Trump says US seized Iranian ship in Gulf of Oman near Strait of Hormuz
The US Navy fired on an Iranian vessel in the Gulf of Oman and took control of it, US President Donald Trump said Sunday. French shipping company CMA CGM confirmed that one of its ships was “fired upon with warning shots” on Saturday in the Strait of Hormuz. Iran had previously claimed to have regained control of the strait and threatened to target any ship that approached it.

Shreveport mass shooting: Police say Shamar Elkins is gunman who killed 8 children
Shamar Elkins, the suspect accused of opening fire during a domestic incident in Shreveport, Louisiana, that left eight children dead and two women injured on Sunday, previously served in the Louisiana Army National Guard, officials said. Investigators said Elkins fled the scene, carjacked a vehicle and led officers on a chase into Bossier Parish. The incident ended in Bossier City, where Elkins was shot and killed by police. No officers were injured.

Navy fires on Iranian-flagged vessel amid blockade violation in six-hour Straits standoff
CENTCOM confirmed Sunday that the U.S. Navy fired into the engine room of an Iranian-flagged vessel after it allegedly violated a maritime blockade. The command also highlighted a six-hour standoff with the tanker in the Arabian Sea. “American forces issued multiple warnings and informed the Iranian-flagged vessel it was in violation of the U.S. blockade,” CENTCOM said. After Touska’s crew failed to comply with repeated warnings over a six-hour period, the command explained how Spruance directed the vessel to evacuate its engine room. “Spruance disabled Touska’s propulsion by firing several rounds from the destroyer’s 5-inch MK 45 Gun into Touska’s engine room,” CENTCOM said before adding that U.S. Marines from the 31st Marine Expeditionary Unit “later boarded the non-compliant vessel, which remains in U.S. custody.” “American forces acted in a deliberate, professional, and proportional manner to ensure compliance,” it said.

Hezbollah ‘human shield’ strategy behind Lebanon ambush, bomb detonation – Macron drawn in
The 10-day Israel-Lebanon ceasefire was tested April 18 after an ambush in southern Lebanon killed a French soldier, highlighting Hezbollah’s alleged “human shield” tactics and drawing another nation into the conflict, a defense analyst said. An IDF reservist was also killed, and nine soldiers were wounded—one seriously—on the same day, when an engineering vehicle drove over a bomb planted by Hezbollah in southern Lebanon,

Iran declines Trump’s Islamabad talks as ceasefire deadline nears
US President Donald Trump said Sunday that talks with Iran are set to resume in Islamabad, but Iranian officials rejected the proposal, citing what they described as excessive US demands and continued military pressure as the reason for declining participation. The disagreement emerged as a ceasefire between the US and Iran is set to expire Wednesday, with Pakistani mediators engaged in efforts to prolong the truce.

Israel blames Hezbollah for deadly attack on UN peacekeepers
The Israel Defense Forces said Sunday that its intelligence has confirmed that Hezbollah opened fire on United Nations peacekeepers in southern Lebanon in an attack that killed one soldier and injured three others.

Iranians Expect No Post-War Respite Under Military Rule
Iranians striving to maintain a semblance of normal life after weeks of US and Israeli bombing and a deadly crackdown on protesters in January remain daunted by the future as damage from airstrikes and internet cuts take a toll. With Iran and the US wrangling over a truce extension and an agreement to end the conflict, shops, restaurants and government offices have stayed open. On sunny spring mornings, city parks are busy with family picnics and young people playing sports while others gather at streetside cafes. But behind such peaceful scenes, Iran’s economy is in tatters and people are fearful of a new government clampdown and angry about the destructive airstrikes.

Russia and China deepen shadow support for Iran
As Russian and Chinese satellites conduct dozens of detailed imagery surveys across the Middle East to help Iran target U.S. forces and Israeli energy sites, and U.S. intelligence warns that Beijing is preparing shipments of shoulder-fired air defense systems for the Islamic Republic amid a fragile ceasefire, the depth of this backing for Tehran has come under sharp scrutiny. Geopolitical analyst Irina Tsukerman told JNS that the 2025 Comprehensive Strategic Partnership Treaty between Russia and Iran “has operated as a coordination framework that allows both countries to intensify cooperation without formal military obligations.”

