all listening time.

1. The Shrinking Gap: Broadcast radio now accounts for 54 percent of listening, while digital has climbed to 44 percent. In 2013, the split was 85 percent broadcast to 14 percent digital.
2. The Demographic Crossover: Gen Z has officially crossed the threshold, with digital listening at 49 percent now surpassing broadcast at 48 percent.
3. Digital Composition: The 44 percent digital share is made up of computer streaming (12 percent), mobile apps (9 percent), smart speakers (4 percent), podcasts (2 percent), and smart TVs (2 percent).
4. The Car Stronghold: Despite the digital surge, the car remains the largest single platform for traditional radio at 37 percent.


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Format Performance: Digital vs. Broadcast

The impact of digital varies depending on the type of content being consumed:

Sports Radio: 42 percent Broadcast / 56 percent Digital. This is the only format where digital has lapped broadcast.
CHR Top 40: 54 percent Broadcast / 43 percent Digital. High digital engagement due to younger demographics.
News/Talk: 59 percent Broadcast / 37 percent Digital. The format most anchored to traditional broadcast.
Country and Classic Rock: 59 to 63 percent Broadcast / approximately 35 percent Digital. Maintaining a steady lead in traditional over the air.

Why is this happening

Listeners are expressing frustration with several factors:
1. Ad Load: Listeners complain of 22 to 25 minutes of ads per hour on FM.
2. Repetitive Playlists: Stations playing the same few songs every day.
3. Hardware Accessibility: Fewer modern devices come with built in AM/FM receivers compared to the past.

Modern-Day Example

Just as the season of the handwritten letter gave way to the telephone, and the telephone to the digital message, we are seeing the season of the airwaves transition into the season of the stream. The message—the music, the news, the sports—remains the same, but the vessel used to carry it must adapt to the technology of the day or risk being left in the past.

To every thing there is a season, and a time to every purpose under the heaven: (Ecclesiastes 3:1)
 

"DOJ Indicts Far-Left Southern Poverty Law Center. SPLC Used Donor Money to Pay KKK to Stage 'Hate Crimes' "

https://www.thegatewaypundit.com/2026/04/breaking-news-doj-indicts-southern-poverty-law-center/ 

Unbelievable.
Actually, too believable 👎


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Furthermore, our investigation revealed that the Southern Poverty Law Center, on top of perpetuating this widespread decade-long multimillion dollar fraud, conducted more criminal activity,” he added..."

"Could your weekly grocery shop influence your risk of dementia? The diet that may delay brain aging –" NaturalNews.com




https://www.naturalnews.com/2026-04-24-the-diet-that-may-delay-brain-aging.html 

Choose wisely 🙂👍🥣🥩
🍓🥑🥝🥜🥕🥗

"
While processed meats harm brain health, unprocessed red meat (rich in iron and B12) may benefit those with Alzheimer’s genetic risk. Cheese in moderation may also lower dementia risk, contrary to past beliefs. Prioritizing whole foods over synthetic solutions optimizes brain health.."

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"Trump fires at Justice Roberts and Norm Eisen with one brutal right hook... "- Revolver News

https://revolver.news/2026/04/trump-fires-at-justice-roberts-and-norm-eisen-with-one-brutal-right-hook/ 

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President Trump called out two members of the establishment, one a so-called Republican and the other a Democrat. His first target was Chief Justice Roberts, who is either unwilling or unable to stop leakers inside the Supreme Court from wreaking havoc. They are leaking sensitive information to the press and creating chaos..."
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Thursday, April 23, 2026

"Are cancer-screening blood tests close to prime time?"

https://www.nbcnews.com/health/rcna341257 
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"Mixed Results, but "Real" Impact
You may hear critics say the trials "failed" their primary goal (the "Stage Shift" endpoint). However, the detailed data released in February and April 2026 shows something very important:
The "Stage 4" Win: The tests showed a substantial reduction in Stage 4 diagnoses.
Catching the "Silent Killers": The tests are successfully finding cancers like pancreatic, ovarian, and esophageal—which currently have no other screening methods—at Stage 1 or 2 when they can still be cured..."

"Pope Leo XIV Calls On African Youth To Improve Own Countries Rather Than Migrate Somewhere Else |"

https://dailycallernewsfoundation.org/2026/04/21/pope-leo-xiv-calls-on-african-youth-to-improve-own-countries-rather-than-migrate-somewhere-else/ 

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Pope Leo XIV urged Africa’s youth population on Friday to solve the continent’s economic and corruption problems rather than migrate elsewhere.

