https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=34xZS7Rn1Uk
Tuesday, April 21, 2026
Federal agents detain wife of another US army member: ‘ICE is out of control’
Jose Serrano, a sergeant, said Deisy Rivera Ortega, his wife, was arrested at an immigration appointment…
https://www.theguardian.com/us-news/2026/apr/20/ice-detain-wife-army-member
Labor Secretary Lori Chavez-DeRemer out amid misconduct investigation : NPR
In January, the New York Post first reported that the Labor Department's inspector general was looking into complaints that Chavez-DeRemer was having an affair with a subordinate, drinking alcohol on the job and using taxpayer-funded travel to visit with friends and family members...
https://www.npr.org/2026/04/20/nx-s1-5739251/labor-secretary-trump-chavez-deremer
The “Messy” Plaintiffs Behind So Many Anti-Abortion Lawsuits – Mother Jones
According to an investigation by the San Francisco Chronicle, at the same time that Mitchell was promoting his client as a symbol of aggrieved fathers-to-be, the Galveston man was evading a felony arrest warrant for allegedly beating up the girlfriend whose abortions he claimed to mourn. In October 2024—a few months before filing his lawsuit—Rodriguez had a violent altercation with his girlfriend at a motel. He allegedly grabbed the woman’s neck as if he was trying to “crush” it, the article detailed, to the point where she “believed she was going to die.” She told police the attack was the eighth time in five months that Rodriguez assaulted her. He then proceeded to slam her to the floor, climb on top of her, and punch and slap her until she finally broke free and escaped, the Chronicle said…
Supreme Court takes up another clash between religious and LGBTQ+ rights - POLITICO
The Supreme Court has agreed to decide whether Colorado can exclude Catholic preschools from the state’s universal pre-K program because they won’t agree to accept children with same-sex parents...
https://www.politico.com/news/2026/04/20/supreme-court-catholic-schools-religion-colorado-00880551
Palantir Wants to Bring Back the Draft – Mother Jones
The book frames Silicon Valley’s move into military technology as the righteous repayment of a “moral debt” owed to the country that built the tech billionaire class. “The engineering elite of Silicon Valley has an affirmative obligation to participate in the defense of the nation.”
If you read past the post and dig into the book itself, you’ll find that this sentence continues: “the engineering elite must also, Karp said, participate in “the articulation of a national project—what is this country, what are our values, and for what do we stand.” That is to say: Men like Karp should decide what this country is…
https://www.motherjones.com/politics/2026/04/palantir-wants-to-bring-back-the-draft/
Escape route from Iran energy shock leads to China, U.S. allies find - POLITICO
But there’s also an obvious catch: The faster they move to decarbonize, the more they will have to rely on China to supply the necessary materials. After all, Beijing controls the overwhelming majority of the world’s clean technology and critical mineral supply.
Governments, uneasy about the idea of swapping one dependence for another, are keenly aware of that fact. The question now is whether they’ll put those reservations aside in favor of bolstering their energy security or continue taking measures to protect their economies from China’s dominance…
Historians sue DOJ over presidential records opinion : NPR
"This latest case is just another example of the utter contempt with which they hold not just history but the rights of their fellow citizens to hold them to account," he said, about the current administration...
https://www.npr.org/2026/04/20/g-s1-117887/trump-justice-department-presidential-records-lawsuit
Traders placed over $1bn in perfectly timed bets on the Iran war. What is going on?
On 23 March, traders placed $580m in bets on the oil futures market just 15 minutes before Trump said on social media that the US was having “productive” talks with Iran, according to the Financial Times. The traders made a windfall after Trump’s comments triggered a sell-off in the oil markets that made oil prices plummet.
The same thing happened again on 7 April, this time when traders spent $950m on oil futures, betting that the price of oil would fall just hours before the ceasefire with Iran was announced.
