President Donald Trump on Monday threatened to sink Iran’s remaining “fast attack ships” if they attempted to break the U.S. blockade of the Strait of Hormuz.Trump previously celebrated the sinking of Iran’s navy during the course of the war, but stated that he had left the “fast attack ships” unmolested…

A federal judge on Monday dismissed President Donald Trump’s defamation suit against the Wall Street Journal that he brought in response to the outlet publishing an alleged letter he sent to Jeffrey Epstein in 2003.U.S. District Judge Darrin Gayles issued the decision, asserting that Trump’s suit failed to adequately address…

Health Secretary Robert F. Kennedy Jr. during a press conference in Arlington, Va., on Dec. 8, 2025. Heather Diehl/Getty ImagesHealth Secretary Robert F. Kennedy Jr. has changed the charter for the influential Centers for Disease Control and Prevention’s vaccine advisory panel.The April update pertains to both the criteria for members…

Fed-up patriots, truckers, and farmers are standing up to their government with massive convoys. They’re demanding the government end the Green New Scam, which is surging fuel costs. They face the possibility of getting the same treatment as the Canadian truckers who were bankrupted and imprisoned. There will allegedly be…

As of sixty minutes ago, the US Navy put the Iranian regime out of business. UKMTO: U.S. Enforcement Measures Now Impacting Iranian Ports and Hormuz Access https://t.co/FWrBq9RLNd pic.twitter.com/ns9eYvgOsz— Open Source Intel (@Osint613) April 13, 2026 Advertisement 🚨 NOW: Neutral vessels at Iranian ports have a “LIMITED GRACE PERIOD” to depart the…

Arleigh Burke-class guided-missile destroyer USS Frank E. Petersen Jr. (DDG 121) sails in the Arabian Sea during Operation Epic Fury, on March 18, 2026. U.S. NavyA scheduled U.S. naval blockade of the Strait of Hormuz and nearby waters started at 10 a.m. ET on April 13 amid a tenuous ceasefire between…

“The allegations reported by the San Francisco Chronicle and CNN are serious, credible, and demand accountability. … Justice is not optional.” The post 50 Former Staffers Release Statement Calling on Swalwell to Resign from Congress first appeared on Le·gal In·sur·rec·tion.

(Headline USA) Democratic Rep. Eric Swalwell’s abrupt exit from the race for California governor left his rivals scrambling to lock down his former supporters in a crowded contest with no clear leader, injecting more turmoil into the campaign to lead the nation’s most populous state.Swalwell’s decision to suspend his campaign…

Office of the Director of National Intelligence, Tulsi Gabbard, has retrieved, reviewed, declassified and forced the release of internal background documents related to the Intelligence Community’s collaborative effort to impeach President Donald J Trump in 2019.   {GO DEEP – BACKGROUND} The HPSCI wants to take political credit for the release;…

The recalled BISSELL Steam Shot OmniReach steam cleaner with attachments. Courtesy of the Consumer Product Safety CommissionMichigan-based Bissell Homecare Inc. is recalling around 1.7 million units of steam cleaners sold across the United States, and 96,000 in Canada, as the products pose a “serious” burn hazard to users.“This recall involves…

“Ducky Dynasty” star Sadie Robertson Huff praised the Lord after her infant daughter survived a terrifying choking incident. She took to Instagram on April 12 to inform her fans that eight-month-old Kit Carroway experienced a medical emergency while at home.  “Vulnerable post here 🩷 I’m starting with that because this…

And just like that, another Masters is gone. If you’re like me, there is a moment every Masters Sunday, amidst all the inevitable and glorious chaos, when a brief feeling of dread takes over. The golf is phenomenal, the scenes are familiar, the leaderboard is tight, but you know you’re running…

My friend Bobby Schindler, the late Terri Schiavo’s brother, is one of the most kind, decent, and humble people I know. And yet, because he dared to stand up for the inherent value of his sister’s life and against the injustice of her court-ordered dehydration — and has continued to fight on…

Employers will also be able to give tax-free bonuses of up to $1,170 to mitigate the impacts of already-rising inflation.BERLIN (AFP) — Germany on Monday unveiled 1.6 billion euros ($1.9 billion) in fuel price relief for households and businesses struggling with the energy shock unleashed by the Middle East war.The…

The Democrat-controlled Maryland State Senate passed an extreme sanctuary state and anti-ICE bill in the dead of night Friday that critics say will make everyone but illegal migrant criminals in the state less safe. The Senate passed SB 791, which bans all state and local police agencies from having any…

At least 28 people were shot, one of them fatally, during the weekend across Mayor Brandon Johnson’s (D) Chicago. CBS News reported that the fatal shooting occurred at 11:45 p.m. Saturday “in the 8000 block of South Morgan Street,” after two groups of people quarreled.  A 25-year-old woman was shot numerous times…