The pope, speaking to a crowd of university students and teachers from the Catholic University of Central Africa in Cameroon’s capital city of Yaounde, said that the continent “must be freed from the scourge of corruption” while urging the young to lead the charge.."
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Major Midwest drought ! "UBS Warns Drought Shock Unfolding Across Breadbasket Of America " ZeroHedge




https://www.zerohedge.com/commodities/ubs-warns-drought-shock-unfolding-across-americas-breadbasket 


"The National Oceanic and Atmospheric Administration's Palmer Drought Severity Index hit its highest level for March since records started in 1895, and March was the third driest month recorded, regardless of time of year, behind only the famed 1930s Dust Bowl":


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👍😅😆"FBI Arrests 43 Mexican Mafia Gang Members in Orange County, California | "

https://www.thegatewaypundit.com/2026/04/fbi-arrests-43-mexican-mafia-members-orange-county/ 

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The defendants were charged with 66 counts, including racketeering conspiracy, conspiracy to operate an illegal gambling business, violent crimes in aid of racketeering, trafficking narcotics such as fentanyl, methamphetamine, heroin, and cocaine, and using firearms during a crime of violence..."
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"1 dead, 5 injured in mass shooting inside Mall of Louisiana; 5 people in custody"

Wacked- out lefty 👎😡"Animal Activist Admits to Taking Restaurant Lobster & Throwing It Into Harbor,

Later Learns It Was Owner’s Pet


"Court records state that Smart entered the restaurant, reached into the tank, and grabbed one of the lobsters, believing it would later be cooked. She then threw the lobster into a nearby harbor. Authorities believe the lobster died from exposure to colder water. The animal had reportedly become accustomed to the restaurant tank’s controlled, warmer environment.

The second lobster allegedly died shortly after the incident, with reports suggesting stress and isolation as possible contributing factors..."5


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👍✝️"Texas can require public schools to display the Ten Commandments in classrooms, US appeals court rules |" CNN

Wednesday, April 22, 2026

"From cup to cure: Could coffee one day switch on advanced cancer treatments?" – NaturalNews.com

https://www.naturalnews.com/2026-04-21-could-coffee-one-day-switch-on-advanced-cancer-treatments.html 


"a fascinating convergence of everyday habit and cutting-edge science, researchers are exploring whether a morning ritual for millions—drinking coffee—could one day play a role in fighting serious diseases. Scientists at Texas A&M University have engineered a novel biological system that uses caffeine as an on/off switch for powerful gene-editing tools like CRISPR..."


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👎😡"Iran Seizes Ships In Hormuz As US Talks Falter After Ceasefire Extension -" WOWO News/Talk 92.3 FM and 1190 AM

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https://wowo.com/iran-seizes-ships-in-hormuz-as-us-talks-falter-after-ceasefire-extension/ 
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Iran’s Revolutionary Guard said the vessels, identified as the MSC Francesca and the Epaminondas, were operating without proper authorization and had tampered with navigation systems, accusations that could not be independently verified. The ships had earlier reported coming under fire near the strait, underscoring the increasingly volatile conditions in one of the world’s most critical shipping lanes..."

👍✝️ Trump saved 8 ! "'Very good news!' "Trump says 8 women set for execution in Iran 'will no longer be killed' "



"President Donald Trump on Wednesday announced that Iran will not go through with its planned executions of eight women who allegedly acted against the country's Islamic regime..."

Prayers 🙏 "Body found, 5 crew members still missing after US cargo ship overturns"


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"The vessel Mariana, a 145-foot dry cargo ship registered in the U.S., suffered engine failure when Typhoon Sinlaku slammed down in the Mariana Islands, a chain that includes the Northern Marianas and Guam, the U.S. Coast Guard reported
..''
https://share.newsbreak.com/i7pqc3ih 

"Winter Storm Warning: 2 Feet of Snow & 90 MPH Gusts Barrel Toward I-80 at Donner Pass, Lake Tahoe, & Yosemite

Monday, April 20, 2026

"High Rolling Iranian Businesswoman Nabbed at Los Angeles Airport, Accused of Arms Trafficking"

https://www.breitbart.com/border/2026/04/19/high-rolling-iranian-businesswoman-nabbed-at-los-angeles-airport-accused-of-arms-trafficking/ 


"
According to Essayli, Mafi, of Woodland Hills, is accused of trafficking arms on behalf of the government of Iran and is being charged with 50 USC section 1705, for brokering the sale of drones, bombs, bomb fuses, and millions of rounds of ammunition. The munitions were reportedly manufactured by Iran and sold to Sudan..."

