Karoline Leavitt Dunks on Latest Reported Iranian Claims About the Strait
https://redstate.com/nick-arama/2026/04/08/iran-stopping-shipping-in-strait-despite-ceasefire-agreement-n2201088
https://redstate.com/nick-arama/2026/04/08/iran-stopping-shipping-in-strait-despite-ceasefire-agreement-n2201088
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Karoline Leavitt Dunks on Latest Reported Iranian Claims About the Strait
Karoline Leavitt refutes false Iranian claims about the Strait of Hormuz amid ceasefire tensions.
Trump Administration Kills the Most Annoying Car Feature Obama Forced on Drivers
https://redstate.com/rusty-weiss/2026/04/08/trump-administration-kills-the-most-annoying-car-feature-obama-forced-on-drivers-n2201095
https://redstate.com/rusty-weiss/2026/04/08/trump-administration-kills-the-most-annoying-car-feature-obama-forced-on-drivers-n2201095
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Trump Administration Kills the Most Annoying Car Feature Obama Forced on Drivers
Trump administration ends Obama-era start-stop car feature, removing a widely disliked vehicle technology.
Iryna Zarutska's Accused Killer Found 'Incapable to Proceed' to Trial
https://redstate.com/wardclark/2026/04/08/iryna-zarutskas-accused-killer-found-incapable-to-proceed-to-trial-n2201096
https://redstate.com/wardclark/2026/04/08/iryna-zarutskas-accused-killer-found-incapable-to-proceed-to-trial-n2201096
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Iryna Zarutska's Accused Killer Found 'Incapable to Proceed' to Trial
Decarlos Brown Jr., accused of killing Iryna Zarutska, found incompetent to stand trial in Charlotte case.
North Carolina Elections Board Settles With RNC Over Noncitizen Voting in a Win for Election Integrity
https://redstate.com/bobhoge/2026/04/08/north-carolina-elections-boards-settles-with-rnc-over-noncitizen-voting-in-a-win-for-election-integrity-n2201097
https://redstate.com/bobhoge/2026/04/08/north-carolina-elections-boards-settles-with-rnc-over-noncitizen-voting-in-a-win-for-election-integrity-n2201097
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North Carolina Elections Board Settles With RNC Over Noncitizen Voting in a Win for Election Integrity
RNC and NC Elections Board settle to remove noncitizens from voter rolls, ensuring election integrity in North Carolina.
Hoo Boy: Former Biden FTC Chair, Mamdani Advisor, Now Preaching Economics at Columbia
https://redstate.com/wardclark/2026/04/08/hoo-boy-former-biden-ftc-chair-mamdani-advisor-now-preaching-economics-at-columbia-n2201098
https://redstate.com/wardclark/2026/04/08/hoo-boy-former-biden-ftc-chair-mamdani-advisor-now-preaching-economics-at-columbia-n2201098
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Hoo Boy: Former Biden FTC Chair, Mamdani Advisor, Now Preaching Economics at Columbia
Ex-Biden FTC Chair Lina Khan joins Columbia to lead Economic Policy Center amid controversy.
Nelson’s Victory Unearthed: Danish Warship Dannebrog Found After 225 Years in Copenhagen Harbor
https://redstate.com/wardclark/2026/04/08/nelsons-victory-unearthed-danish-warship-dannebrog-found-after-225-years-in-copenhagen-harbor-n2201101
https://redstate.com/wardclark/2026/04/08/nelsons-victory-unearthed-danish-warship-dannebrog-found-after-225-years-in-copenhagen-harbor-n2201101
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Nelson’s Victory Unearthed: Danish Warship Dannebrog Found After 225 Years in Copenhagen Harbor
Danish warship Dannebrog found in Copenhagen Harbor after 225 years, revealing historic naval battle artifacts.
VP Vance Lays Out the US' Bottom Line on Iran Before In-Person Peace Talks This Weekend
https://redstate.com/beccalower/2026/04/08/vice-president-jd-vance-direct-talks-iran-n2201100
https://redstate.com/beccalower/2026/04/08/vice-president-jd-vance-direct-talks-iran-n2201100
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VP Vance Lays Out the Bottom Line on Iran Before In-Person Peace Talks Start This Weekend
VP Vance outlines the US stance on Iran ahead of crucial in-person peace talks this weekend.
