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I was born on 6 August 1956 in San Francisco, California to Janet and (the late) Richard Hovis. I grew up in Santa Monica, California where I attended elementary, junior high school, and high school (graduating in 1974), in addition to involvement in sports and recreation (Little League +, the Boy’s Club ++). Further, it was in elementary school – St. Augustine’s By-the -Sea Parish School that I found, and made the choice to truly journey with God. I attended Arizona State University from 1974 to 1977 – seeking to become an architect, however, I was not accepted, and, as such, I graduated with a Liberal Arts degree. Upon graduation from Arizona State University, I attended Cal Poly San Luis Obispo and studied City and Regional Planning at the Master’s level. I successfully completed one (1) year in a two (2) year program – I did not complete the Master’s degree in City and Regional Planning – due to personal reasons. I returned to Santa Monica where I started (October 1979) my career as graphic designer with Exxon Company, USA. I spent five years with Exxon Company, USA. While working with Exxon Company, USA I was accepted into architectural school – Sci-Arc in Southern California, however, I did not attend preferring to stay with Exxon.. In 1982 I married Laura Flosi and in April 1983 we had our one and only child – Lauren Alain Hovis – a gift from God. We moved to Phoenix, Arizona in 1984 from Los Angeles, where I went to work as a graphic designer with Kitchell CEM (from 1985 -1987). From 1987 – 1995 I was an independent contractor, and a registered representative in mortgage finance, financial management, graphic design, and drafting. Further, I attended the University of Phoenix and successfully obtained a Master’s in Business Administration (MBA) in 1982. I was also a member of the Scottsdale Jaycees, where I became very involved in community events and projects. In 1994, I accepted a cartography position with the Defense Mapping Agency in Reston, Virginia. As such, I relocated from Phoenix to Reston. In 1998, I was accepted and worked as a Visual Information Officer with the Central Intelligence Agency. In 2002, I worked as a Support Officer until my retirement (due to a need for shoulder surgery) in September 2018. Away from my Federal Government service, I have been involved in various organizations and activities in Northern Virginia. In November of 2011, I married Rebecca Ouellette in Santa Monica, California. I reside in San Tan Valley, AZ with my two hamster - Jess and Timothy, our fish, our lizard - RJ Lizard., and our cats - Pearl and Grey. As to hobbies, I enjoy playing sports, attending sporting events, mentoring individuals from financial management to hamsters, building models, photography, travel, multimedia design, managing partner for RJ Hamster, and jazz – smooth jazz to a samba or a bossa nova. Love and God Bless, Peter – aka RJ Hamster Jo hi

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Aeluma’s Market Is Laser-Focused on Fresh Highs—Here’s Why

Author: Thomas Hughes. Posted: 4/20/2026.

Key Points

Aeluma’s momentum builds as new government contracts help speed up the time to commercialization.
Analysts and institutions underpin stock price action in 2026, suggesting new highs can be set.
April news triggered short-covering, signaling a bottom for this market and limited downside risks.
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Aeluma’s (NASDAQ: ALMU) market is focused on fresh highs after accelerating its execution strategy and pathway to commercialization. A recent U.S. government contract worth $4 million provided non-dilutive funding to advance its heterogeneous integration platform — a term for one of the most advanced semiconductor packaging approaches available.

The company’s processes combine niche-specific components into a single device, including proprietary compound semiconductor technology, and it is poised to support AI applications.

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AI is a powerful engine today but is constrained by data bottlenecks across systems. Aeluma’s photonics and laser technologies can help relieve those constraints, as can quantum-related advances. Quantum computers are not poised to replace AI or data centers; instead, quantum dot lasers will enable high-speed optical data transmission that can vastly outperform today’s standards while using less energy. One major advantage of quantum lasers is their speed — fast enough for packet switching in the optical domain without repeated electrical conversions.

Aeluma News Triggers Short-Covering

Aeluma’s mid-April announcement produced a strong market response that was likely supported by short-covering. Short interest was rising ahead of the release: the late March figure was nearly 20% higher than the prior month, increasing in both share count and dollar value.

