President Trump said Virginia’s special election on a proposed constitutional amendment that would allow Democrats to temporarily redraw the state’s congressional map was “rigged.” Results Are In For Critical Virginia Redistricting Referendum "A RIGGED ELECTION TOOK PLACE LAST NIGHT IN THE GREAT COMMONWEALTH OF VIRGINIA! All day long Republicans were winning, the Spirit was unbelievable, until the very end when, of course, there was a massive 'Mail In Ballot Drop!' Where have I heard that before — And the Democrats eked out another Crooked Victory! Six to five goes to ten to one, and yet the Presidential Election in November was very close to a 50-50 split," Trump wrote on Truth Social. "In addition to everything else, the language on the Referendum was purposefully unintelligible and deceptive. As everyone knows, I am an extraordinarily brilliant person, and even I had no idea what the h*** they were talking about in the Referendum, and neither do they! Let’s see if the Courts will fix this travesty of 'Justice,'" he continued. pic.twitter.com/aOyKRLotRt — Rapid Response 47 (@RapidResponse47) April 22, 2026 On Wednesday, a Virginia judge ruled the referendum unconstitutional and blocked the state from certifying the results. UPDATE on referendum lawsuits: The Tazewell Circuit Court just ruled the referendum unconstitutional. The Judge entered an injunction blocking certification of the election & denied a motion to stay pending appeal. A final order will be entered once drafted, & it will be… — Ken Cuccinelli II (@KenCuccinelli) April 22, 2026 7News explained further: Virginia's current attorney general, Jay Jones, confirmed to 7News on Wednesday that his office would appeal the decision. The order, according to officials, came from the Tazewell Circuit Court, which previously blocked the referendum after repeatedly deeming the vote and the resolution for the referendum unconstitutional, siding with Republicans who filed several suits. Both previous attempts at blocking the referendum were struck down by the Virginia Supreme Court. Virginia voters on Tuesday narrowly advanced legislation to redraw the states Congressional maps, a move that could give Democrats 10 out of the 11 seats in the U.S. House. Currently, there are six Democrats and five Republicans representing the state. Democrats in the state pushed for a mid-term redistricting in response to President Donald Trump, who initially encouraged Republican states to do the same before the mid-term elections. There are several lawsuits challenging the referendum. "As I said last night, Virginia voters have spoken, and an activist judge should not have veto power over the people’s vote. We look forward to defending the outcome of last night's election in court," Jones said, according to FOX 5 DC. "The President ordered states to draw more Republican seats in Congress because he knows he cannot win with his record. Rising prices. Reckless war. Failed promises. Virginians made their response loud and clear last night. Now, we get to work to win in November," Gov. Abigail Spanberger said Tuesday night. The President ordered states to draw more Republican seats in Congress because he knows he cannot win with his record. Rising prices. Reckless war. Failed promises. Virginians made their response loud and clear last night. Now, we get to work to win in November. pic.twitter.com/Suen7ah8yA — Abigail Spanberger (@SpanbergerForVA) April 22, 2026 FOX 5 DC has more: In his written order, Hurley concluded that required procedural steps under the Virginia Constitution were not properly followed before lawmakers placed the measure on the ballot, making the referendum legally defective. Hurley also wrote that the ballot language given to voters was misleading and failed constitutional standards for clarity. He specifically pointed to wording that suggested the amendment would "restore fairness," writing that it could improperly influence voters by implying that opposing the measure would be unjust. That defect, the court ruled, independently violated constitutional requirements for ballot presentation. Per the ruling, the court issued a permanent injunction preventing the State Board of Elections and other officials from certifying the election results or taking any action to implement the proposed redistricting plan. The ruling effectively preserves Virginia’s existing congressional district map while litigation continues. The case was brought by the Republican National Committee, the National Republican Congressional Committee and GOP lawmakers, who argued in court filings that Democrats advanced the amendment through unconstitutional procedures and misled voters in violation of state law.

