This blogger, author, and scholar has been away in Philadelphia for the past week, first time since 2008, visiting all of the historic sites and museums in that city, and also enjoying the musical “1776”, at the Walnut Theater, the oldest theater in America, going back to 1809 (the year of Abraham Lincoln’s birth), so now celebrating its 217th year.
While on vacation, so much news occurred, as one can never escape from reality, so we saw, among other news events the following:
Exposure of the abuses perpetrated by California Democratic Congressman Eric Swallwell, a leading candidate for Governor, forcing his withdrawal from that race, and resignation from Congress, a totally stunning event.
The continued conflict between Donald Trump and Pope Leo XIV, including Trump being depicted as Jesus, or being blessed by Jesus, a true blasphemy of the true teachings of Christianity. It has alienated millions of American Catholics from Donald Trump.
The surprising overwhelming defeat of Hungarian right wing leader Viktor Orban in national elections, a real blow to the Fascist orientation of both Orban, and of Donald Trump and JD Vance, who campaigned to save him, and failed massively, undermining both Trump’s image, and the future of JD Vance.
Growing indications that with the Iran War continuing,
and with growing criticism of many of Donald Trump’s Cabinet members,
and with higher prices affecting tens of millions of Americans,
and also the clearcut enrichment of Trump and his family against the emoluments clause of the Constitution,
that Republicans are on the road to massive losses in the upcoming midterm elections of 2026.
Glad you had a nice trip.
I’m interested in seeing the musical, Hamilton.
U.S. Military Prepares to Board Iran-Linked Ships in Coming Days, Officials Say
https://www.wsj.com/world/middle-east/u-s-military-prepares-to-board-iran-linked-ships-in-coming-days-officials-say-4dc0a718?st=spsWzi
Trump keeps claiming victory in Iran. New poll shows voters aren’t buying it.
https://www.politico.com/news/2026/04/17/trump-iran-war-poll-voters-midterms-00877754
Traders placed over $1bn in perfectly timed bets on the Iran war.
https://www.theguardian.com/world/2026/apr/18/iran-war-bets-ethics-concerns
Bibi torched U.S. support for Israel for a generation
https://www.axios.com/2026/04/18/israel-us-support-congress-netanyahu
Justice Department Rebuffs French on X Probe, Musk Interview
https://www.wsj.com/business/justice-department-rebuffs-french-on-x-probe-musk-interview-2b8eb080
ICE deported 174 Daca recipients through most of last year, agency head says in letter
https://www.theguardian.com/us-news/2026/apr/18/ice-deportations-dreamers-daca
Trump and FIFA Have Already Broken the 2026 World Cup
https://newrepublic.com/article/209225/trump-infantino-fifa-broken-2026-world-cup
Poll: Trump’s immigration message changed. Voters’ opinions have not.
https://www.politico.com/news/2026/04/18/immigration-poll-trump-deportation-campaign-00879549
Trump is savaging allies who criticize the Iran war. But he’s treating Joe Rogan very differently
https://www.cnn.com/2026/04/18/politics/joe-rogan-trump-psychedelics-white-house
Trump lawyer from effort to overturn 2020 election to oversee probe of ex-CIA director, DOJ official says
https://www.cbsnews.com/news/trump-lawyer-joseph-digenova-oversee-probe-of-ex-cia-director-official/
White House officials ‘openly discuss’ firing Kash Patel as FBI chief threatens to sue over report about ‘excessive drinking’
https://www.independent.co.uk/news/world/americas/us-politics/kash-patel-alcohol-fbi-mess-firing-the-atlantic-b2960378.html
Construction on Trump’s White House ballroom can continue for now, US appeals court says
https://apnews.com/article/trump-ballroom-white-house-appeals-court-ca37bb4510bff6233b4ecd99a8a801c3
Sen. Elizabeth Warren rallies with Graham Platner in Maine’s heated Democratic Senate primary
https://www.nbcnews.com/politics/2026-election/elizabeth-warren-graham-platner-maine-democratic-senate-primary-rcna340795
I’m rather disappointed in her about that.
