Wednesday, April 29, 2026
Rep. Ilhan Omar mocked over brutal World War ‘11’ gaffe in resurfaced video
Rep. Ilhan Omar mocked over brutal World War '11' gaffe in resurfaced video
Opinion by Victor Nava
Rep. Ilhan Omar (D-Minn.) was mocked on social media Monday over a resurfaced video where she referred to World War II as “World War Eleven.”
In the Jan. 22, 2025, clip, Omar, flanked by other congressional Democrats, calls for the repeal of the Alien Enemies Act of 1798, which President Trump invoked to quickly deport suspected Venezuelan gang members in the country illegally.
“The last time the Alien Enemies Act was invoked, it was used to detain and deport German, Japanese, Italian immigrants during World War Eleven,” the far-left “Squad” congresswoman declared, reading from prepared remarks.
Omar quickly corrected herself after the verbal blunder.
“Oh … two … sorry,” she said, chuckling.
Omar made the verbal blunder in January 2025, while discussing efforts to repeal the Alien Enemies Act of 1798. C-SPAN
President Trump has previously criticized the Minnesota Democrat’s intelligence, referring to her as “Low IQ Ilhan Omar,” in a Truth Social post earlier this year, and several social media users hurled similar insults at Omar after watching the brutal gaffe.
“I can’t believe this dummy is in Congress,” read an X post from Libs of TikTok, which included a clip of the Omar’s misstep.
“She learned history at the Quality Learing Center,” MAGA influencer Sarah Sizzle wrote on X, referring to the infamous sign at a now- shuttered Minnesota day care center that was at the center of a fraud scandal last year.
Omar was ridiculed on social media over the gaffe. C-SPAN
“Was this for real? I thought it might be AI,” conservative columnist Ed Morrissey posted in disbelief.
Another X user responded with an AI-generated New York Times frontpage blaming Trump for starting “World War Eleven.”
One person argued Omar had “a case of the Biden’s” that day.
“This is, beyond a shadow of a doubt, the stupidist generation of politicians the world has witnessed,” another X user lamented.
Omar’s office did not immediately respond to The Post’s request for comment.
Tuesday, April 28, 2026
These Common Food Preservatives May Be Linked To Cancer, According To A New Study
Here's what the research found and what experts say to do next.
By Amanda Mactas
PUBLISHED: FEB 23, 2026
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- A large study followed more than 100,000 people for nearly 15 years and found links between higher intake of certain preservatives and a modestly higher cancer risk.
- The researchers flagged a handful of additives, but experts stress the results show association, not causation, and may reflect overall ultra-processed diets.
- If you’re concerned, focus on limiting ultra-processed foods, reading labels, and building meals around whole foods rather than panicking and purging your kitchen.
A recent study called into question the long-term health effects of common food preservatives. The study, published by BMJ Group, tracked more than 100,000 people for nearly 15 years and found that a handful of common food preservatives may be linked to a higher risk of cancer. While previous research has suggested certain preservatives can damage cells and DNA, scientists wanted to see whether these additives were associated with increased cancer risk in real-world diets.
The study examined 17 preservatives and found that only some were linked to a higher cancer risk. In particular, potassium sorbate, potassium nitrate, sodium nitrite, and sulfites were associated with an increased risk of overall cancer, as well as specific types like breast and prostate cancer. However, just because people who consumed more preservatives had a higher risk of developing cancer doesn't mean the preservatives themselves caused it—other factors could also be at play.
Pope and first female archbishop of Canterbury meet and pray together
Story by Joshua McElwee and Muvija M
Pope Leo meets Archbishop of Canterbury Sarah Mullally at the Vatican, April 27, 2026. Vatican Media/Handout via REUTERS© Thomson Reuters
By Joshua McElwee and Muvija M
VATICAN CITY, April 27 (Reuters) - Pope Leo and new Archbishop of Canterbury Sarah Mullally met for the first time on Monday, in a symbolic encounter in Rome in which the leaders of the long-separated Catholic Church and Church of England exchanged gifts and prayed together.
By Joshua McElwee and Muvija M
VATICAN CITY, April 27 (Reuters) - Pope Leo and new Archbishop of Canterbury Sarah Mullally met for the first time on Monday, in a symbolic encounter in Rome in which the leaders of the long-separated Catholic Church and Church of England exchanged gifts and prayed together.
Pope Leo shakes hands with Archbishop of Canterbury Sarah Mullally during their meeting at the Vatican, April 27, 2026. Vatican Media/Handout via REUTERS© Thomson Reuters
Mullally, the first woman to serve as spiritual leader of the world's 85 million Anglicans, was welcomed by Leo, the first American leader of the world's 1.4 billion Catholics, into his formal office at the Vatican's ornate Apostolic Palace.