I have some incredible news to share with you on what looks like a pretty big medical breakthrough. Cavities and drills and tooth fillings may soon be a thing of the past, according to a new fluoride-free, protein-based gel that actually buildings tooth enamel and cures cavities! Yes, really. Take a look here: BREAKING DENTAL GAME-CHANGER IN 2026 Scientists at the University of Nottingham just dropped a fluoride-free protein-based gel that actually REBUILDS early tooth enamel damage — no more “drill & fill” forever?!(Videos & Sources below )It mimics infant enamel growth… pic.twitter.com/Yc4vpgjmmE — GP Q (@argosaki) March 22, 2026 ScienceDaily confirms the research is real and very promising: Scientists have developed a new material that forms a gel capable of repairing and regenerating tooth enamel, paving the way for more effective and longer-lasting dental care. Researchers from the University of Nottingham’s School of Pharmacy and Department of Chemical and Environmental Engineering created a bioinspired compound designed to restore enamel that has been eroded or demineralized. The same material can also reinforce existing enamel and help prevent future decay. Their findings were published on November 4 in Nature Communications. Mimicking Nature to Heal and Strengthen Teeth This innovative gel can be quickly applied to teeth in much the same way as standard fluoride treatments. Unlike traditional products, it contains no fluoride. Instead, it is made from proteins that imitate those naturally responsible for guiding enamel formation early in life. Once applied, the gel forms a thin yet durable layer that seeps into the surface of the teeth, filling in tiny cracks and holes. It then acts as a scaffold that captures calcium and phosphate ions from saliva. These minerals are carefully organized into new enamel through a process known as epitaxial mineralization. This allows the regenerated enamel to integrate seamlessly with the existing tooth structure, restoring both strength and appearance. The material can also be used on exposed dentine, creating an enamel-like coating that helps reduce tooth sensitivity and improves how restorations, such as fillings or veneers, bond to the tooth surface. Enamel damage plays a major role in tooth decay, which affects nearly half of the global population. When enamel is lost, the teeth become more vulnerable to infections, cavities, and even tooth loss. These issues have also been linked to broader health conditions, including diabetes and cardiovascular disease. Because enamel cannot naturally regenerate once it is lost, dental care has long focused on prevention or temporary protection. Existing treatments like fluoride varnishes and remineralization products can help relieve symptoms but do not actually rebuild enamel. Restoring the Structure of Natural Enamel Dr. Abshar Hasan, a Postdoctoral Fellow and lead author of the study, explained: “Dental enamel has a unique structure, which gives enamel its remarkable properties that protect our teeth throughout life against physical, chemical, and thermal insults. When our material is applied to demineralized or eroded enamel, or exposed dentine, the material promotes the growth of crystals in an integrated and organized manner, recovering the architecture of our natural healthy enamel. We have tested the mechanical properties of these regenerated tissues under conditions simulating ‘real-life situations’ such as tooth brushing, chewing, and exposure to acidic foods, and found that the regenerated enamel behaves just like healthy enamel.” Grok confirms these details: Scientific Overview: Biomimetic Enamel Restoration Yes, this is real and based on legitimate science. The tweet accurately summarizes a genuine breakthrough from researchers at the University of Nottingham (in collaboration with an international team). Their work was published in the peer-reviewed journal Nature Communications on November 4, 2025, under the title “Biomimetic supramolecular protein matrix restores structure and properties of human dental enamel.” How the Technology Works The gel is fluoride-free and protein-based (using engineered elastin-like recombinamers). It