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The U.S. Department of Justice is under review by its internal watchdog over compliance with a law mandating the release of files related to Jeffrey Epstein, according to a statement from the Office of the Inspector General. Epstein files: DOJ watchdog reviewing release of documents on sex offender https:

By Jonathan Newman, Mises Wire | April 23, 2026 Fed Governor Christopher Waller visited Auburn University on Friday, and I had the unusual opportunity not only to hear his public talk but also to have lunch with him and a few Auburn faculty members beforehand. While I pay more attention to

The U.S.-Iran conflict has shifted into a naval standoff centred on the Strait of Hormuz, with both sides seizing commercial vessels despite an ongoing ceasefire, according to a report by CNBC. The report said U.S. forces intercepted multiple Iran-linked tankers in the Indian Ocean, while Iran claimed

The number of immigrants living in the European Union rose to a record 64.2 million in 2025, an increase of roughly 2.1 million from the previous year, according to a new report. Spain recorded the fastest recent growth, with its foreign-born population increasing by 700,000 in 2024

Artificial intelligence is driving a sharp rise in crypto fraud, with scammers using advanced tools to target victims, according to a report by CBS News. Investigators say criminals are using AI to craft personalised messages and exploit data from leaks and prior scams. The report highlighted the case of a

By Virginia Grace McKinnon, The Daily Signal | April 21, 2026 Virginians voted in favor of Democrat Gov. Abigail Spanberger and Democrats’ effort to completely overhaul the commonwealth’s congressional map to favor Democrats, the Associated Press reported Tuesday evening. The Associated Press called the race in favor of “yes” at

Anthropic’s new Mythos AI model has raised concerns after the company said it found thousands of serious vulnerabilities in major operating systems and web browsers. Mythos is Anthropic’s most advanced AI model to date, equipped with sophisticated capabilities and designed for defensive cybersecurity tasks. Claude Mythos Preview launched

Shareholders of Warner Bros. Discovery have approved a proposed acquisition by Paramount Skydance, moving the deal closer to completion, according to company statements reported by media outlets. The report said Paramount has offered $31 per share for Warner Bros. Discovery’s assets, including its film studio, streaming platform and cable

China has issued new guidelines to cut carbon emissions across heavy industry and digital infrastructure as it pushes toward its 2030 climate targets, according to a policy document released by the State Council of China and the Communist Party leadership. The report said the plan targets sectors such as steel,

President Donald Trump has ordered the Navy to “shoot and kill” any vessels laying mines in the Strait of Hormuz, escalating tensions with Iran over the critical shipping route, according to statements posted on Truth Social. The report said Trump also directed minesweeping operations to intensify, as the U.S.

The Trump administration has moved to reclassify cannabis under federal law, shifting it from a Schedule I to a Schedule III substance, according to a statement from the U.S. Department of Justice. The report said the change could expand scientific research while maintaining federal controls. Under the new framework,

The U.S. forces have boarded another Iran-linked oil tanker in the Indian Ocean, escalating a series of tit-for-tat maritime actions with Tehran, according to a report by CBS News. The U.S. military said the vessel, identified as the M/T Majestic X, was a “stateless” tanker transporting Iranian

American Airlines CEO Robert Isom has rejected the idea of a merger with United Airlines, calling it harmful to consumers and competition, according to a report by CNBC. The report said United CEO Scott Kirby had floated the possibility of a tie-up earlier this year with a Trump administration official.

Confusion deepened in the Strait of Hormuz after Iran attacked and seized three vessels near the strategic waterway, according to a report by Associated Press. The incidents came shortly after U.S. President Donald Trump extended a ceasefire with Tehran. The report said Iran described the attacks as retaliation for

Iran’s leaders are no longer just arguing with Washington. They’re arguing with each other.

