You know what’s a tough sell? Telling Congress your net worth is somewhere between $6 million and $30 million, having the House Oversight Committee and the Department of Justice open investigations into how you got that rich on a $174,000 salary, and then coming back and saying, “Actually, never mind. That was an accounting error. We’re really worth about $95,000.” That’s exactly what Rep. Ilhan Omar just did. And her excuse? She blamed it on her accountant. Omar filed her annual financial disclosure in May 2025 showing assets between $6 million and $30 million, primarily through her husband Tim Mynett’s two companies: a venture capital firm called Rose Lake Capital in Washington, D.C., and a winery in Santa Rosa, California. That represented a roughly 3,500% increase from the prior year’s filing. As recently as 2023, those same businesses were valued at less than $51,000 combined. Washington Examiner columnist Byron York highlighted the staggering revision. Rep. Ilhan Omar filed documents with Congress saying her wealth was between $6 million and $30 million. Now she says that was a mistake, and her wealth is actually between $18,000 and $95,000. That's quite a difference. From @WSJ: https://t.co/nSSy3WUrNW— Byron York (@ByronYork) April 18, 2026 From $30 million down to $95,000. That’s not a rounding error. That’s not a decimal in the wrong place. That’s a difference so massive it raises more questions than it answers. Omar’s spokesperson, Jacklyn Rogers, told reporters: “The amended disclosure confirms what we’ve said all along: The congresswoman is not a millionaire.” Omar’s attorney attributed the error to “reliance on accountant professionals,” calling it unintentional. The New York Post laid out the details of the original filing and the dramatic revision. Omar’s amended filing reduced the couple’s combined assets to between $18,004 and $95,000. The original May 2025 disclosure had valued her husband Tim Mynett’s venture capital firm, Rose Lake Capital, at between $5 million and $25 million, and his winery stake at between $1 million and $5 million. In the amended filing, both are now listed as having no value once liabilities are included. However, reported 2024 income from the businesses remained substantial, between $102,503 and $1,005,200. Read that last part again. The businesses are supposedly worth nothing once you factor in liabilities. But they still generated between $100,000 and $1 million in income last year. How does a business worth zero dollars produce a million dollars in revenue? Judicial Watch president Tom Fitton pointed out the absurdity of the situation. Ilhan Omar says her congressional financial reports have massive accounting error. She and her husband only worth 18k-86k, NOT $6 million-$30 million! Previously unreported "liabilities" erase wealth! https://t.co/x69oXi2Vly— Tom Fitton (@TomFitton) April 18, 2026 The timeline on this is worth remembering. House Oversight Chairman James Comer opened an investigation in February after Rose Lake Capital, which reportedly held just $42.44 in its bank account in late 2022, somehow skyrocketed to a $25 million valuation by the next reporting cycle. The DOJ also opened its own investigation, which reportedly began under the Biden administration. PJ Media noted that the revised filings only came after Omar was already under formal investigation. Omar subsequently filed an amended disclosure reducing her reported assets from the $6 million to $30 million range down to just $18,004 to $95,000. The dramatic revision was attributed to an “accounting error” involving reliance on accountant professionals. Rose Lake Capital had previously removed names of prominent Democratic figures from its website during the period of increased scrutiny, between September and October 2025. So to keep score: her husband’s firm went from $42 in the bank to a $25 million valuation, then back to zero, all while generating potentially over a million dollars in income. Names were scrubbed from the company website. And the only explanation we’re getting is that the accountant made a mistake. The investigations from both the House Oversight Committee and the Department of Justice remain open. No criminal findings have been announced. But if “my accountant got it wrong” is the best defense here, it’s going to be a long year for Rep. Omar.