mimics the natural proteins that guide enamel formation in infants, acting as a scaffold that pulls calcium and phosphate from your saliva to trigger epitaxial mineralization—literally growing new, integrated enamel crystals that match the original tooth’s structure and strength. Lab tests on extracted human teeth showed repairs within days to weeks that held up to brushing, chewing, and acid exposure, and it can even help with exposed dentin (reducing sensitivity). Verification and Media Coverage This has been covered by the university’s official news release, BBC, ScienceDaily, and other reputable outlets—no hype or misinformation in the core claims. Current Availability and Development Status However, you cannot get it yet. Lab Testing: All testing so far has been in vitro (on extracted teeth in the lab), not in living mouths. Clinical Trials: Human clinical trials are scheduled to begin in 2026 (or may be ramping up now, per recent reports). Commercialization: The researchers co-founded a spin-off company called Mintech-Bio to commercialize it. In November 2025 statements, they expressed hope for a first product “next year” (i.e., sometime in 2026 onward), but it is still in the development/trial phase. There is no commercial product, over-the-counter gel, or dental-office treatment available to the public as of March 2026. The Mintech-Bio website currently has no shop, purchase options, or trial sign-ups listed. Future Application It will likely be a professional treatment (applied like a fluoride varnish) once approved, not something you can buy online or use at home right away. Early applications would target surface-level enamel damage/erosion or prevention, not deep cavities (those would still need traditional care first). What You Can Do Follow updates from the University of Nottingham’s news page or search for Mintech-Bio announcements. In the meantime, the best proven ways to protect and remineralize early enamel damage remain excellent oral hygiene, fluoride toothpaste/varnish, a low-sugar diet, and regular dental check-ups. Conclusion This is exciting research with real potential to change preventive dentistry, but it’s still in the pipeline—just like many promising lab discoveries. The tweet’s sources (university release, Nature paper, BBC) all check out and link directly to this exact study. If new trial results or a launch timeline drop soon, it’ll be big news!

The Trump administration is working on a financial package to help budget carrier Spirit Airlines as it faces imminent liquidation. “The Trump administration is nearing a rescue deal for Spirit Airlines that would loan the discount carrier as much as $500 million,” The Wall Street Journal wrote. Exclusive: The Trump administration is nearing a rescue deal for Spirit Airlines that would loan the discount carrier as much as $500 million. https://t.co/pbcLuEwNyQ — The Wall Street Journal (@WSJ) April 22, 2026 The Florida-based airline has faced financial woes for several years and struggled to recover after its second bankruptcy in under a year. Airline Reportedly On The Verge Of Liquidation Amid Increased Fuel Costs Spirit had agreed to be acquired by JetBlue Airways, but a federal judge blocked the merger in 2024 on antitrust grounds. “Spirit Airlines would be on a much firmer financial footing had the Biden administration not recklessly blocked the airline’s merger with JetBlue,” White House spokesman Kush Desai told CNBC. “The Trump administration continues to monitor the situation and overall health of the U.S. aviation industry that millions of Americans rely on every day for essential travel and their livelihoods," Desai added. CNBC shared further: The terms of the talks weren’t immediately clear and a deal could still fall apart. The Wall Street Journal earlier reported that the talks were in an advanced stage. “We are hopeful that the government will recognize the needs for emergency funds especially in the current economic environment,” a spokesperson for the Associated of Flight Attendants-CWA, which represents Spirit’s cabin crews, said in a statement. “The last thing our economy needs is tens of thousands more people out of work and the last thing the