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General2026-04-23

Trump's Pharma Tariffs Will Start Hiking Drug Prices This Summer

Section 232 tariffs on pharmaceutical imports implemented April 9, 2026, set to increase drug prices starting July 31, 2026.

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General2026-04-23

Pentagon Scraps Vaccine Mandate Under Hegseth, Reopens Contentious Military Health Policy

Defense Secretary Hegseth drops military COVID-19 vaccine requirement, reigniting debate over military readiness and public health.

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General2026-04-23

Oil and Gas Industry Frustrated With Trump Over Iran War Costs and Uncertainty

Federal Reserve survey captures rising frustration as Iran blockade drives up shipping costs for energy companies.

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General2026-04-23

Pentagon Fires Navy Secretary John Phelan Amid Leadership Feuds

Navy Secretary fired after clashes with Defense Secretary Hegseth over military spending and operations.

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General2026-04-23

Trump Boots Navy Secretary Out Over Pentagon Infighting That Nobody's Explaining

Trump administration forces out Navy Secretary John Phelan following months of internal conflicts and leadership clashes.

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General2026-04-23

Military Veterans and Family Members Arrested at Capitol Hill Protest Against Iran War

Veterans take direct action against military operations they view as unjustified and unauthorized.

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General2026-04-23

Supreme Court Sides With Michigan in Line 5 Pipeline Dispute

Unanimous ruling allows Michigan's lawsuit against Enbridge to proceed in state court.

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General2026-04-23

Trump's DHS Secretary Just Called Schumer a Scumbag. Seriously.

Department of Homeland Security Secretary Markwayne Mullin attacks Senate Minority Leader Chuck Schumer in on-the-record insult.

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General2026-04-23

Kennedy Refuses to Back CDC Vaccine Guidance, Because Of Course

Health official Robert Kennedy Jr. refuses to commit to supporting CDC vaccine recommendations, raising public health concerns.

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General2026-04-23

FBI Director Kash Patel Sues The Atlantic Magazine for Defamation

Patel pursues legal action against reporter Sarah Fitzpatrick over article documenting erratic behavior.

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General2026-04-23

MAGA Republicans Casually Tell Black Congress Member That Slavery Was Great

Influential Black political leader James Clyburn reveals MAGA Republicans argued slavery was beneficial, highlighting extremism within Trump movement.

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General2026-04-23

Israeli Strikes Kill Journalist in Lebanon, Repeating Pattern

Israeli military strikes journalist shelter in Lebanon, killing media worker in ongoing pattern of attacks on press.

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General2026-04-23

Israel-Lebanon Ceasefire Frays as Hezbollah Fires Rockets for First Time Since Truce

10-day ceasefire shows cracks as Hezbollah launches attacks, Israel responds with military force.

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General2026-04-23

Iran Starts Charging Tolls on World's Most Important Oil Waterway

Iran claims first toll revenue from Strait of Hormuz control, expanding economic pressure tactics against U.S. blockade.

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General2026-04-23

Iran Seizes Two Ships, Opens Fire on Third in Hormuz Power Play

Iran seizes foreign vessels in Strait of Hormuz, fires on third ship amid escalating tensions during Trump blockade and ceasefire negotiations.

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General2026-04-23

Supreme Court Ruling on Terrorism Preemption Has Wide Fallout

Supreme Court rules on federal preemption in terrorism-related litigation, significantly affecting state law and corporate liability.

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General2026-04-23

FISA Section 702 Extended to April 30 After Chaotic Last-Minute Votes

Senate passes short-term renewal of controversial surveillance program as longer-term debate stalls.

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General2026-04-23

Court Stops Trump From Blocking Solar and Wind on Federal Lands

Massachusetts federal judge strikes down Trump administration actions slowing renewable energy development on federal lands and waters.

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