The city of Houston’s official X account deleted a post referring to Good Friday as a “spring holiday” after backlash from government officials and others on the platform. “Due to the Spring holiday weekend, City of Houston offices will be closed on Friday, April 3,” the now-deleted post said. “Today is Good Friday. Sunday is Easter. It isn’t a ‘Spring holiday weekend,’” Rep. Troy Nehls (R-TX) wrote in response. “It’s a time when Christians across the nation reflect on the crucifixion and resurrection of our Lord and Savior, Jesus Christ. The City of Houston should be ashamed.” Today is Good Friday. Sunday is Easter. It isn’t a “Spring holiday weekend.” It’s a time when Christians across the nation reflect on the crucifixion and resurrection of our Lord and Savior, Jesus Christ. The City of Houston should be ashamed. pic.twitter.com/Q6fUVtMQwu — Congressman Troy E. Nehls (@RepTroyNehls) April 3, 2026 “It’s okay to acknowledge Christian holidays,” Libby Emmons, editor in chief of The Post Millennial, wrote. Newsmax host Todd Starnes posted a side-by-side comparison of the city’s Good Friday post and Mayor John Whitmire’s post celebrating the Muslim holiday Eid al-Fitr — and noted the clear difference in tone. “Notice the difference in how Houston City Hall celebrates a Christian holiday compared to a Muslim holiday,” Starnes wrote on X. Notice the difference in how Houston City Hall celebrates a Christian holiday compared to a Muslim holiday. pic.twitter.com/CHKbrOf2TK — toddstarnes (@toddstarnes) April 2, 2026 “Wishing those who celebrate, a joyful and blessed Eid al-Fitr,” the Houston Mayor’s Office account posted in acknowledgment of the Muslim holiday. “May this occasion bring peace, prosperity, and renewed gratitude.” At the time of publication, the city had not yet posted anything recognizing Easter other than a repost from the city’s health department warning about the risks of contracting bird flu while handling eggs. The account has recognized Easter in previous years. The city has also posted about the Muslim holiday Ramadan. Republican state Rep. Tom Oliverson called the difference in the city’s posts “embarrassing.” “Be better,” Oliverson wrote on X. “Today is Good Friday, not Spring Holiday.” The city’s post is still up on Instagram, with the vast majority of comments on that platform also criticizing the city’s wording. “Spring Holiday” is listed as an official city holiday on Houston’s calendar that falls on Good Friday. In 2027, “Spring Holiday” — and Good Friday — will fall on March 26.

NASA astronaut Victor Glover is earning widespread praise from conservatives after rejecting identity politics in favor of what he described as a shared human achievement during the historic Artemis II mission. Glover, one of four astronauts aboard the first crewed lunar mission in more than 50 years, addressed the cultural weight surrounding the mission during a pre-launch press event, particularly its designation as the first to include both a woman and a black astronaut on a lunar assignment. While acknowledging the importance of representation, Glover made clear he sees the mission in far broader terms. “I love that, but I also hope we are pushing the other direction … that this is just — this is human history,” Glover said. “It’s the story of humanity — not black history, not women’s history.” The remarks quickly gained traction online, especially among conservative commentators. NASA pilot Victor Glover CLAPS back after being asked what it means to be the first black man to visit the moon: “It’s the story of humanity, not black history, not women’s history, but that it becomes human history.” “I also HOPE we are pushing the other direction that one day… pic.twitter.com/0ctJfiWVRE — RedWave Press (@RedWavePress) April 2, 2026 Radio host Dana Loesch praised Glover’s framing, calling him “ridiculously qualified” and applauding what she described as his rejection of “the commie tactic of CRT — prioritizing identity politics over all else.” “He’s not going to allow the attempted perversion of unity to undermine how this was a real achievement for America and humanity,” Loesch added. Australian commentator Drew Pavlou echoed that sentiment, writing, “Victor Glover is a good man. In my view he is a hero of American and Western civilisation.” Clips of Glover’s comments were widely shared by conservative figures, with many highlighting his emphasis on unity and merit over demographic firsts.  