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Monday, April 20th, 2026

Today, FBI director Kash Patel says he’s suing the Atlantic after Sarah Fitzpatrick reported sources told her Kash Patel repeatedly drinks to excess; Congress passes a stop-gap to fund warrantless surveillance for ten days while deliberations continue; Donald Trump is in talks with himself to award himself $10B of our money; the Department of Justice is now demanding ballots from the 2024 election in the Detroit area; Alito and Thomas say they’re not planning to retire this year; Trump’s approval rating has hit a new low; and Allison delivers your Good News.
 

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Stories
DOJ demands Detroit-area 2024 ballots, escalating election scrutiny | The Washington Post

House Votes to Extend Expiring FISA Surveillance Law for 10 Days | The New York Times

Agencies in talks with Trump, family to resolve $10B lawsuit over tax leaks | The Washington Post

Supreme Court Justices Alito and Thomas not planning to retire this year, sources say | CBS News

Poll: Trump's approval rating hits second-term low as Americans sour on the economy and Iran war | NBC News
 

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