“We can’t say from the outset whether any of these trades were illegal. Any one of them could be lucky, and any one of them could be based on lawful information,” said Andrew Verstein, a law professor at the University of California at Los Angeles. “But many of them bear the hallmarks of suspicious trades that would naturally warrant investigation.”…
https://www.theguardian.com/world/2026/apr/18/iran-war-bets-ethics-concerns
LIVE DEBATE [God is Imaginary] 1-16-2026 (Justin, DZ Debates live on YouTube)
There is no magic man in the sky.
Caller questions are answered by a team of experts in biology and evolution, as well as Islam and the Bible.
Caller questions are answered by a team of experts in biology and evolution, as well as Islam and the Bible.
Monday, April 20, 2026
LIVE DEBATE [God is Imaginary] 1-14-2026 (Justin, DZ Debates on YouTube)
Can any caller convince Justin that God is real?
Interview:
https://www.youtube.com/live/r-_wVQb7yyo?si=c2_0wOtlVOQmYb0QTrump Threatens War Crimes in Iran Again – Mother Jones
In a Truth Social tirade on Sunday morning, President Donald Trump claimed that Iran violated their ceasefire agreement with the US by firing shots at ships in the Strait of Hormuz and again threatened to commit war crimes by taking out the country’s energy infrastructure…
https://www.motherjones.com/politics/2026/04/trump-threatens-war-crimes-in-iran-again/
Real estate investors profit from long-term care facilities : NPR
Under President Donald Trump, the Centers for Medicare & Medicaid Services indefinitely suspended a Biden-era requirement that nursing homesdisclose REIT involvement. Catherine Howden, a CMS spokesperson, said in a statement that the agency does not regulate facilities based on their tax status or corporate form and instead focuses on the quality of the care they provide...
In Iowa, school choice is booming. Some public schools are hurting : NPR
"It's getting harder and harder to teach in public education," said Allred, who grew emotional talking about the shifting demographics and the pressure they put on public schools. Soon, Allred expects to hear for certain if Cleveland is going to be closed.
"Someone needs to love and care for these kids that nobody cares about. And it's not that the parents don't care. They don't have the access and know the federal laws to get them somewhere. And even if they did, they might be denied."…
FBI and Justice Department try to rebuild after wave of resignations and firings | PBS News
The FBI and Justice Department are scrambling to rebuild a depleted workforce after a wave of departures over the past year, with leaders easing hiring requirements and accelerating recruitment in ways that some current and former officials see as a lowering of long-accepted standards…
Canada's prime minister says economic connection to the U.S. has shifted from a strength to a weakness | PBS News
"Hope isn't a plan and nostalgia is not a strategy," he said.
Carney said Canada has "been a great neighbor" standing with the U.S. in conflicts including Afghanistan, plus two World Wars.
"The U.S. has changed and we must respond," he said. "It's about taking back control of our security, our borders and our future."…
3 students, 2 others shot near the University of Iowa, authorities say - POLITICO
No arrests had been made as of Sunday morning, according to a campus alert...
https://www.politico.com/news/2026/04/19/3-students-2-others-shot-iowa-00880109
Trump energy secretary says gas prices might not drop back under $3 a gallon until 2027
Chris Wright says ‘I don’t know’ when asked about lower cost of gas as average price soars to $4 a gallon in US…
https://www.theguardian.com/us-news/2026/apr/19/trump-energy-secretary-chris-wright-gas-prices
Mass shooting rampage in Louisiana leaves eight children dead and others wounded
Shamar Elkins, killed seven of his own children and wounded their mother, as well as killing another child.
The victims ranged in age from one to about 12 years old. The mother and another woman are in critical condition. Elkins died after a police pursuit...
https://www.theguardian.com/us-news/2026/apr/19/shreveport-louisiana-mass-shooting.
Iran closes strait of Hormuz again ‘until US lifts blockade’
IRGC reportedly fires on tanker as it tries to pass through strait during brief window when shipping lane had reopened…
Michigan officials denounce DOJ demand for Wayne County ballots - mlive.com
Michigan’s top state officials are pushing back against a Department of Justice letter demanding Wayne County turn over all ballots and election materials from the 2024 November election.