The likely result is that some short positions began to cover, which helped price action consolidate and reverse. A risk remains that short sellers will reposition at a higher level, given the company’s limited revenue and remaining commercialization hurdles.

The price action following the news was bullish, reflecting a mix of fundamentals and short-covering. Key technicals include firm support near $13 and indicators suggesting further upside. The long upper shadow points to resistance in the $18–$20 range that may cap near-term gains, while an early-April volume spike — trading volume reaching record levels, more than four times the previous high — indicates high-conviction buying and a high probability of short-sellers exiting positions.

The next visible catalyst is the fiscal Q3 2026 earnings report, expected in early May, where revenue is forecast to remain roughly flat at about $1.35 million. Investors will be watching for strategy updates, progress or delays on the path to full commercialization, and compliance with Department of Defense requirements.

Aeluma is not expected to meaningfully ramp revenue until late 2028, though a gradual acceleration is anticipated next year as manufacturing and other technologies begin generating income. Deals such as the recent U.S. government contract are improving the outlook, as analyst trends reflect. MarketBeat tracks only five analysts covering this stock, but coverage has improved over recent quarters. Sentiment is Moderate Buy with an 80% buy-side bias, and upside potential remains ample. The consensus price target has held near $25 since the company’s early-2025 IPO, implying more than 25% upside from mid-April support levels.

Insiders and Institutions Increase Aeluma Volatility in 2026

Insiders have sold ALMU stock in 2026, which is a near-term headwind but not by itself a major red flag. Insiders, including the CEO and a director, still own more than 20% of the company, and institutional buying has offset some of those sales.

Institutions also own more than 20% of the shares and have been accumulating since the IPO. The likely dynamic is continued insider selling to realize gains while institutions keep accumulating. The largest institutional holders include fund managers such as Vanguard and BlackRock, which each hold modest single-digit positions.

The biggest risk for ALMU investors is execution. With revenue and profits still distant, delays would pressure the stock, while positive milestones would drive gains. Other risks include customer concentration (currently driven largely by government research contracts) and dilution. The company will likely need additional capital to reach commercialization and may have to increase its share count over time. Share issuance activity in FY2026 boosted the share count by more than 50%, which has contributed to higher short interest.

Aeluma’s primary corporate partners are Tower Semiconductor (NASDAQ: TSEM) and Sumitomo Chemical (OTCMKTS: SOMMY). Tower is a foundry and fabrication specialist helping with production scale, while Sumitomo Chemical Advanced Technology supports materials and supply chain needs. These relationships position Aeluma for long-term success—the remaining question is how long it will take to reach that point.

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Why Anthropic’s Custom Chip Plans Could Benefit Broadcom

Reported by Leo Miller. Article Published: 4/17/2026.

Key Points

Broadcom and Anthropic are partnering on a massive TPU deal
Anthropic is also considering developing its own chips, providing an additional opportunity for Broadcom
However, whether Anthropic will actually develop its own chips is far from confirmed
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Large language model developer Anthropic is one of the top names in the artificial intelligence (AI) race and is growing incredibly fast. From the end of 2025 to early April, Anthropic says its annual revenue run rate increased more than threefold, from $9 billion to over $30 billion.

To support that growth, the company is partnering with semiconductor giant Broadcom (NASDAQ: AVGO). Anthropic plans to access 3.5 gigawatts of Tensor Processing Unit (TPU)-based AI compute through Broadcom over the coming years — the same class of chips Broadcom has co-developed with Google parent Alphabet (NASDAQ: GOOGL).

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However, reports have emerged that Anthropic is exploring development of its “own” AI chips. For investors, it’s important to understand what that may actually mean — and why Anthropic pursuing in-house chips could, paradoxically, be another big win for Broadcom.