Iran just shot at India; Israel should be paying attention
Iran fires on Indian ships in Hormuz, signaling tighter control over the strategic waterway despite ongoing US talks and raising concerns that Tehran is using maritime access as leverage in high-stakes negotiations The attacks came less than twenty-four hours after Iran’s Foreign Minister Abbas Araghchi declared the strait “completely open” to commercial traffic. Iran’s joint military command reversed the announcement within a day, declaring that “control of the Strait of Hormuz has returned to its previous state,

Where The Church Stands On Israel And Its Future Is Much More Than A Simple Theological Disagreement
What we believe about Israel and its future is of utmost importance. No church is neutral on the matter of Israel’s place in Bible prophecy. Many pastors say that such matters pertaining to the end times are of lesser significance than other more weighty matters of the faith. In my experience, however, they are the most aggressive in promoting the church as the new Israel and the least tolerant of those who disagree with them on this topic.

Appeals Court Allows Construction Of White House Ballroom To Continue
A U.S. appeals court on April 17 put on hold a lower court order that had halted construction of the White House ballroom, allowing the project to proceed for now. Previously, U.S. District Judge Richard Leon issued a preliminary injunction blocking above-ground construction of the ballroom but allowed “below-ground” construction of national security facilities to continue.

Scientist Claims The Universe Has Seven Dimensions
A prominent physicist has put forward a striking proposal: our universe may not be limited to the four dimensions of space and time we experience every day. Instead, it could operate with seven dimensions in total, with three compact extra layers folded so tightly they remain invisible. This idea emerges not from science fiction, but from an attempt to resolve one of modern physics’ most enduring puzzles—the black hole information paradox first highlighted by Stephen Hawking in the 1970s. “Our model proposes that the universe actually has seven dimensions: the four we know, plus three tiny extra dimensions curled up so tightly that we cannot directly perceive them.”

Will This Atlantic Hit Piece Be The Final Straw?
Its latest effort targeting FBI Director Kash Patel may be its most reckless yet — and this time, the bureau is fighting back with lawyers. The piece, written by reporters Sarah Fitzpatrick and Jonathan Lemire, claims that on Friday, April 10, Patel struggled to log into an internal FBI computer system while wrapping up his workday. It’s worth noting that The Atlantic was apparently the only outlet willing to run this story. Other D.C. reporters chased the same tips and couldn’t verify them. They passed. The Atlantic published it. And now they’re going to be sued.

“The Gavlan Will Be Desolate”: IDF Encircles Bint Jbeil as Ancient Gog Magog Prophecy Appears
The army said the decision to take control of the city was made after it was identified as the main source of rocket fire toward Israeli border communities, including Avivim, Yir’on and nearby areas. Troops from the Paratroopers, Commando, and Givati brigades, operating under the 98th Division, expanded ground operations over the past week to surround the town before launching the assault.
Nasrallah declared Israel “weaker than a spider’s web” from that stadium in 2000. He is dead. The stadium is rubble. The spider’s web has been torn apart. The Gavlan is becoming desolate — right on schedule, according to a Talmudic text written long before Hezbollah, Lebanon, or the modern State of Israel existed.

8 of the Top 10 ‘Most Surveilled’ Cities Are Asian
China is the most-surveilled nation: 700 million cameras (494 per 1,000 people). Per-city data is unavailable. Almost one camera for every two people. China yet again dominates for its surveillance tactics, but other countries’ surveillance tactics are of growing concern: Several Indian, Russian, & South Korean cities, Kabul, Singapore, London, Istanbul, New York, & L.A.

Japan Fights Back Against Islamization — As Texas Hosts the Same Tablighi Jamaat Network: Thousands Protest Mosque in Fujisawa
While Japanese patriots are protesting in the streets to block the Al-Qaeda-linked Tablighi Jamaat from building a mosque next to a 1,500-year-old Shinto shrine, Texas has quietly made Garland the same group’s official U.S. headquarters.

This Is An End Times War, and Trump Just Threatened to Blow Up the Entire Country of Iran
Many seem convinced this war isn’t that big of a deal and will end soon. Meanwhile, Iran shut down the Strait of Hormuz, the U.S. Navy blasted an enormous hole in an Iranian cargo ship, and Trump again threatened to destroy Iran. Yet a majority that participates in online betting still believes there will be some sort of permanent peace deal by the end of next month.

Danon attacks France: ‘How much did you pay Iran?’
At a tense session of the UN General Assembly focused on the blockage of the Strait of Hormuz and its implications for global shipping, Israel’s ambassador, Danny Danon, sharply criticized France and raised allegations about its conduct.

Unadulterated Antisemitism: Zohran Mamdani & Heightened Danger Jewish New Yorkers Face
Before his election, over 1,000 American rabbis signed a letter condemning Mamdani and others that “refuse to condemn violent slogans, deny Israel’s legitimacy, and accuse Israel of genocide,” which ‘delegitimizes the Jewish community and encourages and exacerbates hostility toward Judaism and Jews.’ Following the election, exacerbation of such hostilities began quickly.