"Eighth grade student kills 10 people, wounds 12 in Turkey's 2nd school shooting in 2 days - "

https://www.cbsnews.com/news/turkey-school-shooting-kahramanmaras/ 

"
A 14-year-old armed with five guns opened fire at a Turkish school on Wednesday, killing 10 people, wounding a dozen and sparking scenes of mayhem as students jumped out of windows to escape.."

SHAME on SPLC 👎"Judge shielded SPLC from scrutiny in groundbreaking defamation case *"

https://www.wnd.com/2026/04/judge-shielded-splc-scrutiny-groundbreaking-defamation-case/ 

"
The SPLC has faced renewed scrutiny after the assassination of Charlie Kirk last year. The SPLC gained its reputation by suing Ku Klux Klan groups into bankruptcy, and it now publishes a "hate map" that includes conservative and Christian groups alongside Klan chapters. The SPLC added Turning Point USA, Kirk's organization, to the "hate map" in May.."

"'I promise you, it's coming soon': FBI director vows imminent arrests for Deep State schemers who rigged election against Trump "

https://www.wnd.com/2026/04/i-promise-you-its-coming-soon-fbi-director/ 

"
FBI Director Kash Patel is vowing imminent arrests for Deep State plotters who allegedly rigged the contest in favor of Joe Biden.

"We are going to be making arrests, and it's coming, and I promise you, it's coming soon," Patel said on "Sunday Morning Futures" with Maria Bartiromo on the Fox News Channel. "I would say stay tuned this week. You might see a thing or two.."

💥'NO MORE MR. NICE GUY!' Trump issues forceful new warning to 'Iran killing machine' "

https://www.wnd.com/2026/04/no-more-mr-nice-guy-trump-issues-forceful/ 

"NO MORE MR. NICE GUY! They'll come down fast, they'll come down easy and, if they don't take the DEAL, it will be my Honor to do what has to be done, which should have been done to Iran, by other Presidents, for the last 47 years. IT'S TIME FOR THE IRAN KILLING MACHINE TO END.."

Not Mich? "VIDEO: 20 Tornadoes Confirmed as Severe Weather Hits Midwest"

https://www.breitbart.com/weather/2026/04/18/video-20-tornadoes-confirmed-50-million-hit-severe-weather-midwest/

"
Over 70,000 customers in the Midwest and Great Lakes regions are without power as of Saturday morning, according to the tracking site poweroutage.us. Most of the outages are in Illinois and Missouri.

At least one tornado touched down in Rochester, Minnesota, about 90 miles south of Minneapolis, on Friday. David Vetsch said the storm sounded “like a freight train. .."

"The Hormuz get out of jail card turned to a grave ''🪦 | Iran International

https://www.iranintl.com/en/202604166412 

"
Saudi Arabia ramped its East West Petroline to near its seven million barrels per day capacity routing crude to Red Sea terminals at Yanbu.

The United Arab Emirates expanded the Abu Dhabi Crude Oil Pipeline to Fujairah on the Gulf of Oman. Additional overland proposals and expanded export terminals emerged almost immediately.

Once those routes reach commercial scale the strait loses its status as a global chokepoint. It becomes a regional inconvenience whose disruption matters far less to the broader market.

Simultaneously United States crude exports have surged to a record 4.9 million barrels per day in April 2026 with forecasts pointing toward five million or higher in coming months. That volume covers roughly 23 percent of normal full Hormuz traffic and about one third of the crude and condensate segment..."

"US Navy destroyer 'blows a hole' through Iranian cargo ship that tried to break Hormuz blockade, Trump says"

https://nypost.com/2026/04/19/world-news/us-navy-destroyer-blows-a-hole-through-iranian-cargo-ship-that-tried-to-break-hormuz-blockade-trump-says/ 

"
The USS Spruance destroyer intercepted Iran’s Touska cargo ship in the Gulf of Oman, taking custody of the ship after it refused warnings to stop, according to the president.