President Trump just did something that could change the lives of millions of Americans, and he did it with Joe Rogan standing right behind him in the Oval Office. On Saturday, the President signed an executive order directing the FDA to fast-track its review of psychedelic drugs for mental health treatment. We’re talking about ibogaine, psilocybin, MDMA, and other compounds that have shown incredible results in treating PTSD, depression, anxiety, addiction, and traumatic brain injuries. And this isn’t some vague promise. This is real, concrete action. The FDA will issue national priority vouchers that can slash approval timelines from over a year down to just weeks. The federal government is putting $50 million toward state-level ibogaine research. And for the first time ever, ibogaine has received investigational new drug clearance for human trials in the United States. Check it out: The backstory on how this happened is almost as good as the order itself. According to Rogan, he texted President Trump information about ibogaine and the data on its effectiveness. Trump’s response? “Sounds great. Do you want FDA approval? Let’s do it.” That’s how a real leader operates. No committees. No six-month study on whether to do a study. Just action. HHS Secretary Robert F. Kennedy Jr., who flanked the President during the signing, said the order will “remove legal impediments that block American researchers, scientists, physicians and clinicians from properly studying these medicines.” He also confirmed the administration is expanding Right to Try access so patients with treatment-resistant conditions can get these therapies under medical supervision. The numbers backing this up are staggering. President Trump cited a 2024 Stanford University study involving 30 special operations veterans who experienced an 80 to 90 percent reduction in symptoms of depression and anxiety within one month of treatment. One month. One dose. The Washington Examiner had more on the details: Trump stated the order represents “a moment” for these experimental treatments currently in advanced clinical trials. He emphasized they demonstrate “life-changing potential for those suffering from severe mental illness and depression, including our cherished veterans.” VA Secretary Doug Collins stated the order “opens up new possibilities for America’s Veterans.” Marcus Luttrell, the former Navy SEAL and author of “Lone Survivor,” credited psychedelic treatment with helping him reclaim his life and predicted the order “is going to do great things for our country.” Think about what this means. Since 9/11, America has lost over 21 times more veteran lives to suicide than on the battlefield. Twenty-two veterans a day are taking their own lives. And the traditional pharmaceutical approach has failed them over and over again. Psychedelic Alpha reported on the broader scope of the order: The FDA will award three Commissioner’s National Priority Vouchers to psychedelic candidates within one week. These vouchers reduce new drug application review timelines from 10 to 12 months to just 1 to 2 months. The order instructs the Attorney General to initiate rescheduling reviews earlier in the development process, potentially eliminating three months of post-approval delays. ARPA-H will draw $50 million in matching funds from its existing $100 million EVIDENT mental health initiative for states’ psychedelics research investments. FDA Commissioner Marty Makary put it plainly: drugs aligned with national priorities can now get approved “in weeks, not a year or a year plus.” Bryan Hubbard, CEO of Americans for Ibogaine, declared at the ceremony that “federal prohibition of psychedelic medicine in America is over.” Strong words. But based on what the President just signed, it’s hard to argue with him. This is what happens when you have a President who actually listens, actually acts, and actually cares about the people who sacrificed everything for this country. No more red tape for treatments that work. No more bureaucratic delays while veterans suffer.

President Trump just delivered a message to Cuba’s communist regime that sent the crowd at Turning Point USA’s “Build the Red Wall” rally in Phoenix into a frenzy. Speaking at Dream City Church on Friday to roughly 5,000 supporters, Trump declared that the full weight of America’s military power would soon deliver a moment 70 years in the making. His exact words: “Very soon, this great strength will also bring about a day, 70 years in waiting. It’s called a new dawn for Cuba.” Then he looked straight at the audience and added four words that left no room for interpretation: “And now, watch what happens.” President Donald Trump will be in Phoenix on April 17. He's scheduled to speak at a Turning Point USA event called "Build the Red Wall." https://t.co/uby2ZENUxi— FOX 10 Phoenix (@FOX10Phoenix) April 16, 2026 Trump connected his Cuba remarks to what he called a proven track record of results. He pointed to the January capture of Venezuelan dictator Nicolas Maduro and the ongoing military operations against Iran as evidence that this administration backs up its words with action. “We’re going to help them out with Cuba,” Trump said, directly addressing Cuban Americans in the audience. He described them as people who had “been brutally treated, whose families were killed and brutalized” by the communist regime. BREAKING: U.S. reportedly preparing plans for a possible operation in Cuba, awaiting Trump's orders.— Polymarket (@Polymarket) April 15, 2026 This is not the first time Trump has signaled that Cuba is on his radar. The rhetoric has been escalating for weeks. Newsweek had more on the pattern of statements leading up to Friday’s remarks: When pressed about Pentagon preparations for Cuba operations aboard Air Force One, Trump employed ambiguous language: “Well it depends on what your definition of military action is.” Senator Lindsey Graham stated the communist government’s “days are numbered.” The island faces severe economic crisis with rolling blackouts and food shortages, worsened by losing Venezuelan oil supplies after Maduro’s capture. Trump implemented strict tariffs on nations supplying Cuba energy. President Miguel Diaz-Canel declared willingness to sacrifice himself for the revolution, emphasizing Cuba poses no threat to America while preparing defensive measures against potential intervention. Think about how fast this has moved. In January, Trump talked about a “friendly takeover.” By March, he told reporters, “I believe I will have the honor of taking Cuba.” Last week he said the U.S. military “might stop in Cuba” after finishing with Iran. Now he’s telling 5,000 people in Phoenix to “watch what happens.” Fox 10 Phoenix reported on additional details from the event: Over 3,000 people attended the event, according to Turning Point USA officials. The speaker lineup included Trump, Erika Kirk, several Republican lawmakers including Reps. Andy Biggs, Eli Crane, Abe Hamadeh, Paul Gosar, and Juan Ciscomani, plus former athletes Danica Patrick, Jay Feely, and Jeremy Roenick. Trump discussed immigration, cost of living, and claimed his administration achieved significant results in these areas. Regarding Iran, he stated the Strait of Hormuz is operational but emphasized the U.S. naval blockade will remain until matters resolve. Meanwhile, reports indicate the Pentagon has been quietly accelerating plans for a potential Cuba operation. USA Today reported earlier this week, citing anonymous sources, that the Defense Department has been preparing for possible military action and awaiting Trump’s orders. Cuba’s communist leader Diaz-Canel has responded by declaring 2026 the “Year of Defense Preparation” and launching military exercises throughout the island. He warned of “enormous losses” for any invading force, but with the country’s economy in free fall, no oil flowing, and its biggest ally Maduro already in custody, the regime’s options are running thin. The Cuban people have waited 70 years for freedom. If President Trump has his way, that wait may be almost over.

