Reza Amiri Moghadam (Credit: Government of Pakistan) Iran’s ambassador to Pakistan signaled that diplomatic efforts are reaching a “critical, sensitive stage.” Reza Amiri Moghadam, the Iranian Ambassador to Pakistan, took to social media to announce that secret “diplomatic endeavors” to end the current regional war are reaching a “critical, sensitive…
Ben Roberts-Smith, Australia’s most decorated living soldier, was arrested in Sydney and will appear in court Tuesday to face charges of war crimes that took place during the U.S. led war in Afghanistan. Roberts-Smith, 47, a Special Air Service corporal who received the Victoria Cross for Australia for “extreme bravery,” is…
Peace is the watchword of the Trump presidency. Not the false peace of acquiescence at home and appeasement abroad, but the real peace of security—of financial security and peace of mind—for tens of millions of Americans. TrumpRx provides that security, with savings ranging from 33 percent to 93 percent on…
After failing to win Congress and the presidency in 2024, the Democrats conducted an internal postmortem of what went wrong. While they predictably did not divulge the full results, everyone knew what they had found. Their obsessions with the low side of 30/70 issues had especially alienated Democrats from white…
The Democratic Party has long been known as “the education party,” but its reputation has taken a hit of late. At the same time, recent polls show that Republicans are gaining trust on education issues, especially after the COVID school closures sparked battles over parental rights, curriculum, school choice, and…
The American education system was in love with Cesar Chavez, until it wasn’t. The meteoric downfall of the leftwing labor hero is the latest example of the tragic consequences of placing the advancement of far-left collectivist ideology and politics over principles that protect the vulnerable.As K-12 districts across the country…
(Dave DeCamp, Antiwar.com) President Donald Trump’s so-called “Board of Peace” is demanding that Hamas finalize an agreement on its disarmament by the end of this week, The New York Times reported on Monday, as Israel continues launching attacks across Gaza in violation of the October ceasefire deal.The report said that…
President Trump on Monday attended the White House briefing to update the public on the Iran conflict and the amazing and miraculous rescue of the missing fighter pilot.Trump said that ‘somebody’ leaked information about the missing fighter pilot and ultimately put hundreds of US service members in danger. . .…
Artemis II astronauts Jeremy Hansen (L), Christina Koch (2nd L), Reid Wiseman (2nd R), and Victor Glover (R) speak with President Donald Trump while in lunar space on April 6, 2026. (Screenshot/NASA).HOUSTON—For the first time in more than 50 years, the president of the United States had a phone call…
Ukraine hammered Russia’s Ust-Luga oil terminal on the Baltic Sea, more than 600 miles from Ukrainian territory and near the St. Petersburg, Russia’s cultural capital and second-largest city. NASA data showed the refinery in flames. The facility, carried out with long-range drones, represents one of Ukraine’s deepest strikes into Russian territory…
(Dave Mason, The Center Square) President Donald Trump has endorsed former Fox News anchor Steve Hilton in California’s Republican gubernatorial primary.Trump picked Hilton over the other prominent GOP candidate – Riverside County Sheriff Chad Bianco, who is an outspoken Trump supporter. Sunday night’s endorsement on social media comes as Democrats…
(Morgan Sweeney, The Center Square) The successful Easter rescue of the downed F-15 airman who went missing in Iran was “one of the largest, most complex, most harrowing” combat search and rescue missions “ever attempted by the military,” President Donald Trump told reporters Monday. Search and rescue missions like this…
President Donald Trump speaks with reporters during a news conference in the James Brady Press Briefing Room at the White House on April 6, 2026, as Secretary of War Pete Hegseth and Chairman of the Joint Chiefs of Staff Gen. Dan Caine listen. Mark Schiefelbein/AP PhotoPresident Donald Trump said on…
By Christian Daily International/Morning Star NewsTuesday, April 07, 2026Christians watch a re-enactment of the crucifixion of Jesus Christ during a Good Friday procession in St. Robert Church in Yaba, Lagos, Nigeria, on April 3, 2026. | OLYMPIA DE MAISMONT/AFP via Getty ImagesABUJA, Nigeria — Fulani terrorists killed 12 Christians in attacks…
Democracy is a fragile thing. Its fundamental premise – government selected by the governed – requires a reliable, trustworthy system of choosing its leaders. As America celebrates the anniversary of its 250th year, this foundational promise faces a renewed threat from flawed election systems that erode public trust. The latest…
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Our Father, who art in heaven, hallowed be thy Name. Thy kingdom come. THY WILL BE DONE, on earth as it is in heaven. Give us this day our daily bread. And forgive us our trespasses, as we forgive those who trespass against us. And lead us not into temptation,…
