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Monday, April 20, 2026
Trump 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…
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:
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