Attorney General Dana Nessel, Gov. Gretchen Whitmer and Secretary of State Jocelyn Benson jointly condemned the DOJ letter sent to Wayne County Clerk Cathy M. Garrett, which threatens a court order if the county does not comply...
As e-bike crashes send an increasing number of people to the hospital, cities search for solutions
“When an e-bike rider leaves somebody bloody on the ground … they should be held accountable.”…
https://www.theguardian.com/us-news/2026/apr/18/e-bike-crashes-safety-regulations
Down For Law (Andrew McCabe and Allison Gill; Unjustified podcast)
Director of National Intelligence Tulsi Gabbard has referred the Ukraine whistleblower and the Inspector General to the Department of Justice for prosecution.
A top prosecutor has been removed from the John Brennan investigation in Miami after she suggested the case was going nowhere
The Justice Department’s Weaponization Working group has released its first report which accuses the Biden administration of improperly prosecuting anti-abortion protestors.
US Attorney for the District of Columbia Jeanine Pirro has filed a Motion to Vacate the seditious conspiracy charges against the Oath Keepers “in the interest of justice.”
Plus listener questions.
Interview:
A top prosecutor has been removed from the John Brennan investigation in Miami after she suggested the case was going nowhere
The Justice Department’s Weaponization Working group has released its first report which accuses the Biden administration of improperly prosecuting anti-abortion protestors.
US Attorney for the District of Columbia Jeanine Pirro has filed a Motion to Vacate the seditious conspiracy charges against the Oath Keepers “in the interest of justice.”
Plus listener questions.
Interview:
Sunday, April 19, 2026
Weekly Roundup: Leo Destroys Trump and Vance on Just War Theory + Pete's Pulp Fiction (Bradley Onishi and Daniel Miller; Straight White American Jesus podcast)
What happens when a U.S. president publicly attacks the Pope—and tries to justify war using theology?
In this episode of Straight White American Jesus, Brad and Dan break down the escalating clash between Donald Trump and Pope Leo, and why it’s about much more than a political disagreement. From the Pope’s condemnation of violence to reactions from figures like JD Vance and Mike Johnson, this episode traces how religion, war, and power are colliding in real time.
We take a deep dive into just war theory—what it actually is, where it comes from, and why its misuse matters. Along the way, we analyze viral moments (yes, including the Pulp Fiction references), unpack the theological claims being made by political leaders, and examine how Christian nationalism reframes power as divine authority.
This isn’t just about one news cycle. It’s about a larger shift: Who gets to define Christianity in America? What happens when political leaders claim moral authority over religious ones? And why are some Christians being told to “stay out of politics” while politicians take over theology?
In this episode of Straight White American Jesus, Brad and Dan break down the escalating clash between Donald Trump and Pope Leo, and why it’s about much more than a political disagreement. From the Pope’s condemnation of violence to reactions from figures like JD Vance and Mike Johnson, this episode traces how religion, war, and power are colliding in real time.
We take a deep dive into just war theory—what it actually is, where it comes from, and why its misuse matters. Along the way, we analyze viral moments (yes, including the Pulp Fiction references), unpack the theological claims being made by political leaders, and examine how Christian nationalism reframes power as divine authority.
This isn’t just about one news cycle. It’s about a larger shift: Who gets to define Christianity in America? What happens when political leaders claim moral authority over religious ones? And why are some Christians being told to “stay out of politics” while politicians take over theology?
⏱️ Timestamps
- 00:00 Intro
- 02:15 What sparked the Trump vs. Pope conflict
- 08:40 What is Just War Theory?