New: Eric Swalwell Doubles Down, Claims There's 'Never Been an Allegation' of Sexual Harassment
https://redstate.com/jenvanlaar/2026/04/08/new-eric-swalwell-doubles-down-makes-specific-denials-related-to-sexual-harassment-allegations-n2201102
https://redstate.com/jenvanlaar/2026/04/08/new-eric-swalwell-doubles-down-makes-specific-denials-related-to-sexual-harassment-allegations-n2201102
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New: Eric Swalwell Doubles Down, Claims There's 'Never Been an Allegation' of Sexual Harassment
Rep. Eric Swalwell denies sexual harassment allegations amid California governor campaign controversy.
Special Ops Veteran Arrested for Passing Delta Force Files
https://redstate.com/wardclark/2026/04/08/special-ops-veteran-indicted-for-passing-delta-force-files-n2201103
https://redstate.com/wardclark/2026/04/08/special-ops-veteran-indicted-for-passing-delta-force-files-n2201103
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FBI: Former Special Ops Employee Arrested for Passing Classified Files to Media and Others
Former Army special ops vet arrested for passing classified Delta Force files, facing serious charges.
Reputed Salvadoran Gang Member Tries to Run Down ICE Officers With Vehicle — Now He's in the Hospital
https://redstate.com/bobhoge/2026/04/08/reputed-salvadoran-gang-member-tries-to-run-down-ice-officers-with-vehicle-now-hes-in-the-hospital-n2201105
https://redstate.com/bobhoge/2026/04/08/reputed-salvadoran-gang-member-tries-to-run-down-ice-officers-with-vehicle-now-hes-in-the-hospital-n2201105
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Reputed Salvadoran Gang Member Tries to Run Down ICE Officers With Vehicle — Now He's in the Hospital
ICE officers fired shots at a reputed gang member who tried to run them down in Patterson, CA; he is now hospitalized.
Update: The Rhode Island Iryna Zarutska Mural Finds a New Home, and the Usual Suspects Are Not Happy
https://redstate.com/sister-toldjah/2026/04/08/the-rhode-island-iryna-zarutska-mural-finds-a-new-home-and-the-usual-suspects-are-not-happy-n2201108
https://redstate.com/sister-toldjah/2026/04/08/the-rhode-island-iryna-zarutska-mural-finds-a-new-home-and-the-usual-suspects-are-not-happy-n2201108
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Update: The Rhode Island Iryna Zarutska Mural Finds a New Home, and the Usual Suspects Are Not Happy
Iryna Zarutska mural moves to a new home in Providence amid controversy and community support.
Blue States Double Down on Tax Hikes As Wealth and Residents Head for Red States
https://redstate.com/ben-smith/2026/04/08/blue-states-double-down-on-tax-hikes-as-wealth-and-residents-head-for-the-exits-n2201107
https://redstate.com/ben-smith/2026/04/08/blue-states-double-down-on-tax-hikes-as-wealth-and-residents-head-for-the-exits-n2201107
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Blue States Double Down on Tax Hikes As Wealth and Residents Head for Red States
Blue states push wealth taxes as billions in income and taxpayers move to Florida and Texas
NATO Secretary General Drops Hints on Conversation With Trump About Organization, Iran
https://redstate.com/nick-arama/2026/04/08/trump-met-with-mark-rutte-n2201104
https://redstate.com/nick-arama/2026/04/08/trump-met-with-mark-rutte-n2201104
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NATO Secretary General Drops Hints on Conversation With Trump About Organization, Iran
NATO Secretary General Mark Rutte supports Trump on Iran, criticizes some NATO allies' failures in Operation Epic Fury.
Zeldin Zings Climate Fanatics, Says US Will No Longer Bend the Knee to 'Gloom and Doom' Crowd
https://redstate.com/bobhoge/2026/04/09/zeldin-mocks-climate-fanatics-at-conference-says-us-no-longer-has-to-bow-to-gloom-and-doom-crowd-n2201110
https://redstate.com/bobhoge/2026/04/09/zeldin-mocks-climate-fanatics-at-conference-says-us-no-longer-has-to-bow-to-gloom-and-doom-crowd-n2201110
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Zeldin Zings Climate Fanatics, Says US Will No Longer Bend the Knee to 'Gloom and Doom' Crowd
EPA Administrator Lee Zeldin criticizes climate alarmism and defends US energy policies against 'doom and gloom' narratives.
