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A former U.S. naval officer and pro-Russian blogger allegedly played a key role in the massive intelligence leak. Getty Images

Former US naval officer spread leaked intel docs on a pro-Russia site

The DOJ indicted 28 members of the Sinaloa cartel, including sons of El Chapo, for distributing fentanyl across the United States. Getty Images

DOJ indicts Sinaloa drug lords who fed victims to tigers, offers $56M for info

China upheld the death sentence of American businessman Mark Swidan. He was arrested on drug-related charges back in 2012. KATHERINE SWIDAN VIA CNN

China upholds death sentence for wrongly detained American Mark Swidan

China is reiterating a neutral stance in the Russia-Ukraine War. The foreign minister said China won't sell weapons to either side. AP Images

China says it won’t sell weapons in war, leaked documents say otherwise

"The Heartbeat Protection Act" has been signed into law by Florida governor Ron DeSantis. It bans abortions after six-weeks of pregnancy. AP

Florida passes 6-week abortion ban, DeSantis signs into law: April 14 rundown

The top negotiator in the United States vowed that not only will Evan Gershkovich return home from Russia, but Paul Whelan as well. Reuters

Top US negotiator vows to return Gershkovich, Whelan from Russia

A top secret document detailing President Biden's itinerary and security operation in Northern Ireland was found on the streets of Belfast. Reuters

Biden security scare after secret itinerary, police document found in Belfast street

A federal appeals court has ruled to preserve access to abortion pills, but tightens the rules on how the drug can be used. Reuters

Court preserves abortion pill access, but tightens rules: April 13 rundown

The Biden administration confirmed that U.S. special forces are in Ukraine, but added that those special forces are in the U.S. Embassy. Reuters

Leaked intel doc reveals US special forces in Ukraine; White House confirms

As China concluded simulated attacks around Taiwan, an unofficial badge featuring a black bear sucker-punching Winnie the Pooh went viral. Reuters

Taiwan’s punching Pooh badge goes viral amid military drills

President Biden is in Ireland to celebrate the 25th anniversary of an agreement that ended decades of turmoil in the country. AP

President Biden in Ireland to celebrate peace and heritage: April 12 rundown

The State Department made an official determination that Wall Street Journal reporter Evan Gershkovich is being wrongfully detained by Russia. Getty Images

State Department says WSJ reporter Evan Gershkovich is wrongfully detained

Western weapons have been the lifeblood of Ukraine's war effort against Russia. Without weapons from the West, the war would likely be over. Straight Arrow News

How makers of the Switchblade suicide drone are changing the Ukraine war

The latest crude production cuts from a group of major oil producing countries led by Saudi Arabia may not hurt as much as previous cuts. Getty Images

Small oil producers undermine OPEC’s crude-cutting efforts to keep prices high

Some pharmacies in Mexico have been selling pills that look like legitimate medicine, but they are tainted with deadly drugs. Getty Images

US gov’t knew for years Mexican pharmacies sold killer pills to Americans

The DOJ has opened a criminal investigation into the leak of top secret documents. Some of them pertain to the war in Ukraine. Reuters

DOJ investigating leak of top secret Pentagon documents: April 10 rundown

Military analysts who have analyzed the documents say they appear to be modified to overstate the number of deaths in Ukraine's military. @CLASHREPORT VIA TWITTER

DOD investigating leaked documents regarding classified Ukraine war plans

The Biden administration is proposing new rules, stopping schools and colleges from enacting outright bans on transgender athletes. Getty

White House proposes rule to stop bans on transgender athletes: April 7 rundown

The Ontario Legislative Assembly proposed a bill that seeks to establish LGBTQ safety zones and penalize "offensive remarks" near drag shows. Legislative Assembly of Ontario

Canada bill seeks to penalize ‘offensive’ speech near drag shows

As the U.S. invests billions in new infrastructure, building it requires resources which cannot currently be obtained without Russia or China. Reuters

Russian, Chinese dominance of rare-earth metals threatens US security

Chinese scientists released a new report that casts doubt on the COVID-19 origin theory that says animals transferred the virus to humans. Getty Images

New Chinese data casts doubt on COVID-19 Wuhan market origin theory

More than 150 Catholic priests and others associated with the archdiocese of Baltimore sexually abused more than 600 children. Reuters

Baltimore archdiocese embroiled in child sex abuse scandal: April 6 rundown

Taiwanese President Tsai Ing-wen is visiting the U.S. and meeting with House Speaker McCarthy despite China's warning. Getty Images

Taiwan president to meet with Speaker McCarthy despite China’s warnings

Former President Donald Trump gave a speech after pleading not guilty to all 34 felony counts related to falsifying records. Reuters

Trump goes after prosecutors following not guilty plea: April 5 rundown