Kazakhstan Free Speech Battle Reflects a Growing Global Pattern
The immediate facts are specific to Kazakhstan: journalists under house arrest, prosecutions linked to “false information,” and a strong appeal from watchdog groups. Questions raised by the case, however, aren’t unique to Central Asia. They go to a larger free speech issue now visible in many countries, as we investigate how far governments can go in regulating speech…

Canadian Veteran Jeff Evely Wins Landmark Victory Over Nova Scotia ‘Woods Ban’ — Now Leading Child Protection Rally in Ottawa 
After deliberately defying a sweeping government ban on entering Nova Scotia’s woods, Canadian veteran Jeff Evely secured a decisive court ruling that the policy violated constitutional rights—exposing unchecked government overreach and igniting a broader fight for accountability and civil liberties.

Trump says talks to take place Tuesday, as Iran says it has ‘no plans’ to attend
President Trump said Sunday that talks with Iran on extending the ceasefire would resume Tuesday, while Iran indicated it wasn’t planning to send a delegation and was pessimistic about prospects of the talks. Trump said Jared Kushner and Steve Witkoff would head to Islamabad for negotiations, and if Iran doesn’t agree to a deal, the whole of Iran would be “blown up.”

‘Whether people like Israel or not’: What six words in a Trump post reveal
President Trump posted a message praising Israel and extolling it as an exemplary ally. “Whether people like Israel or not, they have proven to be a GREAT Ally of the United States of America. They are Courageous, Bold, Loyal, and Smart, and, unlike others that have shown their true colors in a moment of conflict and stress, Israel fights hard and knows how to WIN!”

Pope Leo XIV says he is uninterested in debating with Trump
Pope Leo XIV says he regrets that his statements have been interpreted as a response to criticism from Donald Trump – and emphasizes his disinterest in debating with the US president. He further says that the statement he made on Thursday that “tyrants” are destroying the world – which American media in particular interpreted as a reference to Trump – had been written long before Trump commented on the Pope’s message of peace.

The Dignity Act Is a Trojan Horse for Mass Amnesty
When anyone in Congress introduces immigration “reform” legislation and claims that it’s “bipartisan,” you can safely bet that it’s an amnesty bill. And that is precisely what we have in the “Dignity for Immigrants while Guarding our Nation to Ignite and Deliver the American Dream Act,” (the DIGNIDAD or Dignity Act) introduced by Rep. Maria Elvira Salazar of Florida. Yep, Salazar is a Republican, as are 19 of the bill’s 39 co-sponsors. But the “R” next to their names belies the fact that this legislation betrays everything that conservative voters believe when it comes to border security and immigration enforcement.

New Measurement Deepens the Mystery of “Hubble Tension,” Suggesting Physics We Don’t Understand
For decades, astronomers have been trying to determine the rate of expansion of the universe. Now, one of the most precise measurements yet has not only failed to resolve that cosmic mystery, but made it even harder to explain. An international team of researchers has produced a new, high-precision measurement of the Universe’s expansion rate, known as the Hubble constant. This result does not close the long-standing gap between competing estimates. Instead, it reinforces a growing scientific puzzle, which could point to gaps in our understanding of the cosmos. The findings, published in Astronomy & Astrophysics, place the expansion rate at about 45.7 miles (73km) per second for every 3.26 million light-years. The uncertainty is just over 1%, making it one of the tightest constraints ever achieved. “This disagreement, known as the ‘Hubble tension,’ has persisted for a decade, and it exceeds the threshold for a statistical fluctuation and has withstood extensive scrutiny of both observational data and analysis techniques,”

Report: Putin tests ammunition on humans
Russia is testing artillery shells and drugs on humans, reports the independent Russian outlet Project. “Healthy military volunteers” have reportedly been recruited for the tests for several years. Humans are being used to “evaluate the destructive effect of new types of weapons,” reports Project about the Russian State Research and Testing Institute of Military Medicine, which is part of the Ministry of Defense. In 2018, the institute opened a center with 100 beds, an intensive care unit and a surgical ward, The human guinea pigs are said to have suffered a number of problems – sometimes critical – including problems with blood pressure, the vascular and nervous systems, and sensory and cognitive functions.