Mullally, the first woman to serve as spiritual leader of the world's 85 million Anglicans, was welcomed by Leo, the first American leader of the world's 1.4 billion Catholics, into his formal office at the Vatican's ornate Apostolic Palace.
Pope Leo holds a jar of Lambeth Palace honey he received from the Archbishop of Canterbury, Sarah Mullally, during their meeting at the Vatican, April 27, 2026. Vatican Media/Handout via REUTERS© Thomson Reuters
The two leaders met privately before going together to a 17th-century chapel where they recited prayers in unison.
In formal remarks, Mullally thanked Leo for his new, forceful speaking style. On a four-nation Africa tour, Leo sharply denounced war and despotism, angering U.S. President Donald Trump.
"The world needed this message at this time – thank you," she said. "It reminded us that, despite our sufferings, people long for life in all its fullness, and countless people are working each day for this vision of the common good."
Leo told Mullally that progress had been made in drawing the Catholic Church and Church of England together but lamented that "new problems have arisen in recent decades" without specifying them.
"We must not allow these continuing challenges to prevent us from using every possible opportunity to proclaim Christ to the world together," said the pope.
WATCH LIVE: King Charles III addresses joint session of Congress during official state visit
King Charles III is scheduled to address a joint meeting of Congress today, Tuesday, April 28, 2026, at 3:00 P.M. ET.
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The speech is taking place during a 4-day U.S. state visit to mark the 250th anniversary of American independence.
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UK COVID Inquiry Finds Mandatory Vaccine Policies Were Politically Driven
04/17/2026 // Morgan S. Verity
Introduction
A major report from the United Kingdom's official COVID-19 inquiry has concluded that policies mandating vaccination for citizens and healthcare workers were driven by political considerations rather than clinical advice. The report, released on April 16, states this approach significantly eroded public trust in the national health system [1].
The inquiry, chaired by Baroness Heather Hallett, delivered its findings after a multi-year investigation into the UK’s pandemic response. The report warns that rebuilding this trust is critical before any future health crisis [1].
Inquiry Report Finds Mandates Lacked Clinical Basis
The inquiry concluded that the decision to implement mandatory vaccination policies was "political and not led by clinical advice" [1]. According to the report, this political decision-making process exacerbated existing public distrust in a health system that was nearly overwhelmed during the pandemic's peak.
Georgetown (Univ.) Scrubs DEI Initiatives From Websites After Being Exposed By Daily Caller
ANALYSIS
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Shae McInnis Contributor
April 27, 202611:47 AM ET
I’m a sophomore at Georgetown and the President of the Georgetown College Republicans. Last Monday, I published an article here in the Daily Caller detailing how Georgetown renamed its DEI office while maintaining a slew of illegal DEI initiatives. The article gained immediate attention; it garnered over 50,000 views on X, was reposted by prominent conservatives, and was even discussed in one of Georgetown’s Race, Power, and Justice classes, where it was referred to as hate speech.
Georgetown’s administrators also took notice. By Friday evening, the website of the Office of Equal Opportunity Compliance, formerly the Office of Institutional Diversity Equity and Affirmative Action, was cleared of any reference to the illegal DEI policies that I highlighted just a few days earlier.
Previously, the website featured a page that boasted of “Diversity Recruitment Sources” and explained that “it is the goal of Georgetown University” to employ “particularly minority persons, women, veterans, and persons with disabilities” in accordance with the “University’s Affirmative Action Plan.” Now, “diversity” has been stripped from the title of the new “Outreach and Recruitment” page. All mentions of prioritizing women and minorities and of the university’s Affirmative Action plan are gone.
I’m a sophomore at Georgetown and the President of the Georgetown College Republicans. Last Monday, I published an article here in the Daily Caller detailing how Georgetown renamed its DEI office while maintaining a slew of illegal DEI initiatives. The article gained immediate attention; it garnered over 50,000 views on X, was reposted by prominent conservatives, and was even discussed in one of Georgetown’s Race, Power, and Justice classes, where it was referred to as hate speech.
Georgetown’s administrators also took notice. By Friday evening, the website of the Office of Equal Opportunity Compliance, formerly the Office of Institutional Diversity Equity and Affirmative Action, was cleared of any reference to the illegal DEI policies that I highlighted just a few days earlier.
Previously, the website featured a page that boasted of “Diversity Recruitment Sources” and explained that “it is the goal of Georgetown University” to employ “particularly minority persons, women, veterans, and persons with disabilities” in accordance with the “University’s Affirmative Action Plan.” Now, “diversity” has been stripped from the title of the new “Outreach and Recruitment” page. All mentions of prioritizing women and minorities and of the university’s Affirmative Action plan are gone.