"Right now, U.S. Marines have custody of the vessel,” the president added. “The TOUSKA is under U.S. Treasury Sanctions because of their prior history of illegal activity. We have full custody of the ship, and are seeing what’s on board

Sunday, April 19, 2026

"U.S. Officials Travel to Cuba For First Time in a Decade, Lay Out Demands to Collapsing Communist Regime | "

https://www.thegatewaypundit.com/2026/04/u-s-officials-travel-cuba-first-time-decade/ 

"The U.S. delegation is also said to have offered assistance in restoring internet access across the island through Starlink satellite services.

Officials reiterated longstanding U.S. demands, including the release of political prisoners, expanded political freedoms, and steps toward free and fair elections..

The talks come as President Trump and Secretary of State Marco Rubio, who is of Cuban ancestry, seek to bring an end to the island’s longstanding communist regime..."

: 🙏Horrific: "Eight Children Dead After Mass Shooting in Louisiana, Victims Range from 18 Months to 15 Years Old "




https://www.thegatewaypundit.com/2026/04/breaking-eight-children-dead-after-mass-shooting-louisiana/ 


"KSLA reports, “a total of 10 people were shot, the only survivors being two adult women, with one suffering from life-threatening injuries. One of the women is believed to be in some kind of relationship with the suspect. Police also say the woman who has life-threatening injuries is believed to have been shot in the head..."

*US planning to seize Iran-linked oil tankers, commercial ships worldwide in coming days: report"

https://nypost.com/2026/04/18/world-news/us-planning-to-seize-iran-linked-oil-tankers-commercial-ships-worldwide-in-coming-days-report/ 

"
The US has already blocked 23 ships from leaving Iranian ports as part of a growing naval barricade, US Central Command posted on X Saturday. .."

: prayers 🙏 4 our Xian brothers "Up to 60 Christians Killed in DR Congo After Rejecting Islamic State “Generous Offer”


🙏✝️🙏✝️❤️


https://www.barnabasaid.org/us/news/up-to-60-christians-killed-in-d-r-congo-after-rejecting-islamic-state-ge/ 

"
Up to 60 Christians were massacred by Islamists in the province of Ituri, north-eastern Democratic Republic of the Congo (DRC), on April 1.

A source affiliated to Islamic State (IS – also known as ISIS, ISIL, Daesh) reported that its fighters “targeted Christians” after they “rejected the generous offer made to them by Islamic State, based on the just rulings of Islam.”

Saturday, April 18, 2026

🙏🌍PrayTheNews: Probably less "Iran can only go 2 months without oil exports before cutting output, experts say"

Then what ?!


https://nypost.com/2026/04/16/world-news/iran-can-only-go-2-months-without-oil-exports-before-cutting-output-experts-say/ 

"
Once the tanks are filled, Iran would have to shut down its oil fields, which risks long-term damage to the fields,” Annika Ganzeveld, the Middle East Portfolio Manager for the Critical Threats Project at the American Enterprise Institute, told The Post.

Both the AEI and Energy Aspects, a UK-based fuel analyst firm, estimate that Iran’s storage space is actually smaller, giving the Islamic republic about two weeks before its tanks are full..."


👎😡"Russia fires deadliest airstrike in months, killing 18 in Ukraine"

https://nypost.com/2026/04/16/world-news/russian-missiles-and-drones-bombard-ukraine-at-night-killing-at-least-16-people/ 


"
Russia launched its deadliest strike of the year, killing at least 18 Ukrainians after it fired more than 700 drones and missiles at the war-torn country overnight.

The attack on Ukraine began just before midnight on Wednesday and carried into early Thursday, with nine deaths recorded in Odessa, five in Dnipro, and four in Kyiv, which included the killing of a 12-year-old boy..."

"Iran fires on tanker near Oman after re-closing Strait of Hormuz"

https://nypost.com/2026/04/18/us-news/iran-fires-on-tanker-near-oman-after-re-closing-strait-of-hormuz/ 

"
Two IRGC gunboats approached a tanker about 20 nautical miles northeast of the Gulf country around 1 p.m. local time — and opened fire unprovoked, the tanker’s master reported.

Both the vessel and its crew were safe, officials said, as authorities launched an investigation into the latest escalation..."

Thursday, April 16, 2026

Do it anyways, Trump 💪🇺🇸"Federal Judge LIMITS Construction on Trump's Privately-Funded White House Ballroom - "

"191 people killed during ‘world’s largest water fight’ in Thailand "

"While the Thai holiday is globally famous for being the “world’s largest water fight,” the reality on the ground is a horrific cycle of road accidents, drunk driving and reckless behavior.

