Wednesday, April 22, 2026

News roundup:

 Patel responds to Atlantic report, says he’s ‘never been intoxicated on the job’

Hegseth ends mandatory flu vaccine for US military, says shot is now optional

Trump gives Iran days to end power struggle, return to peace talks

Dems’ Virginia gamble pays off in redistricting wars

Scoop: Trump mulls Jones Act waiver extension to lessen Iran War oil shock

Rep. Sheila Cherfilus-McCormick resigns from Congress

Kaine: Virginia Stood Up to Trump’s Tyranny

Security Experts Warn of Scammers Promising Safe Passage Through Strait of Hormuz

Cato Claims Migrants Pay More Taxes than Average Americans

Minnesota allows ‘happy hour’ in nursing homes under new law easing alcohol restrictions

US military launches first-ever autonomous warfare command to deploy unmanned systems across Latin America

Appeals court rules ‘Alligator Alcatraz’ can stay open, rejecting push for federal environmental impact review

Top California Dem running for office tied to Chinese school accused of US diploma scandal

Fetterman receives no support for re-election from Pennsylvania House Democrats: report

Despite official assurances, the 2020 election wasn’t the ‘most secure’ election in U.S. history

Kayleigh’s Law,’ named for child sex abuse victim, permits 25-year restraining orders in California

Queen of Mandating Vaccines’: Trump CDC nominee rankles vaccine skeptics, heartens elites

Treasury imposes sanctions on 14 targets for helping Iran acquire weapons, as part of Economic Fury

Military spy budget surges 49%, as Trump admin requests $50B for Military Intelligence Program

Author argues religions thrive when demanding more from participants

Court upholds Texas law requiring Ten Commandments in classrooms

Bruce Springsteen trashed by NJ paper over expensive anti-Trump concerts: ‘Hypocritical crap’

Patel lashes out at press over story painting him as drunk and AWOL

The House Ethics Committee is at a crossroads. Members say they’re ready to make some changes.

CIA Officers Reportedly Die After Narco Operation

Trans Election Official Complains ‘Bottom Surgery’ Costs Too Much In U.S.

Criminal Investigation Targets ChatGPT After What Gunman Did With AI

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