The dirty little secret of progressive states is they tax their rich and middle classes more. They also wallop small businesses, which typically pay tax at their state’s individual rate. The more businesses pay in tax, the less they can invest and hire.
on.wsj.com/4vwY4BW— Wall Street Journal Opinion (@WSJopinion) Apr 16, 2026
Day: April 16, 2026
🇫🇷 Éric Robic, who killed an Israeli woman in a 2011 Tel Aviv hit-and-run and fled the country, was shot dead near Paris
According to reports, two helmeted men on a scooter approached him, opened fire, and fled the scene within seconds. The motive for the attack remains unclear.
Robic had previously been convicted in France in connection with the death of Lee Zeitouni, who was struck while crossing a street in Tel Aviv in 2011.
After the murder, Robic and another French national left Israel, leading to a prolonged legal process before they were eventually tried and sentenced in France.
— Visegrád 24 (@visegrad24) Apr 16, 2026
Britain’s budget carrier easyJet is expecting losses in the first half as fallout from the Iran war resulted in high fuel prices and a lag in summer bookings https://t.co/u66S6fRZVX pic.twitter.com/RjCqCPkAK6
— Reuters (@Reuters) April 16, 2026
Defense Secretary Pete Hegseth warned Thursday that the U.S. military would be ready at a moment’s notice if a deal isn’t made with Iran. @Trevor_Reports has the story.
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— NewsNation (@NewsNation) Apr 16, 2026
FBI Records and Surveillance Debates Heat Up
Key Stories
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Leaked FBI files challenge Melania Trumps origin story — A 2019 FBI interview summary suggests Jeffrey Epstein introduced the Trumps in the 1990s, directly contradicting Melania Trumps public denial and her account of meeting Donald by chance in 1998.
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Lawmakers clash over FISA surveillance renewal — Congress is deeply divided over renewing the FISA Section 702 program by April 20, with Donald Trump now pushing for an extension while a bipartisan group of senators warns of threats to American privacy.
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FBI dismantles major global phishing network — In a joint operation with Indonesian police, the FBI shut down W3LL, a sophisticated cybercrime platform responsible for over 20 million dollars in attempted fraud and targeting 17,000 victims.
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Sebastian Gorka eyes top counterterrorism role — Trump national security aide Sebastian Gorka is seeking to lead the National Counterterrorism Center, a move that would grant him significant authority over the nations counterterrorism efforts.
TL;DR
Newly leaked FBI files are fueling a public dispute over how Melania and Donald Trump first met, while Congress faces a tense deadline over renewing major federal spying powers. These developments come alongside a massive international law enforcement win against a global phishing network.
![#W3LL dismantled On April 10, 2026, the #FBI #Atlanta Field Office, in partnership with the Indonesian National Police, announced the successful dismantling of a sophisticated global phishing network known as W3LL, which was responsible for over $20 million in attempted fraud. [1, 2, 3] Key Details of the Takedown: The Operation: The joint investigation targeted the "W3LL" phishing kit, a "full-service" cybercrime platform that enabled users to create fake login pages mimicking legitimate websites. International Collaboration: This marked the first coordinated action between US and Indonesian law enforcement to shut down a hacking platform. Arres](https://pbs.twimg.com/media/HF9upfaXQAAU1Mu.png)
![#Counterintelligence #News #counterintelligencenews Current counterintelligence news highlights increased efforts against state-sponsored espionage, technology theft, and cyber operations, particularly from China, Russia, and Iran. [1, 2, 3, 4, 5] Recent Legal Actions and Arrests April 8, 2026: A former Army employee and Top Secret clearance holder was arrested and charged with leaking classified national defense information. April 1, 2026: An aviation company employee was charged for attempting to steal and transfer proprietary information to China. March 25, 2026: A Chinese national and two U.S. citizens were charged with conspiring to unlawful](https://pbs.twimg.com/media/HF8ucwcacAAyjVm.jpg)
Title up for grabs as Man City and Arsenal prepare for crunch clash https://t.co/vmTi62M0ne https://t.co/vmTi62M0ne
— Reuters (@Reuters) April 16, 2026
Iran to blame for closing Strait of Hormuz, says Gulf leader
The Gulf Chief Jasem Mohamed AlBudaiwi told Euronews that Iran is responsible for weaponising the Strait to score a geopolitical win and should deal with the effects.
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From @TheAthletic: What’s an Indiana Pacers couple to do when a viral moment goes off the rails? “They looked uncomfortable,” our columnist writes. “It was a clip full of cringe and a reminder that viral fame is a big, dumb thing.” https://t.co/6TSxOrNpG1
— The New York Times (@nytimes) April 16, 2026