In the first three days of Songkran this year, more than 191 deaths have been recorded with 951 accidents and 911 injuries..."


https://share.newsbreak.com/i5j4uyzg 

Dear Mr President, We should bypass the "maximalist" rhetoric & offer a "Great Deal" directly to the Iranian people

Mr. President, with the 90% reduction of Iran’s naval assets and the degradation of their air defenses, the military phase has achieved its kinetic goals. However, the refusal to surrender and the continued closure of the Strait of Hormuz present a strategic pivot point.

 To secure a definitive victory before the midterms, I advise a two-pronged "Leverage and Languish" strategy:

First, *tighten the naval blockade* initiated on April 13. By interdicting all Iranian port traffic, we transition from military strikes to total economic asphyxiation. 

This forces the regime to choose between domestic collapse and your 
15-point peace plan. Frame this not as "endless war," but as the ultimate "maximum pressure" enforcement.

Second, *leverage the leadership vacuum*. With the March strikes removing key figures like Khamenei, the current regime is fractured. 

We should bypass the "maximalist" rhetoric and offer a "Great Deal" directly to the Iranian people and lower-level officials—sanctions relief and infrastructure rebuilding in exchange for the permanent end of the nuclear program and the reopening of Hormuz.

If they still hold out by May, authorize limited strikes on *energy and power infrastructure* to demonstrate that "destroyed" means non-functional, not just un-manned.

Mr President ,  You have the leverage; make them pay for every day the Strait remains closed.

And last of all but certainly not least of all, we need to Ramp Up The Prayer Power 🙏✝️🕊️👍 and ask God to create the solution we need miraculously, 
and with the help of USA military if necessary. 

I'm asking all prayer warriors 
to ramp it up: 
Pray For Iran. 
Pray For A Solution. 
A Resolution 

Yours Truly 

America's Missionary ✝️ 🌍🇺🇸

Shame on Johnny 😡👎"American Internet Troll 'Johnny Somali' Sentenced to 6 Months of Hard Labor in South Korea

https://www.breitbart.com/tech/2026/04/15/american-internet-troll-johnny-somali-sentenced-to-6-months-of-hard-labor-in-south-korea/ 

"Ismael’s conduct in South Korea included singing the North Korean national anthem in public, spilling noodles inside a convenience store, instigating multiple confrontations with strangers, and performing crude dance moves on the Statue of Peace, a memorial dedicated to the approximately 200,000 women forced into sexual slavery by Japanese soldiers during World War II. He broadcast all of these incidents on his YouTube channel"

Wednesday, April 15, 2026

"Appeals Court Orders Boasberg to End His "Intrusive" Criminal Contempt Investigation of Trump Related to Alien Enemies Act "

https://www.thegatewaypundit.com/2026/04/breaking-appeals-court-blocks-boasbergs-criminal-contempt-inquiry/ 

"
The DC Circuit Court of Appeals on Tuesday voted 2-1 to end Judge James Boasberg’s criminal contempt inquiry related to the Trump Administration’s invocation of the Alien Enemies Act.

The three-judge panel ordered Boasberg to end his “intrusive” contempt probe of the Trump Administration.."

"Nebraska police fatally shoot woman seen slashing toddler she kidnapped from Walmart "

https://nypost.com/2026/04/14/us-news/nebraska-police-fatally-shoot-woman-seen-slashing-toddler-she-kidnapped-from-walmart/ 

"
Nebraska police fatally shot a woman who slashed a toddler after leading the child out of a Walmart at knifepoint in an alleged kidnapping, according to cops and body-worn camera images..."

Not totally true "Hormuz Blockade: Europe Mobilizing Against the U.S., Not the Iran Regime "

https://www.thegatewaypundit.com/2026/04/hormuz-blockade-europe-mobilizing-against-u-s-not/ 


Needless to say, Europe is not one big unified land mass with one leader. It's made up of numerous countries all of their own president and politicians and decision-making bodies. I did my own research.