Watching the left wing media present their version of what’s going on in our war with Iran can truly make you wonder whose side they are on, with completely one-sided reports, show segments, and entire shows. They do nothing but level accusations against President Trump, and question his rationalization for…

(Headline USA) U.S.-born Pope Leo XIV pushed back Monday on President Donald Trump’s broadside against him over the U.S.-Israel war in Iran, telling reporters that the Vatican’s appeals for peace and reconciliation are rooted in the Gospel, and that he doesn’t fear the Trump administration.“To put my message on the…

Vini “Mad Dog” Lopez, a former longtime drummer for Bruce Springsteen, said the rock legend should show “respect” for President Donald Trump by virtue of him being president. The original E Street Band Drummer and Rock and Roll Hall of Famer revealed his thoughts about Bruce Springsteen’s and Trump contentious…

Almost no one in the liberal media was stupid enough to put their neck out for Congressman Eric Swalwell (D-CA) following the flood of sexual misconduct allegations timed to sink his dream of being governor. But no one in their right mind had ever accused ABC moderator Whoopi Goldberg of…

The Nigerian Air Force on Sunday blamed a “misfire” for an airstrike that struck a market in northeastern Nigeria. Local media and human rights groups said over 100 civilians were killed in the attack, including women and children. The village targeted in the attack, Jili, is located in the state…

CBS capped a rough Masters weekend with a brutal finish.PublishedApril 13, 2026 10:36 AM EDT•UpdatedApril 13, 2026 10:36 AM EDTFacebookTwitterEmailCopy LinkLove him or hate him, Rory McIlroy is what golf needs right now. Every sport needs a villain (or hero, depending on where you stand), and Rory has beautifully filled…

In this episode, Norm Davis joins me to remind people that nearly a year and a half after Hurricane Helene, people in western North Carolina are still without homes, running water and heat. Many are still living in makeshift tents and some have even been coerced by the state of…

Almost 40 years ago, one of the great buddy cop franchises was born. Lethal Weapon, starring Mel Gibson and Danny Glover, hit the screens for the first time. It made a whole bunch of money and spawned three sequels over the next dozen years.In one early scene, Gibson’s character, a…

By CP StaffMonday, April 13, 2026Finnish MP Päivi Räsänen, above, was convicted under Chapter 11 of the Finnish Penal Code on March 26 for a 2004 pamphlet she co-published that argued homosexuality is disordered. | Alliance Defending Freedom InternationalFinnish parliamentarian Päivi Räsänen warned that her recent guilty verdict from the…

(Headline USA) Oil prices are back above $100 per barrel, and stock markets are falling worldwide Monday after 21 hours of ceasefire talks between the United States and Iran failed to end their war.But the moves are more modest than many of the extreme swings that have rocked financial markets…

U.S. Central Command has announced a U.S. blockade of ships entering or exiting Iranian Ports beginning April 13. Oil prices jumped back above $100 a barrel on the news. President Donald Trump said the price of oil and gasoline could remain high through November’s midterm elections. Hungarian Prime Minister Viktor…

Rangers vs. Athletics, 9:40 ETPublishedApril 13, 2026 10:24 AM EDT•UpdatedApril 13, 2026 10:24 AM EDTFacebookTwitterEmailCopy LinkRangers vs. Athletics, 9:40 ETI know the hardest thing to do in all of sports is to hit a baseball. Even when people say you’re considered successful if you get a hit three out of…

Pope Leo XIV will continue his role as peacemaker and said he has “no fear” of the Trump administration. The pope spoke with reporters aboard the papal plane on its way to Algeria Monday, Mediaite reported. The pope was responding to a late-night social media post from Trump, who called the pontiff “weak…

“Marshals” stars Luke Grimes as Kayce Dutton, but the “Yellowstone” spinoff hasn’t landed well with many fans.PublishedApril 13, 2026 10:17 AM EDT•UpdatedApril 13, 2026 10:17 AM EDTFacebookTwitterEmailCopy LinkA star on the “Yellowstone” spinoff “Marshals” perfectly summed up how little Taylor Sheridan is involved with the show.The spinoff airing on CBS…

(Kyle Anzalone, Libertarian Institute) President Donald Trump warned Americans that gas prices may continue to increase through the midterm elections later this year. The war against Iran has caused substantial disruptions to the oil market.  When asked about the possibility that gas prices will continue to increase, the President said,…

Centcom: The blockade to be “enforced impartially against vessels of all nations entering or departing Iranian ports (…).” The post Iran Hostilities Set to Resume as U.S. Enforces Hormuz Blockade first appeared on Le·gal In·sur·rec·tion.

