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Hegseth's NATO Crashout - April 24, 2026 Apr 25, 2026

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The Pentagon prepares punishments for NATO allies the US claims are insufficiently supportive of the Iran War. Trump shrugs off insider trading concerns as a soldier is accused of betting on the Maduro raid. Smotrich claims that the Trump administration fully supports settlers in the West Bank. Trump’s coalition collapses as Megyn Kelly claims the president is “effed.”

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Canary Mission Exposed - April 23, 2026 Apr 24, 2026

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Donald Trump orders the Navy to strike any Iranian boats laying mines in the Strait of Hormuz, escalating tensions. Exiled royal Reza Pahlavi faces backlash after losing his temper when pressed on his support for foreign military intervention, while new reporting spotlights top online “content” figures tied to Canary Mission. Alan Dershowitz melts down during a debate with Piers Morgan and Joe Kent.

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Strait Gets Gridlocked - April 22, 2026 Apr 23, 2026

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Dozens of Iranian-linked tankers reportedly bypass the U.S. blockade despite Donald Trump calling it a “tremendous success,” undercutting the administration’s narrative as tensions persist. New allegations surface of an Israeli-linked influence campaign using AI-generated “victims” to push for regime change in Iran, while the DOJ faces explosive claims involving payments tied to extremist groups.

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Trump Extends Ceasefire - April 21, 2026 Apr 22, 2026

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A sweeping new overview highlights the escalating regional crisis as Israel claims control over a Lebanese gas field after drawing a Gaza-style “Yellow Line” near the border, raising fears of further expansion. Back home, frustration boils over as critics say lawmakers are more outraged over trivial controversies than the mounting human toll in the Middle East.

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Strait In Chaos - April 20, 2026 Apr 21, 2026

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Tehran recloses the Strait of Hormuz as the U.S. prepares to seize Iranian tankers, escalating a high-stakes standoff with global economic consequences. New polling shows Donald Trump’s approval cratering—just 33% on the Iran war and 32% on the economy—as he clashes with his own energy secretary over gas prices.

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Weirdest Ceasefire Ever - April 17, 2026 Apr 18, 2026

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Iran declares the Strait of Hormuz open to shipping even as Donald Trump insists the U.S. blockade remains in effect, highlighting a dangerous standoff with global economic stakes. JD Vance is reportedly working behind the scenes with pro-Israel megadonor Paul Singer to boost RNC fundraising.

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Faux Ceasefire Exposed - April 16, 2026 Apr 17, 2026

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The Senate blocks a Democratic effort to halt arms sales to Israel, even as Israel agrees to slow its assault in Lebanon for ten days amid mounting international pressure. Defense Secretary Pete Hegseth draws ridicule after quoting a fake Bible verse from Pulp Fiction, while Tucker Carlson explains Donald Trump's real religion.

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Meloni Ditches Trump - April 15, 2026 Apr 16, 2026

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Donald Trump says the war is close to over even as tensions persist, while Rep. Ro Khanna prepares to introduce a bill to halt U.S. gasoline exports amid the Iran conflict. Abroad, Israel signals Turkey could be its next major adversary after Iran, raising fears of further escalation. Ana sits down with Norwegian political scientist Glenn Diesen to break down the shifting global order.

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Vance VS Vatican - April 14, 2026 Apr 15, 2026

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Lebanon reports over 2,100 killed and nearly 7,000 wounded in Israeli attacks since early March, as Iran-linked ships continue moving through the Strait of Hormuz despite Donald Trump’s attempted blockade—undercutting U.S. leverage in the region. JD Vance tells the Vatican to stay out of American politics.

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