AI GENERATED 
 European Countries & Strait of Hormuz Response

🇬🇧 United Kingdom
- Position: Supported maritime security efforts  
- Action: Joined U.S.-aligned patrols in the Strait of Hormuz  
- Reason: British tanker seizure by Iran  
- Summary: Closest alignment with the U.S., but still cautious  

 🇫🇷 France
- Position: Independent approach  
- Action: Proposed a European-led naval mission  
- Reason: Avoid escalation, preserve diplomacy  
- Summary: Same goal, different leadership  

 🇩🇪 Germany
- Position: Declined U.S. request  
- Action: No naval participation  
- Reason: Preference for diplomacy, domestic constraints  
- Summary: Non-participation, not opposition  

 🇳🇱 Netherlands
- Position: Limited support  
- Action: Minor contributions  
- Summary: Quiet alignment  

🇩🇰 Denmark
- Position: Supported European mission  
- Action: Participated in non-U.S. maritime effort  
- Summary: Middle-ground approach  

🇮🇹 Italy & 🇪🇸 Spain
- Position: Hesitant  
- Action: No major involvement  
- Summary: Stayed mostly on sidelines  

 Big Picture

- No unified “Europe vs U.S.” stance  
- Wide spectrum of responses  
- Shared goal: protect shipping  
- Key difference: how to do it  

Bottom Line

- European countries did not try to block the U.S.  
- They mostly chose not to join a U.S.-led mission  
- This reflects strategy differences, not hostility

My thoughts: 
or does it reflect cowardice ?

Say what ?! "Russia Bans Stanford University as an ‘Undesirable Organization’ "

https://www.thegatewaypundit.com/2026/04/russia-bans-stanford-university-as-undesirable-organization/ 

It is true that Stanford in general is more pro Ukraine. I don't think I've ever been to a lecture with any Russian professors or visiting professors nor anybody arguing in defense of Russia. So in that sense I guess you could say Stanford is definitely biased towards Ukraine and against Russia- so if that's why, that explains it. Maybe Stanford needs to try to balance their coverage of Russia vs Ukraine with a little more understanding of the Russia position. 

Moscow Times reported:

“Under Russian law, individuals affiliated with an ‘undesirable’ entity — including students — can face up to four years in prison, while organizers can be sentenced to up to six years.

*******
AI GENERATED 

“The prudent see danger and take refuge, but the simple keep going and pay the penalty.” — Proverbs 22:3

Here’s what this would realistically mean for a Russian student, in plain terms:

If you’re in Russia and want to go to Stanford

Stanford University being labeled “undesirable” by Russia creates serious risk on the Russian side, not the U.S. side.

Applying to Stanford:
→ Not illegal by itself, but could be sensitive or flagged depending on how authorities interpret “affiliation.”

Communicating with Stanford (emails, interviews, programs):
→ Could potentially be considered “cooperation” with an undesirable organization.

Receiving funding, grants, or participating in programs:
→ This is where risk increases — could fall under prohibited involvement.

Leaving Russia to study abroad:
→ Still possible, but:

You may face extra scrutiny
Re-entry later could become problematic
---

If you’re a Russian student already at Stanford

While you’re in the U.S.:
→ You’re completely fine legally under U.S. law.The main issue is when dealing with Russia. Returning to Russia could expose you to legal risk. Authorities could view your enrollment as affiliation with an “undesirable” group

Worst-case scenario (based on how the law has been applied broadly): Questioning or surveillance, Fines. In more serious interpretations:
 criminal charges.

If your family is still in Russia:
This is an often overlooked part:
Your family could face pressure or scrutiny, especially if your studies are seen as politically sensitive

What it does not mean: It does NOT mean Stanford bans Russian students.
It does NOT mean you lose your degree or status in the U.S. It does NOT automatically mean arrest — enforcement can vary widely

Bottom line (IPE)

This is less about education and more about control inside Russia. If you’re a Russian student, the biggest risk isn’t going to Stanford—it’s how the Russian government might treat that connection, especially if you return home or maintain ties.
---

Simple summary

In America: safe
In Russia: potentially risky
Crossing between the two: 
where the real tension is


Tuesday, April 14, 2026

Supreme Court has granted President Trump broad wartime authority under the '1798 Alien Enemies Act'

https://x.com/i/status/2044036395719897151 

"HUGE 🔥 — In a stunning 5-4 ruling, the U.S. Supreme Court has granted U.S. President Donald Trump broad wartime authority under the '1798 Alien Enemies Act', empowering him to carry out massive deportations of 'Tren de Aragua gang members' directly to El Salvador’s mega-prison!"

🙏"Does Prayer Really Do Anything? -" emphatic Yes! ✝️

Monday, April 13, 2026

👍 God bless Jayden Cintron "Teenage Chick-fil-A worker finds $10,000 in cash, returns it to owner "

https://www.wnd.com/2026/04/teenage-chick-fil-worker-finds-10000-cash-returns/ 

God bless him 👍
"Praise is raining down on Chick-fil-A worker Jayden Cintron in North Carolina.