Pentagon Blacklists US AI Firm Anthropic and Court Refuses to Stop It
https://redstate.com/ben-smith/2026/04/09/pentagon-blacklists-us-ai-firm-anthropic-and-court-refuses-to-stop-it-n2201109
https://redstate.com/ben-smith/2026/04/09/pentagon-blacklists-us-ai-firm-anthropic-and-court-refuses-to-stop-it-n2201109
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Pentagon Blacklists US AI Firm Anthropic and Court Refuses to Stop It
Pentagon blacklists Anthropic AI and court refuses to stop it
America's European 'Allies' Just Executed Yet Another Betrayal, and It's Time to Finally Act
https://redstate.com/bonchie/2026/04/09/americas-european-allies-just-executed-yet-another-betrayal-and-its-time-to-finally-act-n2201111
https://redstate.com/bonchie/2026/04/09/americas-european-allies-just-executed-yet-another-betrayal-and-its-time-to-finally-act-n2201111
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America's European 'Allies' Just Executed Yet Another Betrayal, and It's Time to Finally Act
America faces betrayal from European allies over Iran conflict and ceasefire terms.
Morning Minute: I'm Not Offended by 'Leave No Man Behind' - Nor Should Anyone Be
https://redstate.com/smoosieq/2026/04/09/morning-minute-n2201112
https://redstate.com/smoosieq/2026/04/09/morning-minute-n2201112
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Morning Minute: I'm Not Offended by 'Leave No Man Behind' - Nor Should Anyone Be
Daily political news roundup with updates on NATO, Trump, FBI arrests, and SCOTUS cases on April 9, 2026.
Trump Admin Strips Federal Backing From Transgender School Policies, Opens LA Probe
https://redstate.com/ben-smith/2026/04/09/trump-admin-strips-federal-backing-from-transgender-school-policies-opens-la-probe-n2201113
https://redstate.com/ben-smith/2026/04/09/trump-admin-strips-federal-backing-from-transgender-school-policies-opens-la-probe-n2201113
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Trump Admin Strips Federal Backing From Transgender School Policies, Opens LA Probe
Trump administration investigates LA schools, ends transgender student protections agreements nationwide
GOP Bill Targets California-Style Gas Taxes With Federal Funding Penalty
https://redstate.com/ben-smith/2026/04/09/gop-bill-targets-california-style-gas-taxes-with-federal-funding-penalty-n2201116
https://redstate.com/ben-smith/2026/04/09/gop-bill-targets-california-style-gas-taxes-with-federal-funding-penalty-n2201116
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GOP Bill Targets California-Style Gas Taxes With Federal Funding Penalty
Republican bill targets California gas taxes with federal funding penalty
Report: The Plan Being Considered to Punish Those Feckless NATO Allies
https://redstate.com/nick-arama/2026/04/09/the-plan-to-punish-those-feckless-european-allies-n2201114
https://redstate.com/nick-arama/2026/04/09/the-plan-to-punish-those-feckless-european-allies-n2201114
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Report: The Plan Being Considered to Punish Those Feckless NATO Allies
Trump considers punishing NATO allies for lack of support during Operation Epic Fury with possible base relocations.
Immense Warehouse Fire in Southern California the Result of an Arsonist With an Insane Social Agenda
https://redstate.com/bradslager/2026/04/09/immense-warehouse-fire-in-southern-california-the-result-of-an-arsonist-with-an-insane-social-agenda-n2201118
https://redstate.com/bradslager/2026/04/09/immense-warehouse-fire-in-southern-california-the-result-of-an-arsonist-with-an-insane-social-agenda-n2201118
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Immense Warehouse Fire in Southern California the Result of an Arsonist With an Insane Social Agenda
Massive arson fire engulfs Ontario warehouse, causing millions in damage and multiple felony charges.