Day: April 18, 2026

Strait of Hormuz Back In Iran’s Control As Trump Refuses To Remove Naval Blockade| IRGC Says…

Post author By Mike Nova
Post date April 18, 2026

IRGC has once again taken back control of the Strait of Hormuz as United States refused to remove the naval blockade over the critical chokepoint. Watch the video to know more details.

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Russia’s Lavrov says time has come for conversation with US about future economic ties

Post author By Mike Nova
Post date April 18, 2026

Russian Foreign Minister Sergei Lavrov said at a summit in ‌Turkey’s Antalya that the time has come for a conversation with the U.S. about how ⁠Washington sees future economic ties with Russia, but that differences remain between the two countries.

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Berkshire CEO Abel sold stocks managed by ex-portfolio manager Combs, WSJ reports http://reut.rs/42l9LhH http://reut.rs/42l9LhH

Post author By Mike Nova
Post date April 18, 2026

Berkshire CEO Abel sold stocks managed by ex-portfolio manager Combs, WSJ reports reut.rs/42l9LhH reut.rs/42l9LhH

— Reuters (@Reuters) Apr 18, 2026

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⚡️ Trump letting Putin ‘play him for a fool,’ US lawmakers say after new Russia sanctions waiver. “This decision is shameful,” the statement reads. https://kyivindependenm/us-lawmakers-say-trump-is-letting-putin-play-him-for-a-fool

Post author By Mike Nova
Post date April 18, 2026

⚡️ Trump letting Putin ‘play him for a fool,’ US lawmakers say after new Russia sanctions waiver.

“This decision is shameful,” the statement reads.

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— The Kyiv Independent (@KyivIndependent) Apr 18, 2026

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Today in 1861, President Lincoln offers Colonel Robert E. Lee command of Federal troops in the coming war against the Confederacy. Lee declines. Two days later, the 54-year-old Virginian formally resigns his commission in the U.S. Army. Lee will soon be leading Rebel forces.

Post author By Mike Nova
Post date April 18, 2026

Today in 1861, President Lincoln offers Colonel Robert E. Lee command of Federal troops in the coming war against the Confederacy. Lee declines. Two days later, the 54-year-old Virginian formally resigns his commission in the U.S. Army. Lee will soon be leading Rebel forces.

— Military History Now (@MilHistNow) Apr 18, 2026

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Tankers move through Hormuz, but Tehran signals strait may close again

Post author By Mike Nova
Post date April 18, 2026

Tankers move through Hormuz, but Tehran signals strait may close again https://t.co/n7zdmnhGiN https://t.co/n7zdmnhGiN

— Reuters (@Reuters) April 18, 2026

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Beijing set to launch Satellite Town as China’s aerospace industry grows

Post author By Mike Nova
Post date April 18, 2026

Beijing set to launch Satellite Town as China’s aerospace industry grows https://t.co/XHC6zvjZmD https://t.co/XHC6zvjZmD

— Reuters (@Reuters) April 18, 2026

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Tonight in 1775, messengers from Boston gallop north towards Lexington and Concord to warn that British regulars are on the march. Among them is a silversmith named Paul Revere. He and fellow riders William Dawes and Samuel Prescott will be captured but the alarm is raised.

Post author By Mike Nova
Post date April 18, 2026

Tonight in 1775, messengers from Boston gallop north towards Lexington and Concord to warn that British regulars are on the march. Among them is a silversmith named Paul Revere. He and fellow riders William Dawes and Samuel Prescott will be captured but the alarm is raised.

— Military History Now (@MilHistNow) Apr 18, 2026

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#MidtermElection #GasPrices #Trump Price of gasoline above $5 and Midterm Election results: Analysis and predictions – AI Mode https://share.google/aimode/xAZpor11vtUCSXsOR As of April 2026, the average gasoline price in the U.S. has hit a national average near $4.10 per gallon, with predictions that it could remain elevated or rise further before the November 2026 midterm elections. This mirrors the political pressure experienced in June 2022, when gas prices averaged over $5 a gallon, which became a central issue in the midterm elections of that year. [1, 2, 3, 4] Analysis of Gas Prices and Midterm Elections Political Impact: Research shows a strong negative correlation between gasoline pr

Post author By Mike Nova
Post date April 18, 2026

#MidtermElection #GasPrices #Trump
Price of gasoline above $5 and Midterm Election results: Analysis and predictions – AI Mode
share.google/aimode/xAZpor11…
As of April 2026, the average gasoline price in the U.S. has hit a national average near $4.10 per gallon, with predictions that it could remain elevated or rise further before the November 2026 midterm elections. This mirrors the political pressure experienced in June 2022, when gas prices averaged over $5 a gallon, which became a central issue in the midterm elections of that year. [1, 2, 3, 4]
Analysis of Gas Prices and Midterm Elections

Political Impact: Research shows a strong negative correlation between gasoline prices and presidential approval, where every 10-cent increase in gas prices historically corresponds to a 0.5–0.6 percentage point decline in job approval.
2022 Precedent: In 2022, gas prices surged above $5 a gallon, initially creating a difficult environment for Democrats before falling to a lower level by November.
2026 Landscape: The current spike is driven by geopolitical conflict (Iran) and has caused diesel prices to rise above $5.60, affecting supply chains and consumer goods.
Public Concern: A significant portion of voters, particularly in battleground states like Ohio, Michigan, and Florida, are highly sensitive to these prices, with surveys indicating high concern about affordability. [2, 5, 6, 7]

