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April 16, 2026

Federal judge blocks Indiana ban on student ID for voting

A federal judge granted a preliminary injunction against Indiana's SB 10, ruling the ban on student IDs for voting likely burdens young voters' rights.

April 16, 2026

NATO meets without US as Trump slams alliance for lack of support

Former NATO Secretary General Jens Stoltenberg weighed in on European allies' decision to withhold military support for Operation Epic Fury as President Donald Trump blasted the alliance for providing 'zero help.'

April 16, 2026

Athena Strand's mother reveals final words with slain child as jury weighs death penalty for FedEx driver

Athena Strand's mother took the stand at the trial of former FedEx driver Tanner Horner, who pleaded guilty to the capital murder of the 7-year-old.

April 16, 2026

First-ever moratorium on AI data centers passes Maine legislature

Maine is poised to become the first state to halt large data center projects, as the moratorium bill now heads to Gov. Janet Mills for her signature.

April 16, 2026

Dems block bid to defund Cesar Chavez monument despite child sexual abuse allegations

A GOP-led effort to defund and abolish the Cesar Chavez National Monument was blocked by Senate Democrats, despite bombshell abuse allegations against him.

April 16, 2026

Poll finds sharp rise in young men calling religion 'very important'

Young American men are increasingly turning to religion, with a new Gallup poll showing a dramatic rise in religiosity among men under 30 since 2023.

April 16, 2026

Russian missiles and drones bombard Ukraine in hourslong attack, killing at least 16

Russia launched nearly 700 drones and dozens of missiles at Ukraine, killing at least 16 people and injuring over 80 in its biggest attack in weeks.

April 16, 2026

FLASHBACK: Swalwell touted Epstein survivor as SOTU guest weeks before sexual assault allegations emerged

Rep. Eric Swalwell invited Epstein survivor Teresa Helm to the State of the Union before resigning over alleged sexual misconduct with multiple women.

April 16, 2026

Chicago mayor warns of ‘teen trend’ after takeover chaos, violence concerns grow

Chicago Mayor Brandon Johnson warns of a potential teen takeover on the South Side, urging parents not to let children attend dangerous gatherings.

April 16, 2026

Family breakdown in Pennsylvania prompts faith-based effort to bring marriage back

Communio and the Pennsylvania Family Institute are mobilizing churches statewide to strengthen marriages and families using a data-driven approach.