On April 15, 2026, aka Your Tax Return Is Due Date, the White House published the release This Tax Day, Americans Are Keeping More of What They Earn announcing that millions of Americans are seeing bigger refunds and lower tax bills. The following numbers represent those taxpayers who have filed their returns prior to today's Due Date.
The release shows the average refund is over $3,400 (11% higher than last year). At this point, 45% of filers are benefitting from at least one of the OBBB tax cuts. In addition, over 105 million Americans have claimed the double standard deduction that has simplified tax filing. Small businesses an average tax reduction of close to $7,000 in addition to the $4,600 average relief granted to 8 million small business owners. Over 34 million families have claimed the child tax credit and close to 5 million children now have Trump Accounts.
The release reminds us that EVERY Democrat in Congress voted against these tax cuts.
On April 15, 2026, the White House published the following Presidential Permits for the purpose of operating pipeline facilities processing crude oil and petroleum products of every description, refined or unrefined (inclusive of, but not limited to, naphtha, liquefied petroleum gas, natural gas liquids, jet fuel, gasoline, kerosene, and diesel), but not including natural gas at the international border between the US and Canada:
The permittee is a company formed under the laws of the State of Delaware and is a subsidiary of Enbridge Inc., a corporation organized under the laws of Canada to operate and maintain existing pipeline Border facilities, as described herein, at the international border of the United States and Canada in St. Clair County, Michigan between the cities of Port Huron and Marysville, Michigan.
The permittee is a limited partnership organized under the laws of the State of Delaware and is an indirect subsidiary of Enbridge Inc., a corporation organized under the laws of Canada to operate and maintain existing pipeline Border facilities, as described herein, at the international border of the United States and Canada in St. Clair County, Michigan.
The permittee is a limited partnership organized under the laws of the State of Delaware and is an indirect subsidiary of Enbridge Inc., a corporation organized under the laws of Canada to operate and maintain existing pipeline Border facilities, as described herein, at the international border of the United States and Canada in St. Clair County, Michigan.
The permittee is a limited partnership organized under the laws of the State of Delaware and is an indirect subsidiary of Enbridge Inc., a corporation organized under the laws of Canada to operate and maintain existing pipeline Border facilities, as described herein, at the international border of the United States and Canada in Pembina County, North Dakota.
The permittee is a limited partnership organized under the laws of the State of Delaware and is a subsidiary of Enbridge Inc., a corporation organized under the laws of Canada to operate and maintain pipeline Border facilities, as described herein, at the international border of the United States and Canada near Portal, North Dakota.
The permittee is a limited partnership organized under the laws of the State of Delaware and is an indirect subsidiary of Enbridge Inc., a corporation organized under the laws of Canada to operate and maintain existing pipeline Border facilities, as described herein, at the international border of the United States and Canada in Pembina County, North Dakota, near Neche, North Dakota.
The permittee is a limited liability company, organized under the laws of the State of Delaware and an indirectly owned subsidiary of Enbridge Inc., a corporation organized under the laws of Canada to operate and maintain existing pipeline Border facilities, as described herein, at the international border of the United States and Canada in Neche, Pembina County, North Dakota.
The permittee is a limited partnership organized under the laws of the State of Delaware and is an indirect subsidiary of Enbridge Inc., a corporation organized under the laws of Canada to operate and maintain existing pipeline Border facilities, as described herein, at the international border of the United States and Canada near Neche, Pembina County, North Dakota.
The permittee is a limited partnership organized under the laws of the State of Delaware and is a subsidiary of Enbridge Inc., a corporation organized under the laws of Canada to construct, connect, operate, and maintain pipeline Border facilities, as described herein, at the international border of the United States and Canada near Portal, North Dakota.
On April 15, 2026, the Office of the First Lady published the statement First Lady Melania Trump Champions New Foster Care Legislation in Congress following the success of the TAKE IT DOWN Act (discussed in my May 20, 2025 ANP Article) and the Fostering the Future Executive Order (discussed in my September 24, 2025, October 31, 2025, November 14, 2025, March 20, 2026, and March 25, 2026 ANP Articles) the First Lady addressed the House Ways and Means Committee providing reasons for enacting bold foster care legislation. These reasons include, but are not limited to, housing instability, educational advocacy, financial barriers, transportation, continuity, and access to technology. Fostering The Future is a component of the First Lady's BE BEST initiative. Here is a transcript of the speech she gave:
Thank you, Chairman Smith, for hosting today’s critical discussion surrounding America’s foster care community. Good afternoon, Chairman LaHood and Ranking Member Davis. Your efforts to shape new legislation within your Subcommittee are of tremendous value to our nation. And to all the Representatives of this prestigious Committee who have worked so hard to introduce decisive reform within foster care, Mr. Miller, Ms. Chu, Mr. Moran, Mr. Yakym, Ms. Moore, Mr. Evans, and Mr. Carey—thank you. I would also like to extend my warm welcome to all of the Congresspeople in attendance today—your bipartisan support is appreciated. And finally, a special thank you to Jocelyn Roni Fetting and Jaydan Matinez.
