2025-04-26s!

Attorney General Pam Bondi has announced a significant policy shift, rescinding protections for journalists in leak investigations previously established by her predecessor. In a move that marks a departure from former Attorney General Merrick Garland’s policies, Attorney General Pam Bondi has decided to revise the Department of Justice’s approach to journalists involved in criminal investigations. The policy change, detailed in a memo obtained by Axios, aims to address what Bondi describes as the misuse of media protections by federal employees leaking sensitive information.

Former President Donald Trump and Ukrainian President Volodymyr Zelenskyy met in Rome, marking their first encounter since a public spat earlier this year, amid ongoing stalled peace efforts between Russia and Ukraine. During their attendance at Pope Francis’ funeral in Rome, former President Donald Trump and Ukrainian President Volodymyr Zelenskyy had what was described as a ‘very productive discussion.’ This meeting comes on the heels of a tense Oval Office exchange in February, which led to Zelenskyy abruptly leaving the White House.

A federal judge has temporarily blocked an executive order from President Donald Trump that aimed to cancel collective bargaining rights for most federal workers. U.S. District Judge Paul Friedman issued the temporary injunction following a lawsuit filed by the National Treasury Employees Union (NTEU), which represents approximately 160,000 federal employees. The NTEU argued that the order would not only violate federal workers’ labor rights but also be unconstitutional. Should the order be implemented, the union fears losing two-thirds of its membership and half of its dues.

Former President Donald Trump’s potential actions to reverse Biden-era nicotine regulations are stirring discussions among experts and industry stakeholders. In a move that could significantly alter the landscape of tobacco regulation, former President Donald Trump is reportedly considering reversing key Biden-era policies on nicotine and tobacco products. According to Fox News Digital, Trump’s “nicotine freedom crusade” aims to dismantle regulations that were proposed by the Biden administration, notably a rule that would limit nicotine levels in cigarettes and certain combusted tobacco products to 0.

U.S. Health and Human Services Secretary Robert F. Kennedy Jr. emphasizes the importance of properly disposing prescription medications to prevent environmental contamination and misuse. On National Prescription Drug Take Back Day, observed on April 26, U.S. Health and Human Services Secretary Robert F. Kennedy Jr. highlighted the critical need for Americans to dispose of their unused or expired prescription medications correctly. In a video message shared on social media, Kennedy warned against the common but harmful practice of flushing drugs down the toilet, stating that this method can lead to the contamination of water systems with pharmaceuticals, including birth control hormones, antibiotics, and chemotherapy agents.

Former President Donald Trump expressed skepticism about Russian President Vladimir Putin’s willingness to end the ongoing war with Ukraine. In a recent post on Truth Social, Trump voiced his doubts following a deadly missile attack by Russia on Kyiv, which resulted in at least 10 deaths and 90 injuries, including children. The attack occurred despite Trump’s earlier call for Russia to stop its aggression against Ukraine. Trump’s comments came shortly after his meeting with Ukrainian President Volodymyr Zelenskyy at the Vatican during Pope Francis’ funeral.

As Melania Trump celebrates her 55th birthday, a look back at her roots in Slovenia highlights her path to becoming the U.S. First Lady. Melania Trump, born on April 26, 1970, in Novo Mesto, Slovenia, marked her 55th birthday amidst resuming her White House duties for her second term. Her journey from a small town in Slovenia to the global stage is a testament to her diverse life experiences and contributions.

Bill Maher, host of ‘Real Time,’ suggested that MAGA voters are quietly disappointed with President Donald Trump’s performance during his first 100 days in office. During a panel discussion on ‘Real Time,’ Bill Maher expressed his belief that supporters of President Donald Trump, often referred to as MAGA voters, are experiencing disappointment with the administration’s early performance, despite not openly admitting it. Maher pointed out that while liberals might feel their worst fears confirmed, the reality for Trump’s voter base was more complex.