- 18:30 JD Vance, Mike Johnson, and the political response
- 32:10 Christian nationalism and power
- 45:20 The “Pulp Fiction” moment explained
- 55:00 Why this matters going forward
Interview:
16 Things Everybody Should Know How to Do
There are certain skills that can change the way you work, think, and live — and most of us were never taught them. In this video, I share 16 things I believe everyone should know how to do, drawn from decades of research on human behavior and performance.
Some of these will surprise you. None of them were on your syllabus.
https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=BgN66lNRRrs
Air Canada temporarily suspends some flights to New York and other locations
“Jet fuel prices have doubled since the start of the Iran conflict, affecting some lower profitability routes and flights which now are no longer economically feasible,” Air Canada said in a statement on Friday. “Schedule adjustments including some frequency reductions are being made in response.”…
https://www.theguardian.com/world/2026/apr/17/air-canada-suspending-flights-fuel-prices
US Congress passes 10-day extension of surveillance law amid Republican infighting
“The shameful midnight smash-and-grab attempt to steal away Americans’ privacy rights failed,” said Jake Laperruque, deputy director of the security and surveillance project at the Center for Democracy and Technology. “Surveillance boosters tried to sneak a sham proposal through in the dead of night because they know they’ve lost the substance of this debate.” The only way forward, he said, was a warrant rule that will “close the backdoor search loophole and protect Americans from surveillance abuse”...
https://www.theguardian.com/us-news/2026/apr/17/congress-fisa-extension-warrantless-surveillance-law
Lewd messages linked to University of Michigan regent who led campaign against pro-Palestinian students
Acker is known to be a confrontational, pro-Israel leader at the large public university. He is an attorney who helped recruit the Michigan attorney general to bring highly unusual prosecutions against students, and, while he was on the board, it led a sprawling undercover surveillance operation against the students. The prosecutions and surveillance operations were dropped after Guardian stories on each. Acker has also drawn criticism for leading the university as it dismantled its diversity, equity and inclusion initiative amid pressure from Donald Trump...
https://www.theguardian.com/us-news/2026/apr/17/university-of-michigan-regent-sexual-messages
ICE’s hiring spree led to influx of recruits with questionable qualifications, investigation shows
Patchy employment records, bankruptcies and allegations of wrongdoing blemish the records of several new recruits…
https://www.theguardian.com/us-news/2026/apr/17/ice-immigration-agents-backgrounds
The FBI Director Is MIA (Atlantic)
Kash Patel has alarmed colleagues with episodes of excessive drinking and unexplained absences…
The IT-lockout episode is emblematic of Patel’s tumultuous tenure as director of the FBI: He is erratic, suspicious of others, and prone to jumping to conclusions before he has necessary evidence, according to the more than two dozen people I interviewed about Patel’s conduct, including current and former FBI officials, staff at law-enforcement and intelligence agencies, hospitality-industry workers, members of Congress, political operatives, lobbyists, and former advisers. Speaking on the condition of anonymity to discuss sensitive information and private conversations, they described Patel’s tenure as a management failure and his personal behavior as a national-security vulnerability...
https://www.theatlantic.com/politics/2026/04/kash-patel-fbi-director-drinking-absences/686839/
Paranoid freak-out, excessive drinking: Report describes erratic Kash Patel leading FBI
Sarah Fitzpatrick, staff writer for The Atlantic, talks with Jen Psaki about her new reporting about a bizarre freak-out by FBI director Kash Patel when he thought being unable to log into his work computer meant he'd been fired by Donald Trump, and episodes of excessive drinking that alarmed his FBI colleagues.
RIP: Christian PASTOR, death by COPIUM inhalation. (W/@godlessengineer) (Justin, DZ Debates on YouTube)
Justin shows the pastor why the quotes from scripture that he thinks are prophecies about Jesus are not what he thinks they are.
Interview:
Texas Courage (Dan Barker and Annie Laurie Gaylor, Freethought Radio podcast)
After offering a fresh perspective on President Trump masquerading as Jesus and other news of the week, we interview Johnnie Cotton, a Texas band director who resigned rather than put up a Ten Commandments poster in his classroom.