Jon Ossoff calls out ‘Mar-a-Lago mafia’ amid presidential bid rumors
https://www.theguardian.com/us-news/2026/apr/18/jon-ossoff-fiery-speech-presidential-rumors
U.S. struck, seized Iranian-flagged ship Touska in Gulf of Oman, Trump says
https://www.cnbc.com/2026/04/19/trump-navy-iran-ship-gulf-of-oman.html
Iran vows retaliation over ship seizure as doubts grow over talks
https://www.cnn.com/2026/04/20/world/live-news/iran-war-us-trump-israel
Israel entrenches hold on south Lebanon, warns residents to stay out
https://www.reuters.com/world/middle-east/israel-entrenches-hold-south-lebanon-warns-residents-stay-out-2026-04-20/
Israel’s critics are winning the battle for the Democratic Party
“Democratic voters turned against Israel. Now their politicians are following.”
https://www.vox.com/politics/486053/israel-democratic-party-criticism-arms-sales
Trump Administration to Begin Refunding $166 Billion in Tariffs
https://www.nytimes.com/2026/04/20/business/trump-administration-tariff-refunds.html
Fed nominee Warsh prepares for monetary policy road test before Senate panel
https://www.reuters.com/business/finance/fed-nominee-warsh-prepares-monetary-policy-road-test-before-senate-panel-2026-04-20/
Senate Republicans hope Supreme Court ‘surprise’ could help save majority
https://thehill.com/homenews/senate/5837188-alito-retirement-gop-midterms/
This is absolutely INSANE!
FBI Director says arrests ‘coming soon’ on 2020 rigged election conspiracy
https://www.democracydocket.com/news-alerts/fbi-director-says-arrests-coming-soon-on-2020-rigged-election-conspiracy/
Justice Department demands Michigan county turn over 2024 ballots
https://www.nbcnews.com/politics/elections/justice-department-demands-michigan-county-turn-2024-ballots-rcna340891
The Justice Department’s demands are ILLEGAL!
New poll: Trump’s approval rating hits second-term low as Americans sour on the economy and Iran war
https://www.nbcnews.com/politics/donald-trump/poll-trumps-approval-rating-hits-second-term-low-economy-iran-war-rcna331462
Hey, Washington: Guess Who’s Coming to Dinner?
“President Trump, who relishes attacking the news media, is set to break his boycott of the White House Correspondents’ Association dinner, an event celebrating the news media.”
https://www.nytimes.com/2026/04/20/business/media/white-house-correspondents-dinner-trump.html
It’s WILDLY unacceptable for ANY legitimate reporters to be there while Trump speaks. WALK THE F*** OUT!
Why a Democratic Senate, Once Unthinkable, Is a Real Possibility
“Helped by a favorable national environment and strong candidate recruitment, Democrats are tied or ahead in four Republican-held seats, polls show.”
https://www.nytimes.com/2026/04/20/upshot/democrats-senate-midterms-chances.html
Trump’s $1.5 Trillion Defense Budget Could Be Political Suicide for Republicans
https://slate.com/news-and-politics/2026/04/trump-defense-budget-iran-war-hegseth-republicans.html
Hegseth’s Feud With Army Secretary Spills Into Public View
https://www.wsj.com/politics/national-security/hegseths-feud-with-army-secretary-spills-into-public-view-ee2e5687?st=s9qQJj
Former Republican, thanks for your kind comments about my vacation, very important to get away! 🙂
LOL! Trump will be reading a Bible tonight.
https://www.cnn.com/2026/04/21/politics/prayer-trump-pope-jesus
He’s reciting a Scripture that has been used by far-right evangelicals to lionize him. It was read by one of his supporters at the January 6 riot.
https://www.ms.now/opinion/trump-bible-scripture-jan-6
EU optimistic over approval of €90bn loan for Ukraine following Orban defeat
https://www.theguardian.com/world/live/2026/apr/21/eu-foreign-ministers-meet-to-discuss-ukraine-russia-and-the-middle-east-europe-live
US spending on ‘reckless’ Iran war could have saved 87m lives, says UN
https://www.theguardian.com/world/2026/apr/20/us-spending-on-reckless-iran-war-could-have-saved-87m-lives-says-un
Eight Weeks In, Trump May Be Headed Toward An Iran Deal Similar To Obama’s
“Sanctions relief in return for a moratorium on nuclear fuel enrichment is the exact arrangement that Trump and many Republicans criticized for years.”
