Cuba’s New Pardon Raises Old Questions
Cuba says it will free 2,010 prisoners, but it is leaving out the names and the details. That tends to make people wonder what the fine print is doing behind the curtain.
Murphy’s Biden Praise Bites Back
Sen. Chris Murphy attacked Trump over an Iran post, then got reminded of his own 2024 praise for Joe Biden. The old clip made the senator’s alarm bell sound a little less like principle and a little more like costume jewelry.
F-15 Rescue Shows America’s Reach
Sen. Dave McCormick said the Iran rescue of a downed F-15 airman showed the reach of U.S. military and intelligence work.
Trump Seeks $1.5 Trillion Military Budget
The White House is pitching a huge 2027 defense boost, with more shipbuilding, more readiness spending, and less money for what it calls wasteful programs.
France’s Baptism Boom Won’t Slow Down
A new French bishops survey reports 21,386 baptisms planned for the 2026 Easter Vigil, with adults driving most of the increase. The numbers keep rising, which is awkward for anyone who thought Europe had finished with religion.
J6 Adviser Quits DOJ Post
Jared Wise says he left the Justice Department because, in his view, exposing alleged FBI and DOJ abuse has to happen from outside government.
Trump Eyes Bondi Exit
Reports say President Trump has privately discussed removing Attorney General Pam Bondi after the latest fight over the Epstein files. The possible replacement, according to the reporting, is EPA Administrator Lee Zeldin.
DOJ Seeks Contempt Over Leaked Filing
The Justice Department wants contempt sanctions after a defense filing spilled sealed allegations and set off a fresh fight over what should have stayed private.
Trump to Address Iran Crisis Tonight
President Trump is expected to speak at 9 p.m. ET with an update on the war in Iran, while the Strait of Hormuz, troop levels, and a possible deal remain at the center of the debate.
Citizenship Pulled After China Tech Theft
A federal judge revoked the citizenship of two former researchers after their trade-secret case crossed into fraud, theft, and foreign funding concerns. The ruling says the naturalization system was not meant to reward people who broke the rules before the ink was dry.