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Trump insurrectionists cheer as more of the crowd gains access to the U.S. Capitol on January 06, 2021 in Washington, DC. (Shay Horse/NurPhoto via Getty Images)

DOJ moves to vacates J6 convictions

Jelinda Montes
A ship is seen in the Persian Gulf off the coast of Sharjah the day after the failure of US-Iran peace talks on April 13, 2026. The failure of US-Iran peace talks has left the US President with several unpalatable options, as analysts say his order to blockade the strategic Strait of Hormuz could further complicate his next move on April 12, 2026. Any hopes that US Vice President would emerge from the marathon day of negotiations with top Iranian officials with a deal to end a war that has rippled across the Middle East were dashed when he left hosts Pakistan emptyhanded. (Photo by AFP/Getty Images)

First ship breaks US blockade of Iran

Garrett Owen
U.S. Rep. Tony Gonzales (R-TX) speaks alongside U.S. Rep. Marjorie Taylor Greene (R-GA) at a news conference on border security outside of the U.S. Capitol Building on November 14, 2023 in Washington, DC. The House Republicans spoke to reporters about the tabled impeachment motion for U.S. Homeland Security Secretary Alejandro Mayorkas and the southern border. (Photo by Anna Moneymaker/Getty Images)

Gonzales resigns over affair outrage

Alex Galbraith
Eric Swalwell delivers remarks during the California Democratic Party convention at Moscone Center in San Francisco on Saturday, February 21, 2026. (Photo by Yalonda M. James/Getty Images)

Rep. Swalwell resigns amid scandal

Alex Galbraith
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President Donald Trump delivers the first State of the Union address of his second term to a joint session of Congress in the House Chamber of the United States Capitol in Washington, D.C., on Tuesday, February 24, 2026. (Pool photo by Kenny Holston/The New York Times)

Trump: Economic pain better than a nuke

Alex Galbraith
President Donald Trump has ringside seat with UFC officials to watch the latest heavyweight match in Miami. He also promoted his birthday UFC fight in June as peace deals with Iran fall through and tensions escalate. (Jim WATSON / Getty Images)

Trump touts UFC event over Iran tensions

CK Smith
James Austin Johnson as Donald Trump during the “Trump Making Calls” cold open on Saturday, April 11, 2026. (Photo by Lloyd Bishop/NBC)

"SNL" takes on Melania's Epstein speech

Alex Galbraith
Vice President JD Vance (R) speaks at a new conference following failing to reach a ceasefire agreement in the Iran War. Jared Kushner (L) and Steve Witkoff also attended the peace talks on behalf of the U.S. (JACQUELYN MARTIN / Getty Images)

No peace deal as Trump orders blockade

CK Smith
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Multiple sexual allegations against Rep. Eric Swalwell now threaten his run for governor of California. (Ronaldo Bolaños / Getty Images)

Swalwell scandal, political fallout grow

CK Smith
Actor and activist Michael J. Fox is still alive, despite an accidental online posting of his supposed death. He reassured concerned fans the best way he knew - an amusing social media post. (Erika Goldring / Getty Images)

"I'm ok": Michael J. Fox isn’t dead

CK Smith
NASA astronaut Victor Glover, Artemis II pilot, left, and NASA astronaut Christina Koch, Artemis II mission specialist are seen sitting on a Navy helicopter on the flight deck of USS John P. Murtha after they and fellow crewmates CSA astronaut Jeremy Hansen, Artemis II mission specialist, and NASA astronaut Reid Wiseman, Artemis II commander, were extracted from their Orion spacecraft after splashdown. (NASA / Bill Ingalls)

Back from the moon: Artemis crew is home

CK Smith
First lady Melania Trump delivers a statement at the Grand Foyer of the White House on April 9, 2026 in Washington, DC. The first lady made a public statement to deny any ties to Jeffrey Epstein. (Photo by Alex Wong/Getty Images)

Victims slam Melania's Epstein statement

Jelinda Montes
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First responders rush to the site of an Israeli airstrike that targeted the Lebanese State Security Center, in the Southern Lebanese city of Nabatieh on April 10 2026. (Photo by Abbas Fakih / AFP via Getty Images)

Fragile Iran war ceasefire under strain

Jelinda Montes
Toy astronauts land on a fruit planet (portishead1 / Getty Images)

NASA shared the Artemis II food menu

Joy Saha
U.S. President Donald Trump speaks to reporters as he and Secretary of State Marco Rubio (L) depart the White House on their way to Florida on March 20, 2026 in Washington, DC. Trump is spending the weekend at his private Mar-a-Lago Club. (Photo by Chip Somodevilla/Getty Images)

Trump trashes Carlson, MAGA critics

Alex Galbraith
Melania Trump attends the premiere of her documentary "Melania" at the Kennedy Center (Craig Hudson/Variety via Getty Images)

Melania Trump: I did not know Epstein

Garrett Owen
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President Donald Trump speaks at Trump National Doral Miami, March 9, 2026. (Roberto Schmidt/Getty Images)

Trump calls fragile Iran ceasefire a win

Jelinda Montes
Former U.S. Representative Marjorie Taylor Greene (R-GA) speaks at a press conference alongside alleged victims of Jeffrey Epstein at the U.S. Capitol in Washington, D.C. on September 3, 2025, announcing the Epstein Files Transparency Act, which calls for the release of all unclassified documents in the Jeffrey Epstein case. (Photo by Bryan Dozier / Middle East Images via AFP)

Dems, MTG want Trump out over Iran

Alex Galbraith
President Donald Trump mimics firing a rifle while speaking to reporters at a briefing on Monday, April 6, 2026 at the White House. (Maxine Wallace/The Washington Post via Getty Images)

Iran calls Trump's threats "delusional"

Jelinda Montes
The infamous 24-hour diner is now the centerpiece of an outrageous claim by a FEMA official, who says he was "teleported" to the restaurant over 50 miles away. (Joe Raedle / Getty Images)

FEMA head "teleported" to Waffle House

CK Smith
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President Trump and the Easter Bunny at the White House's traditional Easter Egg Roll in 2025. His 2026 messages were less kid-friendly. (Matt McClain / Getty Images)

Trump's Easter posts send mixed messages

CK Smith
Pastor Paula White and President Trump at a faith luncheon in 2025. She is known for mixing her faith with right-wing politics as she serves as Trump's chief spiritual adviser. ( ANDREW CABALLERO-REYNOLDS / Getty Images)

Paula White says Trump is like Jesus

CK Smith
Jeremy Culhane as Coach Bruce Pearl, Ashley Padilla as Pam Bondi, and Kam Patterson as Kenny “The Jet” Smith during the “NCAA Post Game Show” Cold Open on Saturday, April 4, 2026. (Photo by: Will Heath/NBC)

Barkley bids Bondi bye-bye on "SNL"

Alex Galbraith
Remnants of the F-15 shot down over Iran, one of two fighter jets this week. All pilots have since been recovered. (Anadolu / Contributor / Getty Images)

Iran downs planes, US rescues pilots

CK Smith
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