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US and Russian Lawmakers Meet in DC in a New Step in the Normalization of Bilateral Relations

(U.S. Air Force photo by Stephanie R. Plichta)
The US and Russia are rebuilding ties.
On the one hand, the US supports Ukraine against Russia in their 4-year war, while Russia supports Iran against the US in their recent military confrontation.
But on the other hand, the United States and the Russian Federation have been engaged in a difficult but potentially rewarding détente.
Russian media are reporting that a plane from the special detachment “Rossiya” (Il-96) carrying a Russian parliamentary delegation has landed at New York’s JFK airport. The delegation is likely to hold meetings with American congressmen on restoring dialogue between Russia and… pic.twitter.com/K7sOJ020aD
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(@front_ukrainian) March 25, 2026
‘Soon, Russia-US parliamentary dialogue is vital for the world’ — Putin’s envoy Dmitriev
As Congresswoman Luna promotes US-Russia dialogue, Dmitriev has high hopes for it pic.twitter.com/gahXeL8ELS
— RT (@RT_com) March 25, 2026
Reuters reported:
“A delegation of Russian lawmakers has arrived in the United States for meetings with U.S. lawmakers, Russian media said, on the first such trip since relations between the world’s two biggest nuclear powers hit rock bottom over the war in Ukraine.”
Russian State Duma delegation arrives in US for talks — led by Molotov’s grandson
The cross-party group is headed by Vyacheslav Nikonov, deputy chairman of the Duma’s international affairs committee pic.twitter.com/qKUNSWgaHz
— The Other Side Media (@TheOtherSideRu) March 25, 2026
After the start of the war in Ukraine, US-Russian relations deteriorated to the worst level in history, but after the return of Donald J. Trump, the ties have improved considerably.
“The lawmakers’ visit to the United States, first reported by Russia’s Vedomosti newspaper, includes Vyacheslav Nikonov, a lawmaker who is the grandson of Josef Stalin’s foreign minister, Vyacheslav Molotov, according to Russian media reports.”
An absolute honor to meet with a delegation from Russia’s State Duma at the Donald Trump Institute of Peace today. Continued dialogue between legislative bodies remains critical, and it’s encouraging to see our shared interest in pursuing peace. pic.twitter.com/Cl1YhiyNmj
— Rep. Anna Paulina Luna (@RepLuna) March 26, 2026
The Russian lawmakers met US lawmakers today and are expected to meet US officials tomorrow.
“The visit is ‘part of the normalization of relations with the United States of America’, Alexei Chepa, first deputy chairman of the State Duma Committee on International Affairs, told Izvestia.”
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Loyola University Campus Newspaper Apologizes for Calling Murder Suspect an ‘Illegal Immigrant’ Instead of “Rogers Park Resident”

Loyola University student Sheridan Gorman
Former Illinois Governor Rod Blagojevich joined Laura Ingraham on Fox News to discuss the tragic and preventable murder of 18-year-old Loyola University student Sheridan Gorman.
Early in the morning on Thursday of last week, 18-year-old Loyola University student Sheridan Gorman was shot and killed near the Chicago campus by one of Joe Biden’s illegals.
The masked gunman approached a group of students walking in the Rogers Park neighborhood and opened fire, shooting Gorman in the head. She died at the scene.
On Sunday, it was confirmed that the masked gunman who killed Gorman is a 25-year-old illegal alien from Venezuela who entered the US under the Biden Regime. Police took Jose Medina-Medina into custody.
In its coverage of the tragedy, Loyola’s campus newspaper, The Phoenix, has caved to the woke mob by changing wording in the coverage of the murder of one of its own to placate the left’s agenda.
While originally referring to Medina as an illegal immigrant, they edited the post to frame him as a “Rogers Park Resident.”
The College Fix reports:
Campus newspaper The Phoenix originally reported on the charges with an Instagram post titled: “Immigrant Man Charged in Murder of Sheridan Gorman, DHS Involved.”
The original post also referred to Medina as an “illegal immigrant.”
However, facing backlash, the student newspaper edited the post to remove the term “illegal immigrant.” The newspaper refers to Medina as a “Rogers Park Resident,” referring to the Chicago neighborhood where Loyola’s main campus is located.
An editor’s note was added to the original story, which spent almost as much time bemoaning the “harm” of calling the alleged murderer what he is than spent on the tragic death of a young woman just beginning her life.