Glover’s perspective also aligns with a broader ethos expressed by his fellow crew members. Astronaut Christina Koch noted that progress should be measured by equal opportunity, saying, “we are at a time when everyone gets to work equally hard to achieve that dream,” while Canadian astronaut Jeremy Hansen emphasized that “anybody who shows up and is able to contribute something meaningful can be part of this mission.” Born in Pomona, California, Glover graduated from Ontario High School before earning a degree in general engineering and three master’s degrees. He went on to serve as a U.S. Navy test pilot, logging more than 3,500 flight hours across over 40 aircraft, including the F/A-18 Hornet, Super Hornet, and EA-18G Growler, while completing 24 combat missions and more than 400 carrier landings. Selected by NASA in 2013, Glover later served as pilot on SpaceX’s Crew-1 mission and spent 168 days aboard the International Space Station. Glover has also stood out for his openness about his Christian faith, which he has described as inseparable from his career in aviation and spaceflight. After returning from the International Space Station, he noted that NASA supported his ability to take communion weekly while in orbit. “I was able to worship in space,” he said, calling it an important part of his “faith walk even while I was off the planet.” In interviews, Glover has repeatedly emphasized that faith and science are not in conflict, but deeply connected. “My career is fed by my faith,” he said. “Anytime I do something that’s pretty risky, I pray — before I fly, every time I fly. Definitely when you go sit on top of a rocket ship.” That perspective has produced some of his most widely shared one liners: “We need Jesus, whether on Earth or circling the Moon,” and, paraphrasing a military saying, “There are no atheists on top of rockets.” For Glover, the wonder of space exploration itself points to something greater. He has spoken about referencing the “beauty of creation” in conversations with colleagues at NASA, adding that he sees no contradiction between scientific discovery and belief in God. “I believe in both,” he said. “And I don’t find them to be in conflict.” As Artemis II pushes humanity back toward the moon, Glover’s message, grounded in faith, service, and a focus on shared human achievement, has resonated far beyond the mission itself.

Family members of slain Iranian general Qasem Soleimani — a niece and a grandniece — were arrested by federal immigration agents after their lawful permanent resident (LPR) status in the United States was revoked by Secretary of State Marco Rubio. The State Department announced in a Saturday press release that Hamideh Soleimani Afshar and her daughter had been taken into custody and were being held by Immigration and Customs Enforcement (ICE) officials. Hamideh Soleimani Afshar and her daughter are now in the custody of U.S. Immigration and Customs Enforcement. As identified by both press reporting and her own social media commentary, Soleimani Afshar is an outspoken supporter of the totalitarian, terrorist regime in Iran. While living in the United States, she promoted Iranian regime propaganda, celebrated attacks against American soldiers and military facilities in the Middle East, praised the new Iranian Supreme Leader, denounced America as the “Great Satan,” and voiced her unflinching support for the Islamic Revolutionary Guard Corps, a designated terror organization. Afshar Soleimani pushed this propaganda for Iran’s terrorist regime while enjoying a lavish lifestyle in Los Angeles, as attested to by her frequent posting on her recently deleted Instagram account. Rubio explained in an X post why he had moved to terminate their LPR status, saying, “Until recently, Hamideh Soleimani Afshar and her daughter were green card holders living lavishly in the United States. Afshar is the niece of deceased Iranian Major General Qasem Soleimani.” Rubio went on to note Ashfar’s continued support for the Iranian regime and her attacks on the United States, adding, “This week, I terminated both Afshar and her daughter’s legal status and they are now in ICE custody, pending removal from the United States. The Trump Administration will not allow our country to become a home for foreign nationals who support anti-American terrorist regimes.” Until recently, Hamideh Soleimani Afshar and her daughter were green card holders living lavishly in the United States. Afshar is the niece of deceased Iranian Major General Qasem Soleimani. She is also an outspoken supporter of the Iranian regime who celebrated attacks on… — Secretary Marco Rubio (@SecRubio) April 4, 2026 Afshar’s husband, according to the State Department’s release, will be barred from entering the United States in the future. The U.S. State Department has also previously revoked legal status of Fatemeh Ardeshir-Larijani, whose father was the late Secretary of the Supreme National Security Council of Iran Ali Larijani, and her husband Seyed Kalantar Motamedi. In addition to having their status reversed, neither will be permitted to return to the United States.