Interview:
Saturday, April 18, 2026
The News Roundup – Domestic and International (The 1A) 2026-04-17
Domestic
We start with the U.S.-Israel war with Iran — a war that President Donald Trump said would end in two to three weeks. Now, in its seventh week, the Pentagon is sending 10,000 more troops to the Middle East to pressure Iran into making a peace deal.On Sunday, Trump posted a long rant on Truth Social calling Pope Leo XIV “weak on crime, and terrible for foreign policy.” Then, later that night, Trump posted an AI-generated photo that appeared to depict him as Jesus Christ.
Rep. Eric Swalwell was a front-runner for the seat of California governor just weeks ago. Now, he’s out of the race and out of Congress after numerous sexual assault allegations were leveled against him.
Interview:
International
This morning, Iran declared the Strait of Hormuz completely open to commercial vessels. This move is expected to lessen severity of the growing global energy crisis and bring the possibility of a peace agreement between Iran and the U.S. closer to becoming a reality.New reporting from Axios indicates that U.S. and Iranian negotiators made progress in new peace talks on Tuesday. On Thursday, Pakistan’s foreign ministry said a second round of talks between the U.S. and Iran will be held in Islamabad. But no date has been announced yet.
And it’s the dawn of a new era in Hungary this week. For the first time in 16 years, Viktor Orbán will no longer lead the nation from Budapest, having lost the election for his position as prime minister to conservative rival Peter Magyar.
Interview:
Texas Medical Board Disciplines Doctors in Porsha Ngumezi and Nevaeh Crain Cases — ProPublica
Maternal care experts say health care providers will continue to hesitate to offer standard care as long as bans carry serious criminal consequences — Texas’ law can put a physician behind bars for 99 years. But those who spoke to ProPublica say that medical board sanctions are one of the few levers that can provide a counterweight, pushing hospitals and doctors to provide standard care despite uncertainty over vaguely written laws...
https://www.propublica.org/article/tmb-disciplines-doctors-ngumezi-crain-cases
Federal judge dismisses DOJ lawsuit seeking personal details about Rhode Island voters | PBS News
PROVIDENCE, R.I. (AP) — A federal judge on Friday dismissed a Trump administration lawsuit demanding detailed voter data from Rhode Island, a decision that follows similar rulings in a handful of other states.
U.S. District Court Judge Mary McElroy sided with Rhode Island's top election officials and civil rights advocates, writing that federal law does not permit the U.S. Department of Justice "to conduct the kind of fishing expedition it seeks here."…
They’ve been detained by ICE and ordered deported. Judges are releasing them from custody. - POLITICO
A POLITICO analysis of immigration detention cases has found that federal judges have ordered bond hearings and, more often, outright release for more than 400 people detained under these circumstances. And the rebukes have come from judges appointed by every president since Ronald Reagan...
https://www.politico.com/news/2026/04/17/ice-detainees-deportation-orders-rulings-00878579
‘We are not going back’: Iran war forces global energy shift - POLITICO
Many of the countries that are most severely affected by the war say they recognize the benefits of transitioning faster to renewable energy to avoid future shocks related to oil disruptions. Others remain bullish on fossil fuels, including the United States — whose Treasury secretary, Scott Bessent, applauded America’s rising oil and gas production, and called for fewer climate policies...
https://www.politico.com/news/2026/04/17/iran-war-global-energy-shift-00877861
Diplomatic cables show Iran war is damaging US on multiple fronts across the world - POLITICO
The documents show the fallout for the US in Bahrain, Indonesia and Azerbaijan as it struggles to catch up with pro-Iran messaging...