US Prepares To Board Iran-Linked Ships Globally Following Iranian Gunboat Attack On Tanker In Hormuz
According to the latest headlines there was a second tanker incident: a Container ship reportedly hit by ‘unknown projectile’ in second incident while other traffic stalls. Meanwhile on Saturday the Pentagon is signaling yet another major escalation in the latest effort to reassert US leverage over the Hormuz crisis. It is preparing to expand the fight not just to the Hormuz/Persian Gulf regions, but broadly to the high seas. “The U.S. military is preparing in coming days to board Iran-linked oil tankers and seize commercial ships in international waters, according to U.S. officials,

Trump Says First Releases Of UFO Documents Will Begin ‘Very, Very Soon’
“As you remember, I recently directed the Secretary of War … to begin releasing government files relating to UFOs and unexplained aerial phenomena,” Trump told an audience in Phoenix, Arizona. “I’m pleased to report today … that this process is well underway and we’ve found many very interesting documents, I must say. And, the first releases will begin very, very soon.” Trump made the remarks at an event with Turning Point Action, an affiliate of Turning Point USA. The president ordered government agencies to release information about UFOs and related phenomena in a Feb. 19 Truth Social post. Tremendous interest in the files prompted Trump to issue the directive to release files related to alien and extraterrestrial life, he said.

White House Working With FBI To Probe Cases Of Missing Scientists
The Trump administration confirmed on April 17 that it was working with the FBI to investigate the mysterious deaths and disappearances of ten U.S. scientists and government employees who had access to nuclear or aerospace material. “In light of the recent and legitimate questions about these troubling cases, and President [Donald] Trump’s commitment to the truth, the White House is actively working with all relevant agencies and the FBI to holistically review all of the cases together and identify any potential commonalities that may exist,” White House Press Secretary Karoline Leavitt wrote in a post on X Friday afternoon.

“Depraved Evil”: Gay Couple Mocks Baby’s Cry For ‘Mama’ In Viral Surrogacy Video
Two gay men in Nashville recorded themselves taunting the baby they obtained through surrogacy as he cried desperately for his mother. The now viral clip has ignited fury across X. (watch)

Senate Bill Wants Commercial Reactors On Federal Land
Senators Mike Lee (R-UT) and Dave McCormick (R-PA) introduced the Nuclear Energy Innovation and Deployment Act (NEIDA) on April 14th, presenting what could be one of the most significant regulatory shifts for U.S. nuclear power in decades. The legislation would expand the DOE’s authority to license and regulate commercial reactors and fuel-cycle facilities when sited on federal land or built for federal purposes, including electricity supplied to federal power marketing agencies. The United States should lead the nuclear energy renaissance, not watch it from the sidelines.

Ilhan Omar: Hey, Um, As It Turns Out, I’m Not Actually A Multimillionaire After All
Rep. Ilhan Omar (D-Mogadishu)
has for some time now been the poster child not only for the legion of ungrateful, America-hating migrants, but for members of the House of Representatives who have become multimillionaires on a $174,000 annual salary. Omar is trying to make an end run around the whole investigation, and lessen the suspicion that she is a totally corrupt grifter, by claiming that the whole thing was a mistake. She and her hubby Tim Mynett don’t have $30 million after all. It was all just an “accounting error,” you see. Man, that’s one massive accounting error. James Comer should find the error in itself worth looking into. When one’s own leftist political allies open an investigation on you, you’re either guilty as sin, beyond all denial and stonewalling, or they’re looking for a way to jettison you without backlash or embarrassment. Either way, not a good look for the patriotic servant of the people from Mogadishu, Minnesota.

NY State Loses $73 Million In Federal Highway Funding Over Failed CDL Revocations
U.S. Transportation Secretary Sean Duffy announced yesterday that the state failed to revoke “illegally issued nondomiciled commercial learner’s permits and commercial driver’s licenses.” According to a December press release from the U.S. Dept. of Transportation, a Federal Motor Carrier Safety Administration’s (FMCSA) nationwide audit of non-domiciled commercial driver’s licenses (CDLs) uncovered a shocking 53 percent failure rate in the records sampled, indicating serious problems in New York’s CDL program. Among the failures documented were New York DMV systems defaulting to issuing eight-year licenses to foreign drivers for non-REAL ID licenses, more than half of the licenses reviewed were issued illegally, it isn’t just a mistake—it is a dereliction of duty by state leadership. Gov. Hochul must immediately revoke these illegally issued licenses.”

Tennessee Makes History: State Bans “West Bank,” Mandates “Judea and Samaria” in Official Documents
The word “West Bank” will no longer appear in Tennessee state documents. In a move that has sent shockwaves through both pro-Israel circles and Arab-American communities, the Tennessee General Assembly passed House Bill 1446 — the Recognizing Judea and Samaria Act — mandating that all state agencies, boards, and commissions replace the term “West Bank” with “Judea and Samaria” in all official communications. The bill now sits on Governor Bill Lee’s desk awaiting his signature, with the law set to take effect July 1, 2026.

