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Virginia gas prices could ease this weekend

Just The News (JustTheNews.com) - Fri, 04/17/2026 - 00:00
Oil prices fell after Iran announced the Strait of Hormuz is open again under a ceasefire, easing concerns about global supply disruptions. The waterway carries a significant share of the world’s oil.

President Trump says Iran has 'agreed to everything'

Just The News (JustTheNews.com) - Fri, 04/17/2026 - 00:00
The announcement marks a significant step in peace negotiations in the Middle East. The U.S. and Israel have been engaged in a military conflict with Iran since February.

Former Navy service member charged in Atlanta-area killing spree in which DHS employee died

Just The News (JustTheNews.com) - Fri, 04/17/2026 - 00:00
Police allege that Adon Abel shot three individuals in a spree across metro Atlanta earlier this week.

Transportation Secretary says air traffic control recruiting pitch for gamers ‘wildly successful’

Just The News (JustTheNews.com) - Fri, 04/17/2026 - 00:00
The Trump administration has dedicated resources for a surge in hiring for air traffic controllers amid persistent shortages.

Obama films video urging Virginians to vote 'yes' in redistricting referendum

Just The News (JustTheNews.com) - Fri, 04/17/2026 - 00:00
Democrats are seeking voter approval to suspend constitutional requirements for a bipartisan redistricting commission and instead draw their own congressional districts that heavily favor their party.

Stock indices surge, oil prices drop after temporary Hormuz opening

Just The News (JustTheNews.com) - Fri, 04/17/2026 - 00:00
Market conditions had already begun to improve on Thursday as President Donald Trump expressed optimism that the war in Iran was nearing its end.

Trump says US oil blockade will remain in effect until end of negotiations with Iran

Just The News (JustTheNews.com) - Fri, 04/17/2026 - 00:00
The president's update on the blockade followed Iran's announcement that it would open the Strait of Hormuz for shipping during the ceasefire.

New details emerge about former Virginia Lt Gov's struggles before apparent murder-suicide

Just The News (JustTheNews.com) - Fri, 04/17/2026 - 00:00
Divorce proceedings indicate Lt. Gov. Justin Fairfax suffered alcoholism and had grown distant from his children before allegedly shooting his wife and then himself at his Virginia home early Thursday morning.

Iran declares Strait of Hormuz 'completely open' following ceasefire in Lebanon

Just The News (JustTheNews.com) - Fri, 04/17/2026 - 00:00
Iranian negotiators have tied demands for a ceasefire in Lebanon to its willingness to negotiate an end to the conflict with the United States and open up the vital waterway.

House approves short-term FISA spy powers extension after voting chaos

Just The News (JustTheNews.com) - Fri, 04/17/2026 - 00:00
Speaker Mike Johnson initially attempted to tee up a vote Thursday afternoon for an 18-month extension, but multiple failed votes forced a compromise for a 10-day extension.

Jill Biden lost out in $35K bid for role in popular gay hockey romance drama 'Heated Rivalry'

Just The News (JustTheNews.com) - Fri, 04/17/2026 - 00:00
The former first lady bid on the package, which included a role on the show and dinner with the cast, during an auction at the NYC LGBT Community Center on Thursday.

Trump to renominate FEMA acting director he fired last year: reports

Just The News (JustTheNews.com) - Fri, 04/17/2026 - 00:00
The former acting director contradicted the president's position that the disaster management agency should be eliminated.

Marlow: How the Iran War Led to the (Likely) Downfall of Saudi-Backed LIV Golf Tour

Breitbart - Thu, 04/16/2026 - 23:16

Thursday on “The Alex Marlow Show,” host and Breitbart Editor-in-Chief Alex Marlow talked about LIV. Marlow said, “With Iran having actually bombed Saudi Arabia, and in the aftermath of the US’s attack on Iran over the last seven weeks and

The post Marlow: How the Iran War Led to the (Likely) Downfall of Saudi-Backed LIV Golf Tour appeared first on Breitbart.

ATF Report on Charlie Kirk Murder Ammo Devastating to Conspiracy Theorists

Breitbart - Thu, 04/16/2026 - 23:16

Thursday on “The Alex Marlow Show,” host and Breitbart Editor-in-Chief Alex Marlow talked about the Charlie Kirk case. Marlow said, “A lot of the conspiracy theories that are put out about Charlie Kirk’s murder online, this is a big dagger

The post ATF Report on Charlie Kirk Murder Ammo Devastating to Conspiracy Theorists appeared first on Breitbart.

Marlow: We Must Stop GOP Establishment, Donor Class ‘DIGNIDAD Act’ Amnesty Push

Breitbart - Thu, 04/16/2026 - 23:16

Thursday on “The Alex Marlow Show,” host and Breitbart Editor-in-Chief Alex Marlow talked about immigration. Marlow said, “This is all dressed up to try to get more amnesty for illegal aliens because there’s a deep concern from the donor class

The post Marlow: We Must Stop GOP Establishment, Donor Class ‘DIGNIDAD Act’ Amnesty Push appeared first on Breitbart.

April 17th – 2026 Presidential Politics – Trump Administration Day 453

Conservative Treehouse - Thu, 04/16/2026 - 21:20

In an effort to keep the Daily Open Thread a little more open topic we are going to start a new daily thread for “Presidential Politics”. Please use this thread to post anything relating to the Donald Trump Administration and Presidency. This thread will refresh daily and appear above the Open Discussion Thread. Posted in […]

The post April 17th – 2026 Presidential Politics – Trump Administration Day 453 appeared first on The Last Refuge.

Friday April 17th – Open Thread

Conservative Treehouse - Thu, 04/16/2026 - 21:15

Our Father, who art in heaven, hallowed be thy Name. Thy kingdom come. THY WILL BE DONE, on earth as it is in heaven. Give us this day our daily bread. And forgive us our trespasses, as we forgive those who trespass against us. And lead us not into temptation, but DELIVER US FROM EVIL. […]

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