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• HHS Restores 9/11 Health Program Staffing
  
  The Department of Health and Human Services is restoring staffing levels at a federal health program for 9/11 first responders and survivors after bipartisan pressure from New York lawmakers, according to exclusive reporting Wednesday from the New York Post.
• Tenn.'s Charlie Kirk Act Bans College Speaker Cancellations
  
  The Tennessee Legislature has passed a bill that would ban college officials from uninviting or disallowing speakers from campus.
• US Judge Rejects Trump Admin Bid to Block Hawaii Climate Lawsuit
  
  A federal judge on Wednesday dismissed a Trump administration lawsuit seeking to stop Hawaii from suing fossil fuel companies in state court over climate change, citing a "longstanding" policy against federal intervention in state court processes.
• Peter Navarro to Newsmax: Americans Enjoyed Tax Day
  
  White House senior adviser Peter Navarro told Newsmax on Wednesday that for the first time since 1982, Americans had a good April 15.
• Nevada Democrats Plan SAVE America Act Fight
  
  Nevada Democrats are preparing to challenge a Republican-backed voter ID bill in court as the debate over election laws escalates ahead of the 2026 midterm elections.
• Trump Ally John Eastman Is Disbarred Over 2020 Election Challenge
  
  The California Supreme Court stripped conservative attorney John Eastman of his law license on Wednesday over purported efforts to overturn President Donald Trump's 2020 election loss to Democrat Joe Biden.The court did not immediately release an opinion explaining its...
• Sen. Paul to Newsmax: Constitution Drove Vote With Dems on Iran
  
  Sen. Rand Paul, R-Ky., defended his decision Wednesday to vote with Democrats on a War Powers resolution aimed at limiting U.S. military involvement in Iran, telling Newsmax the Constitution requires Congress , not the president , to authorize war.
• YouTube Suspends Pro-Iran Channel Posting Lego-Style Trump Mockery
  
  YouTube has terminated a channel belonging to a pro-Iran group producing viral Lego-themed AI videos that ridicule President Donald Trump, the Google-owned platform said Wednesday, sparking online criticism.Explosive Media, a group of pro-Tehran creators that describes...
• Sen. Johnson to Newsmax: End the Filibuster
  
  Sen. Ron Johnson, R-Wis., told Newsmax on Wednesday he supports getting rid of the legislative filibuster in the upper chamber.
• Vance Urges Students to Push GOP Candidates to End H-1B Visa Program
  
  Vice President JD Vance on Tuesday night called on college students to press Republican Senate candidates to back eliminating the H-1B visa program, arguing it undercuts job opportunities for American graduates.
• Pakistan Mediators Rush In, Hoping to Save Stalled Talks
  
  Senior Pakistani mediators led by army chief Syed Asim Munir arrived in Tehran on Wednesday to try to shore up a fragile ceasefire between Iran and the United States before it expires next week, according to The New York Times.The talks come after weekend negotiations...
• Rep. Williams to Newsmax: Tax Cuts Help Americans
  
  Rep. Roger Williams, R-Texas, told Newsmax on Wednesday the largest tax cut in memory is making Americans smile.
• Sen. Thune to Newsmax: Dems Force GOP to Rethink ICE, CBP Funding
  
  Senate Majority Leader John Thune, R-S.D., told Newsmax Wednesday that Democrat opposition is hindering efforts to fully fund the federal government, forcing Republicans to pursue alternative funding approaches for key Department of Homeland Security agencies.
• From Dropping Bombs to Nudging Banks: US Pivots to Economic Warfare on Iran
  
  If the U.S. and Iran aren't able to soon come to a deal to end the war or extend the ceasefire that expires next week, the Trump administration is setting the stage to shift its war campaign toward a more economic-focused effort aimed at choking Tehran into submission...
• House Advances Bill to Extend Protections for Haitians
  
  The House voted to force a vote on a bill opposed by President Trump that would extend protections for Haitian immigrants with six Republicans helping to pass the legislation to reinstate temporary protections for 350,000 Haitians living in the United States.
• Fetterman to Newsmax: Iran Strikes Not a Failure
  
  Sen. John Fetterman, D-Pa., told Newsmax on Wednesday he supports U.S. and Israeli actions against Iran and its proxies and criticized fellow Democrats for labeling the effort a failure.
• Mark Meadows to Newsmax: GOP Leaders Need to Legislate Through Midterms
  
  Former White House Chief of Staff Mark Meadows, during a Wednesday appearance on Newsmax's "On the Record with Greta Van Susteren," urged Republican leaders to keep advancing legislation through November's midterm elections.
• White House Details Plan for 'Triumphal Arch'
  
  The White House on Wednesday unveiled new details about a proposed "United States triumphal arch," describing the project as a national monument intended to celebrate the country's history and unify Americans across political divides.
• Bessent: Overtime Tax Cuts Can Ease Worker Shortage
  
  Treasury Secretary Scott Bessent said Wednesday that President Donald Trump's policy eliminating taxes on overtime pay could help offset potential labor shortages tied to declining illegal immigration.
• GOP Targets Cost of Living in Midterm Push
  
  Republicans are focusing on cost-of-living concerns as they target swing voters and infrequent Trump voters ahead of November's midterms.
• Gen. Clark to Newsmax: US Allies Coordinating With Iran
  
  Retired Army Gen. Wesley Clark, former NATO supreme allied commander, told Newsmax on Wednesday that some U.S. allies are siding with Iran to develop a management plan for the Strait of Hormuz.
• U.S. Military Can't Afford Consequences of Another Rail Merger
  
  America's strength abroad rests on resilient infrastructure at home , and when that system is concentrated or compromised, our national security is made more vulnerable.
• Speaker Johnson to Newsmax: Will Get Consensus on FISA Extension
  
  House Speaker Mike Johnson, R-La., told Newsmax on Wednesday he's working to build consensus on extending Section 702 of the Foreign Intelligence Surveillance Act, which is set to expire April 20.
• DHS Shutdown Hampers World Cup Security Coordination
  
  The U.S. government has released all funds allocated for security at the soccer World Cup, but the ongoing shutdown of the Department of Homeland Security has affected planning and coordination, a department official told a Senate hearing Wednesday.
• Vought Defends WH Plan for Massive Boost in Military Spending
  
  An effort to ramp up U.S. weapons production and build more ships, planes, and drones will require a massive upfront investment, President Donald Trump's budget director told a House committee Wednesday.

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