President Trump just did something that could change the lives of thousands of suffering American veterans. And he had one of the biggest names in media standing right next to him when he did it. On Saturday, the President signed a landmark executive order in the Oval Office directing the FDA to fast-track research into psychedelic therapies for treating PTSD, traumatic brain injuries, and severe depression. The ceremony included Health Secretary RFK Jr., retired Navy SEAL Marcus Luttrell, Rep. Morgan Luttrell (R-TX), and podcast giant Joe Rogan. More than 6,000 American veterans die by suicide every year. The current treatment options have failed too many of them. This executive order opens the door to therapies that have already shown incredible results overseas but have been locked behind bureaucratic red tape for decades. The White House posted video of the ceremony, featuring Rogan delivering a powerful statement about what this moment means: Accelerating Medical Treatments for Serious Mental Illness@JoeRogan: "For 56 years we've lived under those terrible conditions. We're free of that now. Thanks to all these people… and thanks to President Trump." https://t.co/j1tkGACSM7 pic.twitter.com/aQmZl3z4PG— The White House (@WhiteHouse) April 18, 2026 “For 56 years we’ve lived under those terrible conditions. We’re free of that now.” That’s Joe Rogan, visibly moved, thanking President Trump for finally cutting through the red tape that has blocked these treatments since the 1970s. The executive order specifically targets drugs like ibogaine, psilocybin, MDMA, and LSD that have been designated as “breakthrough therapies” by the FDA. President Trump cited a 2024 Stanford University study showing that 30 special operations veterans with traumatic brain injuries experienced an 80 to 90 percent reduction in symptoms of depression and anxiety within just one month of ibogaine treatment. Health Secretary RFK Jr. laid out exactly what the order will accomplish: Thanks to the leadership of President Trump, under this historic Executive Order, @HHSGov will accelerate research, approval, and access to new mental health treatments, including psychedelic therapies such as ibogaine. pic.twitter.com/ZiUl5IaoBL— Secretary Kennedy (@SecKennedy) April 18, 2026 The numbers are staggering. According to RFK Jr., more than 14 million Americans currently live with serious mental illness. The existing treatments, for far too many, simply aren’t working. This executive order commits $50 million to ibogaine research and opens a pathway for seriously ill patients to access ibogaine under the federal Right to Try law. Fox News reported on the details of the signing: President Trump signed an executive order directing the FDA to expedite review of psychedelics already designated as breakthrough therapy drugs, with a focus on treating veterans’ mental health conditions. The order aims to “dramatically accelerate access to new medical research and treatments based on psychedelic drugs,” Trump said, emphasizing that these experimental treatments “have shown life-changing potential for those suffering from severe mental illness.” The federal government is committing $50 million to ibogaine research, matching a commitment previously made by Texas. The order also opens a pathway for ibogaine administration under the Right to Try law, removes what the administration calls “unnecessary bureaucratic hurdles,” and improves data sharing between the FDA and Department of Veterans Affairs. Rep. Morgan Luttrell, a Texas Republican and combat veteran who has personally undergone ibogaine treatment, put it in the most human terms possible: “It changed my life, and I look forward to seeing the impact it will have on countless others. We’re losing too many veterans. If this treatment gives us a chance to change that, we owe it to them to try.” VA Secretary Doug Collins also weighed in, making clear that the administration sees this as a critical piece of a much larger strategy: Thank you, President Trump. We need an all-of-the-above strategy when it comes to tackling mental health, and your EO opens up new possibilities for America's Veterans. https://t.co/OOqKuWd6C2— VA Secretary Doug Collins (@SecVetAffairs) April 18, 2026 KOMO News provided additional details on the scope of the order: The executive order instructs the Food and Drug Administration (FDA) to prioritize and fast-track applications for treatments that have shown early promise for PTSD, as well as conditions such as depression and other mental health disorders. It leverages the FDA’s “breakthrough therapy” designation to shorten timelines for reaching patients. The order also directs the Attorney General to work with HHS on rescheduling reviews after successful Phase 3 clinical trials on psychedelics, so that rescheduling may proceed as quickly as practicable for approved products. The drugs will remain classified as Schedule I substances for now, meaning they’re still illegal outside of clinical settings. But the FDA has already approved the first ibogaine investigational new drug clearance, paving the way for the first-ever human trials in the United States. This is President Trump doing what he does best: cutting through decades of government inaction and bureaucratic paralysis to help the people who need it most. Our veterans have been failed by the system for too long. If these treatments can deliver even a fraction of the results that the Stanford study showed, this executive order could end up saving thousands of lives.

