Trump Signs Executive Order to Speed Up Psychedelic Research
Trump signed an executive order to fast-track ibogaine research, pledging $50 million for the psychedelic compound that may treat opioid addiction and PTSD.
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Trump to Read Bible Verse From the Oval Office at National Event
Trump will read scripture from the Oval Office this week as part of America Reads the Bible, a national event marking the country's 250th anniversary.
Kash Patel Sues The Atlantic for $250 Million Over FBI Report
FBI Director Kash Patel is suing The Atlantic for $250 million over a story he calls false. Here's what the lawsuit claims and what it means for press freedom.
Trump Told Dr. Oz That Diet Soda Kills Cancer Cells
Dr. Oz found Trump drinking Fanta Orange on Air Force One. Trump said diet soda kills grass so it must kill cancer cells. Oz shared the story on Donald Trump Jr.'s podcast Triggered.
Trump’s McDonald’s Delivery Highlights His “No Tax on Tips” Push
A McDonald’s delivery tied to Trump’s messaging is drawing attention to the “One Big Beautiful Bill” and its no tax on tips provision.
Pete Hegseth Quotes "Pulp Fiction" Verse During Pentagon Prayer Service
Pete Hegseth is facing backlash after using wording during a Pentagon prayer that closely mirrors a fictional Bible quote from Pulp Fiction.
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Apr 18, 2026 6 min readGas Prices Spiked Because of a War in a Region We Barely Buy Oil From
Gas prices hit $4.16 a gallon nationally as the Iran war disrupts global oil markets. Here is why the conflict affects what Americans pay at the pump — even though the US barely imports Middle Eastern oil.
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Apr 17, 2026 6 min readRFK Jr.'s Private Diaries Are Out — and They're a Lot
Isabel Vincent wrote "RFK Jr.: The Fall and Rise" biography using Kennedy's daily journals from 1999 to 2001. The book dropped on April 14 with details from his private diaries.
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Apr 16, 2026 5 min readFormer Virginia Lt. Gov. Justin Fairfax Kills Wife, Then Himself
Former Virginia Lt. Gov. Justin Fairfax shot and killed his wife Cerina at their home on April 16, 2026, before dying by suicide. Their two teens were home.