https://www.huffpost.com/entry/trump-obama-iran-deal_n_69e65e81e4b09c81bf19ca51
Trump’s statements on Iran increasingly contradict each other
https://www.washingtonpost.com/politics/2026/04/20/trump-iran-contradictory-statements/
The Aides Keeping the President in the Dark
“Donald Trump’s advisers are treating him like he can’t handle the reality of the war in Iran. They might be right—but that fact is a danger to the constitutional order.”
https://www.theatlantic.com/newsletters/2026/04/donald-trump-aides-iran-war/686875/
Trump’s Spider-Ridden Brain Is Cracking Under the Pressures of War
“The president is screaming at aides and getting barred from the Situation Room. This isn’t how our government is supposed to work.”
https://www.esquire.com/news-politics/politics/a71074043/trumps-iran-war-yelling-at-aides-situation-room/
Appalling and wildly unacceptable.
Israeli soldiers using sexual assault to force Palestinians out of West Bank, report says
https://www.theguardian.com/world/2026/apr/21/israeli-soldiers-using-sexual-assault-to-force-palestinians-out-of-west-bank-report-says
Federal agents detain wife of another US army member
https://www.theguardian.com/us-news/2026/apr/20/ice-detain-wife-army-member
John Roberts is pure slime.
The Supreme Court’s Shadow-Docket Secrets Have Been Spilled
https://newrepublic.com/article/209283/supreme-court-shadow-docket-memos-west-virginia-epa
Kevin Warsh’s Finances Likely to Play Key Role in Confirmation Hearings
https://www.wsj.com/economy/central-banking/kevin-warshs-finances-likely-to-play-key-role-in-confirmation-hearings-6dbde910
Climate groups sue US government over approval of new BP project in Gulf of Mexico
“Advocates expressed alarm as new project drills deeper into ocean bed, pointing to company’s failures at Deepwater Horizon spill”
https://www.theguardian.com/us-news/2026/apr/20/lawsuit-new-bp-oil-project-gulf-of-mexico
Trump labor secretary leaving Cabinet after abuse of power allegations
https://apnews.com/video/trump-labor-secretary-leaving-cabinet-after-abuse-of-power-allegations-948941af609f4fa3aa8fabff19a03ed1
Unhinged, dangerous individual.
Frantic Trump, 79, Rages at ‘LOSERS’ in Late-Night Meltdown
https://www.thedailybeast.com/frantic-trump-79-rages-at-losers-in-late-night-meltdown/
Many Americans question Trump’s temperament amid Iran war, pope spat: Reuters/Ipsos poll
https://www.reuters.com/world/us/many-americans-question-trumps-temperament-amid-iran-war-pope-spat-reutersipsos-2026-04-21/
House barrels toward rare double expulsion votes
https://www.axios.com/2026/04/20/house-expulsion-votes-cherfilus-mccormick-mills
Tucker Carlson’s apology for supporting Trump is just hot air
https://www.ms.now/opinion/tucker-carlson-apology-trump
‘Donnyland’? Ukraine Proposes Naming Part of the Donbas in Trump’s Honor.
“The proposal reflects a global reality in which governments appeal to President Trump’s vanity to get American might on their side.”
https://www.nytimes.com/2026/04/21/us/politics/donnyland-ukraine-donbas-trump.html?unlocked_article_code=1.clA.7pTK.I7pa6s3bjRK3
Hahaha. Trump might actually fall for this, he’s such a pathological/unhinged narcissist.
Trump weighs consequences for NATO allies on ‘naughty’ list
https://www.politico.com/news/2026/04/22/trump-nato-allies-consequences-list-00883619
Trump is a Putin puppet.
Trump extends Iran ceasefire indefinitely, in an about-face
https://thehill.com/policy/international/5841910-trump-extends-iran-ceasefire/
Hahahahaha. Another TACO Tuesday by Trump.
INSANE. Also EVIL.