Record US drought sparks worries about fires, water supply and food prices
Drought in the contiguous United States has reached record levels for this time of year, weather data shows. Meteorologists said it’s a bad sign for the upcoming wildfire season, food prices and western water issues. More than 61% of the Lower 48 states is in moderate to exceptional drought — including 97% of the Southeast and two-thirds of the West — according to the U.S. Drought Monitor. It’s the highest levels for this time of year since the drought monitor began in 2000. The National Oceanic and Atmospheric Administration’s comprehensive Palmer Drought Severity Index not only hit its highest level for March since records started in 1895, but last month was the third-driest month recorded regardless of time of year. It trailed only the famed Dust Bowl months of July and August 1934.

Trump Greenlights Russian Oil to Ease Strain on Global Markets After War with Iran
The Trump administration has authorized a 30-day emergency waiver allowing the maritime purchase of Russian oil, reversing a hardline stance in an effort to stabilize skyrocketing global energy prices. The Treasury Department announced Friday that the license for crude and petroleum products will remain in effect until May 16, 2026, responding to intense pressure from international partners struggling with the fallout of the war with Iran.

We Have Several Signs Trump Admin Planning Cuba As Military Target
The U.S. military may be ramping up for a potential Cuba operation, multiple reports suggest.
“BLKCAT6, a U.S. Navy MQ-4C ‘Triton’ High-Altitude Surveillance Drone flew an over 12-hour mission yesterday off the coast of Cuba, flying rounds over the Gulf of America and Northern Caribbean, taking a particularly close look at both Havana and the area near Guantanamo Bay, before returning to Naval Air Station Jacksonville in Florida,”

Dangerous severe storms fire off strong tornadoes, ‘monster’ hail targeting 50M+ across 1,500 miles
Dangerous severe weather unfolded from Wisconsin to Texas on Friday evening. More than 50 million people in the Midwest and the Plains were in the path of storms that have already generated strong tornadoes, “monster” hail, and hurricane-force wind gusts. Storm damage was reported in several cities following the severe weather.

Hallet praises vaccines in her UK Covid Inquiry statement
Unsurprisingly, Baroness Heather Hallett’s statement on the UK Covid Inquiry Module 4 praises the success of vaccine research and rollout. In the following, the People’s Vaccine Inquiry criticizes Baroness Hallett’s conclusions, citing concerns about vaccine safety, conflicts of interest, and the lack of support for those injured by vaccines.

US planning to seize Iran-linked ships in coming days, WSJ says – report
The report noted that these actions would take place in international waters, potentially outside of the Middle East. The US “will actively pursue any Iranian-flagged vessel or any vessel attempting to provide material support to Iran,” US Chairman of the Joint Chiefs of Staff General Dan Caine said. “This includes dark fleet vessels carrying Iranian oil.”

Selective Outrage: When Hezbollah Attacks
The latest escalation did not begin with Israel; it was Hezbollah. Its operational tactics are to embed military infrastructure in densely populated neighborhoods. With its military targets in homes, hospitals, and schools, efforts to neutralize them carry the possibility of harming civilians, a strategy designed to constrain Israel’s responses and generate international backlash.

Carville Tells Democrats: Keep QUIET on Your Plan to Seize Permanent Power
As soon as Democrats “can figure out a way to eliminate elections, they will do it,” warned Rush Limbaugh in 2020. Now, six years later, political strategist James Carville (aka “Serpent Head”) is prescribing a plan for permanent Democrat Party power. And his advice to fellow Democrats is simple: “Don’t run on it. Don’t talk about it. Just do it.”

Notes On Such a Time as This
If Europe is too afraid of its rapidly growing Muslim population to act in defense of its own interests–and that of the majority of its citizens–regarding the world’s biggest sponsor of terror, Iran, they’re already defeated. Have they willingly, treasonously, and knowingly surrendered, or are they tragically unaware of their impending demise. My educated guess is the former.

“Mamdani Mart” Exposes the Inefficiency of Socialism in One Chart
Mamdani’s proposed city-owned grocery store in Harlem would require $30 million in taxpayer funding, underscoring a familiar pattern: state-directed supermarkets often fail to achieve cost discipline, operational efficiency, and scale seen in private chains. This has played out time and again in the U.S., as unhinged left-wingers experimented with socialism. The end result is Cuba.

Soap Company Celebrates Transgenderism, Condemns Conservative Push to Protect Children
Dr. Bronner’s, a company that boasts of organic products and makes “Magic Soap,” believes people can magically switch genders, and it has a team of “trans and nonbinary employees” dedicated to making “funding decisions.” The company also directed readers to eight LGBT advocacy organizations, including organizations that push for gender procedures on children.