AI Chip Development: Why Anthropic’s Exploration Could Include Broadcom

As first reported by Reuters, Anthropic is “exploring the possibility of designing its own chip,” according to three unnamed sources. The report emphasizes these discussions are at an early stage: Anthropic has not yet assembled a dedicated team and could ultimately opt to buy chips from other suppliers rather than design its own.

If Anthropic does pursue a custom chip, it could still have meaningful implications for Broadcom. Hearing that Anthropic might build “its own” chips may initially worry investors who assume full independence from firms like Broadcom. But history and industry practice suggest a different outcome.

When companies say they plan to develop their own chips, they often mean they will design them in partnership with semiconductor specialists such as Broadcom. The TPU is commonly described as Google’s “own” chip, yet Google has partnered with Broadcom on TPU development for roughly a decade. Meta Platforms (NASDAQ: META) works with Broadcom on its Meta Training and Inference Accelerator, and Amazon.com (NASDAQ: AMZN) partners with Marvell Technology (NASDAQ: MRVL) on its Trainium chips.

Those relationships show a clear trend: even the largest, best-capitalized companies tap semiconductor experts to design bespoke hardware. Despite Anthropic’s rapid growth, it is unlikely to have resources exceeding those of the broader “Magnificent Seven.” Given that, Anthropic partnering with a semiconductor stalwart is a more probable path than a wholly independent effort. If Anthropic does partner with Broadcom on custom chips, the upside for Broadcom could be substantial.

Expanding Beyond TPUs? Why Broadcom Could Benefit

Anthropic currently purchases TPUs, but a joint effort to develop custom chips alongside Broadcom would be attractive to the chipmaker. Customized development requires more engineering and integration work, which typically commands higher margins than a standard procurement arrangement.

Margins might also improve if Google is not part of the partnership. If the TPU agreement includes revenue-sharing between Broadcom and Google, a direct Broadcom–Anthropic deal would remove that dynamic and allow more value to flow to Broadcom. The exact financial terms of the TPU arrangement are not public, however, so the potential benefit is difficult to quantify.

Co-developed chip programs are usually multi-year commitments. While Broadcom already has a multi-year TPU deal with Anthropic, a fully custom solution would likely deepen the relationship and lock in longer-term revenue from one of the fastest-growing AI companies — a clear advantage for Broadcom.

That said, Broadcom is not guaranteed to win any such work. Anthropic also has a strong relationship with Amazon: Amazon has invested $8 billion in Anthropic, and Anthropic uses Amazon’s Trainium chips. That opens the possibility that Marvell, Amazon’s custom-chip partner, could be selected to develop Anthropic’s chip.

Anthropic’s Potential Custom Chip: All Smoke, No Fire at This Point

It’s important to stress that Anthropic’s custom chip may never materialize. Still, if a custom design does move forward, Broadcom and Marvell — among other chip designers — stand to gain. Competition for any deal would extend beyond those two companies, since many firms can provide custom semiconductor expertise.

That said, Broadcom and Marvell currently have the strongest links to Anthropic. Broadcom’s ties are direct, through announced partnerships, while Marvell’s connection stems from Anthropic’s relationship with Amazon. Those existing relationships make both companies natural contenders should Anthropic decide to pursue custom silicon.

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Deadly Social Media ‘Games’

Read Online | April 21, 2026 | E-Paper | 🎧 Listen

“He who has a why to live for can bear almost any how.”

— Friedrich Nietzsche

Ivan Pentchoukov
National Editor

Good morning, it’s Tuesday. Here are today’s top stories:

Despite bans, kids are still dying from social media challenges. Parents who lost children to viral “choking games” hope social media companies will be held accountable, as the debate over safety versus free speech continues.
Ahead of an anticipated second round of U.S.–Iran talks in Pakistan today, President Donald Trump said that he’s unlikely to renew the truce with Iran if a deal to end the war is not reached before the Wednesday deadline.
The Supreme Court agreed to decidewhether Colorado may decline to fund Catholic preschools. Two Catholic parishes challenged a state directive that required them to enroll children of same-sex couples to receive public funds.
Labor Secretary Lori Chavez-DeRemer is leaving her post for the private sector, the White House said. Deputy Secretary Keith Sonderling will serve as acting secretary.
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(Left) Joann Bogard holds a photo of her son, Mason, in Washington on Jan. 31, 2024. (Middle) Judy Rogg holds a photo of her son, Erik, in Los Angeles on April 15, 2026. (Right) Annie McGrath holds a photo of her son, Griffin, in Los Angeles on Feb. 18, 2026. (Jemal Countess/Getty Images for Accountable Tech, John Fredricks/The Epoch Times, Frederic J. Brown/AFP via Getty Images)