He explained his decision not to keep the money: "That's not what Jesus would've done. That's not what God would've wanted."



"So, We Know Why the Iranians Can't Fully Reopen the Strait of Hormuz"

https://townhall.com/tipsheet/mattvespa/2026/04/11/wait-thats-why-the-iranians-cant-reopen-the-strait-of-hormuz-n2674287 


"Those routes are limited in large part because Iran mined the strait haphazardly, U.S. officials said. It is not clear that Iran recorded where it put every mine. And even when the location was recorded, some mines were placed in a way that allowed them to drift or move, according to the officials.


Iran has been unable to open the Strait of Hormuz to more shipping traffic because it cannot locate all of the mines it laid in the waterway and lacks the capability to remove them, according to U.S. officials..."

"U.S. Military to Deploy Underwater Drones to Clear Mines in Strait of Hormuz "

https://townhall.com/tipsheet/scott-mcclallen/2026/04/11/us-military-to-deploy-underwater-drones-to-clear-strait-of-hormuz-mines-n2674305 

"
Additional U.S. forces, including underwater drones, will help clear sea mines in the coming days, CENTCOM said. 

“Today, we began the process of establishing a new passage and we will share this safe pathway with the maritime industry soon to encourage the free flow of commerce,” CENTCOM commander Adm. Brad Cooper said in the post..."

We are at a catastrophic point 😟 "America’s Birth Rate Collapsing as the Left Destroys the Family | "

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https://www.thegatewaypundit.com/2026/04/one-third-my-generation-aborted-americas-birth-rate/ 


"The national birth rate has now fallen to roughly 1.56 births per woman, far below the 2.1 births per woman generally considered necessary for population replacement. No serious country can ignore a gap that large without consequences. .."

Sunday, April 12, 2026

"At least 100 dead after military airstrike hits wrong target in Nigeria"

"MAIDUGURI, Nigeria — A Nigerian air force strike targeting jihadi rebels hit a local market in northeastern Nigeria, killing over 100 residents and injuring many others, a rights group and local media reported on Sunday. Officials confirmed a misfire but did not provide details..."

https://share.newsbreak.com/i3kxgtbq 

"US blockade of Iran will be major military endeavor, experts say | Reuters

https://www.reuters.com/world/asia-pacific/us-blockade-iran-will-be-major-military-endeavor-experts-say-2026-04-13/ 

“The wicked borrow and do not repay, but the righteous give generously.” — Psalm 37:21

Short answer: Iran is trying to charge a toll because it has leverage—not because it has a legal right.

Here’s the real breakdown:

🧠 1. It’s about leverage (power over a choke point)

The Strait of Hormuz carries about 20% of the world’s oil. That makes it one of the most important shipping routes on Earth.

Iran sits right next to it

It has the military ability to threaten or disrupt ships

So it’s using that position as pressure

👉 In simple terms:
“If you want safe passage, pay us.”

Some ships have reportedly paid millions per trip just to get through safely. 

💰 2. It’s also about money

Iran is under heavy economic pressure (sanctions, war, etc.), so this becomes a revenue stream:

Rough estimates:

~$1 per barrel of oil
Up to ~$2 million per tanker 


Potential billions per year if widely enforced.So it’s partly economic survival / funding strategy.

⚔️ 3. It’s a war tactic

Iran has effectively turned the strait into a controlled checkpoint:
Screening ships
Allowing friendly countries through
Blocking or charging others


This gives Iran:

Political leverage in negotiations
A way to punish enemies and reward allies

⚖️ 4. But here’s the key: it’s widely considered illegal

Under international law (UNCLOS):

Ships have a right to free transit through international straits

Countries like Iran cannot charge tolls just for passage

Experts and global organizations say:
Charging tolls = violating maritime law 
It sets a dangerous precedent globally 

🧾 In Plain English (IPE)

Iran doesn’t legally own the strait—but it’s strong enough nearby to control it, so it’s basically saying:
👉 “Pay us if you want to pass safely.”

It’s less like a lawful toll road… and more like using control of a narrow passage during a conflict to force payments.

🧭 Big Picture

This is why the situation is so serious:

One country trying to monetize a global waterway

Other countries saying “you can’t do that”

And now military forces getting involved

That’s how something like this can quickly escalate.