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Illegal Immigrant Who Stole Kristi Noem’s Purse In DC To Be Deported After Prison Term: Feds
The Chilean national who stole former Homeland Security Secretary Kristi Noem's Gucci purse while she was dining in DC with family is facing more than just prison time. Mario Bustamante Leiva was sentenced on Wednesday, April 22, to 36 months in prison in connection with a series of thefts that culminated when he attempted to rob Noem. When he is released, Bustamante Leiva will be deported from the country. “Bustamante Leiva came to Washington illegally to prey on citizens of the District. He methodically targeted women at restaurants, stealing their purses and monetizing the stolen cards …
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Virginia Votes Yes On Major Redistricting Measure, Paving Way For House Democrats
Virginia voters have narrowly approved a hotly contested redistricting referendum that could help Democrats gain congressional seats. Earlier this year, Democrats proposed a new map with the intention of flipping four Republican-held House seats. On Tuesday, April 21, with approximately 51 percent of the vote, Virginia residents approved the measure, potentially giving Democrats power over all but one of the state's 11 congressional seats next year. BREAKING: We can now project that the YES vote will WIN Virginia’s redistricting referendum — handing Democrats a major victory with …
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US Military Drops Flu Shot Requirement For Troops, Hegseth Says
The Pentagon will no longer require service members to get the annual flu shot, the latest move by the Trump administration pushing back against vaccine science. Defense Secretary Pete Hegseth announced the change on Tuesday, April 21. He said the influenza vaccine is now voluntary for all active-duty troops, reservists, and civilian personnel. According to updated guidance from the Department of Defense, individual military branches can seek exceptions to keep the requirement in place. Officials have 15 days to submit those requests to the DoD. Hegseth downplayed the importance of fl…
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Trump Cabinet Secretary Exits Post Amid Misconduct Allegations
Labor Secretary Lori Chavez-DeRemer has resigned amid a federal misconduct investigation, marking the third high-profile departure from President Donald Trump’s Cabinet this year. The White House announced her resignation in a statement from Communications Director Steven Cheung late Monday afternoon, April 20. Cheung said on social media that Chavez-DeRemer is leaving to "take a position in the private sector." Cheung praised her tenure, saying, "She has done a phenomenal job in her role by protecting American workers, enacting fair labor practices, and helping Americans gain additional sk…
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Virginia Sen. Mark Warner’s Daughter Madison Dies At 36: ‘We Are Heartbroken’
Virginia Sen. Mark Warner confirmed on Monday that his daughter Madison has died at the age of 36 after a lengthy battle with juvenile diabetes. Warner took to social media on April 30 to share the sad news with a post explaining that she had suffered from diabetes and other health issues for decades. "She filled our lives with love and laughter, and her absence leaves an immeasurable void," he said. pic.twitter.com/sdRJngGXdY — Mark Warner (@MarkWarner) April 20, 2026 "We are grateful for the loving support of friends and family during this difficult time and ask for privacy as…
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Kash Patel Fights 'Excessive Drinking' Exposé With $250M Lawsuit
FBI Director Kash Patel is suing The Atlantic for $250 million over a story that accused him of abusing alcohol and other forms of misconduct. Patel filed the defamation lawsuit against the media outlet and reporter Sarah Fitzpatrick on Monday, April 20. The suit comes three days after The Atlantic published an article that included numerous claims about Patel's "excessive drinking" and "unexplained absences" as leader of the nation's top law enforcement agency. Fitzpatrick interviewed more than two dozen people for her story, including current and former FBI employees, national intelligenc…
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New Poll Reveals Trump Approval Rating As Economy, Iran War Take Center Stage
A new national snapshot is shedding light on how Americans view President Donald Trump as major issues continue to dominate the conversation. President Donald Trump’s latest approval numbers offer a clearer picture of public sentiment at a time when concerns about the economy and the war in Iran remain front and center, according to a new NBC News poll released Sunday, April 19. The survey found that 37 percent of Americans approve of Trump’s performance, while 63 percent disapprove. Half of those polled say they strongly disapprove of Trump's performance. Two-thirds of respondents also sa…
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Trump Claims Diet Soda Kills Cancer Cells, White House Responds
President Donald Trump believes that diet soda can kill cancer cells in his latest dubious health claim, according to a top official in his administration. The comment was revealed by Dr. Mehmet Oz, the former talk-show host who now serves as Administrator for the Centers for Medicare and Medicaid Services. Oz mentioned the claim on the President's son's "Triggered" podcast on Monday, April 13. Oz recalled a conversation with Trump aboard Air Force One. "Your dad argues that diet soda is good for him because it kills grass – if poured on grass – so, therefore, it must k…
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Prominent Trump Critic Eric Swalwell Quits Congress Amid Sex Scandal
Eric Swalwell is quitting Congress following multiple allegations of sexual assault and misconduct. The seven-term California Democrat and nationally known prominent critic of President Donald Trump stepped down just one day after suspending his campaign for governor of California, a race in which polls showed he was the favorite. Swalwell, 45, made the announcement on social media late Monday afternoon, April 13, citing a desire to avoid distracting his constituents while continuing to fight what he called "serious, false allegations." He also apologized for "mistakes in judgment" and ack…
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Trump's $10B Lawsuit Over Lewd Epstein Birthday Note Tossed By Judge
A federal judge has dismissed President Donald Trump's defamation lawsuit over a report of a birthday note that he signed and gave to notorious pedophile Jeffrey Epstein. A federal judge in Miami ruled on Monday, April 13, that Trump failed to show The Wall Street Journal acted with "actual malice" when it published its July 2025 story about the letter with Trump's name for the disgraced New York financier. Trump sued publisher Dow Jones & Co. and parent company News Corp, seeking $10 billion. "The complaint comes nowhere close to this standard," wrote US District J…
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Pope Vs. President: Leo Says He Has 'No Fear' After Trump Directly Attacks Him
Pope Leo XIV has made it clear he is unfazed by President Donald Trump’s sharp criticism of him. The feud between the first American-born Pope and the President erupted after Pope Leo criticized the administration’s rhetoric on the Iran conflict, calling it a "delusion of omnipotence" and urging global leaders to prioritize peace. Click here for a new, updated story: Trump Deletes Image Of Himself As Jesus Following Backlash Trump responded Sunday night, April 12, with a series of social media posts branding the Pope as "WEAK on Crime" and "terrible for Foreign Policy." Leo t…
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Trump Fires Attorney General Pam Bondi, Names Ex-Personal Lawyer Todd Blanche Acting AG
President Donald Trump fired Attorney General Pam Bondi shortly after reports surfaced that he had been considering replacing her. The official announcement came early Thursday afternoon, April 2. Deputy Attorney General Todd Blanche, formerly Trump's personal attorney, has been named acting attorney general. "Pam Bondi is a Great American Patriot and a loyal friend, who faithfully served as my Attorney General over the past year," Trump wrote on Truth Social. "Pam did a tremendous job overseeing a massive crackdown in Crime across our Country, with Murders plummeting to their lowest l…
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