Dangerous Games: Kids Still Dying From Challenges on Social Media, Despite Bans

LOS ANGELES—Judy Rogg had waited years for this moment. In late February, a YouTube executive took the stand in a landmark social media addiction trial in Los Angeles—the first to test whether tech companies could be held liable for the design and operation of their platforms and resulting psychological harm to children.

For parents who have lost children to accidental deaths or suicides they say were caused or facilitated by social media, it was a watershed moment, and an emotional one. How would leaders of the world’s most powerful social media companies answer claims that they knew the risks, but targeted young people anyway?

Rogg, now in her 70s, was a little older than the other parents who were a fixture at the trial. She wore a large pin with the image of her son, Erik: freckled, forever 12, his bright blue eyes echoing his mother’s. She lost him in 2010 after he tried a “choking game” challenge, also known as a “blackout challenge,” in which kids attempt to get a brief high by hyperventilating or using ligatures to cut off oxygen until they pass out.

Such games predate the internet, but algorithms and mimetic posting on platforms such as YouTube and TikTok have exponentially amplified their reach, globalizing what was once a localized adolescent dare.

Both companies prohibit dangerous challenges and have become more proactive about removing them, and both use AI to detect and remove underage accounts. Executives have said for years that they can’t find evidence of choking challenges, even suggesting many viral trends are in fact “hoaxes” fueled by media and moral panics.

And yet, kids keep dying after seeing these videos on their apps.

As she watched an attorney for the plaintiff in the Los Angeles trial grill Cristos Goodrow, YouTube’s vice president of engineering, on Feb. 23, Rogg said she felt vindicated by internal documents that painted a damning picture of the company’s approach to safety, and by a timeline that coincided with her own research about the circulation of choking game videos on YouTube. (More)

IRAN WAR

The United States has rejected 27 vessels around the Strait of Hormuz since beginning its blockade in the Gulf of Oman in the Arabian Sea.
Trump said that Israel did not force his hand to launch the war with Iran, posting on social media that it was his “lifelong opinion that IRAN CAN NEVER HAVE A NUCLEAR WEAPON.”
The head of the International Energy Agency proposed building a new oil pipeline linking Iraq’s Basra oil fields and Turkey’s Mediterranean oil terminal in Ceyhan to bypass the currently blockaded Strait of Hormuz.
The U.S. Embassy in Baghdad has warned that Iranian-backed terrorist groups in Iraq are plotting attacksagainst U.S. citizens in Iraq.
More than 90 percent of Iranian attackson the United Arab Emirates have been on civilian targets, Abu Dhabi said

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Apple announced a shakeup to its top leadership, with Tim Cook to become executive chairman of the company’s board of directors and John Ternus the next CEO.
Trump’s Fed chair pick, Kevin Warsh, will say at his confirmation hearing today that central bank independence is up to the institution itself, according to prepared remarks released earlier.
Supreme Court justices declined to take up a case involving a Massachusetts schoolgirl whose parents say officials wrongly hid their daughter’s purported identity as a male from them.
Alt-pop singer D4vd has been formally charged with murder in the death of a 14-year-old girl whose dismembered remains were discovered inside a vehicle registered to him.
The federal government sued the District of Columbia Water and Sewer Authority over a catastrophic sewage spill that dumped hundreds of millions of gallons of raw, untreated waste into the Potomac River.