Election Predictions and Political Fallout

Republican Vulnerability: Despite initially pointing to high gas prices under the previous administration, current high prices are now a major concern for Republicans, who face electoral risks if prices stay above $4.50 through the summer driving season.
Democratic Strategy: Democrats are looking to use the 2026 price increases to highlight economic distress and paint the current administration’s energy policies as ineffective.
PredictIt Markets: As of late March 2026, the rising costs have moved the odds in favor of Democrats in the House, while Senate control has become a “coin-flip”.
Projected Trends: President Donald Trump has suggested high gas prices could continue, saying they “should be around the same” in November. [3, 5, 8]

Historical ContextGas prices over $5 in June 2022 were triggered by the Russia-Ukraine conflict and reduced refinery capabilities. While prices fell in 2022, studies show that falling gas prices in the fall are common due to seasonal demand rather than political influence. [9, 10, 11]

AI responses may include mistakes.

[1] krdo.com/news/2026/04/18/hig…
[2] predictit.org/stories/detail…
[3] seattletimes.com/nation-worl…
[4] foxnews.com/politics/kamala-…
[5] predictit.org/stories/detail…
[6] facebook.com/MensJournal/pos…
[7] fortune.com/2026/03/31/how-h…
[8] pressreader.com/usa/the-palm…
[9] youtube.com/watch?v=grLSLyoc…
[10] krdo.com/news/2026/04/18/hig…
[11] youtube.com/watch?v=hGDDgl46…

— Michael Novakhov (@mikenov) Apr 18, 2026

The post #MidtermElection #GasPrices #Trump Price of gasoline above $5 and Midterm Election results: Analysis and predictions – AI Mode https://share.google/aimode/xAZpor11vtUCSXsOR As of April 2026, the average gasoline price in the U.S. has hit a national average near $4.10 per gallon, with predictions that it could remain elevated or rise further before the November 2026 midterm elections. This mirrors the political pressure experienced in June 2022, when gas prices averaged over $5 a gallon, which became a central issue in the midterm elections of that year. [1, 2, 3, 4] Analysis of Gas Prices and Midterm Elections Political Impact: Research shows a strong negative correlation between gasoline pr first appeared on The World Web Times – worldwebtimes.com.

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#MidtermElection #GasPrices #Trump Price of gasoline above $5 and Midterm Election results: Analysis and predictions – AI Mode As of April 2026, the average gasoline price in the U.S. has hit a national average near $4.10 per gallon, with predictions that it could remain elevated or rise further before the November 2026 midterm elections. This mirrors the political pressure experienced in June 2022, when gas prices averaged over $5 a gallon, which became a central issue in the midterm elections of that year. [1, 2, 3, 4] Analysis of Gas Prices and Midterm Elections Political Impact: Research shows a strong negative correlation between gasoline pr

Post author By Mike Nova
Post date April 18, 2026

#MidtermElection #GasPrices #Trump
Price of gasoline above $5 and Midterm Election results: Analysis and predictions – AI Mode
share.google/aimode/xAZpor11…
As of April 2026, the average gasoline price in the U.S. has hit a national average near $4.10 per gallon, with predictions that it could remain elevated or rise further before the November 2026 midterm elections. This mirrors the political pressure experienced in June 2022, when gas prices averaged over $5 a gallon, which became a central issue in the midterm elections of that year. [1, 2, 3, 4]
Analysis of Gas Prices and Midterm Elections

Political Impact: Research shows a strong negative correlation between gasoline prices and presidential approval, where every 10-cent increase in gas prices historically corresponds to a 0.5–0.6 percentage point decline in job approval.
2022 Precedent: In 2022, gas prices surged above $5 a gallon, initially creating a difficult environment for Democrats before falling to a lower level by November.
2026 Landscape: The current spike is driven by geopolitical conflict (Iran) and has caused diesel prices to rise above $5.60, affecting supply chains and consumer goods.
Public Concern: A significant portion of voters, particularly in battleground states like Ohio, Michigan, and Florida, are highly sensitive to these prices, with surveys indicating high concern about affordability. [2, 5, 6, 7]

Election Predictions and Political Fallout

Republican Vulnerability: Despite initially pointing to high gas prices under the previous administration, current high prices are now a major concern for Republicans, who face electoral risks if prices stay above $4.50 through the summer driving season.
Democratic Strategy: Democrats are looking to use the 2026 price increases to highlight economic distress and paint the current administration’s energy policies as ineffective.
PredictIt Markets: As of late March 2026, the rising costs have moved the odds in favor of Democrats in the House, while Senate control has become a “coin-flip”.
Projected Trends: President Donald Trump has suggested high gas prices could continue, saying they “should be around the same” in November. [3, 5, 8]

Historical ContextGas prices over $5 in June 2022 were triggered by the Russia-Ukraine conflict and reduced refinery capabilities. While prices fell in 2022, studies show that falling gas prices in the fall are common due to seasonal demand rather than political influence. [9, 10, 11]

AI responses may include mistakes.

[1] krdo.com/news/2026/04/18/hig…
[2] predictit.org/stories/detail…
[3] seattletimes.com/nation-worl…
[4] foxnews.com/politics/kamala-…
[5] predictit.org/stories/detail…
[6] facebook.com/MensJournal/pos…
[7] fortune.com/2026/03/31/how-h…
[8] pressreader.com/usa/the-palm…
[9] youtube.com/watch?v=grLSLyoc…
[10] krdo.com/news/2026/04/18/hig…
[11] youtube.com/watch?v=hGDDgl46…

— Michael Novakhov (@mikenov) Apr 18, 2026

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