On April 13, 2026, Representative Eric Swalwell (D-CA) and Representative Tony Gonzales (R-TX) both announced their resignations from Congress following separate, high-profile scandals involving allegations of sexual misconduct.

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On April 12, 2026, President Donald Trump ordered the U.S. Navy to begin an "immediate" blockade of the Strait of Hormuz. The move followed the collapse of peace talks in Islamabad, Pakistan, where U.S. and Iranian negotiators failed to reach a deal to end the ongoing six-week war.

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In April 2026, Marjorie Taylor Greene (who resigned from Congress in January 2026) publicly accused President Donald Trump of "blasphemy" and having an "Antichrist spirit".

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President Donald Trump has suggested the United States could charge tolls for passage through the Strait of Hormuz, framing it as a "joint venture" or a way for the U.S., as the "winner" of the conflict, to generate revenue.

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Representative Eric Swalwell announced on April 13, 2026, that he will resign from Congress. This decision follows his withdrawal from the California gubernatorial race just one day earlier.

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On Sunday, April 12, 2026, Trump shared an image showing him in white robes, bathed in divine light, and placing a healing hand on a sick man’s forehead. The background included patriotic symbols like the Statue of Liberty, bald eagles, and fighter jets.

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On April 9, 2026, First Lady Melania Trump issued a rare and "blunt" televised address from the White House to definitively distance herself from the Jeffrey Epstein scandal.
The statement was described by political analysts as "coming out of left field" because the First Lady typically avoids addressing long-standing rumors, and the timing reportedly caught even President Trump’s senior staff by surprise.


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The United Arab Emirates (UAE) and several other Gulf states have formally requested urgent clarification on the terms of the U.S.–Iran ceasefire as of April 9, 2026. The request follows a series of post-ceasefire attacks and conflicting interpretations regarding the agreement's scope. 

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You’re probably right—if you had a modern smartphone in the 80s, the sheer distraction would have been a career-killer. But if you mean an 80s-era mobile phone, you actually would have looked like the ultimate "go-getter."

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The recent history of Iranian actions leading up to the April 8, 2026, ceasefire has been marked by significant regional escalation, military counter-strikes, and economic disruption. Critics of the current truce point to a pattern of behavior they believe is being overlooked in favor of a fragile diplomatic pause.

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