Day: April 16, 2026

Ron Wyden Highlights ‘Jaw-Dropping Abuses’ Of FISA Section 702 By Government Officials

Post author By Mike Nova
Post date April 16, 2026

During remarks on the Senate floor Thursday, Sen. Ron Wyden (D-OR) spoke about FISA Section 702.

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WATCH: President Trump Asked Point Blank About Melania Trump’s Surprise Epstein Statement

Post author By Mike Nova
Post date April 16, 2026

Speaking tor reporters outside the White House, President Trump was asked about First Lady Melania Trump’s statement about Jeffrey Epstein.

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Do Republicans in Texas want to nominate a Senate candidate who governs like an anti-business Democrat? https://on.wsj.com/4cOOMKc

Post author By Mike Nova
Post date April 16, 2026

Do Republicans in Texas want to nominate a Senate candidate who governs like an anti-business Democrat?
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— Wall Street Journal Opinion (@WSJopinion) Apr 16, 2026

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Bahrain Charges Intelligence Officer in the Death of a Detainee

Post author By Mike Nova
Post date April 16, 2026

The officer was charged with assault leading to death, in the case of a man who was accused by Bahraini authorities of espionage during a domestic crackdown tied to the war in Iran.

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Astronomers map universe in unprecedented detail

Post author By Mike Nova
Post date April 16, 2026

Astronomers have created the most detailed map of the Universe in history. The project was carried out over five years using the Dark Energy Spectroscopic Instrument (DESI), which surveys the night sky in unprecedented detail. The resulting dataset includes more than 47 million galaxies and quasars—nearly ten times more than in previous large-scale cosmic maps, AzerNEWS reports.

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Reminds me of an anecdote about selling Alan Bennett’s “The Madness of George III” to American audiences as the retitled “The Madness of King George.” The Brits were afraid we’d think we’d somehow missed parts one and two.

Post author By Mike Nova
Post date April 16, 2026

Reminds me of an anecdote about selling Alan Bennett’s “The Madness of George III” to American audiences as the retitled “The Madness of King George.” The Brits were afraid we’d think we’d somehow missed parts one and two.Acyn (@Acyn)Reporter: Do you think it’s appropriate for King George to meet with members?

Boebert: I wouldn’t meet with him.

Reporter: Why not?

Boebert: 1776. I have nothing to do with King George or the royal family. I am an American first.
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— Michael Weiss (@michaeldweiss) Apr 16, 2026

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U.S. Completes Handover of Military Bases in Syria

Post author By Mike Nova
Post date April 16, 2026

The transition signals the end of a formal U.S. military presence in Syria for the first time in more than a decade.

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RT by @WSJopinion: Tom Steyer has pledged to arrest ICE officers. That’s an extreme position, reminiscent of Bull Connor. From my interview with @WSJopinion: pic.

Post author By Mike Nova
Post date April 16, 2026

Tom Steyer has pledged to arrest ICE officers.

That’s an extreme position, reminiscent of Bull Connor.

From my interview with @WSJopinion: https://t.co/qrXKuPiRwm pic.twitter.com/OejaMyubFe

— Ted Cruz (@tedcruz) April 16, 2026

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How Trump’s Blockade of the Strait of Hormuz Works

Post author By Mike Nova
Post date April 16, 2026

Our business reporter Peter Eavis breaks down how American military ships have blocked Iranian-linked vessels from using the Strait of Hormuz as the U.S. encourages other vessels to make the passage.