GOP senators urge Trump to find Iran exit plan as energy prices rise: ‘The clock is ticking’ - POLITICO
Even senior Republicans are warning that if the administration wants Congress to greenlight tens of billions in additional war funding, Republicans are going to need to know more about the president’s ultimate Iran strategy beforehand…
https://www.politico.com/news/2026/04/17/republicans-trump-war-energy-prices-00879104
Trump keeps claiming victory in Iran. Our new poll shows voters aren’t buying it. - POLITICO
A majority say the war is not in the national interest, and many lack confidence in the president’s goals — including some 2024 supporters…
https://www.politico.com/news/2026/04/17/trump-iran-war-poll-voters-midterms-00877754
Hakeem Jeffries On Stripping Away Trump's War Powers (Find Out podcast on YouTube)
As Trump's illegal war with Iran rages on, causing the highest gas prices for the American consumer, House Minority Leader Hakeem Jeffries (D-NY) joins us ahead of a very important vote tomorrow.
The House will vote on the War Powers Resolution Bill aimed at curbing Trump's war powers. Jeffries and House Democrats are working tirelessly to secure a few more Republican votes, anticipating a very tight vote.
We also spoke with the Minority Leader about Trump's AI Jesus photo and his latest attacks against Pope Leo. Jeffries also previews what Democrats plan for Trump if they win both the House and the Senate following the midterm elections.
Interview:
Trump’s pardons are costing shooting survivors millions
Most of that figure is from a single case. Last year, Trump pardoned HDR Global Trading Limited, the owner and operator of the crypto exchange BitMEX, which had been ordered to pay $100m in fines for flouting anti-money laundering laws. Trump issued the pardon, the first for a corporation, just hours before the payment was due. Because the pardon calls for the “remission of any and all fines, penalties, forfeitures, and restitution ordered by the Court”, that $100m will never make it to the Crime Victims Fund...
https://www.theguardian.com/us-news/2026/apr/17/trump-pardons-cost-shooting-survivors-millions
Inside the CDC’s leadership vacuum: work at a ‘standstill’ and low morale as 80% of top posts remain vacant
Current and ex-officials at the CDC warn Americans’ health security in danger under RFK Jr’s direction…
https://www.theguardian.com/us-news/2026/apr/17/cdc-rfk-jr-leadership-positions-empty
Progressive Democrat Analilia Mejia wins New Jersey special election for US House
Victory means Democrats hold on to the 11th district seat in the House, where Republicans hold a thin majority…
Friday, April 17, 2026
Newly unsealed records reveal Amazon’s price-fixing tactics, California attorney general claims
Exclusive: A trove of previously redacted documents was filed as part of the tech giant’s anti-trust battle with the state of California. Amazon denies it engages in price-fixing…
Boundary waters vote on mining passes U.S. Senate | MPR News
The Senate vote is a big blow to conservation groups and others who argue the watershed of the Boundary Waters — a fragile and unique ecosystem and one of the most popular wilderness areas in the country — is the absolute wrong place for this kind of mining, which carries with it much more serious water pollution risks than iron ore mining.
“We can support the need for mining, but that doesn't mean that we mine on the edge of Chaco Canyon or on the rim of the Grand Canyon, and it does not mean that we think that a copper-sulfide mine on the doorstep of the Boundary Waters is a good idea,” Smith said in her remarks before the vote today…
https://www.mprnews.org/story/2026/04/16/boundary-waters-vote-on-mining-by-us-senate-thursday
Pope Leo speaks of 'handful of tyrants' spending billions on war : NPR
"The masters of war pretend not to know that it takes only a moment to destroy, yet often a lifetime is not enough to rebuild," he stated.
"Blessed are the peacemakers!" he said. "But woe to those who manipulate religion and the very name of God for their own military, economic and political gain, dragging that which is sacred into darkness and filth."…
https://www.npr.org/2026/04/16/nx-s1-5787753/pope-leo-takes-trump-war-tyrants-iran-africa
Commission of Fine Arts moves ahead with Trump's proposed victory arch : NPR
It is still unclear when – or whether or not – the proposed arch's construction will go ahead. In February, a group of Vietnam War veterans filed suit to stop the construction, arguing that Congressional approval is needed.
