WATCH LIVE: Artemis II crew flies around the moon
https://www.washingtonexaminer.com/policy/space/4517103/watch-live-artemis-ii-mission-historic-moon-flyby/
https://www.washingtonexaminer.com/policy/space/4517103/watch-live-artemis-ii-mission-historic-moon-flyby/
Washington Examiner
WATCH LIVE: NASA Artemis II mission makes historic moon flyby
The four astronauts will travel farther into space than any humans in history during the Artemis II's trip to the moon.
State Department removes DEI from foreign service entrance exams to ‘refine’ selection
https://www.washingtonexaminer.com/policy/foreign-policy/4517050/state-department-removes-dei-foreign-service-entrance-exams/
https://www.washingtonexaminer.com/policy/foreign-policy/4517050/state-department-removes-dei-foreign-service-entrance-exams/
Washington Examiner
Rubio removes DEI from foreign service entrance exams
The changes at the State Department come after President Donald Trump ordered his Cabinet to root out DEI initiatives in federal agencies.
Iran rejects ceasefire proposal ahead of Trump’s Strait of Hormuz deadline
https://www.washingtonexaminer.com/news/world/4517144/iran-rejects-ceasefire-proposal-trump-strait-of-hormuz-deadline/
https://www.washingtonexaminer.com/news/world/4517144/iran-rejects-ceasefire-proposal-trump-strait-of-hormuz-deadline/
Washington Examiner
Iran rejects ceasefire proposal ahead of Trump's Strait of Hormuz deadline
Iran rejected the proposal just over 24 hours ahead of Trump's deadline for it to sign a deal or reopen the Strait of Hormuz.
Rwanda threatens to stop protecting US gas project from ISIS over sanctions
https://www.washingtonexaminer.com/news/world/4515966/rwanda-gas-project-isis-mozambique/
https://www.washingtonexaminer.com/news/world/4515966/rwanda-gas-project-isis-mozambique/
Washington Examiner
Rwanda threatens to stop protecting US gas project from ISIS over sanctions
Rwanda is threatening to withdraw its troops from protecting a U.S. gas project from the Islamic State in Mozambique over new sanctions.
Trump touts drop in egg prices at White House Easter event
https://www.washingtonexaminer.com/news/white-house/4517197/trump-dropping-egg-prices-easter-white-house/
https://www.washingtonexaminer.com/news/white-house/4517197/trump-dropping-egg-prices-easter-white-house/
Washington Examiner
Trump touts drop in egg prices at White House Easter event
Prices have come down 60% from last year's high, and millions of eggs were purchased over the Easter holiday.
NATO’s ‘initial refusal’ to aid US against Iran could bring ‘big changes’: Byron York
https://www.washingtonexaminer.com/policy/foreign-policy/4516974/nato-refusal-to-aid-us-iran-big-changes-byron-york/
https://www.washingtonexaminer.com/policy/foreign-policy/4516974/nato-refusal-to-aid-us-iran-big-changes-byron-york/
Washington Examiner
NATO's 'initial refusal' to aid US could bring 'changes': Byron York
Byron York said a former Bush administration official is predicting a “shift in power” in the North Atlantic Treaty Organization.
Scrapping lords is a step toward Washington’s dysfunction
https://www.washingtonexaminer.com/op-eds/4517219/scrapping-lords-step-toward-washington-dysfunction/
https://www.washingtonexaminer.com/op-eds/4517219/scrapping-lords-step-toward-washington-dysfunction/
Washington Examiner
Scrapping lords is a step toward Washington’s dysfunction
Britain should think carefully before further dismantling a parliamentary system that has largely spared Westminster the paralysis that defines Washington.
Lingering questions from the F-15 crash and dramatic rescue operation
https://www.washingtonexaminer.com/policy/defense/4516986/iran-military-f15-crash-rescue-operation/
https://www.washingtonexaminer.com/policy/defense/4516986/iran-military-f15-crash-rescue-operation/
Washington Examiner
Lingering questions from the F-15 crash and dramatic rescue operation
The F-15 crash in Iran last week presents questions for an administration that has touted the success of the war so far.
Spanberger support craters in new poll: ‘A bot for the Democratic Party’
https://www.washingtonexaminer.com/news/campaigns/state/4517178/abigail-spanberger-support-craters-poll/
https://www.washingtonexaminer.com/news/campaigns/state/4517178/abigail-spanberger-support-craters-poll/
Washington Examiner
Spanberger support craters in new poll: 'A bot for the Democratic Party'
Gov. Abigail Spanberger (D-VA) is facing a divided electorate, according to a new poll, which shows a 46% disapproval rating.
Israeli justice minister says government should ignore high court ruling on wartime protests
https://www.washingtonexaminer.com/news/world/4517056/israel-government-ignore-high-court-ruling-wartime-protests/
https://www.washingtonexaminer.com/news/world/4517056/israel-government-ignore-high-court-ruling-wartime-protests/
Washington Examiner
Israeli justice minister says government should ignore ruling on wartime protests
The former Sephardi chief rabbi also called for the justices' deaths based on their ruling, saying, "May [God] destroy and kill them."