Monday, April 27, 2026
Bible Verses about Adversity, Tough Times, Hard Times, Difficult Times, Times of Trouble, Affliction
Bible Verses about Adversity, Tough Times, Hard Times, Difficult Times, Times of Trouble, Affliction ~ Inspirational, Motivational, Uplifting, Encouraging, Comforting and Reassuring Bible Verses, Quotes, Passages, Scriptures, Quotations, Readings, Poems About, On, Of, For Adversity, Storms, Tough Times, Rough Times, Hard Times, Difficult Times, Times of Trouble, Affliction, Despair.
Bible Verses & Scriptures to Read When Going Through or Dealing with Adversity, Tough Times, Down Times or When Things Are Crazy. What the Bible Says about Adversity, Tough Times, Hard Times, Difficult Times, Times of Trouble & Affliction. God Is Our Help, Strength, Shield and Refuge in Difficult Times. We can trust Him during times of adversity, hard times, & all the time!
Thoughts (See Bible Verses for Hard Times below)
God is our help, refuge and deliverer. God is always with us, even when things seem like they are beyond crazy. Call upon God. Rest, Trust and Believe in God. Put your eyes and your focus on God, fill your heart and mind with the word of God.
Dear Friends, God is our deliverance. He loves us more than anybody can or will. When Dealing With Adversity, Storms, Despair, Tough Times, Hard or Difficult Times, In Times of Trouble, Affliction – Please read Inspirational, Motivational, Uplifting, Encouraging Bible Verses & Quotes.
We should always ask God to direct our footsteps, and we should God’s direction. May you feel the peace and presence of God in your life. May you hear God’s voice and be comforted and strengthened, with renewed hope. It is also very important to surround yourself with godly people (friends, relatives, etc) that will encourage you and help you focus on God. May God provide people that will stand by you and encourage you as you pass through the fire.
If You Can Keep It: What the wealth gap means for democracy
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If You Can Keep It: What the wealth gap means for Democracy
Democratic New York City mayor Zohran Mamdani in the Brooklyn borough of New York City.
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A growing number of states are looking at implementing a wealth tax to fund social services.
California is among them, with a billionaire tax set to be included on its November ballot. And this month, New York City Mayor Zohran Mamdani, a democratic socialist, and Democratic New York Gov. Kathy Hochul introduced a proposed tax on luxury second homes in the city. In March, Washington passed its first ever income tax – which has already been met with a legal challenge.
All this comes as the wealth gap in the U.S. grows to its widest point in three decades – and only looks set to keep increasing. In this installment of “If You Can Keep It,” we look at how tax codes have contributed to a growing inequality in the country, how to fix it, and what this wealth gap means for the health of our democracy.
Guests
Ray Madoff
professor, Boston College Law School; author, "The Second Estate: How the Tax Code Made an American Aristocracy"
Kyle Pomerleau
senior fellow, American Enterprise Institute
Morris Pearl
chair, Patriotic Millionaires; former managing director, BlackRock; co-author, "Tax the Rich!"
Sunday, April 26, 2026
Terrorist lecture at UC Berkeley — symptom of a much bigger problem
By Tammi Rossman-Benjamin
Published April 24, 2026, 5:43 p.m. ET
A recent event hosted by students at UC Berkeley’s law school drew national criticism after featuring Israa Jaabis, a failed Palestinian suicide bomber released from Israeli prison in November 2023 as part of the hostage-prisoner exchange following Hamas’s Oct. 7 attack.
Berkeley’s response was to invoke free speech, insisting that the university must remain content-neutral toward protected expression.
But the deeper threat to academic freedom at Berkeley is not a single student-sponsored event. It is the conduct of faculty who are using departments, speaker series, official academic programming, and university authority to turn anti-Israel activism into institutional practice.
That conduct was recently on display in UC Berkeley’s Rhetoric Department, which sponsored a talk titled “Anti-Zionism Is Not a Luxury.” The event was promoted as one that “articulates and embraces an affirmative anti-Zionism,” calls for “the end of a Zionist world,” and presents anti-Zionism as “a vital necessity of existence.”
A recent event hosted by students at UC Berkeley’s law school drew national criticism after featuring Israa Jaabis, a failed Palestinian suicide bomber released from Israeli prison in November 2023 as part of the hostage-prisoner exchange following Hamas’s October 7 attack.
Nor was it a one-off for the Rhetoric Department. Since Oct. 7, 2023, it has sponsored or co-sponsored more than a dozen similarly one-sided anti-Israel events, raising an obvious question: Why would a rhetoric department become a reliable sponsor of activist programming?
