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Where Was $1.776 Billion Going? The Shocking List of People Blocked by New 'Slush Fund' Bill

US senators Mark Kelly, Adam Schiff and Elissa Slotkin have introduced the Drain the Slush Fund Act to shut down Donald Trump's $1.776 billion 'anti‑weaponisation' fund.

International Business Times UK

The Least Surprising Headline Ever: 'Blowing Up Boats Hasn't Slowed Cocaine Traffic to U.S.'

After nine months of murdering suspected cocaine smugglers, the Trump administration has no evidence that the strategy is working as advertised.

Reason

After Trump, who? Democrats enter an unusually open race for 2028

Democratic hopefuls are already positioning themselves for a 2028 presidential run, with governors, senators, and past candidates actively engaging in early-voting states. While no one has formally declared, the field is beginning to take shape, with potential contenders like Andy Beshear, Gavin Newsom, and Pete Buttigieg making early moves.

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Defense Department not investigating reports of US bombing schools and hospitals in Iran, military chief says

Central Command Admiral Brad Cooper dismisses in-depth reporting on the alleged scale of destruction from US airstrikes

The Independent UK

Pete Hegseth Can't Explain Why America Needs a $1.5 Trillion Military Budget

Sen. Mark Kelly says it "feels like that number was just kind of pulled out of thin air."

Reason

Even Dictatorships Don't Fight Wars This Way

The American public never got a satisfying explanation for why Trump attacked Iran in the first place.

Reason

Congress Is Talking About a Federal Gas Tax Holiday: How Much Will Drivers Really Save?

As calls grow to suspend the federal gas tax, analysts say drivers may see only limited relief at the pump.

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Trump faces uphill climb on suspending gas tax

Serious obstacles could keep Trump's comments from becoming reality.

Axios

‘Did he violate his oath again?’: Pete Hegseth tries to tear down Sen Kelly, but Kelly gets the last laugh

Hegseth’s words to Kelly: “I think that’s exactly the right question, too, Senator.”

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Federal gas tax holiday sees growing support amid pain at the pump

Federal gas tax holiday proposals were making the rounds on Capitol Hill on Monday after President Donald Trump expressed his support for such an effort, with one new bill already introduced in the Senate and intentions for another announced in the House. Sen. Josh Hawley, R-Mo., on Monday introduced a…

Roll Call

Hegseth says Pentagon will review Mark Kelly’s US weapons stockpile remarks

Defense secretary accuses senator of disclosing classified info but Kelly says ‘that’s not classified, it’s a quote from you’

The Guardian - US

D.C. Circuit Seems Disinclined To Let Pete Hegseth Punish a Senator for His Speech

The defense secretary argues that military retirees like Sen. Mark Kelly are not allowed to say things he unilaterally deems "prejudicial to good order and discipline."

Reason

Pete Hegseth is now bringing his wife to Pentagon meetings after he ousted top officials: report

Secretary of Defense Pete Hegseth has faced criticism over the ouster of two dozen military leaders

The Independent UK

Allowing Censorship of Military Retirees Like Sen. Mark Kelly Would Set a Chilling and Dangerous Precedent

To justify punishing a legislator for his speech, a FIRE brief notes, Defense Secretary Pete Hegseth relies on a Supreme Court precedent that is clearly inapposite.

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The Independent UK

Pete Hegseth ‘butted heads’ with Navy secretary over shipbuilding and push to ignore judge’s orders before firing: reports

Phelan’s dismissal marks the second major leadership shake-up at the Pentagon during the Iran war

Reason

Pete Hegseth Wants the D.C. Circuit To Let Him Punish a Senator for Criticizing Him

The defense secretary's asserted authority to control the speech of retired military officers "would chill public participation by veterans," a brief supporting Mark Kelly warns.

The Times of India

US Senate Republicans reject effort to halt Trump's Iran war

US Senate Democrats are increasingly divided over arms sales to Israel, with over three dozen backing Bernie Sanders' resolution to halt them. Citing Prime Minister Netanyahu's "reckless decisions" and the expanded conflict, some Democrats shifted their stance. Despite bipartisan opposition, the measures were ultimately rejected, highlighting a growing internal party…

Roll Call

Sanders’ effort to block arms sales to Israel falls short in Senate

The Senate on Wednesday defeated, largely along party lines, an effort by Sen. Bernie Sanders, I-Vt., to advance two joint resolutions that would block the sale of $446.8 million worth of weapons and equipment to Israel. The first joint resolution would have disapproved a $295 million sale of D9R and…

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The Guardian - US

Pete Hegseth is a disaster of a defense secretary. It’s no surprise

The former Fox host has misled the public, prayed for violence and clashed with the press. This is not a serious military leader

Louder

“It was the first keyboard solo I’d heard on the radio for a very long time”: The Marillion song that proves Mark Kelly’s genius, by Adam Wakeman

Ozzy, Sabbath and Purple contributor says Fish and co were the first prog band he beyond dad Rick’s work with Yes

The Mary Sue

‘This must stop’: Even Mark Kelly is shocked as Donald Trump goes further than anyone thought

Senator Mark Kelly expressed absolute disbelief on April 7, 2026, over President Donald Trump’s latest statement that “A whole civilization will die tonight,” emphasizing in a post on X that such words had never been uttered by a President of the United States before this morning. Kelly, a seasoned veteran…

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‘This must stop’: Mark Kelly in absolute disbelief as Donald Trump proves there’s no limit to how low he will go

America is acting like a rogue nation under Trump.

The Independent UK

Retired Army general says US may need ‘Nuremberg’ like trials for Trump’s ‘illegal orders’ in Iran war

President has vowed ‘a whole civilization will die tonight, never to be brought back again’ if Iran does not agree to a ceasefire deal

International Business Times UK

Pete Hegseth 'Ragdolled' In Court As Lawmaker Calls Him 'Unfit to Lead' And 'Embarrassment' In Heated Legal Clash

A federal judge ruled against Pentagon Chief Pete Hegseth, stating he violated Senator Mark Kelly's constitutional rights in a case involving military retiree's political speech.

The Guardian - US

Artemis II marks Nasa’s new moon age, wrapped in patriotism and global promise

The moonshot gave US spectacle a broader face with the first woman, first person of color and first non-American

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