DAILYCALLER (Daily Caller Staff) - ‘Why Is Everyone So Horny Here?’: GOP Rep From Alleged Groping Scandal Tells Colleagues To ‘Find Jesus’
'go to church'
NYTIMES (Michael D. Shear) - Mandelson, a Friend of Epstein’s, Became U.S. Ambassador Despite Failing Security Vetting
Britain’s foreign office overruled vetting officials in granting Peter Mandelson, a friend of Jeffrey Epstein, the highest level of security clearance, the government said.
NYTIMES (Julian E. Barnes and Dustin Volz) - Despite Cease-Fire, Iran’s Hackers Haven’t Logged Off
Tehran’s digital warriors have continued to seek ways to gain an advantage in the conflict in a new phase of cyberspace operations.
YOUTUBE (The Hill) - Report: Pentagon GEARING UP for Cuba operation? (Plus: Zelenskyy touts new ROBOTS) | RISING
Watch Rising's full episode: April 16, 2026 0:00 Gavin Newsom trashes California's Dem choices for gov; could Republicans win? Robby Soave | RISING 7:12 Trump WH orders Pentagon to prep plans for potential Cuba operation: report | RISING 13:08 Ro Khanna blasts Chuck Schumer, Dems who voted to advance Israel arms sale | RISING 18:05 GOP blocks war power limits again — where are the checks and balances?! Lindsey Granger | RISING 26:17 Zelenskyy says Ukraine captured Russian position using only robots, no humans | RISING 32:29 Jimmy Kimmel bashes MAGA critics to Michelle Obama, defends talking Trump on show | RISING
YOUTUBE (NewsNation) - Iran executes 1 to 2 people every day: Refugee | NewsNation
An Iranian refugee spoke to NewsNation on the condition of anonymity, saying executions happen daily. This comes as Iran announces it’ll execute four protesters, including one woman. NewsNation’s Diana Falzone has the details.
WASHINGTONPOST (Dan Lamothe) - Republicans in Congress back Army secretary amid clash with Hegseth
Dan Driscoll, the top political appointee in the Army, gave his first public testimony since Defense Secretary Pete Hegseth forced out the service’s top officer.
WAR (C. Todd Lopez) - Hegseth Urges Iran to 'Choose Wisely' During Epic Fury Ceasefire, Blockade
During a Pentagon press briefing, Secretary of War Pete Hegseth urged the new Iranian regime to make wise choices amid a ceasefire in combat operations, and to work in good faith toward a deal with the United States.
WAR (David Vergun) - Caine Praises Sailors, Marines Enforcing Iran Blockade
During a press conference at the Pentagon, Air Force Gen. Dan Caine, chairman of the Joint Chiefs of Staff, thanked the sailors and Marines on board vessels in the Persian Gulf enforcing the blockade of ships that sail from Iranian ports.
NPR (Meg Anderson) - Minnesota has charged an ICE officer with assault for alleged actions during immigration surge
Hennepin County officials say these are the first charges filed against a federal immigration agent related to the crackdown that brought thousands of federal officers to the state. The widespread operation led to the shooting deaths of two American citizens.