How American Teenagers Are Targeted in ‘Sextortion’ Scams, Sometimes With Deadly Consequences

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In sextortion, an online predator convinces his underage victim to exchange sexually explicit pictures or videos, known as child sexual abuse material (CSAM).

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Trump Announces Extension of Iran Ceasefire

President Donald Trump on Tuesday announced he is extending a ceasefire with Iran, citing what he said are fractures in the regime.
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Hungarian Law Prohibiting Children From Accessing LGBT Content Violates EU Law, Court Says

A Hungarian law prohibiting the access by minors to LGBT content violates European Union law, the European Court of Justice (ECJ) ruled on April 21.
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Trump Calls On Iran to Stop Execution of 8 Women Amid Negotiations

Trump urged Iran to release eight women reportedly facing execution, calling it a “goodwill” step ahead of planned negotiations with the U.S.
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Cuba Confirms Direct Talks With US

Cuba confirmed it held direct talks with U.S. officials in Havana, a rare diplomatic engagement amid ongoing tensions over economic restrictions.
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US Military Boards Sanctioned Oil Tanker Linked to Iran, Pentagon Announces

U.S. military forces boarded an oil tanker that was previously sanctioned for smuggling Iranian crude oil in the Indian Ocean, the Pentagon said on April 21.
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Trump Says Iran Will Come to Negotiation With US After Tehran Rebuff

President Trump said he believes Iran will return to negotiations, despite Tehran refusing talks over a U.S. naval blockade of its ports.

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The US Demanded That The Europeans Accelerate Their Transition To “NATO 3.0”

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First They Came For the Sheep, and I Did Not Speak Out…

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Russell Kirk Warned About the Fall of England

Russell Kirk warned decades ago that open borders and cultural decay could erode England’s identity and weaken the once-powerful British nation.
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Let’s Make A Deal — on Immigration and Elections

Many Americans believe long-time illegal aliens who work hard and stay out of trouble deserve a chance at the American dream— conservatives this.

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Here’s Where GOP’s Election Integrity Efforts Stand

Many Republicans want to tighten up elections. Many Democrats say elections are already secure.
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Commander of Hamas’s Sahem Unit Eliminated by anti-Hamas militia in Gaza

On April 7, 2026, an Israel-backed anti-Hamas militia in Gaza claimed it killed Musa Al-Aidi, a commander in Hamas’s Sahem Unit.

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How Biden Ignored Warnings and Lost Americans’ Faith in Immigration

In the weeks after Joseph R. Biden Jr. was elected president, advisers delivered a warning: His approach to immigration could prove disastrous.

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CBP Reports 11 Consecutive Months of Zero Releases at the Border

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There have been fewer than 9,000 apprehensions at the southwest border for 14 months. U.S. Border Patrol recorded its 11th...

Trump Admin Plans to Spend $38 Billion to Convert Warehouses Into ICE Detention Centers

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The Trump administration plans to spend more than $38 billion to buy and convert warehouses into detention centers for illegal aliens.

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White House border czar Tom Homan said ending the Trump-era immigration enforcement surge in Minnesota doesn’t mean agents are fully withdrawing.
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Border Czar Says 3,364 Unaccompanied Children Located in Minnesota Operation

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Border czar Tom Homan that thousands of unaccompanied alien children were located in a multi-monthlong operation in Minnesota.

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Trump Says US Core Objectives in Iran Are ‘Nearing Completion’ in Primetime Address

President Trump will deliver a primetime address from the White House on April 1 to update the nation on the U.S. military operation against Iran.

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House Democrats Will Seek Iran War Powers Vote

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EU Countries Agree on Terms for $106 Billion Loan to Fund Ukraine

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US Embassy Issues Alert Urging Americans to Leave Iran

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US Forces Shoot Down Iranian Drone Over Arabian Sea

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9 Tips to Cut Your 2025 Tax Bill and File Smoothly Under New Rules

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With tax season underway, taxpayers are urged to review changes from the One Big Beautiful Bill Act to reduce taxes and avoid filing delays.

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Your Social Security and Medicare cards are vital. Their numbers represent money and security, yet even well-meaning people can risk them.

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Modern medicine will keep advancing, but what patients remember most—being known, heard, and cared for—still depends on time, presence, and attention.
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How American Teenagers Are Targeted in ‘Sextortion’ Scams, Sometimes With Deadly Consequences

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In sextortion, an online predator convinces his underage victim to exchange sexually explicit pictures or videos, known as child sexual abuse material (CSAM).

These Detransitioners Sued for Medical Malpractice, but Will They Get Their Day in Court?

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Some states are taking the next step beyond banning medical procedures for pediatric gender dysphoria, by making it easier for detransitioners to sue.

Venezuelans Say Some Freedoms Returned Since Maduro Ouster

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Since U.S. forces captured Nicolás Maduro, Venezuelans have been seeing some rights return to the socialist country.

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Frank Bisignano is leading major modernization efforts at the Social Security Administration and IRS.

The Push to Make Kids Read Books Again

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Legislation requiring middle school and high school students to read four full books per year might be considered in some states next year, the author said.

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Dr. Matthew Memoli became publicly known in 2021 when he was one of the few government officials to speak out against COVID-19 vaccine mandates.
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