travelling public needs is fewer choices in air travel.” The U.S. airline industry accepted more than $50 billion in taxpayer aid to weather the Covid-19 pandemic, which is still its biggest-ever crisis, but those funds weren’t handed to one specific airline. Some of the aid gave the U.S. government stock warrants for airlines. Airlines also received a government bailout following the Sept. 11, 2001, terrorist attacks, but that money was also for more than one company. The U.S. in 2008-2009 also bailed out the auto industry during the financial crisis and took stakes in manufacturers. The Trump administration has taken equity stakes in some companies it deemed critical to national security like Intel and USA RareEarth, though Spirit stands out as it is in bankruptcy. “Spirit’s in trouble, and I’d love somebody to buy Spirit. It’s 14,000 jobs, and maybe the federal government should help that one out," Trump told CNBC's "Squawk Box" on Tuesday. Watch below: .@POTUS on the airline industry: "Spirit is in trouble and I'd love somebody to buy Spirit. It's 14,000 jobs... But with American, it's doing fine, and United is doing very well... I don't like having them merge." pic.twitter.com/jAaaMmR99d — Rapid Response 47 (@RapidResponse47) April 21, 2026 Fox News provided additional coverage: TRUMP MIGHT SAVE SPIRIT AIRLINES The airline is flailing, STRUGGLING to profit and facing bankruptcy President Trump said somebody could buy Spirit, or the federal government might step in "It's 14,000 jobs! Maybe the federal government should help." FOX: "WSJ reports the… pic.twitter.com/TL1mImzdA1 — Eric Daugherty (@EricLDaugh) April 21, 2026 USA TODAY has more: USDOT has held discussions with major airlines on what would happen to passengers with tickets on Spirit if the airline was forced to liquidate, sources told Reuters. On Tuesday, the CEOs of major low-cost airlines are set ​to meet with U.S. Transportation Secretary Sean Duffy ‌as they urge Congress to provide temporary tax relief. Spirit built its turnaround on fuel costs averaging ‌about $2.24 per gallon in 2026 and $2.14 in 2027, based on its March disclosures. By mid-April, jet fuel prices were around $4.24 a gallon, roughly double the level assumed in its projections. The pressure comes as Spirit seeks court approval ​for a second restructuring in less than a year, after emerging from bankruptcy in March 2025 and continuing to face elevated domestic capacity, weak leisure demand and a difficult pricing environment. Creditors say the ​plan leaves little margin for error.

The Justice Department on Tuesday announced a federal grand jury had indicted the Southern Poverty Law Center (SPLC) with “11 counts of wire fraud, false statements to a federally insured bank, and conspiracy to commit concealment money laundering.” “Between 2014 and 2023, the SPLC secretly funneled more than $3 million in donated funds to individuals who were associated with various violent extremist groups including the Ku Klux Klan and National Socialist Party of America (American Nazi Party),” the U.S. Attorney’s Office for the Middle District of Alabama stated in a press release. “The United States Attorney’s Office for the Middle District of Alabama Northern Division filed two forfeiture actions to recover alleged proceeds of the organization’s fraud scheme. The Federal Bureau of Investigation (FBI) investigated this case with assistance from the Internal Revenue Service Criminal Investigation (IRS-CI),” the release continued. “Justice Department announces indictment against Southern Poverty Law Center (‘SPLC’). Our indictment alleges SPLC secretly funneled MORE THAN $3 MILLION in funds to members of white supremacist and extremist groups,” the Justice Department stated on X. HAPPENING NOW: Justice Department announces indictment against Southern Poverty Law Center ("SPLC"). Our indictment alleges SPLC secretly funneled MORE THAN $3 MILLION in funds to members of white supremacist and extremist groups. pic.twitter.com/Ifpda94f7D — U.S. Department of Justice (@TheJusticeDept) April 21, 2026 CNBC shared further: Between 2014 and 2023, the SPLC paid at least $3 million to eight individuals, some of whom were associated