Middle Eastern oil exporters are scrambling to find alternatives after the Strait of Hormuz was effectively shut, disrupting a route that once carried about 20 percent of global oil, according to a report by CNBC. The report said the ongoing U.S.-Iran conflict has exposed deep vulnerabilities in global

India and China are intensifying competition for Russian crude as disruptions in the Strait of Hormuz tighten global oil supplies, according to a report by CNBC. The report said ongoing tensions linked to U.S.-Iran hostilities have reduced shipments through the key route, forcing both countries to seek alternatives.

On Monday, we posted an editorial reflecting our most recent I&I/TIPP poll, which found that by a 4-to-1 margin, Americans think their taxes have gone up, despite the seven major tax cuts contained in the One Big Beautiful Bill Act. (See: “This I&I/TIPP Poll Is A

By David Gordon, Mises Wire | April 17, 2026 Many people think that evolution undermines objective ethics. How can we say that ethical judgments are true or false, if these judgments arise from evolution by natural selection? Evolution is concerned only with what enhances reproductive success. To the extent that genes

By Alastair Crooke via Ron Paul Institute for Peace and Prosperity | April 21, 2026 We are entering upon a new stage to this war on Iran. It may not be what many expect (especially in financial markets). Yesterday Trump said inter alia that Hormuz was open and that Iran had

The U.S. Department of Justice is preparing to roll out up to $3.5 billion in grants focused largely on immigration-related enforcement, according to a report by CBS News. The report said funding will support detention facilities, surveillance tools and law enforcement hiring, along with efforts to prosecute fraud

Iran retains significant military capability despite U.S. claims of a decisive victory, according to officials cited in a report by CBS News. Intelligence assessments suggest that roughly half of Iran’s ballistic missile stockpile and about two-thirds of its air force remain operational following recent strikes. The report said

North Korea has successfully tested five high-precision ballistic missiles armed with cluster bombs and fragmentation mines amid reports that the U.S. is restricting intelligence sharing with South Korea. While North Korea has carried out over 300 ballistic missile tests under Kim Jong-Un, over 148 ballistic missiles had been supplied

President Donald Trump sharply criticised the Supreme Court in a post on Truth Social, accusing its conservative justices of failing to stand firm on key issues. Trump claimed liberal justices vote as a unified bloc, while some Republican-appointed judges, he said, have delivered rulings that undermine U.S. interests. In

A commentary by Hugh Hewitt argues that U.S. President Donald Trump may consider a more forceful strategy against Iran, drawing parallels with Civil War General William Tecumseh Sherman. Writing in an opinion piece, Hewitt said decisive and aggressive action has historically been used by American leaders to end conflicts.

Vast Data has raised $1 billion in fresh funding at a $30 billion valuation, with backing from Nvidia and other major investors, according to the company’s announcement. The report said the round more than triples Vast Data’s 2023 valuation, underscoring strong investor appetite for AI infrastructure firms. Nvidia

British Prime Minister Keir Starmer is facing growing calls to resign after it emerged that Peter Mandelson was appointed as U.S. ambassador despite failing a vetting process. Sir Keir is set to face a packed Commons later on Monday, where he will address questions over Lord Mandelson’s vetting.

The Bill & Melinda Gates Foundation has launched an independent review into its past connections with convicted sex offender Jeffrey Epstein, according to a report by The Wall Street Journal. The foundation said it has commissioned an external investigation to examine earlier engagements with Epstein and review its procedures for vetting

President Donald Trump said a second round of peace talks with Iran could begin as early as Friday, according to a report by New York Post. The report said Trump responded to claims from Pakistani officials about a possible timeline by saying talks were “possible.” Pakistan has been acting as

OpenAI has begun briefing U.S. federal agencies, state governments and members of the Five Eyes on its new cybersecurity-focused AI model, GPT-5.4-Cyber, according to a report by Axios. The report said the company recently hosted a closed-door event in Washington for around 50 government cyber officials to demonstrate

Voters in Virginia approved a new congressional map that could give Democrats up to four additional House seats, according to a report by CNN. The map, passed through a statewide referendum, is expected to favor Democrats in 10 of the state’s 11 districts. The report said the move is

