Here are your top stories for today, April 23rd.
Headlines
Judge Blocks New Virginia Congressional Map
A Virginia judge blocked a new Congressional Map Democrats passed through a ballot referendum that redrew the commonwealth’s map to give Democrats the advantage in 10 of 11 House seats. Source
Secretary of the Navy John Phelan was fired after reportedly clashing with Secretary of War Pete Hegseth. Source
New England Patriots coach Mike Vrabel will skip day 3 of the NFL Draft to seek counseling after new photos surfaced of him and former Athletic reporter Diana Russini. Find out More
Politics
New Jersey Congressman Tom Kean hasn’t been seen in months as concerns about a potential health issue grow. Source
The Senate took the first steps towards passing a reconciliation bill that would fund ICE and Border Patrol. Source
House Republicans struggle to agree on a plan to extend Section 702 of the FISA Act as conservatives insist on more protections to safeguard American citizens from warrantless surveillance. Read More
U.S. News
Prosecutors charged an estranged husband in the shooting death of a 25-year-old Marine veteran. Source
A flesh-eating bacteria found in the waters off Long Island has a 20% chance of killing anyone exposed to it. Link
President Trump is set to reclassify marijuana to ease restrictions on its use for research. This reclassification would not decriminalize the drug. See Details
Business
Tesla’s first-quarter earnings report beat Wall Street’s expectations. See Details
A former employee is suing YouTube streamer Mr. Beast’s media company, alleging sexual harassment. Link
Oil prices continue to rise as peace talks between Iran and the United States show no momentum. Link
World News
The U.S. intercepts three Iranian oil tankers as the naval blockade continues. Source
Peace talks between Israel and Lebanon will resume at the State Department today. Find out More
Two US officials died in Mexico in a clandestine operation targeting a drug lab. Mexico’s President says the operation took place without her knowledge. Link
Entertainment
‘Dancing with the Stars’ revealed ‘Traitors’ star Maura Higgins and Ciara Miller of ‘Summer House’ are the first contestants for season 35. Link
Madonna and actress Geena Davis reunited at the Coachella music festival and paid homage to their roles in the hit 1992 movie ‘A League of Their Own.’ Find out More
Sports
The NFL Draft is tonight, and the Las Vegas Raiders are expected to select Indiana’s national championship and Heisman Trophy-winning quarterback Fernando Mendoza with the number one pick. See Details
The New York Mets snapped a 12-game losing streak with a 3-2 win over the Minnesota Twins, but lost star shortstop Fransico Lindor to injury in the process. Find out More
Off the Wall
An archeologist believes new technology shows the Ark of the Covenant is located beneath the City of David in Jerusalem. Link