We are gathered here today, not because America’s children rely on us, but rather because America’s children are our moral equals. As parents and leaders, it is our ethical obligation to ensure American children develop emotionally and physically within a safe environment. As a community, we strive to nurture our children’s curiosity, protect their innocence, and guide them with hearts full of care. Through respect, participation, and protection, American parents deliver the essentials to our next generation: housing, nutrition, clothing, and healthcare. In safeguarding our children’s well-being, we shape the integrity of our nation. But to get there, a strong knowledge base is required. Education is the cornerstone of a child’s future. Clearly, education is the foundation that can remain throughout one’s lifetime. Yes, knowledge is permanent.
In 2021, I launched Fostering the Future: a nationwide initiative to provide individuals from the foster care community with access to education at the university level. My goal is to prepare these individuals to secure entry-level jobs, become financially independent, and eventually, innovate, create new businesses, and generate employment opportunities. When I first developed Fostering the Future, one thing became very clear: the foster care community requires action over awareness. This truth stands today. I am proud to share that Fostering the Future currently maintains a footprint of over 20 Universities across the country, from coast to coast. In fact, academic institutions such as Vanderbilt University, the University of Miami, Louisiana State University (LSU), University of Virginia (UVA), the University of Texas, the Ohio State University, and the University of Alabama all educate Fostering the Future students.
Although reports vary, roughly three percent of individuals in the foster care community earned a college degree in 2025. We can close this gap. But still, foster youth face a special set of challenges outside the classroom that have a serious impact on their academic performance. These issues include housing instability, educational advocacy, financial barriers, transportation, continuity, access to technology, and other related issues.
New legislation for the foster care community is a moral imperative. Some of you joined me in the White House last November for the signing of the Fostering the Future Executive Order. And although the EO is a transformative vision, Congress now has the opportunity to create a lasting positive impact on this community.
Beginning here in this room, we can once again change people’s lives. With new legislation, we can ensure that opportunity is more than hopeful for individuals in the foster care community—it can be their birthright.
On April 15, 2026, Day 60 of the Democrat's Partial Federal Government Shutdown, Congress did not do any work to end the partial shutdown. Federal employees of DHS have now gone 60 days without a paycheck (except for those President Trump found a work-around to get paid).
The House also did not do anything to re-open the Federal Government, secure our elections, or fund DHS. What did they do instead? First they addressed 7 bills:
HR1174 - On Ordering the Previous Question: Providing for consideration of the bills (H.R. 6387, H.R. 6398, and H.R. 6409); and providing for consideration of the resolution (H. Res. 1156) - passed in a yea-and-nay vote of 212 (210 Republicans and 1 Independent) to 211 (all Democrats) with 4 Republicans and 1 Democrat not voting.
HR1174 - On Agreeing to the Resolution (see above) - passed in a recorded vote of 214 (213 Republican and 1 Independent) vs 212 (all Democrats) with 4 Republicans and 1 Democrat not voting.
I don't know about you; but, I am really annoyed that Congress is NOT focusing on the things We The People want them to focus on: Opening the Federal Government, Funding DHS, and Passing the SAVE America Act!
. . . the government’s right to termination of these proceedings is “clear and indisputable.” . . . In sum, the TRO did not clearly or specifically prohibit the transfer of plaintiffs. Therefore, criminal contempt cannot lie for their transfer into Salvadoran custody. . . . As these shifting and expanding proceedings demonstrate, the district court has assumed an improper jurisdiction antagonistic to the Executive Branch. Mandamus is appropriate to halt the district court’s inquest.
For the foregoing reasons, we issue the writ of mandamus to confine the district court to its lawful jurisdiction and terminate these criminal contempt proceedings.
Judge Walker adds:
Finally, a quick note about the consequences of today’s decision for any future cases: There are none. Though the dissent disagrees with the majority’s interpretation of the district court’s order, that disagreement does not turn on legal questions with enduring relevance for our jurisprudence. It turns instead on facts unique to this case, including the text of the written order and the district court’s guarantee that the written order, once issued, would be the only order the Government needed to obey (or even “to write . . . down”).
So the court shot down Boasberg's attempt to control not only what the Trump Administration can do but how they do it. Do we think Boasberg will learn from this ruling? I think not. He will continue to be the loony left activist judge we have seen from the time he was selected to oversee President Trump's various "convictions" (that need to be overturned!).
Today's Patriot is Paul Revere (Rivoire) Jr who was born December 31, 1734 (January 1, 1735 in the new calendar) in the North End, Boston of French (paternal) and English (maternal) heritage. Paul's father anglicized his name from Rivoire to Revere by 1729. Paul was 3rd of 12 children, and ultimately, the only surviving son.
