Iranian Gunboats Open Fire on Tanker Hours After Strait of Hormuz Declared Open Indian-flagged VLCC Sanmar Herald came under attack by Islamic Revolutionary Guard Corps gunboats in the Strait of Hormuz on Saturday. The massive crude carrier, loaded with Iraqi oil, was trying to transit the vital chokepoint when two IRGC vessels approached without warning … Read more
Iranian Gunboats Open Fire on Tanker in Strait of Hormuz Just Hours After Declaring It Open An Indian-flagged VLCC supertanker, the Sanmar Herald, came under direct fire from Islamic Revolutionary Guard Corps gunboats in the Strait of Hormuz on April 18, 2026. The captain’s desperate radio pleas captured the chaos: “You gave me clearance to … Read more
The Office of the Director of National Intelligence has sent criminal referrals to the Department of Justice related to the whistleblower complaint that played a role in the 2019 impeachment of President Donald Trump. The referrals reportedly also include former Intelligence Community Inspector General Michael Atkinson, who initially notified Congress of the complaint involving Trump’s … Read more
Representative Anna Paulina Luna publicly criticized Senate Majority Leader John Thune over the lack of progress on voter identification legislation, arguing that Republican leadership should be able to advance such measures given their control of Congress. Speaking in an interview with journalist Catherine Herridge, Luna described voter ID as a top national priority and suggested … Read more
Iran signaled a significant shift on Friday, announcing that the Strait of Hormuz would be open to commercial shipping during a temporary ceasefire period. Foreign Minister Seyed Abbas Araghchi said vessels could pass through the route under guidelines set by Iranian maritime authorities, describing the move as aligned with ongoing de-escalation efforts in the region. … Read more
Claims have surfaced—citing a source referenced by Fox News—that Senator Adam Schiff may be under scrutiny in connection with an alleged mortgage fraud investigation. According to the report, the matter is said to involve the U.S. Attorney’s Office in Maryland, though no official public confirmation of charges has been announced. Schiff’s office has not issued … Read more
Iran signaled a significant shift on Friday, announcing that the Strait of Hormuz would be open to commercial shipping during a temporary ceasefire period. Foreign Minister Seyed Abbas Araghchi said vessels could pass through the route under guidelines set by Iranian maritime authorities, describing the move as aligned with ongoing de-escalation efforts in the region. … Read more
A resolution aimed at limiting President Donald Trump’s authority to conduct military operations in Iran failed in the U.S. Senate for the fourth time, with lawmakers rejecting the measure in a 52–47 vote. The proposal would have required congressional approval for continued military action, reflecting ongoing debate over the balance of war powers between Congress … Read more
Fox News anchor Bret Baier commented on recent claims made by Director of National Intelligence Tulsi Gabbard regarding actions taken by officials during the 2016 election and the events that led to the 2019 impeachment of Donald Trump. Gabbard has alleged that members of the previous administration, including Barack Obama, were involved in efforts to … Read more
The United States Secret Service said it is investigating reports of overnight gunfire near Lafayette Square, located across from the White House. Authorities reported no injuries, and no suspects were found after a search of the park and nearby areas. President Donald Trump was at the White House at the time, and officials said operations … Read more