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Rumen Radev, former Bulgarian president and leader of the Progressive Bulgaria coalition, speaks to reporters after the first exit polls at the parliamentary election, in Sofia, Bulgaria, on April 19, 2026. (Reuters/Spasiyana Sergieva)

WORLD

Former Bulgarian President Rumen Radev, who has expressed Eurosceptic views and wants a thawing of relations between Europe and Russia, won the Bulgarian parliamentary election.
The U.S. and Philippine militaries kicked off one of their largest combat drills to strengthen collective defense in Asia as the region faces increased aggression from the Chinese regime.
USA Rare Earth agreed to acquire Brazil-based Serra Verde Group in a deal valued at approximately $2.8 billion, a significant move to expand production of rare-earth elements outside Asia.
The Chinese communist regime has moved to tighten oversight of retired officials across the country, introducing new rules that extend political supervision beyond active service and into retirement.
Israeli Prime Minister Benjamin Netanyahu condemned the act of an Israeli soldier after a photograph circulated on social media showed him using a sledgehammer to smash a statue of Jesus on the cross in southern Lebanon.

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ARTS & CULTURE

“Henry V Discovering the Conspirators,” by Henry Fuseli. Royal Shakespeare Theatre, Stratford-Upon-Avon, England.

Shakespeare’s ‘Henry V’ and the Qualities of a Great Leader

More than one critic has argued that in “Henry V,” William Shakespeare presents his ideal version of a king.

“‘Henry V’ is … a dramatization of what makes for excellence in a good king,” wrote Shakespeare scholar Gideon Rappaport in his excellent book “Appreciating Shakespeare.” “In Henry, Shakespeare’s ideal king, we find virtue, justice, self-knowledge, wit, the power to inspire his followers, and humility before God.”

Assuming that’s the case, what’s the value of a play about ideal kingship today, when the age of kings is long over? Here, we must conceive of kingship more broadly than we’re used to. Many of us fill the role of a “king” in some limited sense: a father, a business leader, a priest.

The principles of kingliness remain valid and valuable for anyone who holds a position of authority, paternality, and leadership. Studying kingship—particularly Shakespeare’s depiction of its ideal form—teaches us about just rule and the traits necessary for a leader to achieve excellence.

What traits of ideal kingship do we see mirrored in the character of Henry V? He rises up from the page or the stage as an indomitable figure, powerful and lifelike. Henry exemplifies the most important trait of a good leader: acting responsibly.

Even before Henry V takes the stage, we learn from the archbishop of Canterbury that the king recognizes the weight of responsibility entrusted to him. This is the first step for a leader: to take his or her role seriously. The archbishop recounts that after his rather wild youth, Henry quickly sobered up when he realized that the weight of the crown was descending upon his brow. (More)

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🎧 US Seizes Iranian Cargo Ship

April 20, 2026 | Read Online | Send Feedback

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US Seizes Iranian Cargo Ship

Read Online | April 20, 2026 | E-Paper | 🎧 Listen

“The world is upheld by the veracity of good men: they make the earth wholesome.”

— Ralph Waldo Emerson

Ivan Pentchoukov
National Editor

Good morning, it’s Monday. Here are today’s top stories

The U.S. military forcibly seized an Iranian-flagged cargo ship that attempted to bypass a naval blockade earlier on Sunday, President Donald Trump said. Iran’s military claimed the move was a ceasefire violation, vowing a swift response.
A U.S. delegation will arrive in Pakistan later today for a second round of talks with Iran, Trump said. Vice President JD Vance, special envoy to the Middle East Steve Witkoff, and special envoy Jared Kushner will lead the U.S. delegation.
A gunman killed eight children, including seven of his own, and critically injured two women in a shooting in Shreveport, Louisiana. The gunman, 31-year-old Shamar Elkins, fled the scene, carjacked a vehicle, and was eventually shot and killed by police during a chase, police said.
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The Iranian-flagged vessel Touska seen from a distance on April 19, 2026. (U.S. Central Command/Screenshot via The Epoch Times)

Trump Says US Seized an Iranian-Flagged Cargo Ship, Blew Hole in Engine

President Donald Trump on Sunday said the U.S. military forcibly seized an Iranian-flagged cargo ship that attempted to bypass a naval blockade earlier in the day.

