The News Divide: Apr 19, 2026

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LEFT

Trump Loosens Restrictions on Psychedelic Drugs

New York Times (News)

Activists Tear-Gassed at Failed Raid of Beagle Research Facility

New York Times (News)

Viktor Orbán built a 'propaganda machine.' Hungary's next leader must dismantle it

Trump's antipathy for Pope may have roots in childhood Protestant church

Trump suffers rare defeat with House Republicans

The world's most important 21 miles

Associated Press

We Need to Stop Warrantless Spying on Americans. Here's How.

New York Times (Opinion)

Diplomatic cables show Iran war is damaging US on multiple fronts across the world

Elon Musk Amplifies Baseless Claim About COVID-19 Vaccine

Even some in right-wing media are now asking questions about Trump's age and mental acuity

CENTER

Trump speeds review of psychedelics after Joe Rogan texted him about ibogaine. 'Sounds great. Do you want FDA approval? Let's do it'

Strait of Hormuz closed again, Iran says, as ships attacked

Bulgaria votes as pro-Russian former president leads the polls

Oil prices plunge as Iran says Strait of Hormuz 'open' during ceasefire

Sen. Mark Kelly criticizes federal and Arizona school choice programs

Lutnick blasts Canada on trade: 'They suck'

Sam Altman's Side Hustles Blur the Line Between OpenAI's Interests and His Own

Wall Street Journal (News)

Rise in Young Men's Religiosity Realigns Gender Gaps

Republicans battle over 'last chance' to enact Trump agenda

Iran's War-Shattered Economy Means It Has an Urgent Reason to Negotiate

Wall Street Journal (News)

RIGHT

Trump signs executive order directing FDA to review psychedelics designated as breakthrough therapy drugs

Fox News Digital

'America Reads the Bible' kicks off in DC as hundreds gather on red carpet for weeklong event

Fox News Digital

Judge orders DOJ, DHS to stop censoring anti-ICE social media groups

Washington Times

Trump says Iran war is 'very close to being over' as peace talks are expected to resume

State of emergency declared as US warns travelers to reconsider visiting popular getaway

Fox News Digital

French widow of US veteran returns to France after ICE detention

Trump vows answers on 10 'missing' scientists: 'I hope it's random'

New York Post (News)

Trump and Iran announce Strait of Hormuz 'completely open' for rest of Israel-Lebanon ceasefire

Washington Examiner

The Media Exploit the Pope as Trump's Public Enemy #1

Trump signals possible firing of Jerome Powell amid rate cut debate

The National Desk

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