Iran’s word lasted less than 24 hours. On Thursday, Iran’s Foreign Minister Abbas Araghchi took to social media to declare the Strait of Hormuz “completely open” to commercial shipping. It was supposed to be a goodwill gesture tied to the ceasefire in Lebanon. The headlines ran everywhere. The markets exhaled for about five minutes. Then Saturday morning happened. Iranian Revolutionary Guard gunboats opened fire on commercial tankers trying to transit the Strait. Multiple vessels, including an Indian-flagged super tanker, were forced to turn around after taking fire. The British military’s United Kingdom Maritime Trade Operations confirmed the attack, saying the tanker and crew were safe but noting the IRGC boats gave no warning over radio before firing. Here was Iran’s Foreign Minister making the declaration just one day earlier: In line with the ceasefire in Lebanon, the passage for all commercial vessels through Strait of Hormuz is declared completely open for the remaining period of ceasefire, on the coordinated route as already announced by Ports and Maritime Organisation of the Islamic Rep. of Iran.— Seyed Abbas Araghchi (@araghchi) April 17, 2026 So much for “completely open.” Iran’s military command then put out a statement confirming the reversal. They announced that control of the Strait of Hormuz had “returned to its previous state” under “strict management and control of the armed forces.” Their reason? They accused the United States of “piracy” for maintaining the naval blockade on Iranian ports. The Associated Press reported on the escalation Saturday morning: Two gunboats from Iran’s Revolutionary Guard opened fire on a tanker transiting the Strait of Hormuz on Saturday after Iran said it has reimposed restrictions on the vital waterway. The United Kingdom Maritime Trade Operations center said the tanker and crew were reported safe, without identifying the vessel or its destination. The incident took place 20 miles northeast of Oman. TankerTrackers.com reported vessels were forced to turn around in the strait, including an Indian-flagged super tanker, after they were fired on by Iran. This is the same regime that, 24 hours prior, told the world the Strait was safe for business. You cannot make this up. Meanwhile, the U.S. Navy has not flinched. U.S. Central Command posted this update on the American blockade of Iranian ports: Guided-missile destroyer USS Rafael Peralta (DDG 115) directs a merchant vessel to return to an Iranian port as it enforces the U.S. blockade, April 17. Since commencement of the blockade, 19 ships have complied with direction from U.S. forces to turn around and return to Iran.… pic.twitter.com/v4dhGw8wUH— U.S. Central Command (@CENTCOM) April 17, 2026 That number has now climbed to 23 ships turned around, according to CENTCOM’s latest update. The blockade, which began last Monday with over 10,000 U.S. sailors, Marines, and airmen enforcing it, remains fully operational. CBS News provided additional context on the reversal: Iran’s joint military command said that “control of the Strait of Hormuz has returned to its previous state, under strict management and control of the armed forces.” It warned that it would continue to block transit through the strait as long as the U.S. blockade of Iranian ports remained in effect. Ebrahim Azizi, head of the Iranian parliament’s National Security Commission, said that the strait was “returning to the status quo,” which he had earlier described as ships requiring Iranian naval authorization and toll payment before transiting. So now Iran is demanding “toll payments” from commercial vessels passing through international waters. Think about that for a second. The Strait of Hormuz handles roughly one-fifth of the world’s daily oil supply. Every time Iran plays games with it, gas prices spike for American families. President Trump warned this would happen if Iran didn’t negotiate in good faith, and he’s been proven right every step of the way. Despite the chaos, Pakistani officials say the U.S. and Iran are still moving toward a deal before the April 22 ceasefire deadline. Whether Tehran can be trusted to honor any agreement at this point is another question entirely.