America Seizes Iranian Ship, Pope-Trump Détente, Trump Backs Psychedelic Research: AM Update 4/20
A chaotic weekend in the US-Iran standoff as the Strait of Hormuz shuts down again, ships are attacked and seized, and peace talks remain uncertain. Pope Leo XIV moves to cool tensions with President Trump, saying he has no interest in a public political clash. Congresswoman Ilhan Omar revises her financial disclosures, blaming an accountant’s mistake for inflating her reported net worth into the millions. President Trump fast tracks a federal review of psychedelic drugs, with support from Joe Rogan, targeting addiction and PTSD treatment. Riverbend Ranch: Visit https://riverbendranch.com/ | Use promo code MEGYN for $20 off your first order. SimpliSafe: Visit https://simplisafe.com/MEGYN to claim 50% off any new system!
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A chaotic weekend in the US-Iran standoff as the Strait of Hormuz shuts down again, ships are attacked and seized, and peace talks remain uncertain. Pope Leo XIV moves to cool tensions with President Trump, saying he has no interest in a public political clash. Congresswoman Ilhan Omar revises her financial disclosures, blaming an accountant’s mistake for inflating her reported net worth into the millions. President Trump fast tracks a federal review of psychedelic drugs, with support from Joe Rogan, targeting addiction and PTSD treatment.
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