Trump Is Said to Be in Talks to Send Afghans Who Aided U.S. Forces to Congo
“A U.S. aid worker said that the Afghans, who were evacuated to Qatar, would face a choice between moving to the Democratic Republic of Congo and living under the Taliban.”
https://www.nytimes.com/2026/04/21/world/europe/afghan-refugees-congo-us.html?unlocked_article_code=1.clA.aMCk.zBq8Ocys15Hz&smid=nytcore-ios-share
Trump’s approval on economy falls in AP-NORC poll, showing new warning signs for president
https://apnews.com/article/trump-approval-iran-economy-cost-of-living-poll-fff492898cc8ff34e11df90ec4837a79
Nearly half of US children are breathing dangerous levels of air pollution, report warns
https://www.theguardian.com/us-news/2026/apr/22/air-pollution-report-dangerous-levels-children
CDC won’t publish report showing covid shots cut likelihood of hospital visits
https://www.washingtonpost.com/health/2026/04/22/covid-vaccine-report-blocked-cdc-mmwr/
RFK Jr. Brazenly Says Measles Outbreaks Not His Fault: ‘I’ve Never Been Anti-Vaccine’
https://www.huffpost.com/entry/rfk-measles-never-been-anti-vaccine_n_69e139dae4b0555d213a61a5
These people’s “superpower” is shamelessness – whether Trump, Youngkin, RFK Jr, whoever, they just lie and lie and lie…and don’t care. Also, the media rarely if ever calls them on it, so why not???
The Pentagon is dropping a flu vaccine mandate.
https://www.vox.com/the-logoff-newsletter-trump/486423/pete-hegseth-military-flu-vaccine-mandate-ending
Judge Halts Trump Actions Aimed at Throttling Renewable Energy
https://www.nytimes.com/2026/04/21/climate/solar-wind-trump-judge.html
U.S. Abruptly Rescinds Subpoenas It Had Just Issued in John Brennan Inquiry
https://www.nytimes.com/2026/04/21/us/politics/justice-dept-john-brennan-subpoenas.html
Beyond outrageous!
DOJ charges Southern Poverty Law Center with fraud over secret funding of extremist groups
https://www.cnbc.com/2026/04/21/doj-southern-poverty-law-center-indictment-extremist.html
The SPLC indictment, the Klan history behind it, and the ignominy of Todd Blanche
https://www.lawdork.com/p/splc-indictment-united-klans-of-america
World food systems ‘pushed to the brink’ by extreme heat, UN warns
https://www.theguardian.com/world/2026/apr/22/world-food-systems-extreme-heat-farming-un-report
After U.S. Aid to Ukraine Fell by 99%, E.U. Pledges $106 Billion Loan
https://www.nytimes.com/2026/04/23/world/europe/eu-loan-ukraine.html
What would a permanent ‘Tehran’s tollbooth’ on oil mean for the world?
“Iran’s plan to extract a $2m payment from tankers using the strait of Hormuz could raise costs for years to come”
https://www.theguardian.com/world/2026/apr/23/tehran-tollbooth-what-is-iran-demanding-and-what-would-it-mean-for-oil-prices
Oil exporters scramble for routes beyond Hormuz — but options are constrained
https://www.cnbc.com/2026/04/23/strait-hormuz-closure-alternative-routes-middle-east-oil-gas-pipelines.html
US and Iran in blockade stalemate as Pentagon reportedly says clearing strait of Hormuz could take six months
https://www.theguardian.com/world/live/2026/apr/23/middle-east-crisis-live-news-us-iran-ceasefire-strait-of-hormuz-blockade-ships-latest-updates
Iran’s military more capable than Trump administration is publicly acknowledging, sources say
https://www.cbsnews.com/news/iran-more-capable-than-trump-admin-publicly-acknowledging/
US intercepts three Iranian oil tankers in Asian waters, sources say
https://www.reuters.com/world/middle-east/us-intercepts-three-iranian-oil-tankers-asian-waters-sources-say-2026-04-22/
ICE tells officers to curtail court arrests, stop entering homes without warrants
https://www.nbcnews.com/politics/immigration/ice-tells-officers-curtail-court-arrests-stop-entering-homes-warrants-rcna332197
Florida’s Notorious “Alligator Alcatraz” Can Remain Open, Court Rules
https://www.motherjones.com/politics/2026/04/alligator-alcatraz-can-remain-open-court-rules-everglades-ecosystems-immigrant-detention/
One of the first things a new Democratic Congress needs to do is refuse to fund any of this sh*t. Then, if we elect a new Democratic president in 2028, we need to shut all this sh*t down ASAP!
Senate passes budget plan for ICE and Border Patrol in bid to reopen Homeland Security Department
https://wtop.com/government/2026/04/senate-works-into-the-night-in-latest-effort-to-reopen-homeland-security-department/
RFK Jr. Defends Trump’s Mathematically Impossible Drug Discount Claims
https://www.nytimes.com/2026/04/22/us/politics/rfk-jr-trump-impossible-drug-discounts.html
For the record, the most a price can go down is 100%, which would take it to zero. It is mathematically impossible for a price to go down 200%, 300%, 400%, whatever the heck the addled, demented imbecile in the White House spews out.
