The United States will begin a blockade of all ships traveling both to and from Iranian ports on Monday, U.S. Central Command announced. “U.S. Central Command (CENTCOM) forces will begin implementing a blockade of all maritime traffic entering and exiting Iranian ports on April 13 at 10 a.m. ET, in accordance with the President’s proclamation,” […]

Sen. Mark Warner (D-VA) said he wants to hear Rep. Eric Swalwell’s “side of the story” before “weighing in” on the 2026 gubernatorial race in California. Swalwell is facing growing calls to suspend his campaign for governor as he faces sexual assault allegations, which he denies. Warner said he’s seen the reports against the congressman, […]

Assistant Attorney General Harmeet Dhillon sent a letter to Gov. Abigail Spanberger (D-VA) warning that the Department of Justice’s Civil Rights Division will file a lawsuit if Spanberger signs any bills restricting gun rights in Virginia. “This letter provides formal notice that the Civil Rights Division will commence litigation in the event the Commonwealth of […]

Hungarian Prime Minister Viktor Orbán on Sunday conceded a “painful” defeat in his bid for reelection to his rival, opposition leader Peter Magyar.  “I congratulated the victorious party,” Orbán told his followers after the results trickled in, confirming the feisty populist’s sixteen years in power have come to an end. “We are going to serve […]