Editor’s Note:
On March 23, a post on The Phoenix’s Instagram page carried the following headline: “Immigrant Man Charged in Murder of Sheridan Gorman, DHS Involved.”
That headline didn’t reflect the most important elements in the story, and it was taken down minutes later to prevent any further harm to affected community members.
Additionally, in the body of the original post, we described the man who was charged as an “illegal immigrant,” using language provided by the Department of Homeland Security. That language does not align with Associated Press style, nor does it align with the values of this newspaper.
No human’s existence is illegal, and we quickly changed our wording to reflect that.
We acknowledge the harm such language can cause and the power and importance of the words we choose to use. We deeply regret these errors, and we’re committed to continuing the high standards we hold for ourselves as journalists and members of the Loyola, Rogers Park and Chicago communities.
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Politics
Trans-Identified Attorney Goes Berserk in Oklahoma Courtroom, Screams “I Can’t Breathe,” and Demands a Female Officer While Resisting Arrest After Playing the “Trans” Victim Card (VIDEO)

Chaos erupts inside an Oklahoma courtroom as attorney Rob Hopkins is restrained by deputies after being held in contempt.
A transgender Oklahoma attorney representing a mother in a bitter child custody battle was arrested after repeatedly clashing with the judge, triggering a chaotic scene that ended with contempt charges, resistance, and a dramatic removal from the courtroom.
According to The Oklahoma Post, attorney Rob Hopkins, who was representing Julie Ann Kramer in an ongoing custody dispute, was taken into custody by order of Judge Laurie Jackson after repeatedly interrupting proceedings and refusing to comply with courtroom decorum.
The viral footage shows Hopkins repeatedly interrupting the judge, smirking at the bench, and eventually throwing a phone in a fit of rage.
The courtroom video began when Hopkins repeatedly spoke over Judge Laurie Jackson, refusing to yield the floor despite multiple warnings.
Judge Laurie Jackson: “You interrupt me one more time, you are being held in indirect contempt of court.”
Rather than de-escalate, Hopkins continued to argue, insisting the judge was refusing to hear the case properly and challenging the court’s jurisdiction.
At one point, the situation escalated further when Hopkins appeared to knock a phone off the bench, prompting the judge to warn about courtroom conduct as tensions rose.
The situation took an even more bizarre turn when Hopkins suddenly injected identity politics into the confrontation. Instead of acting like a professional, Hopkins attempted to hide behind her identity, suggesting the judge was only being harsh because she is a “transgender attorney.”
Rob Hopkins:
Or maybe because I’m a transgender attorney practicing all over the state.Judge Laurie Jackson:
I don’t know what you are.Rob Hopkins:
You do, ma’am. You do.Judge Laurie Jackson:
I don’t know what you do.Rob Hopkins:
You do.Judge Laurie Jackson:
Other than you have just now—Rob Hopkins:
No, ma’am, you do.Judge Laurie Jackson:
It doesn’t have anything to do—Rob Hopkins:
It’s happened when we talked on the phone.Judge Laurie Jackson:
That wasn’t talking, let me tell you. You were entirely inappropriate.Rob Hopkins:
You were yelling at me, and I did not even know you were the judge.Judge Laurie Jackson:
And I didn’t know you from Adam.Rob Hopkins:
I said, “My name is Rob Hopkins. I’m an attorney in Oklahoma City.”Judge Laurie Jackson:
No, sir, you did not.
The situation turned from combative to theatrical when Hopkins was ordered into custody for direct contempt.
As deputies attempted to lead her away, Hopkins began a bizarre performance, screaming “Do not hurt me!” and “You just kicked me!” despite the video showing officers simply trying to secure her hands.
Hopkins began shrieking, “I can’t breathe!” and “I can’t move!” while writhing on the floor.
Hopkins then demanded a “female officer,” apparently deciding in the heat of the moment that only a woman should be allowed to touch her.
Hopkins was hit with a $25,000 bond and later faced an additional charge for resisting arrest, according to The Oklahoma Post.
NEW: Video of transgender attorney Rob Hopkins is going viral after security cameras captured her being tackled to the ground and jailed for contempt.