Democrats say cuts to social security have caused ‘customer service chaos’ for American seniors
https://www.theguardian.com/us-news/2026/apr/23/democrats-social-security-office-benefits-trump-cuts
Trump’s approval rating on economy and overall falls to lowest of his two terms, CNBC survey shows
https://www.cnbc.com/2026/04/23/trumps-approval-rating-on-economy-and-overall-falls-to-lowest-of-his-two-terms-cnbc-survey-shows.html
This New DOJ Indictment Is the Most Ludicrous Attack on a Civil Rights Group in a Long Time
“No, the Southern Poverty Law Center did not pay informants to instigate racial violence. But Todd Blanche and Kash Patel are sure going to make it seem that way.”
https://www.esquire.com/news-politics/politics/a71100550/doj-indictment-southern-poverty-law-center/
Pete Hegseth Fires Navy Secretary John Phelan
https://www.wsj.com/politics/national-security/john-phelan-quits-as-u-s-navy-secretary-4fcd286b
Oversight members split over whether to pardon Ghislaine Maxwell, committee chair says
https://www.politico.com/live-updates/2026/04/22/congress/to-pardon-maxwell-or-not-00887823
F.B.I. Said to Have Investigated Times Reporter After Article on Patel’s Girlfriend
https://www.nytimes.com/2026/04/22/us/politics/fbi-times-reporter.html?unlocked_article_code=1.c1A.GRjC.KQNdYmmMvEh-&smid=nytcore-ios-share
That’s tinpot-dictator sh*t.
Glenn Youngkin’s role-model governor strikes again!
Ron DeSantis signs law blocking local Florida governments from funding DEI
https://www.theguardian.com/us-news/2026/apr/22/ron-desantis-law-dei-funding
DISASTROUS.
What is a ‘super El Niño’ and what might it mean for the global climate?
“In this week’s newsletter: Experts are predicting a stronger version of the weather pattern this year, which could supercharge extreme events and see temperature rises breach 1.5C”
https://www.theguardian.com/environment/2026/apr/23/down-to-earth-super-el-nino-extreme-weather
GOP Lawmakers Are Pushing “Alarming” Bills to Shield Big Oil From Climate Liability
https://www.motherjones.com/politics/2026/04/republicans-ted-cruz-harriet-hageman-bills-shield-big-oil-gas-climate-liability-lawsuits/
The AI Industry Is Discovering That the Public Hates It
https://newrepublic.com/article/209163/ai-industry-discovering-public-backlash
Trump intends to invite Putin to G-20 summit in Miami, officials say
https://www.washingtonpost.com/national-security/2026/04/23/trump-putin-g20/
Putin needs to be ARRESTED, actually, if he steps foot in the U.S. – or any other country that isn’t a Putin puppet state!
Iran deploys more mines in the Strait of Hormuz, sources say
https://www.axios.com/2026/04/23/iran-strait-hormuz-mines-trump
Third U.S. aircraft carrier arrives in waters near Iran
https://www.washingtonpost.com/national-security/2026/04/23/aircraft-carrier-bush-iran/
Israel-Lebanon ceasefire extended by 3 weeks, Trump says
https://www.cnn.com/2026/04/24/world/live-news/iran-war-trump-israel-lebanon
Pentagon email floats suspending Spain from NATO, other steps over Iran rift, source says
https://www.reuters.com/world/pentagon-email-floats-suspending-spain-nato-other-steps-over-iran-rift-source-2026-04-24/
Nato says ‘no provision’ to expel members after report US could seek to suspend Spain
https://www.bbc.com/news/articles/cz78x703lrvo
Iran War Has Drained U.S. Supplies of Critical, Costly Weapons
https://www.nytimes.com/2026/04/23/us/politics/iran-war-cost-military.html?unlocked_article_code=1.dVA.TUBG.zl9ySbG8FJY4&smid=url-share
Iran War Complicates Contingency Plans to Defend Taiwan, Some U.S. Officials Say
https://www.wsj.com/politics/national-security/iran-war-complicates-contingency-plans-to-defend-taiwan-some-u-s-officials-say-4384f7c1?st=SPkW1x&reflink=article_copyURL_share
Netanyahu may finally be in trouble
“The Israeli leader faces an uphill battle in this year’s elections.”