The committee noted that of approximately 1,000 public comments submitted prior to the vote, nearly every one voiced opposition to the proposed arch and its size. The outlying individual submitted an alternate design…
https://www.npr.org/2026/04/16/nx-s1-5787535/trump-victory-arch-dc3
NPR receives $113 million in charitable gifts : NPR
"I support NPR because an informed public is the bedrock of our society, and democracy requires strong, independent journalism," Ballmer, a former member of the NPR Foundation board, said in a statement. "My hope is that this commitment provides the stability and the spark NPR needs to innovate boldly and strengthen its national network."
Ballmer and her husband, former Microsoft CEO Steve Ballmer, have given away more than $3 billion in recent years, according to a joint interview they gave last year to the Chronicle of Philanthropy.
https://www.npr.org/2026/04/16/nx-s1-5787634/npr-113-million-charitable-gifts-connie-ballmer
What to know about naval blockades as U.S. patrols Strait of Hormuz : NPR
Meanwhile, President Trump has made clear that stopping all shipping to and from Iran is aimed at strangling Iran's ability to export petroleum. The administration labels the pressure tactic as a blockade — though Bryan Clark, a senior fellow at the Hudson Institute, argues it's more of a naval quarantine, because "the U.S. is only stopping traffic that's coming from Iran."…
https://www.npr.org/2026/04/16/nx-s1-5783870/strait-of-hormuz-naval-blockade
Democrats relish big fundraising gains for Senate races favoring Republicans | PBS News
Democrats are boasting of eye-popping fundraising hauls in some of this year's top Senate contests, a potential sign of voter enthusiasm in what remains an uphill quest to win the Senate majority…
In races where Republicans had reported their fundraising by Tuesday evening, Democrats were far outpacing them….
GOP, Democrats blast Vought for holding back cash: ‘You don’t have the authority to impound’
Sen. Chuck Grassley (R-Iowa) told the White House budget director that lawmakers “are not getting any answers” as to why hundreds of millions of dollars isn’t flowing to states for anti-poverty programs...
https://www.politico.com/live-updates/2026/04/16/congress/vought-slammed-on-impoundment-00877112
Hochul backs law enforcement mask ban - POLITICO
“I want to make sure ICE agents can no longer hide behind a mask while violating innocent Americans,” she said Thursday. “I’m proposing a ban on face coverings for state, federal and local law enforcement officers. They will no longer be able to conceal their identities while interacting with the public.”…
https://www.politico.com/news/2026/04/16/hochul-backs-law-enforcement-mask-ban-00877336
Trump chooses establishment pick to head CDC - POLITICO
She is considered a more traditional pick for the role, and does not have clear connections to the Make America Healthy Again movement. “It’s gotten applause from both Republicans and Democrats,” Health Secretary Robert F. Kennedy Jr. said about Trump’s CDC pick at a House committee hearing on Thursday.
“This new team is really going to be able to revolutionize CDC and get it back on track.”…
https://www.politico.com/news/2026/04/16/trump-cdc-nomination-00877436
RFK Jr. will remake panel that determines which preventative services insurers must cover - Live Updates - POLITICO
But some public health advocates worry that Kennedy would remake the U.S. Preventive Services Task Force to align it with his views, many of which go against mainstream science, the same way he overhauled the Advisory Committee on Immunization Practices that advises the Centers for Disease Control and Prevention, appointing members who shared his skepticism of vaccine safety.
A federal judge in Boston ruled in March that Kennedy’s appointments to the vaccine panel had been made inappropriately and were invalid...
Trump wants less spending. RFK Jr.’s ‘not happy’ about it. - Live Updates - POLITICO
“Nobody wants to make the cuts,” Kennedy said. “Russ Vought doesn’t want to make the cuts, President Trump doesn’t, but there’s a $39 trillion debt.”…
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