Hopkins, an Oklahoma attorney, ignored repeated warnings and continued arguing and interrupting the judge before the officers… pic.twitter.com/FPFIujgo10
— I Meme Therefore I Am
(@ImMeme0) March 26, 2026
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President Trump SHUTS DOWN Media Hysteria as Democrats MELT DOWN After He LEGALLY Casts Mail-In Ballot in Florida

President Trump shuts down media hysteria after casting a legal mail-in ballot
The Left and their media allies are once again in full meltdown mode, this time over President Donald Trump doing something completely legal, completely logical, and fully consistent with the very election safeguards he’s been fighting to implement.
President Trump calmly dismantled the latest fake narrative during a roundtable discussion, where reporters attempted to manufacture outrage over his use of a mail-in ballot in Florida’s recent special election.
During Thursday’s roundtable, the President didn’t hold back when Jim Acosta’s girlfriend, Liz Landers of PBS, tried to grill him on his decision to vote by mail.
Trump dismantled the narrative that there is any comparison between a President using a legal, requested absentee ballot and the Democrats’ push for mass, unverified mail-in chaos.
Trump laid it out crystal clear for anyone with a functioning brain:
“Tell me about mail-in ballots, go ahead. You mean I used a mail-in ballot? You probably said yeah, I did. You know why? Because I’m President of the United States. And because of the fact that I’m President of the United States, I did a mail-in ballot for elections that took place in Florida because I felt I should be here instead of being in the beautiful sunshine taking— But you were in Palm Beach, sir, the last few weekends. That’s right.
And I, yeah, and I decided that I was going to vote by mail-in ballot because I couldn’t be there. Because I had a lot of different things. But, you know, we have exceptions for mail-in ballots. You do know that, right?
So if you’re away, we have an exception. If you’re in the military, we have an exception. If you’re on a business trip, we have an exception. If you’re disabled, we have an exception. And if you’re ill, if you’re not feeling good. So I was away mostly in Washington, D.C., so I used a mail-in ballot. But I appreciate the question because I know, I know it was so well-meaning.”
Truth bomb dropped. The President of the United States has national security duties, White House obligations, and a country to run. He wasn’t lounging on the beach — he was working for YOU, the American people.
And the rapid response team nailed it perfectly:
“Is Jim @Acosta’s girlfriend @ElizLanders unable to read? If she had basic comprehension skills, she’d know the SAVE America Act has commonsense exceptions for military service, illness, disability, and travel. And he’s the President of the United States.”
WATCH:
Is Jim @Acosta‘s girlfriend @ElizLanders unable to read? If she had basic comprehension skills, she’d know the SAVE America Act has commonsense exceptions for military service, illness, disability, and travel.
And he’s the President of the United States. pic.twitter.com/L1IjXY0t7s
— Rapid Response 47 (@RapidResponse47) March 26, 2026
Corporate media outlets and Democrat politicians rushed to label Trump a “hypocrite,” pushing the same tired talking point that he opposes mail-in voting while using it himself.
But here’s what they conveniently ignore: Trump has NEVER opposed legal, limited, and controlled absentee voting, according to a spokesperson who told ABC News.
He has consistently drawn a clear distinction between:
- Targeted absentee/mail-in ballots (with safeguards)
- Mass, universal mail-in voting (with no accountability)
Even the White House reiterated that Trump supports “commonsense exceptions” for mail-in ballots—specifically for:
- Military personnel
- Illness or disability
- Travel or work obligations
Trump, who spends most of his time in Washington, D.C. fulfilling presidential duties, used that exact legal framework.
That’s not hypocrisy. That’s following the law as written.
Absentee ballots for the military in the United States go back much further than most people realize.
The first official, legalized absentee voting for military members began in 1813, when Pennsylvania allowed soldiers in the War of 1812 to vote while away.
The system expanded dramatically during the Civil War (1861–1865):
- Many states passed laws so Union soldiers could vote from the battlefield.
- By the 1864 presidential election, most Union states allowed absentee voting for troops.
So here’s the obvious question: If soldiers risking their lives overseas have long been allowed to vote absentee… why wouldn’t the Commander-in-Chief, responsible for leading them, be afforded the same right?
The answer is simple: he is. And he used it legally.
Let’s be honest about what’s really driving this outrage.
Trump’s push for election integrity, particularly the SAVE America Act, has Democrats panicking.
The legislation:
- Requires proof of citizenship to vote
- Requires voter ID
- Limits mass mail-in ballots
- Preserves absentee voting for legitimate cases
In other words, it restores confidence in elections while protecting access for those who truly need it.
And that’s exactly why the Left is losing it.
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