In 1748, Paul stopped formal schooling to apprentice with his father in silversmithing. In 1750, he was part of the first group of 'change ringers' to ring the bells cast in 1744 for Christ Church (Old North Church) north of Boston. Because of this, he began attending the church (he was raised Calvinist) causing blows between him and his father on at least one occasion. Paul's father died in 1754; but, Paul was legally too young to be the master of the family silver ship. In 1765, Paul learned dentistry for the extra income because the Seven Years War had caused a recession and an attempt to seize his property was made. Then, the Stamp Act of 1765 caused business to decline even further.
In February 1756, Paul enlisted in the provincial army as a 2nd lieutenant at Fort William Henry, New York. After this, he returned to Boston.
On August 4, 1757, Paul Married Sarah Orne (1736-1773). They had 8 children, 6 who survived to adulthood. On October 10, 1773, 5 months after Sarah died, Paul immediately married Rachel Walker (1745-1813). They, too, had 8 children, 5 of whom survived to adulthood.
On September 9, 1760, Paul became a Freemason member of Lodge St Andrews No 81 in Boston. In 1769, he is recorded as being the Lodge Secretary. He was Grand Master from 1795 to 1797. On July 4, 1795, Paul, along with Governor Samuel Adams and Deputy Grand Master Colonel William Scollay, buried a box of commemorative items under the cornerstone of the Massachusetts State House.
Paul became a member of the Sons of Liberty (discussed in my March 25, 2026 ANP Article) in 1765. He contributed engravings and other artifacts with political themes to the cause. Paul engraved his interpretation of Henry Pelham's Boston Massacre drawing (without permission). Paul did the engraving but it was colored and sold by others. When Henry discovered Paul had done an engraving without permission, he wrote Paul a letter hoping Paul would see how his actions were dishonorable.
Paul participated in the Boston Tea Party, first as a watcher to make sure the Dartmouth could not unload the tea, then as a participant to dump the tea into the Harbor.
From November 1773 to December 1775, Paul was a courier (intelligence agent) for the Boston Committee of Public Safety. In this position, he traveled to New York and Philadelphia at least 18 times. Paul's cousin shared with him in 1774 that he had seen Paul identified as an "express" (courier) in the London newspapers.
In December 1774, Paul heard rumors that the British were going to land some troops in Portsmouth, New Hampshire. He rode to Portsmouth but found the rumors were false. However, the ride sparked rebels to successfully raid Fort William and Mary, taking their gunpowder supply as it was guarded by just 6 soldiers.
On April 18, 1775, Paul took his "midnight ride" to alert the minutemen of the approach of British troops prior to the battles of Lexington and Concord. This act played a crucial role in the Revolution.
Paul attempted to join the Continental Army but was denied a commission. The provincial congress retained him as a courier. He also engraved plates for the printing of local currency for the congress which was used to pay local troops. He discovered how to produce gunpowder, setting up a powder mill at Stoughton (Canton) for the cause.
Paul's friend, Joseph Warren, was killed in the Battle of Bunker Hill and buried in an unmarked, mass grave. After the British left Boston, Paul and Joseph's brothers went to the battlefield and found a grave with 2 bodies. While the bodies were unrecognizable, Paul was able to determine which one was Joseph by the dental work Paul had done years earlier, as Paul was able to identify the wire (making him the first to use forensic dentistry) he used to set the tooth. Joseph was moved to a marked grave and given a proper funeral.
After the war, Paul became interested in working with metals beyond silver and gold. He opened an iron foundry creating cast iron products. With the opening of the foundry, Paul found he needed to transition from the 'apprentice' employee model to the 'skilled worker' employee model. Paul crafted a system that blended the two successfully. His works led to the standardization of production in American silversmithing.
In 1792, Paul became known for his ability to cast church bells, casting the first bell made in Boston. In 1794, he learned to cast brass cannons for sale to the federal & state governments (who, even back then, were slow in paying their debt) and private clients. By 1795, he expanded into copper (bolts, spikes, and other fittings) for ship construction. In 1801, Paul opened North America's first copper mill. Copper produced in his mill was used in the Massachusetts State House to cover the original wooden dome. Ultimately, all these works merged into Revere Copper and Brass, Inc.
Paul became a Federalist because Alexander Hamilton's national policies agreed with Paul's notions of what should happen. He was particularly interested in protective tariffs, sending a petition to Congress in 1808 asking for tariff protection for his copper business. Paul retired in 1811 but remained active in political discussions.
Paul died from natural causes on May 10, 1818 at age 83, at his home on Charter Street, Boston, Massachusetts. He is interred in the Granary Burying Ground on Tremont Street, Boston, Massachusetts.
Those are some of the exact words used by Google’s censors, aka 'Orwellian content police,' in describing many of our controversial stories. Stories later proven to be truthful and light years ahead of the mainstream media. But because we reported those 'inconvenient truths' they're trying to bankrupt ANP.