China has unveiled a sweeping plan to integrate modern services with advanced manufacturing, targeting a 100-trillion-yuan economy by 2030, according to a blueprint released by the State Council of China. The report said Beijing aims to strengthen its industrial base while avoiding deindustrialisation as its workforce shifts towards services. The

President Donald Trump said Iran’s economy is “collapsing financially” under American pressure, claiming Tehran is losing hundreds of millions of dollars daily and urgently wants the Strait of Hormuz reopened. In a post on Truth Social, Trump alleged that Iranian military and police forces are facing payment delays, signalling

Three cargo ships were attacked in the Strait of Hormuz on Wednesday, hours after U.S. President Donald Trump extended a ceasefire with Iran, according to UK Maritime Trade Operations and reports cited by BBC Verify. UKMTO said the first vessel was fired upon by Iran’s Revolutionary Guard after

The ceasefire buys time. The Strait of Hormuz decides the outcome.

Kevin Warsh, U.S. President Donald Trump’s nominee to lead the Federal Reserve, called for a “regime change” at the central bank during a tense Senate confirmation hearing, as reported by multiple outlets. He criticised the Fed’s handling of post-pandemic inflation and argued for a new policy framework

By Larry C. Johnson, Ron Paul Institute for Peace and Prosperity | April 21, 2026 Pakistan is trying desperately to hold a new round of talks in Islamabad between the US and Iran. After conflicting statements from the Trump administration, it appears that JD Vance, accompanied by his Zionist watchers — Steve

By Ashes of Pompeii via Ron Paul Institute for Peace and Prosperity | April 20, 2026 This line of argument that we shouldn’t be afraid of Russia… Maybe someone also calls us a ‘paper tiger’, like Trump called NATO, but I would caution against such parallels. We have a quality

By Jacob G. Hornberger via Ron Paul Institute for Peace and Prosperity | April 20, 2026 According to media reports, it appears increasingly likely that as soon as they put their Iran intervention to rest, President Trump and the U.S. national-security establishment will initiate a military attack on Cuba. Trump

By Ron Paul, Ron Paul Institute for Peace and Prosperity | | April 20, 2026 Last week, President Donald Trump commemorated income tax payments being due by having DoorDash deliver food from McDonald’s to the White House. The delivery was intended to highlight the first year of tax-free tips. Removing tax

By Patrick Frise via Mises Wire | April 21, 2026 In Herman Melville’s final novella, Billy Budd, a ship’s captain named Edward Vere orders the hanging of a sailor he knows to be morally innocent. Billy Budd struck a superior officer and killed him, but only because he was

By Wanjiru Njoya, Mises Wire | April 21, 2026 Political controversy has arisen in recent debates on immigration concerning the compatibility between economic liberalism and restrictions on the free movement of labor across national borders. A recent report from the United States Census Bureau suggests that the immigration rate in cities

By Mark Thornton, Mises Wire | April 20, 2026 Four letter words get your attention, but some of those familiar with the work of George Carlin might not think this is necessarily a good thing. The economic version of four-letter words are also things that people would rather avoid thinking about,

By Todd G. Buchholz, Project Syndicate | April 20, 2026 By closing the Strait of Hormuz, Iran has handed the Trump administration a practice test. To pass—and preserve deterrence against a Chinese invasion or blockade of Taiwan—the United States must reopen the Strait decisively and visibly with escorts, minesweepers,

By Frank Shostak, Mises Wire | April 20, 2026 According to much popular thinking, “monopolies” are seen as undermining individuals’ economic well-being. For instance, monopolies are often blamed for increases in the prices of goods and services, often called inflation. Also, monopolies undermine the efficient functioning of the market economy by

By Alejandro A. Tagliavini via Mises Wire | April 20, 2026 The US president is, quite literally, throwing the world into disarray to the point that the traditional safe-haven asset, gold, has gone from significant gains to double-digit weekly declines. From a peak exceeding $5,600 per troy ounce towards the

