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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Turkey Bans Social Media Access for Under-15s

Turkey has followed dozens of other countries around the world in passing legislation to restrict minors’ access to social media.
Russia | Ukraine

EU Formally Approves Ukraine Loan and 20th Anti-Russia Sanctions Package

The European Union formally approved a 90 billion euro ($105 billion) loan to Ukraine as well as a new package of sanctions against Moscow on April 23.
Americas

Senior US Trade Official Calls Carney’s Strategy ‘Political Malpractice,’ Says It Will Impact CUSMA Negotiations

A U.S. senior trade official says PM Carney’s strategy to “antagonize” Trump is impacting negotiations around the review of the CUSMA.
Israel | Iran | US

Trump Says Iran Is Without a Leader, ‘Infighting’ Creating Confusion

Trump said he believes Iran’s regime lacks clear leadership and is divided by infighting, as the U.S. maintains “total control” over the Strait of Hormuz.
Israel | Iran | US

UN Warns Hormuz Disruption Could Trigger Food Crisis as Fertilizer Supply Stalls

UN officials have warned that shipping disruptions in the Strait of Hormuz threaten one-third of the global fertilizer trade at a critical moment for spring planting.
Israel | Iran | US

Trump Directs US Navy to ‘Shoot and Kill’ Mine-Laying Boats in Hormuz Strait

President Trump authorized the U.S. military to “shoot and kill” Iranian boats placing mines in the Strait of Hormuz to ease trafficking through the waterway.

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OOOOOH, That Smell!

Like dead fish, the stench of politics is overpowering, and yet political elites tell you what you’re smelling ain't what they're cooking.
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Democrats Hypocrisy Will Cost Them the Midterms!    

News stories recently have caused average Americans to stop and say, “Wait a minute…” Those stories involve Democrats and their double standards.
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Why Do “Criminal” Democrats Remain at Large?    

Democrat political leaders have been reported as engaging in alleged criminal activities and yet we never see any arrests or prosecutions, why?

CONTRIBUTORS

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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.
Contributors

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.

CONSERVATIVE OPINION

Election Integrity

Here’s Where GOP’s Election Integrity Efforts Stand

Many Republicans want to tighten up elections. Many Democrats say elections are already secure.
Conservative Opinion

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.

Border Czar Says End in ICE Operation Surge in Minnesota Not an Entire Pullback

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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 Pam Bondi is Out as His Attorney General

President Trump says Pam Bondi is out as his Attorney General. Bondi will be replaced by her deputy Todd Blanche, who will serve as acting attorney general.

Trump Signs Order Imposing 100 Percent Tariffs on Certain Imported Pharmaceutical Drugs

President Donald Trump signed executive orders on Thursday raising levies on some medications and refining calculations on steel tariffs.

US Congress

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Congress Returns From Recess—Here’s What’s on Its To-Do List

Lawmakers will return to Capitol Hill this week with a long to-do list as the Department of Homeland Security (DHS) remains in a partial shutdown.

House Democrats Will Seek Iran War Powers Vote

House Democrats will try to place guardrails on the Iran war when the floor is briefly open during a two-week break for Easter.

US Legislation

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Senate Passes Funding for Most of DHS

The U.S. Senate unanimously advanced legislation approving funding for all components of DHS, except for ICE and some parts of CBP.

Senate Opens Debate on SAVE America Act

The Senate initiated debate on the SAVE America Act, election-integrity legislation championed by President Trump that is still far from passage.
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China Analyst Warns Beijing Could Target US Over Iran

China observer Gordon Chang warns Beijing may take provocative actions against the U.S., escalating further if conflict in Iran escalates.

Protests Erupt Across China as Regime Tightens Security and Restricts Drone Use

Protests in China show rising frustration over environment, land disputes and governance, as authorities tighten security and restrict civilian drones.

Russia-Ukraine

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Russia Not Going to Attack Europe, But Will Retaliate If Attacked, Says Lavrov

“Russian Foreign Minister Sergey Lavrov said Moscow has no plans to attack Europe, but would retaliate if European forces strike the Russian Federation.”
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Zelenskyy Says US Gave Ukraine and Russia a June Deadline to End War

Zelenskyy said Washington wants the war ended by early summer and is prepared to increase pressure on both Kyiv and Moscow if talks stall.

Middle East

MIDDLE EAST

US Embassy Issues Alert Urging Americans to Leave Iran

The U.S. virtual embassy in Iran warned Americans to leave and plan exits without relying on U.S. government help amid nationwide protests.
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US Forces Shoot Down Iranian Drone Over Arabian Sea

A U.S. fighter jet shot down an Iranian drone as it approached a U.S. aircraft carrier in the Arabian Sea, CENTCOM announced.
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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.

Protect Your Social Security and Medicare Numbers

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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.

What American Medicine Lost in the Past 50 Years

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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.

From Wall Street to Washington: Bisignano Brings Business Experience to IRS

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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.

Fauci Deputy Who Declined COVID-19 Vaccine Feared Retaliation: Emails

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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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