Trump’s third-country deportations: What they are and where migrants have been sent
https://www.washingtonexaminer.com/policy/immigration/3475491/third-country-deportations-trump-administration-ice/
https://www.washingtonexaminer.com/policy/immigration/3475491/third-country-deportations-trump-administration-ice/
Washington Examiner
Trump's third-country deportations: What they are and where migrants have been sent
President Donald Trump deported five people to Eswatini in July, part of his administration's policy of third-country deportations. “Third country,” a
Democratic lawmakers denounce Trump fuel blockade after visit to Cuba
https://www.washingtonexaminer.com/policy/foreign-policy/4517261/democrats-denounce-trump-fuel-blockade-visit-cuba/
https://www.washingtonexaminer.com/policy/foreign-policy/4517261/democrats-denounce-trump-fuel-blockade-visit-cuba/
Washington Examiner
Democrats blast Trump's Cuba energy blockade after visit
Reps. Pramila Jayapal and Jonathan Jackson condemned Trump's fuel blockade, calling for diplomatic talks after a weeklong trip to the country.
Trump hails ‘significant step’ in Iran negotiations but says progress ‘not good enough’
https://www.washingtonexaminer.com/news/white-house/4517202/trump-significant-step-iran-talks-says-not-good-enough/
https://www.washingtonexaminer.com/news/white-house/4517202/trump-significant-step-iran-talks-says-not-good-enough/
Washington Examiner
Trump hails 'significant step' in Iran negotiations though 'not good enough'
Talks between the two countries have hit a critical juncture ahead of a Tuesday night deadline that Trump set for Iran to reach an agreement.
Mallory McMorrow hauls in $3 million, claiming grassroots momentum in Michigan Senate race
https://www.washingtonexaminer.com/news/campaigns/congressional/4517027/mallory-mcmorrow-raises-3-million-michigan-senate-primary/
https://www.washingtonexaminer.com/news/campaigns/congressional/4517027/mallory-mcmorrow-raises-3-million-michigan-senate-primary/
Washington Examiner
Mallory McMorrow raises $3 million in Michigan Senate Democratic primary
State Sen. Mallory McMorrow raised $3 million from 120,000 individual donors in the first quarter of 2026, highlighting her popular appeal.
Heroic rescue reminds world American exceptionalism is alive and well
https://www.washingtonexaminer.com/in_focus/4517323/heroic-rescue-reminds-world-american-exceptionalism-alive-and-well/
https://www.washingtonexaminer.com/in_focus/4517323/heroic-rescue-reminds-world-american-exceptionalism-alive-and-well/
Washington Examiner
American exceptionalism is alive and well
American exceptionalism is alive and well following a week where the U.S. sent astronauts to the moon and rescued a military member in Iran.
DOJ asks court to unblock White House ballroom construction over ‘grave national-security harms’
https://www.washingtonexaminer.com/news/justice/4517025/doj-ballroom-construction-national-security/
https://www.washingtonexaminer.com/news/justice/4517025/doj-ballroom-construction-national-security/
Washington Examiner
DOJ warns of ‘national-security harms’ with ballroom construction halted
The Justice Department asked an appeals court to unblock construction of the White House ballroom due to security concerns about the incomplete East Wing.
Colorado is the most authoritarian state in the country
https://www.washingtonexaminer.com/opinion/beltway-confidential/4517764/colorado-is-the-most-authoritarian-state-in-the-country/
https://www.washingtonexaminer.com/opinion/beltway-confidential/4517764/colorado-is-the-most-authoritarian-state-in-the-country/
Washington Examiner
Colorado is the most authoritarian state in the country
Colorado keeps losing at the Supreme Court because it keeps trying to shred the Constitution and all of its First Amendment protections.
Trump jokes Biden would use autopen to sign autographs at Easter celebration
https://www.washingtonexaminer.com/news/white-house/4517534/trump-biden-autopen-easter-celebration/
https://www.washingtonexaminer.com/news/white-house/4517534/trump-biden-autopen-easter-celebration/
Washington Examiner
Trump jokes Biden would use autopen for autographs at Easter
Trump made the joke at the annual White House Easter Egg Roll, offering to sign some autographs for children at a table.
White House Easter Egg Roll gets patriotic boost with America250 partnership
https://www.washingtonexaminer.com/news/white-house/4516854/white-house-easter-egg-roll-america250/
https://www.washingtonexaminer.com/news/white-house/4516854/white-house-easter-egg-roll-america250/
Washington Examiner
White House Easter Egg Roll gets patriotic boost
As families gathered on the South Lawn for the annual White House Easter Egg Roll, the celebration carried a distinctly patriotic tone.
Iran will not abide Trump’s Tuesday deadline
https://www.washingtonexaminer.com/opinion/4516784/iran-will-not-abide-trump-strait-of-hormuz-deadline/
https://www.washingtonexaminer.com/opinion/4516784/iran-will-not-abide-trump-strait-of-hormuz-deadline/
Washington Examiner
Iran will not abide Trump’s Tuesday deadline
Iran will reject President Donald Trump's Tuesday deadline to reopen the Strait of Hormuz, sensing the president is under pressure.
Newly released texts show Gonzales pursued another affair with staffer in 2020
https://www.washingtonexaminer.com/news/house/4517288/newly-released-texts-show-tony-gonzales-pursued-another-affair-staffer/
https://www.washingtonexaminer.com/news/house/4517288/newly-released-texts-show-tony-gonzales-pursued-another-affair-staffer/
Washington Examiner
Newly released texts show Gonzales pursued another affair with staffer in 2020
The new report unveils the latest scandal enveloping Tony Gonzales, who dropped his reelection bid after admitting to an affair with a late staffer.