https://www.vox.com/politics/486340/netanyahu-reelection-2026-trump-orban-magyar
India voices anger after Trump shares comments calling it a ‘hellhole’
https://www.theguardian.com/world/2026/apr/24/india-trump-hellhole-post
Conservative super PAC threatens to unseat Republicans over immigration bill
“House Republicans are facing a fresh challenge in the 2026 midterms: the Homeland Political Action Committee, a new conservative super PAC targeting Republican members of Congress who support immigration reform legislation.”
https://www.reuters.com/legal/government/conservative-super-pac-threatens-unseat-republicans-over-immigration-bill-2026-04-24/
GOP senators ratchet up pressure on Speaker Johnson to quickly end DHS shutdown
https://thehill.com/homenews/senate/5846382-gop-senators-mike-johnson-pressure-dhs/
Senate Republicans Have a Plan to Suspend Congressional Oversight of ICE for Trump’s Whole Term
https://talkingpointsmemo.com/cafe/senate-republicans-have-a-plan-to-suspend-congressional-oversight-of-ice-for-trumps-whole-term
WTF???
Justice Dept. Targets Hundreds of Citizens in New Push for Denaturalization
https://www.nytimes.com/2026/04/23/us/politics/justice-dept-citizens-denaturalization.html?unlocked_article_code=1.dFA.oGcc.Lb83dfTbNjR1&smid=nytcore-ios-share
ICE detention center expansion sparks national protest
https://www.axios.com/2026/04/24/ice-detention-expansion-protest-usa
Kristi Noem Has Continued Using a Waterfront Coast Guard House Since Ouster
https://www.wsj.com/politics/national-security/kristi-noem-has-continued-using-a-waterfront-coast-guard-house-since-ouster-b906227a?st=VxNHn7&reflink=desktopwebshare_permalink
Remove her from there ASAP!
RFK Jr.’s rejection of germ theory debunked in Senate hearing
“Kennedy falsely argues that vaccines did little to lower childhood deaths.”
https://arstechnica.com/health/2026/04/rfk-jr-s-rejection-of-germ-theory-debunked-in-senate-hearing/
RFK Jr. is unhinged.
The ‘Make America Healthy Again’ Movement Is Cooling on Trump and Republicans
“Vaccine skeptics, ‘organic moms’ and anti-pesticide activists came together to elect President Trump. But some voters are disillusioned and might not turn out again.”
https://www.nytimes.com/2026/04/23/us/politics/maha-voters-midterms.html
‘Two ways of calculating’: Trump defends his mathematically impossible calculations on drug prices
https://apnews.com/article/trump-fake-math-drug-price-reductions-1c89714a4b60ead1485d1de31b27da92
Todd Blanche Targets Trump’s Enemies Amid Jockeying to Lead Justice Dept.
https://www.nytimes.com/2026/04/24/us/politics/todd-blanche-trump-doj.html
Blanche is heinous.
A Bill to Gut Endangered Species Protections Faced a Major Setback This Week
The U.S. House of Representatives unexpectedly canceled a vote on a bill that would defang the Endangered Species Act.”
https://insideclimatenews.org/news/23042026/endangered-species-act-amendments-faces-setback/
White House eases mandatory requirements for preserving presidential records
https://www.washingtonpost.com/national-security/2026/04/24/white-house-rewrites-rules-preserving-presidential-records/
How can they legally “ease” MANDATORY requirements???
Hung Cao is the acting Secretary of the Navy.
https://www.theguardian.com/us-news/2026/apr/23/hung-cao-new-navy-secretary
So Hung Cao, the nutty guy who thinks that witches have taken over California, is an election denier, climate denier, far-right extremist, called multiple African nations “nasty countries,” said the US doesn’t need NATO, etc, etc. is the is now the acting Secretary of the Navy? Super.
DOJ arrests soldier who made $400,000 betting on Maduro’s removal
https://abcnews.com/US/doj-arrests-soldier-made-400000-betting-maduros-removal/story?id=132325426
Pentagon fires ombudsman overseeing military newspaper after calling it ‘woke’
https://www.washingtonpost.com/business/2026/04/23/stars-stripes-ombudsman-fired-pentagon/