Kevin Warsh defended the independence of the Federal Reserve during a Senate confirmation hearing, while addressing scrutiny over his finances and ties to Donald Trump, reported by CNBC. Warsh said monetary policy decisions under his leadership would remain independent, though he argued that criticism from elected officials does not necessarily

Two U.S. Embassy officials killed in a car crash in Mexico were working for the Central Intelligence Agency and had been involved in joint counternarcotics operations, CNN reported, citing sources familiar with the matter. The officials died alongside two Mexican agents after returning from a drug raid in Chihuahua

The U.S. retail sales surged in March, driven largely by soaring fuel costs linked to the Iran conflict, according to data from the Commerce Department reported by CNN. Retail spending rose 1.7% for the month, marking the fastest increase in more than three years. The report said a

Kevin Warsh is expected to tell lawmakers that the Federal Reserve will remain “strictly independent” as he faces Senate confirmation to replace Jerome Powell, reported by CBS News. According to prepared testimony cited by Politico, Warsh stressed that monetary policy decisions must be guided by economic data, not political pressure.

The U.S. forces boarded a sanctioned oil tanker in the Indian Ocean as part of expanding enforcement actions against Iran, according to the Pentagon and reported by AP. The vessel, identified as the M/T Tifani, was intercepted during what officials described as a “right-of-visit maritime interdiction.” Overnight, U.

Donald Trump said he expects the United States to secure a “great deal” with Iran to end the ongoing conflict, even as a fragile ceasefire nears expiration, reported by CNBC. Speaking in an interview, Trump expressed confidence ahead of a second round of negotiations, stating Iran has limited options after

China has urged the United States to show “sincerity” in resolving the Iran nuclear dispute, while warning against what it called “dangerous” nuclear rhetoric in Japan, according to its latest Non-Proliferation Treaty report. The report, released by China’s foreign ministry and cited by multiple outlets, blamed Washington’s 2018

Apple is preparing for a leadership transition as Tim Cook steps down and John Ternus takes over, signaling a strategic pivot toward artificial intelligence, reported by CNN. Cook’s tenure saw Apple expand the iPhone ecosystem into services, wearables and health, helping the company reach a $4 trillion valuation. Now,

The U.K. government is attempting to attract British expatriates back from United Arab Emirates as regional conflict challenges Dubai’s reputation as a stable global hub, CNBC reported. Around 240,000 Britons live in the UAE, drawn by tax advantages and lifestyle benefits. However, recent instability, including missile threats

The U.S.-based AI firm Anthropic is facing increased scrutiny from regulators and financial institutions over its advanced model “Mythos,” which has raised cybersecurity concerns, AFP reported. Company officials said the system can identify long-standing vulnerabilities that even expert teams have missed. Anthropic has restricted access to Mythos, sharing

Iran says it won’t talk. It can’t afford not to.

Global stock markets have rebounded sharply from losses triggered by the Iran conflict, with major indices hitting record levels, according to market analysts. The MSCI World Index has risen above pre-war levels as investors unwind earlier risk hedges and shift focus back to growth sectors, particularly artificial intelligence. Analysts said

The U.S. Labor Secretary Lori Chavez-DeRemer resigned from the Trump administration amid mounting misconduct allegations. The accusations include claims of an inappropriate relationship with a subordinate, misuse of staff, and alcohol use during official duties. According to reports, an internal probe by the Labor Department’s inspector general examined

By Autumn Christensen via The Daily Signal | April 20, 2026 Imagine dedicating your life to serving vulnerable pregnant and parenting women in your community. Imagine rallying friends and neighbors to join in your mission to offer them critically needed resources and support. Imagine watching the news about the more than

By Attila Rebak via Mises Wire | April 18, 2026 In a free market, the interest rate does one essential job: it tells the truth about time. When households save more, they express a preference for consuming later rather than now. The supply of loanable funds rises, interest rates fall, and

By Yaakov Menken via The Daily Signal | April 20, 2026 As both president of Princeton University and the immediate past chair of the Association of American Universities Board of Directors, Chris Eisgruber has a powerful voice in the academic world. And at least thus far, Princeton has been only a