The White House moved swiftly over Easter weekend to quash unfounded rumors that President Donald Trump had been admitted to Walter Reed National Military Medical Center, after a routine press lid triggered a wave of conspiracy theorizing on X.According to the Washington Examiner, the speculation began after the White House…
President Trump told The Hill on Sunday that he will not rule out sending ground troops into Iran if Tehran refuses to come to the table. Asked directly whether a ground invasion was off the table, Trump offered a single word: “No.”The statement marks the most explicit escalation of military…
Rahm Emanuel, the former Chicago mayor, Obama chief of staff, and ex-ambassador, railed last week against his own party’s fixation on cultural and identity politics, declaring that Democrats have “lost the plot.” He is the latest in a growing number of prominent Democrats to say out loud what the American…
President Donald Trump endorsed Steve Hilton for governor of California early Monday morning, throwing the full force of his political brand behind the former Fox News host and British-born political strategist in what is shaping up to be one of the most consequential gubernatorial races of 2026.Trump posted his backing…
A seriously wounded American colonel is safe after U.S. special operations forces extracted him from deep inside Iran’s mountains, nearly 48 hours after his F-15E Strike Eagle was shot down.The rescue required hundreds of troops, a CIA-orchestrated deception campaign, MQ9 Reaper drones, B-1 bombers, and every tactical jet in the…
The Democratic National Committee posted an Easter greeting on X featuring former President Barack Obama posing with an Easter bunny and the caption “Better times at the White House.” One former Democratic president was conspicuously absent from the nostalgia trip: the most recent one.Joe Biden, the 46th president and the…
The Bondi Beach massacre by Islamic terrorists should have been a wake-up call. Instead, the Albanese government has doubled down on appeasement, and instead of cracking down on Islamic terrorism, the regime instead cracks down on its heroes. Here’s some of what made Lance Corporal Ben Roberts-Smith the country’s most…
By John Stonestreet, Op-ed contributor Tuesday, April 07, 2026 | iStock/Getty Images/freedom007Have reports of a revival of Christianity in the Western world been, to paraphrase Mark Twain, “greatly exaggerated?” Recently, the Bible Society of the UK pulled a much-discussed report that had suggested the nation was undergoing a “quiet revival.” On…
A federal judge on Monday dismissed a civil rights lawsuit brought by the parents of Manuel Paez Terán, the environmental activist killed during a 2023 law enforcement raid in the woods of DeKalb County, Georgia.U.S. District Judge Steven Grimberg concluded that the Georgia State Patrol troopers who shot Paez Terán…
Todd Meadows, the 25-year-old reality television star filming his first season of “Deadliest Catch,” died of drowning with probable hypothermia after falling overboard from a crabbing vessel in the Bering Sea off the coast of Alaska.A death certificate obtained by TMZ listed the cause of death as “drowning with probable…
By Andrew Moroz, Op-ed contributor Tuesday, April 07, 2026A heavily damaged apartment building on April 18, 2022, in Irpin, Ukraine. | Alexey Furman/Getty ImagesIt’s 3:00 a.m., or maybe 3:15. I just know it’s far too early to be awake.I’m pulled out of sleep by a loud sound.Boom.Maybe thunder?Boom. Boom.I’ve heard…
By Tony Perkins, CP Op-Ed Contributor Tuesday, April 07, 2026iStock/Olena BartienievaWhen God delivered the children of Israel from bondage in Egypt and defeated Pharaoh’s army, Moses responded with a song, recorded in Exodus 15. He declares, “The Lord is a man of war, the Lord is His name.”That description is…
Sen. John Fetterman told Fox News this weekend that his refusal to abandon Israel has driven a deepening wedge between him and the Democratic Party, and he doesn’t care. The Pennsylvania Democrat described the split as a matter of “moral clarity” over political convenience, a phrase that sounds almost quaint…
The University of Michigan Wolverines defeated the Connecticut Huskies by a score of 69-63 Monday night in the finals of the NCAA Tournament National Championship. Michigan led most of the way.Elliot Cadeau was the leading scorer for Michigan with 19. Connecticut was trying to win the title for the third…
President Trump poured cold water on the Washington rumor mill Sunday, telling The Hill he is not planning further Cabinet dismissals anytime soon and signaling that Director of National Intelligence Tulsi Gabbard is not on the chopping block.In the same interview, Trump floated the possibility that acting Attorney General Todd…
By Ian M. Giatti, Christian Post Reporter Tuesday, April 07, 2026Getty ImagesWhen it comes to giving, Protestants and Catholics may be more alike than one might expect.Protestants overall appear more likely to report giving growth compared to Catholics, who show higher adoption of recurring giving, according to the 2026 Annual…
