On the April 7, 2026 edition of Rob Schmitt Tonight, Rob breaks down the day’s top headlines as major political stories continue to develop. Featured guests include Lt. General Keith Kellogg (Ret.), Blaine Holt, Jack Carr, Zach Anders, Larry Elder, Alex Marlow, Rep. Brandon Gill, Dan O'Shea and Brigitte Gabriel.
The Trump administration is moving to vacate the seditious conspiracy convictions of extremists involved in the Jan. 6, 2021 attack, who earlier received commutations instead of full pardons.
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The surge in prices complicates the work of the inflation fighters at the Federal Reserve, who have faced intense pressure from Trump to lower their benchmark interest rate.
David Urban advised President Donald Trump during all three of his campaigns but has since frequently criticized his decisions and social media antics.
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The vice president seemed to admit the Trump administration is engaging in "economic terrorism" during an interview with Bret Baier.
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Hal Lambert insisted there were "no flaws" in his confounding claim and urged his fellow panelists to "play out the dots."
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Dr. Thomas Shaknovsky was indicted on manslaughter charges for allegedly removing a patient’s liver, instead of his spleen, during a 2024 surgery.
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The House speaker said the president didn't think the AI image he posted showing himself as Christ "was sacrilegious at all."
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The storm's ferocious winds and relentless rains shredded tin roofs and forced residents to take cover from flying tree limbs.
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Ashly Robinson posted on Instagram under the name Ashlee Jenae.
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