with the Ku Klux Klan, the United Klans of America, the National Socialist Party of America, the Aryan Nations-affiliated Sadistic Souls Motorcycle Club and the American Front, said Acting U.S. Attorney General Todd Blanche at a press conference. “The SPLC was not dismantling the groups,” said Blanche, as FBI Director Kash Patel stood at his side. “It was instead manufacturing the extremism it purports to oppose by paying sources to stoke racial hatred.” “One troubling example, is the SPLC was paying a member of the leadership group that planned the Unite the Right protest in Charlottesville, Virginia, that resulted in the death of one person, and injured dozens more,” the acting attorney general said, noting that the indictment alleged that the group paid the person about $270,000 over the course of eight years. The SPLC earlier Tuesday said it was the subject of a criminal probe by the DOJ, and that the focus of the probe appeared to be on the group’s prior use of paid, confidential informants “to gather credible intelligence on extremely violent groups.” The group’s interim CEO, Bryan Fair, in a statement responding to Blanche’s press conference, said, “We are outraged by the false allegations levied against SPLC — an organization that for 55 years has stood as a beacon of hope fighting white supremacy and various forms of injustice to create a multi-racial democracy where we can all live and thrive. “Taking on violent hate and extremist groups is among the most dangerous work there is, and we believe it is also among the most important work we do. To be clear, this program saved lives,” Fair said. “The SPLC is manufacturing racism to justify its existence,” said Acting Attorney General Todd Blanche. “Using donor money to allegedly profit off Klansmen cannot go unchecked. This Department of Justice will hold the SPLC and every other fraudulent organization operating with the same deceptive playbook accountable. No entity is above the law,” he continued. “The SPLC allegedly engaged in a massive fraud operation to deceive their donors, enrich themselves, and hide their deceptive operations from the public,” said FBI Director Kash Patel. “They lied to their donors, vowing to dismantle violent extremist groups, and actually turned around and paid the leaders of these very extremist groups – even utilizing the funds to have these groups facilitate the commission of state and federal crimes. That is illegal – and this is an ongoing investigation against all individuals involved,” he added. Watch below: BREAKING: Acting AG Blanche and FBI Director Patel announce a grand jury has INDICTED leftist NGO Southern Poverty Law Center on 11 COUNTS This is MASSIVE! SPLC said they were "fighting white supremacy," but they were "MANUFACTURING the extremism it purports to expose" by… pic.twitter.com/WtyvBUuwrW — Nick Sortor (@nicksortor) April 21, 2026 More from The Guardian: It is “very odd” to charge a corporate entity with these crimes, said Andrew Tessman, a former federal prosecutor who handled financial fraud cases. “To prove wire fraud, you have to show that the defendant had intent to defraud. That’s hard to do even when you’re talking about an individual person. To establish that an entire corporate entity had intent to defraud seems exceptionally difficult,” he said. “Same goes for bank fraud. Difficult crime to prove because you have to prove what is going on inside someone’s head at the moment they are conducting the financial transactions. Easier to do with an individual because you can get the context from other witnesses and sometimes emails or texts.” “I don’t think they can prove their case at trial,” he added. One area where prosecutors might have success is in looking at what representations the SPLC had made to banks. Tessman noted that prosecutors had not technically filed bank fraud charges against the SPLC, but rather charged them with making a false statement to a bank. “It’s an underused but powerful statute. It just requires an intentional false statement to a bank. If it is true that the SPLC set up false entities and the bank was not aware of it, they could succeed on those charges.” Read the full press release HERE.