Officials on the scene had to smash the rear windshield to retrieve one prized possession for golf legend Tiger Woods following his recent rollover crash in Florida: the bag containing his golf clubs. Bodycam footage showed police officers at the scene talking to the golfer’s manager, Rob McNamara, who stressed that Woods did not want to leave his clubs behind. One officer at the scene told McNamara, “I understand,” and added that the clubs were “worth more than my house.” “The putter is worth more than all of our houses,” McNamara said, standing next to the police vehicle where Woods was in the backseat, the door open. “Other than the clubs is there anything in there that you absolutely need at the moment?” the deputy asked. “No, just the sticks,” Woods replied. “The sticks in the golf bag.” He acknowledged that there were other golf clubs in the vehicle, but repeated that the only ones he needed were the ones inside the bag. The deputy asked him about the putter then, and Woods explained, “I’ve won 14 majors with it.” “They don’t call you the GOAT for nothing, man,” the deputy laughed. The golfer’s Range Rover was turned from its side to an upright position, and upon realizing that the trunk could not be opened, someone from the fire department stepped in and shattered the back windshield. Police were then able to reach into the trunk and pull out the golf bag with the clubs inside — one of which sported a tiger head cover. After failing several sobriety tests — and refusing a urine test — Woods was charged with DUI with property damage and refusal to submit to a test. As The Daily Wire previously reported, a judge granted the golfer’s request to travel outside of the United States after the golfer’s attorney cited his need to get into an “intensive, highly individualized and medically integrated program.” Woods said on Tuesday that he would be “stepping away for a period of time to seek treatment and focus on my health.”

Massachusetts Governor Maura Healey and Boston Mayor Michelle Wu were met with a chorus of boos Friday at Fenway Park, as more than 36,000 fans packed the stadium for the Red Sox home opener, and made their feelings about the two politicians unmistakably clear. The two Democrats took the field for a pregame ceremony ahead of Boston’s matchup against the San Diego Padres, but instead of cheers, they were greeted with sustained jeers from the crowd. Video of the moment quickly went viral, with fans loudly booing as Healey and Wu appeared on the field. NEW: Fenway Park ERUPTS in boos as Governor Healey and Mayor Wu take the field on Red Sox opening day — 37,000 fans making their feelings very clear pic.twitter.com/i51cYVpkYd — Mass Daily News (@MassDailyNews) April 3, 2026 Republican challengers wasted no time capitalizing on the optics. “Maura Healey and Michelle Wu just got booed very loudly,” GOP gubernatorial candidate Brian Shortsleeve said in a video from the ballpark. “It was even louder in person!” Another candidate, Mike Minogue, added, “Looks like fans want someone else up to bat,” while Mike Kennealy posted simply, “Man, I love Red Sox Nation!” For Wu, the moment carried a sense of déjà vu. The Boston mayor was also booed at last year’s home opener, raising fresh questions about why prominent politicians continue to insert themselves into a setting where the reception is increasingly predictable. pic.twitter.com/x7xrLNOSaD — Alex (@Alexzachary305) April 5, 2025 If anything, a Major League Baseball crowd is supposed to function as a kind of political neutral ground, a cross-section of the public rather than an ideologically stacked arena — which makes the reaction at Fenway all the more notable. Earlier this year, New Jersey Democrat Governor Mikie Sherrill faced a similar reception at a New Jersey Devils game, where fans audibly booed as she appeared — another reminder that, in the current political climate, even traditionally apolitical spaces like sporting events are becoming venues for public backlash.