In an announcement posted on Truth Social, Trump said the ship, called the Touska, attempted to get past the U.S. military blockade that has been in effect since April 13.

“It did not go well for them,” he wrote.

A U.S. Navy destroyer intercepted the cargo ship in the Gulf of Oman and first warned it to stop. When it refused, the U.S. ship “stopped them right in their tracks by blowing a hole in the engineroom,” Trump wrote.

“Right now, U.S. Marines have custody of the vessel,” the president added. “The TOUSKA is under U.S. Treasury Sanctions because of their prior history of illegal activity. We have full custody of the ship, and are seeing what’s on board.”

According to the tracking website MarineTraffic.com, the ship is around 964 feet in length and more than 106 feet wide.

The capture of the vessel was made as the Trump administration is working to secure a peace deal with the Iranian regime before a two-week-long ceasefire ends on April 21.

The naval blockade, which is being enforced by U.S. Central Command, targets ships that are entering or exiting Iranian ports and will not impede on the freedom of navigation for ships transiting the Strait of Hormuz, a waterway that links the Persian Gulf with the broader ocean.

Trump said that U.S. negotiators will arrive in Pakistan on Monday evening for another set of talks with Iran. Several hours later, Iran had not confirmed it would attend.

The president also threatened to destroy civilian infrastructure in the country if it doesn’t take the deal that the administration is offering. Tehran has said it is preparing its military during the ceasefire.

Iran’s foreign ministry spokesman, Esmail Baghaei, said Sunday that the U.S. blockade of Iran’s ports and coastline is an act of aggression that violates the shaky Pakistani-mediated ceasefire between the two countries. (More)

IRAN WAR

Federal officials arrested an Iranian woman at the Los Angeles International Airport on Saturday night for allegedly brokering weapons for the Iranian regime.
Pain at the pump might not ease up for American consumers until 2027, according to Energy Secretary Chris Wright, who said that the price of a regular gallon of gas could stay above $3 for the rest of the year.

POLITICS

New York City Mayor Zohran Mamdani and former President Barack Obama had their first public meeting over the weekend, bringing together two influential figures in the Democratic Party from different generations.
Mamdani recently hosted a public forum with two noted economists, calling for a tax on the “super-rich.” The same day, the three men—Mamdani, Nobel laureate economist Joseph Stiglitz, and French economist Gabriel Zucman—co-signed a column in The Guardian describing inequality as a “global crisis” and demanding that billionaires pay their “fair share.”

LATEST NEWS

Blue Origin successfully landed a 29-story reusable rocket booster for the first time, marking a new wave of possibilities for the Jeff Bezos-led company to compete with Elon Musk’s SpaceX.

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Abdulhakim Idris in Virginia in 2021. (Courtesy of Abdulhakim Idris)

WORLD

A prominent Uyghur scholar who is a U.S. citizen was detained and deportedfrom Malaysia last month, in what rights advocates said is an illustration of how the Chinese regime silences its critics beyond its borders.
North Korea fired several short-range ballistic missiles that landed in waters off its east coast. The test came days after the UN nuclear watchdog expressed “deep concerns” over the regime’s nuclear program.
Two U.S. House Republicans are warning of the malign influence of the Chinese Communist Party, in response to the latest fake bomb threats that caused the cancellation of six Shen Yun performances in Toronto.
A recent meeting between Vietnamese Communist Party leader To Lam and CCP leader Xi Jinping shows Hanoi still views Beijing as a primary partner. But an analyst said that the Chinese regime’s growing economic ties and maritime “salami-slicing” tactics give it leverage to gradually erode Vietnam’s sovereignty.