By Ryan McMaken, Mises Wire | April 17, 2026 In spite of more than four years of claiming that price inflation was transitory, and that it would quickly return to the Fed’s two-percent target, the Fed has insisted on more easy-money policy over the past 18 months. In that time,

By Joseph Dunford, Frances Townsend & Michael Morell via The Daily Signal | April 20, 2026 America and China are racing for technological supremacy, and the margin is razor thin. Today, tech supremacy is increasingly synonymous with artificial intelligence (AI) leadership. And China has an aggressive five-part plan to overcome what advantages

By Pedro Rodriguez, The Daily Signal | April 19, 2026 Florida Gov. Ron DeSantis has yet to endorse a candidate in the Republican primary to succeed him—a silence that some GOP leaders say reflects his longstanding respect for Rep. Byron Donalds. During a podcast appearance with Katie Miller last week,

By Leah Douglas via The Daily Signal | April 19, 2026 U.S. Energy Secretary Chris Wright said on Sunday he believes gas prices have peaked but predicted that they may stay above $3 per gallon until next year. Gas prices have risen during the U.S. and Israeli war on

By Hamoon Soleimani, Mises Wire | April 18, 2026 Autonomous AI agents are becoming active economic participants on both sides of market transactions. Enterprise platforms now embed what vendors call “touchless operations,” with agents executing procurement decisions without human review. Blockchain networks let AI agents hold wallets, settle payments, and rebalance

Can Iran’s economy still fund the machinery of control?

By Joakim Book via Mises Wire | April 17, 2026 You can trust the prolific and ever-entertaining British author Dominic Frisby to produce a most timely book on a most relevant asset class. In The Secret History of Gold: Myth, Money, Politics & Power, released last year in Britain but only available

The U.S. President Donald Trump has escalated pressure on Iran ahead of a looming ceasefire deadline, warning of large-scale military action if no agreement is reached, CNBC reported. Trump said in recent remarks that failure to secure a deal could lead to widespread strikes on Iranian infrastructure. The threat

By Joshua Mawhorter, Mises Wire | April 17, 2026 In philosophy and theology, there is an issue called “theodicy” or the problem of evil. The problem of evil has been stated and restated several times throughout history. Put very simply, if God is all-powerful and good, then why is there suffering

By Harold Hutchison, Daily Caller News Foundation | April 19, 2026 Assistant Attorney General for Civil Rights Harmeet Dhillon told “Sunday Morning Futures” host Maria Bartiromo that federal officials discovered tens of thousands of dead people and non-citizens on voting rolls. The Trump administration has sued multiple states for failing to

By Melanie Israel via The Daily Signal | April 19, 2026 Planned Parenthood released its 2024-2025 annual report over the Easter weekend. Every year, the publication provides a glimpse into Abortion Inc.’s medical and financial data. It was a record-breaking year for abortions. Taxpayer funding was at an all-time high.

By Larry C. Johnson via Ron Paul Institute for Peace and Prosperity | April 18, 2026 On Friday, April 17, 2026, President Donald Trump posted a flurry of optimistic messages on Truth Social (and referenced in interviews) framing the US-Iran war as largely over or nearing a swift resolution. His claims

By Kurt Nimmo via Ron Paul Institute for Peace and Prosperity | April 17, 2026 According to Oxford Economics, an independent economic advisory firm, in late March the price of the two main fertilizer ingredients, ammonia and urea, spiked 20% and 50% respectively in response to disruptions in the Persian Gulf.