By Michael Gryboski, Editor Monday, April 13, 2026Courtesy of SWTS Southwestern Baptist Theological Seminary in Fort Worth, Texas, is optimistic that an accreditation group will lift the sanctions imposed in 2023 amid financial concerns. SWBTS President David S. Dockery sent a letter to the seminary community last week explaining that a…

Viktor Orban, Hungarian PM, addresses Hungarian troops. (Image: Screen grab of video posted by Vlad Tepesblog, YouTube) By Anthony Iafrate Hungarians turned out in record numbers to vote Prime Minister Viktor Orbán out of office Sunday, delivering the defeat of a key European ally of President Donald Trump and ending…

Introduction: The Choke Points Are Closing, and It’s By Design As I survey the geopolitical landscape with each passing day, the unthinkable is becoming a daily reality. The Strait of Hormuz, the critical artery for global energy and fertilizer shipments, is effectively closed. [1] Tankers attempting to traverse the Strait have faced…

The Strait of Hormuz Blockade: A Catastrophic Surrender of Logic by a Failing President From ‘Open the Strait’ to ‘Close the Strait’: The Spectacle of Presidential Incompetence I believed from the start that President Trump’s demand for Iran to ‘open the f***in’ Strait’ was a lie, a piece of political…

The book “Decoding the Matrix: Unveiling Geopolitical Realities and the Middle East Quagmire” exposes how Middle East conflicts are not organic but engineered through historical manipulation, such as the Sykes-Picot Agreement and CIA coups, framing resistance movements like Hamas as reactions to systemic oppression rather than ideological battles. The U.S.…

UK Drone Operated Over Southern Lebanon Prior to Civilian Casualty Incident, Report Claims Introduction A British surveillance drone was reportedly active over southern Lebanon in the hours preceding a significant Israeli military strike that resulted in numerous civilian casualties, according to a regional media report. The incident, which occurred in…

Task Force Led by Vice President Vance Flags $6.3 Billion in Federal Contracts for Potential Fraud Review Introduction Vice President JD Vance’s anti-fraud task force has identified $6.3 billion in federal contracts awarded to nearly 400 businesses requiring legitimacy verification, administration officials confirmed. The task force, working with the General…

Survey Reports Growing Skepticism, Anger Toward AI Among Younger U.S. Adults Youngest Voting-Age Cohort Report Heightened Distrust, Negative Emotions Regarding AI A recent survey indicates a significant segment of young American adults harbor growing skepticism and anger toward artificial intelligence technologies. The findings, first reported by The Epoch Times, suggest…

Review Links Adverse Cardiovascular Effects with Exposure to Pyrethroid Pesticides A scientific review has linked exposure to pyrethroid pesticides to adverse cardiovascular effects, according to a report published by Beyond Pesticides. The review published in Chemico-Biological Interactions analyzed existing epidemiological and toxicological studies, concluding that evidence points to a significant association…

Hibiscus tea is a natural option for blood pressure support. Made from Hibiscus sabdariffa, it’s gaining attention as a simple, plant-based way to help manage hypertension. Hibiscus tea acts as a natural diuretic, is rich in antioxidants and may function similarly to ACE inhibitors by relaxing blood vessels and improving…

Dandelion Root Emerges as Caffeine-Free Coffee Alternative, Sources Cite Digestive and Nutritional Benefits Introduction A beverage made from the roasted and ground root of the common dandelion plant (Taraxacum officinale) is being presented as a caffeine-free alternative to traditional coffee, according to herbalists and alternative health proponents. The product, often…

Recent dietary guidance has identified several lesser-known plant-based sources of protein, including specific fruits. According to sources, some fruits can provide modest amounts of protein in addition to other nutrients. This development occurs amid a broader shift in nutritional science and public guidance toward recognizing the viability of plant-based diets.…

President Trump says gas prices, rising as a result of the U.S. war with Iran, might not decline before November, fueling headwinds for fellow Republicans trying to keep control of Congress during the midterm elections that month.Trump said Sunday on Fox News that he hoped gas and oil costs would…

Former UN Ambassador Nikki Haley over the weekend asserted that she would seek the Republican presidential nomination in 2028, but declined to endorse a successor to President Donald Trump.Speaking to CNN’s Dana Bash, Haley authoritatively stated “I will not” when pressed on whether she would run in the next cycle.…

Gov. Abigail Sanberger, the so-called moderate Democrat, has been signing anti-gun legislation and some of the worst bills can be vetoed today. Today is the last day. Then they pass without her signature. One measure is designed to make it easier to sue gun makers, distributors, and sellers over the…

Europe refused to send ships to force the IRGC to reopen the Strait of Hormuz, but is now forming a coalition against the United States. Photo courtesy of the Defense Visual Information Distribution Service. When President Trump announced on Truth Social that the U.S. Navy would blockade “any and all…

“serious First Amendment concerns” The post Community College in Minnesota Faces Free Speech Scrutiny Over ‘Speech Zone’ Policy first appeared on Le·gal In·sur·rec·tion.

Eric Swalwell has suspended his campaign for Governor of California after everybody he thought was his friend decided to stab him in the back. One can imagine him saying to Ruben Gallego, who may have participated in orgies with Swalwell back when he chaired Swalwell’s campaign, ‘Et tu, Brute?’ No love…