Secretary of War Pete Hegseth announced the department is ending its “mandatory flu vaccine requirement, effective immediately.” “The War Department is once again restoring freedom to our Joint Force,” Hegseth said. “Under the disastrous Biden administration, this Pentagon waged an unrelenting war on our warriors on many fronts, including when it came to denying them simple medical autonomy and the freedom to express their religious convictions,” Hegseth said. “In other words, our men and women in uniform were forced to choose between their conscience and their country, even when those decisions posed no threat to our military readiness. You know what I’m talking about. What happened, COVID-19 and the vaccine. No more. That era of betrayal is over,” Hegseth continued. “We’re seizing this moment to discard any absurd, overreaching mandates that only weaken our warfighting capabilities. In this case, this includes the universal flu vaccine and the mandate behind it,” Hegseth said. “The notion that a flu vaccine must be mandatory for every service member everywhere in every circumstance at all times is just overly broad and not rational. Our new policy is simple. If you, an American warrior entrusted to defend this nation, believe that the flu vaccine is in your best interest, then you are free to take it. You should. But we will not force you. Because your body, your faith, and your convictions are not negotiable,” he continued. Watch Hegseth’s full message below: The War Department is once again restoring freedom to our Joint Force. We are discarding the mandatory flu vaccine requirement, effective immediately. pic.twitter.com/9K5W8g0NsD — Secretary of War Pete Hegseth (@SecWar) April 21, 2026 Fox News shared further: The Pentagon had required annual flu vaccinations across the force for years, arguing that widespread immunization helped protect readiness, especially in close-quarter military settings where illness can spread quickly. A memo obtained by The Associated Press and reported in September 2025 showed the department had already softened that stance. That memo, signed May 29 by Deputy Defense Secretary Steve Feinberg, said reservists would only be required to get the flu shot if they were on active duty for 30 days or more. It also said the military would no longer pay for reservists or National Guard members to get vaccinated on their own time. At the time, the policy change was not publicly announced, and the memo itself sent mixed signals. While it said the department would require seasonal flu vaccination “only when doing so most directly contributes to readiness,” it also appeared to leave the annual requirement in place for active-duty service members. Hegseth’s new announcement suggests the administration is now moving beyond those limited exemptions and ending the universal mandate altogether. The move fits into a broader Trump administration effort to revisit military vaccine policy, particularly after the bitter fight over the COVID-19 vaccine. There were a variety of responses to Hegseth’s announcement. Check it out: Thank you,Pete, for safeguarding the freedoms of our war fighters. — Robert F. Kennedy Jr (@RobertKennedyJr) April 21, 2026 Great news! Hospitals should follow suit. — Mary Talley Bowden MD (@MaryBowdenMD) April 21, 2026 Great news. Thank you. — Children’s Health Defense (@ChildrensHD) April 21, 2026 I fought three combat tours as a paratrooper & Army Ranger. Vaccines are key to protecting servicemembers & having a fit and fighting force. Secretary Hegseth’s decision is reckless and puts military readiness at risk. https://t.co/wN4OiwBtId — Rep. Jason Crow (@RepJasonCrow) April 21, 2026 George Washington believed that vaccinating his troops against smallpox was the key to winning the Revolutionary War and our independence. A founding father from 250 years ago had a better understanding of science and military readiness than Pete Hegseth. https://t.co/G1FDVzvtRd — Senator Mark Kelly (@SenMarkKelly) April 21, 2026 This is big! Finally! I was forced to get the flu shot in the Air Force every year for 20 years. Often, I would get the actual flu. I haven’t had a flu shot since I retired. I haven’t had the flu since! Our military is not a social experiment, it is the most powerful force for… https://t.co/9OHyEzw75Z — Buzz Patterson (@BuzzPatterson) April 21, 2026 More from the Associated Press: Hegseth’s directive does allow for the military services to request to keep the vaccine requirement in place, according to a memo enacting the policy posted online. It says the services have 15 days to make those requests. Vaccination programs in the U.S. military date back to the American Revolution. But they became a contentious political issue during the coronavirus pandemic, when more than 8,400 troops were forced out of the military for refusing to obey the 2021 mandate for the COVID-19 vaccine. Thousands of others sought religious and medical exemptions. Congress agreed to rescind the mandate, which the Pentagon dropped in January 2023, after roughly 99% of active duty troops in the Navy, Air Force and Marine Corps had gotten the vaccine, and 98% of those in the Army. The Guard and Reserve rates are lower but generally are more than 90%. The Trump administration then spent months crafting a policy to allow service members who refused to take the mandatory COVID-19 vaccine to reenter service with back pay. While only a tiny fraction have taken the Pentagon up on the new policy, Hegseth’s team has spent the past several months personally highlighting them. The Pentagon stated in March that 153 service members who were separated under the COVID-19 mandate had been reinstated or “re-accessed.” Read the memo below: https://t.co/PrSyjqdrld pic.twitter.com/02max4u1iE — DOW Rapid Response (@DOWResponse) April 21, 2026