By Philip Giraldi via Ron Paul Institute for Peace and Prosperity | April 17, 2026 Many Americans are coming around to the view, based on what comes out of President Donald Trump’s mouth and what he writes down on his Truth Social site, that the US Head of State is

By Dan Greenberg via Ron Paul Institute for Peace and Prosperity | April 17, 2026 Over 150 years ago, Congress passed a statute that criminalized home distilling—the practice of setting up a still in one’s home or backyard to manufacture alcoholic beverages. Last week, however, the Fifth Circuit Court

Ukrainian President Volodymyr Zelensky said Kyiv aims to develop a home-grown anti-ballistic missile defense system within a year, reducing reliance on U.S.-supplied Patriot systems, as reported by national television. Zelensky said Ukraine is working with European partners to build a regional defense capability, calling the timeline ambitious but

As the two-week U.S.-Iran ceasefire nears expiration on Wednesday, Iranian President Masoud Pezeshkian is urging diplomacy over conflict. Speaking during a visit to Iran’s Ministry of Justice on Monday, Pezeshkian said “war benefits no one” and called for exhausting every rational and diplomatic route to reduce tensions, according

FBI Director Kash Patel has filed a $250 million defamation lawsuit against The Atlantic magazine and journalist Sarah Fitzpatrick over an article alleging he abuses alcohol. Patel filed the suit Monday in U.S. District Court in Washington, D.C., days after vowing legal action over the piece published Friday.

The U.S. markets showed resilience despite renewed tensions in the Iran conflict, with stocks slipping only slightly as oil prices climbed, the Associated Press reported. The S&P 500 dipped 0.2%, while the Dow and Nasdaq also edged lower after U.S. forces seized an Iranian-linked cargo ship

Eli Lilly has agreed to acquire biotech firm Kelonia Therapeutics in a deal valued at up to $7 billion, the company announced Monday. Lilly will pay $3.25 billion upfront, with additional payments tied to clinical and commercial milestones, according to the company. Eli Lilly has agreed to buy Kelonia

By Thomas Wong, Daily Caller News Foundation | April 19, 2026 Pope Leo XIV sought to correct a media narrative Saturday that he was criticizing President Donald Trump through various recent remarks advocating for peace. Traveling to Angola for the third leg of his apostolic visit to Africa—the third trip

By Dan Hart via The Daily Signal | April 19, 2026 Newly released polling data has confirmed what many pastors and churchgoers have long suspected: Young men are bucking the cultural trend of declining religiosity and returning to the church in droves. A Gallup survey released Thursday revealed a remarkable surge

The U.K. Prime Minister Keir Starmer is facing mounting political pressure over his decision to appoint Peter Mandelson as ambassador to the United States, CNN reported. The controversy has intensified after reports that Mandelson failed security vetting before his appointment, but officials allegedly overruled concerns. 🚨“The reality for the

By Trevor Hunnicutt & Saad Sayeed via The Daily Signal | April 19, 2026 U.S. President Donald Trump said on Sunday his envoys would return to Pakistan for new talks with Iran, while threatening new attacks on Iran’s bridges and power plants unless it accepts his terms. Trump said the

Chinese President Xi Jinping has called for the Strait of Hormuz to remain open during a phone conversation with Mohammed bin Salman, according to state broadcaster CCTV. Xi said uninterrupted passage through the key global shipping route is in the shared interest of regional and international stakeholders. This marks Beijing’

A powerful earthquake measuring between 7.4 and 7.5 magnitude struck off northeastern Japan, triggering tsunami warnings across multiple coastal regions, CNN reported. According to the Japan Meteorological Agency, waves of up to three meters were forecast for Iwate, while lower-level advisories were issued for Hokkaido and Aomori. 🇯🇵 Earthquakes

How Iran Squandered a Fortune

The U.S. military has seized an Iran-linked cargo vessel in the Arabian Sea, escalating tensions amid ongoing conflict and fragile peace talks, CNN reported. The ship, identified as the M/V Touska, was intercepted after allegedly defying a U.S. naval blockade on Iranian ports. According to U.S.

Ukrainian authorities have launched a terrorism investigation after a gunman killed seven people and injured more than a dozen in Kyiv, according to CNN. Officials said the attacker opened fire on a street before taking hostages inside a supermarket. Attorney General Ruslan Kravchenko said the suspect, a 58-year-old man born