The answer lies in the political commitments of the department’s members. Half of Berkeley rhetoric’s faculty, including the chair and other senior leaders, signed a statement issued just days after Hamas’ attack on Israel that openly took sides in the war — declaring solidarity “without hesitation” with those “who fight for justice in Palestine,” endorsing an academic boycott of Israeli universities, and omitting any mention of Hamas’ massacre of Israeli civilians.
The Rhetoric Department is far from unique. According to recent research, from fall 2023 through spring 2025, 34 Berkeley departments sponsored or co-sponsored 40 Israel-related events with an anti-Israel bias, and none without.
The pattern is unmistakable: The 10 Berkeley departments that sponsored the most anti-Israel events were all led by faculty who had publicly backed an academic boycott of Israel.
These aren’t random student groups organizing protests. These are professors using their institutional authority to advance a political agenda.
Nor was it a one-off for the Rhetoric Department. Since Oct. 7, 2023, it has sponsored or co-sponsored more than a dozen similarly one-sided anti-Israel events, raising an obvious question: Why would a rhetoric department become a reliable sponsor of activist programming?
The answer lies in the political commitments of the department’s members. Half of Berkeley rhetoric’s faculty, including the chair and other senior leaders, signed a statement issued just days after Hamas’ attack on Israel that openly took sides in the war — declaring solidarity “without hesitation” with those “who fight for justice in Palestine,” endorsing an academic boycott of Israeli universities, and omitting any mention of Hamas’ massacre of Israeli civilians.
The Rhetoric Department is far from unique. According to recent research, from fall 2023 through spring 2025, 34 Berkeley departments sponsored or co-sponsored 40 Israel-related events with an anti-Israel bias, and none without.
The pattern is unmistakable: The 10 Berkeley departments that sponsored the most anti-Israel events were all led by faculty who had publicly backed an academic boycott of Israel.
These aren’t random student groups organizing protests. These are professors using their institutional authority to advance a political agenda.
Saturday, April 25, 2026
Shooting Suspect ID'd as Cole Allen Pinned to Ground at White House Correspondents' Dinner
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Cole Allen, 31-year-old California teacher, ID’d as White House Correspondents’ Dinner shooter
Published April 25, 2026, 11:01 p.m. ET
WASHINGTON — The gunman who opened fire at the White House Correspondents’ Dinner on Saturday night has been identified as Cole Allen of Torrance, Calif. — with President Trump calling him a likely “lone wolf whack job” who “looked pretty evil.”
The 31-year-old, whom a federal law enforcement source confirmed is a teacher, was arrested after allegedly entering the Washington Hilton hotel and charging toward the ballroom where Trump and roughly 2,500 guests had assembled.
The gunfire broke out near the event’s indoor security screening area just after 8:30 p.m. — as salad was being served. The Secret Service rushed Trump out of the room as members of his cabinet ducked under tables before they too were evacuated.
Allen’s neighbor, who gave the name Jeff Smith, told The Post that “maybe he could be on the spectrum.”
What I Learned During the Jesus People Movement
Featured by strategicprayercommandmin, posted in Christian Articles, Prophetic Words
And What We Need To Do Now
Shorter Version Published in Elijah List 9-19-21: https://www.elijahlist.com/words/display_word.html?ID=26135#word-truncate
By Melissa Nordell
The Jesus People Movement was a Holy Spirit inferno that began with a spark in Orange County, California in 1965 and grew exponentially like embers blowing in the wind across America and around the world. It transformed Orange County and as it journeyed afar it rapidly brought 20 million people to a saving knowledge of Jesus Christ, with converts who were saved in that time still bringing the Good News and discipleship to souls even today.
The Movement caused a dramatic change in Christian music as there was no contemporary Christian music before that time, nor Christian contemporary radio. In churches, guitars and drums, keyboards, bongos and singers began to provide worship instead of just the previous organs and pianos, choirs and hymnals. Jews for Jesus began. Christian television began. We learned that church could meet outside, and baptisms could happen in the ocean.
Barriers were broken down as those who had been previously uninvited began to worship in church in unity. Many new churches and denominations started at this time, and many new missionaries went around the world (including women on their own), fervent to see the lost saved. But what sparked and progressed such a movement of God during a raging political climate like the 60’s and 70’s?
This “Age of Aquarius” was an era of great stress and trepidation, not just an era of fashion and rock bands. There were dire concerns and fears including the Vietnam War and the creeping threat of communism. Every day the nightly news reported the number of casualties that had occurred in the Vietnam war and how many were missing (thousands each day) until people were numb to its reality. The United States was divided even more than it is today with one side for the war and the other against. Youth were being drafted with many defecting to Canada and some claiming exemption as conscientious objectors. Soldiers returned from the war with some suffering from PTSD, some with limbs missing, some burned, some former POWs, and others affected by Agent Orange. And if that was not enough, many soldiers were met with disdain, and some spat upon.
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