Capitol Watch: April 13, 2026 — Senate Moves on Shepherd Nomination as Oversight Week Opens
The Senate moves on the Shepherd judicial nomination while the House returns for a week of FTC oversight, budget hearings, and continuing Epstein-related document releases.
DOJ Watch: April 13, 2026 — IBM Pays $17M in First Civil Rights Fraud Initiative Settlement
The Investigative Journal’s daily accountability brief tracking Department of Justice enforcement, U.S. Attorney prosecutions, and federal court activity. Today’s edition surveys the week through Monday, April 13, 2026. Federal prosecutors…
Federal Register Watch: April 13, 2026 — Treasury Finalizes No-Tax-on-Tips Rules
Treasury finalizes No-Tax-on-Tips definitions, IRS proposes remittance-transfer excise tax rules, EPA revises coal ash and PFAS reporting, and more in today's Federal Register digest.
SEC Watch: April 13, 2026 — Conagra CEO Exits, ADM Settles 0M Fraud Case
By Eduardo Bacci, The Investigative Journal The Securities and Exchange Commission’s EDGAR system absorbed another heavy stream of disclosures on April 13, 2026, headlined by a consumer-staples giant parting ways…
California’s $24 Billion Accountability Gap: Why a Federal Task Force, New State Agencies, and an Audit Trail Full of Holes All Point to the Same Homelessness Program
California has spent at least $24 billion on homelessness in five years, drawn HUD's lowest anti-fraud rating, and triggered a federal task force — yet the state is standing up…
Morning Wire: April 13, 2026 — U.S. Blockade of Iranian Ports Takes Effect
U.S. Navy blockade of Iranian ports begins; Easter ceasefire collapses in Ukraine; D.C. Circuit remands White House ballroom suspension; Orbán ousted in Hungary.
Afternoon Wire: April 13, 2026 — Trump Orders Hormuz Blockade as Iran Talks Collapse
The Investigative Journal’s Afternoon Wire rounds up the day’s most consequential developments from the White House, the federal courts, Capitol Hill, and overseas capitals. Monday’s edition is dominated by President…
Afternoon Wire: April 12, 2026 — Vance Returns Empty-Handed From Marathon Iran Talks in Pakistan
Table of Contents Toggle Government Vance Leaves Islamabad Without Iran Deal After 21-Hour Negotiation Marathon Section 232 Metal Tariff Restructuring Takes Effect Treasury Secretary Bessent Pushes Senate on Crypto Regulation…
Morning Wire: April 12, 2026 — U.S.-Iran Talks Resume in Islamabad as Ceasefire Clock Ticks
UPDATE (April 12, 2026, 11:00 PM ET): After 21 hours of negotiations, the U.S.-Iran talks in Islamabad concluded without a deal. Vice President JD Vance stated the primary sticking point…
Afternoon Wire: April 11, 2026 — Vance Opens Historic Iran Talks in Islamabad
Your afternoon briefing on the day’s top developments in government, courts, and international affairs. International Vance opens historic Iran talks in Islamabad. Vice President J.D. Vance arrived in Pakistan’s capital…