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4/24 AM Update: Trump Eases Medical Marijuana Rules, Navy Chief Fired, Gallego Scrutiny Intensifies

4/24 AM Update: Trump Eases Medical Marijuana Rules, Navy Chief Fired, Gallego Scrutiny Intensifies

AM Update for 4/24/26: Medical marijuana is moved from Schedule I to Schedule III under a new Trump administration order, easing research restrictions and expanding access while stopping short of full federal legalization. Navy Secretary John Phelan is abruptly forced out following internal clashes over shipbuilding priorities, marking the latest high-level shakeup inside the Trump …

4/23 AM Update: Questions About CIA Officers Killed in Mexico Crash, Rep. Mace Targets GOP Colleague

4/23 AM Update: Questions About CIA Officers Killed in Mexico Crash, Rep. Mace Targets GOP Colleague

AM Update for 4/23/26: Two CIA officers killed in a fiery car crash in Mexico are now at the center of a growing investigation into the extent of U.S. intelligence operations inside the country. As fears over rising gas prices grow, officials warn it could take months to fully reopen the Strait of Hormuz amid …

4/22 AM Update: Trump Extends Ceasefire, Democratic Rep Resigns, Feds Probing Missing Scientists

4/22 AM Update: Trump Extends Ceasefire, Democratic Rep Resigns, Feds Probing Missing Scientists

AM Update for 4/22/26: President Donald Trump abruptly reverses course and extends the Iran ceasefire indefinitely, despite no negotiations taking place. U.S. Congresswoman Sheila Cherfilus-McCormick (D-FL) resigns from Congress just minutes before facing formal punishment, capping a sweeping ethics probe that substantiated dozens of violations tied to alleged misuse of COVID relief funds. A California …

4/21 AM Update: Kash Patel Sues ‘The Atlantic,’ Promising Cancer Treatment, Becerra Surges in CA Race

4/21 AM Update: Kash Patel Sues ‘The Atlantic,’ Promising Cancer Treatment, Becerra Surges in CA Race

AM Update for 4/21/26: Iran negotiations appear on the verge of collapse as the ceasefire deadline approaches, with U.S. officials preparing to travel for talks even as Iranian leadership signals it may not participate. Outrage is mounting after the IDF confirmed a soldier was responsible for smashing a statue of Jesus in southern Lebanon, prompting …

4/20 AM Update: America Seizes Iranian Ship, Pope-Trump Détente, Trump Backs Psychedelic Research

4/20 AM Update: America Seizes Iranian Ship, Pope-Trump Détente, Trump Backs Psychedelic Research

AM Update for 4/20/26: A chaotic weekend in the U.S.-Iran standoff as the Strait of Hormuz shuts down again, ships are attacked and seized, and peace talks remain uncertain. Pope Leo XIV moves to cool tensions with President Donald Trump, saying he has no interest in a public political clash. Rep. Ilhan Omar (D-MN) revises …

4/17 AM Update: RFK Jr. Clashes With Dems on the Hill, Hero High School Principal, SantaCon Fraud

4/17 AM Update: RFK Jr. Clashes With Dems on the Hill, Hero High School Principal, SantaCon Fraud

AM Update for 4/17/26: HHS Secretary Robert F. Kennedy Jr. clashes with Democrats in two heated Capitol Hill hearings over vaccines, staffing cuts, and the Trump administration’s sweeping health budget proposal. Former Virginia Lt. Gov. Justin Fairfax fatally shoots his wife amid a contentious divorce before taking his own life, with their teenage children home …

4/16 AM Update: Emotional Camp Mystic Hearing, Nuns Sue NY Over LGBTQ Mandate, DOJ Probes NFL Deals

4/16 AM Update: Emotional Camp Mystic Hearing, Nuns Sue NY Over LGBTQ Mandate, DOJ Probes NFL Deals

AM Update for 4/16/26: A Texas judge orders Camp Mystic’s flood-ravaged property preserved as emotional testimony raises new questions about the camp’s response to the flood disaster. Catholic nuns sue New York state, arguing a new LGBTQ mandate forces them to violate their faith or face fines, shutdown, and possible jail time – their attorney …

4/15 AM Update: DOJ Shows Biden Weaponization, 10th Scientist Disappears, Teleporting FEMA Official

4/15 AM Update: DOJ Shows Biden Weaponization, 10th Scientist Disappears, Teleporting FEMA Official

AM Update for 4/15/26: A sweeping Department of Justice report alleges the Biden administration weaponized federal law to target pro-life activists, detailing what it calls coordinated bias inside the department. Newly declassified documents suggest key evidence was withheld during the first Trump impeachment, raising serious questions about how the case was built behind the scenes …

4/14 AM Update: Swalwell and Gonzales Resign Amid Scandals, Husband Released in Lynette Hooker Case

4/14 AM Update: Swalwell and Gonzales Resign Amid Scandals, Husband Released in Lynette Hooker Case

AM Update for 4/14/26: Two members of Congress, Democrat Eric Swalwell and Republican Tony Gonzales, announce their resignations as sexual misconduct scandals drive mounting political pressure on Capitol Hill. The U.S. moves forward with a sweeping maritime blockade of Iran following failed nuclear talks, escalating the standoff and targeting any vessels tied to Iranian ports. …

4/13 AM Update: Blockade Ahead After U.S.-Iran Peace Talks Fail, Swalwell Suspends CA Gov Campaign

4/13 AM Update: Blockade Ahead After U.S.-Iran Peace Talks Fail, Swalwell Suspends CA Gov Campaign

AM Update for 4/13/26: After 21 hours of negotiations end without a peace deal, the U.S. escalates its standoff with Iran, announcing a military blockade of the Strait of Hormuz as tensions rise and oil markets brace for impact. Rep. Eric Swalwell (D-CA) suspends his California governor campaign as multiple sexual assault allegations surface in …

4/10 AM Update: Who Will Be Next Attorney General, Diddy Appeals Sentence, New Dog Longevity Drug

4/10 AM Update: Who Will Be Next Attorney General, Diddy Appeals Sentence, New Dog Longevity Drug

AM Upate for 4/10/26: As the Iran ceasefire enters day three, oil traffic through the Strait of Hormuz remains severely disrupted and Israeli strikes in Lebanon continue, underscoring how fragile and contested the agreement remains. A behind-the-scenes battle for control of the Justice Department intensifies as President Donald Trump weighs key allies for attorney general …

4/9 AM Update: Strait of Hormuz and Lebanon Questions, ‘Terrifying’ New AI, Missing Mom in Bahamas

4/9 AM Update: Strait of Hormuz and Lebanon Questions, ‘Terrifying’ New AI, Missing Mom in Bahamas

AM Update for 4/9/26: A fragile ceasefire between the U.S., Israel, and Iran faces early strain as disputes over Lebanon and uncertainty around Strait of Hormuz access. A powerful new AI system developed by Anthropic raises alarm after demonstrating advanced code-writing abilities that also enable it to identify and exploit critical software vulnerabilities. Congressman Eric …