April 14, 2026
Five Killed in Boat Strike in Eastern Pacific
U.S. Southern Command announced on April 12, 2026 that the U.S. military blew two alleged drug boats in the Eastern Pacific, killing five people. A sixth person remained missing hours after the April 11, 2026, military strike.
Federal Judge Tosses Trump's $10 billion Defamation Suit
A federal judge on April 13, 2026 tossed a lawsuit filed by Trump's attorneys in July 2025 against The Wall Street Journal and Rupert Murdoch for publishing a story linking Trump to disgraced financier Jeffrey Epstein. U.S. District Judge Darrin P. Gayles in Florida said that at its current format Trump would not be likely to prevail and suggested refiling of the case latest by April 27, 2026.