President Donald Trump arrives to speak in the Cross Hall of the White House in Washington on April 1, 2026. Alex Brandon-Pool/Getty ImagesPresident Donald Trump on April 6 warned that the U.S. military could take out Iran “in one night” if it fails to meet his Tuesday deadline to reach…
An 11-year-old Colorado boy allegedly killed his little brother while he took a peaceful nap after school, according to reports and authorities.Elias Reliford, 5, has been identified by family as the child who was found dead at his home in the cozy Colorado suburb of Centennial on March 10, according…
(Dave DeCamp, Antiwar.com) President Donald Trump has said that the US sent “a lot of guns” to protesters inside Iran during demonstrations and clashes that took place in January, though he believes the weapons may have been “kept” by Kurdish groups.“President Trump told me the United States sent guns to…
“The future must not belong to those who slander the prophet of Islam.” Barack Obama “No president should mock Islam.” Tucker Carlson Media horseshoe theory holds that every former FOX News personality has to turn into a CNN personality, and Tucker Carlson who already had shows on MSNBC and CNN,…
INDIANAPOLIS —In front of a pro-Michigan crowd inside Lucas Oil Stadium, the Wolverines added another trophy to the Big Ten’s growing collection — one that will have plenty around the country taking notice after defeating UConn 69-63.After Indiana won the College Football Playoff title and UCLA captured the women’s championship…
People move about the office of BNY Mellon investment banking company in New York City on July 10, 2024. David ‘Dee’ Delgado/File Photo/ReutersThe U.S. Department of the Treasury has named The Bank of New York Mellon Corp. as a financial agent to assist the launch of the new Trump Accounts…
The Internal Revenue Service in Washington on Jan. 6, 2026. Madalina Kilroy/The Epoch TimesThe Internal Revenue Service (IRS) is expanding its Business Tax Account access to federal, state, and local governments; Indian tribal governments; tax-exempt organizations; and partnerships.“The newly eligible entities join sole proprietors, S corporations, and C corporations that…
King Charles III’s decision not to issue a formal Easter message this year has caught some people in the U.K. off guard, with a number of royal watchers saying the move feels out of step, even if it isn’t technically a break from tradition. Buckingham Palace confirmed ahead of the…
Sen. John Fetterman, D-Pa., said Saturday that his political decisions are guided more by what he sees as “moral clarity” than by party loyalty, even as his positions continue to put distance between him and other Democrats. Speaking on “Life, Liberty & Levin,” Fetterman pointed to his strong support for…
The New York Times drew attention on Friday for a mistake in one of its print headlines about NATO, an error that quickly spread across social media and prompted reactions from journalists and commentators. The article itself focused on growing tension between President Donald Trump and NATO allies. In recent…
Former Vice President Kamala Harris is encouraging Democratic donors to get involved in an effort aimed at shaping the future of the Supreme Court before any new nominations are even announced. The push is tied to a campaign led by Demand Justice, a progressive advocacy group that has long focused…
California’s fuel situation has taken a sharp turn, with diesel prices in San Francisco climbing past $8 a gallon — a level not seen before in any U.S. city. Statewide, the average is now hovering around $7.67 per gallon, according to AAA, also a record for California. What makes the…
At some point, every government hits a limit on how much it can squeeze out of taxpayers. What’s happening now in several traditionally high-tax states suggests they may be reaching that point sooner than expected. Across places like California, New York, Washington, Massachusetts, Michigan, and Connecticut, lawmakers are rolling out…
Hoover Institution Senior Fellow Victor Davis Hanson warned Monday that the United States cannot continue to carry the weight of the North Atlantic Treaty Organization (NATO) alone. President Donald Trump escalated his rhetoric toward NATO, calling the alliance a “paper tiger” and suggesting the U.S. might no longer need to defend…
President Donald Trump’s administration defended his newest 10% global entry tariffs against a legal challenge in a trade court.The administration said that Trump acted within his legal authority under Section 122 of the Trade Act of 1974, which permits the president’s 10% tariff on all imports. The states and small…
(The Center Square) — The U.S. Department of Justice plans to review a “racial equity” plan unveiled by New York City Mayor Zohran Mamdani on Monday, with a top federal prosecutor suggesting that the “fishy” plan could run afoul of federal anti-discrimination laws.Mamdani on Monday released the city’s first-ever racial…
A former Virginia governor is pressing for a public debate with the incumbent on a proposed redistricting amendment as Virginians are already casting ballots ahead of the April 21 special election.Former Gov. George Allen, a Republican who served from 1994 to 1998 and later as a U.S. senator, is urging…