OPINION

The Year America Stops Replacing Itself—by Mollie Engelhart (Read)
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Linh Mai, a 2-month-old Asian elephant, is fed a bottle of formula in her enclosure during a media preview event at the Smithsonian National Zoological Park in Washington on April 14, 2026. The new elephant was born Feb. 2 and is the first Asian elephant born at the zoo in 25 years. (Anna Moneymaker/Getty Images)

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HEALTH

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Pushing It: 5 Simple Pushing Exercises to Reclaim Your Strength

Weakness is the enemy, and I’ve spent my career battling it. Almost every patient who has ever come into the clinic has demonstrated some degree of weakness, and with it often comes decreased safety and a decline in function. When weakness persists, it can become permanent. Battle it away, and you can help patients recover all or most of their former abilities.

It’s surprising how fast you can lose strength after a physical mishap or illness, or fall into a rut of not exercising and decreased activity. It can seem nearly impossible to regain muscle strength. Never fear, however, because I have a solution for you.

Exercises that encourage sustained resistance loading and movement repetition go a long way toward restoring your strength. The following exercises can efficiently accomplish exactly what we’re looking for.

They involve consistent, stable movements without fast transitions or balance challenges, making them accessible to most of us. They also provide an excellent workout for both your upper and lower body.

My patients generally tolerate these exercises well, but I suggest discussing them with your medical provider to ensure that they are right for you.

Note that all exercises mentioned in the article are accompanied by step-by-step instructions and video demonstrations.

Chair Dips—Chair dips can be performed using almost any firm seating surface and allow you to accurately focus on your shoulders, triceps, and pectoral muscles.

Chair Squats—While we’re in that chair, I have another excellent exercise for you: chair squats. With chair squats, you’re using the muscles of your legs and core to push yourself up out of a chair—repeatedly. (More)

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April 19, 2026

Gosar Refuses to Vote to Reauthorize Spy Legislation

This week I voted against advancing reauthorization of spy legislation known as FISA because it fails the most basic duty of government: protecting Americans’ rights first.

Despite months of efforts by other concerned conservative Members of Congress and me to improve the bill, the legislation brought to the floor for a vote in the wee hours of the night still allowed federal agencies to access Americans’ communications without a warrant. That is a direct violation of the Fourth Amendment and, if passed, ignored the changes I insisted be included in order to earn my support.

FISA was meant to target foreign threats, yet it continues to sweep up U.S. citizens’ data. Without a clear warrant requirement, this is not reform—it’s a rubber stamp for abuse. I will not support warrantless surveillance of Americans, hard stop.

The bill also ignored a critical issue: banning a central bank digital currency (CBDC). A CBDC would enable government monitoring and control of digital currency transactions. Combined with existing surveillance powers, it raises serious concerns about federal overreach. Congress had the chance to stop it and chose not to.

The process was just as troubling. This vote was pushed in the dead of night, when scrutiny is lowest. Nothing good happens after midnight in Washington, D.C. —especially when expanding government power. Rushing a complex surveillance bill at 2 AM undermines accountability and transparency.

As many of you know, I have opposed reauthorizing FISA since my first years in Congress. As I said in 2018: “In 2011, I was told to support FISA reauthorization because government agents had learned their lesson and would never abuse their power again. They said the same in 2012—and again in 2013, 2014, and every year after. You get the point. Nothing has changed.”

Americans deserve better than backroom deals and late-night votes on laws affecting their fundamental freedoms. Until there is a real warrant requirement, a clear ban on a surveillance-state CBDC, and a transparent process, I will continue to oppose FISA reauthorization. Protecting Americans—and their freedom—is not negotiable.

Gosar Introduces Legislation to End Culture of Corruption

This week, I introduced the “Stopping Wasteful Allowances for Lawmaker Wrongdoing and Ensuring Legal Liability Act,” or the SWALWELL Act—a direct strike against Washington’s culture of corruption and self-protection.

For too long, politicians have hidden misconduct behind closed doors while taxpayers foot the bill. That ends now. If a Member of Congress or staff breaks the law, they pay—not the public, and not in secret.

The SWALWELL Act bans taxpayer-funded settlements and requires offenders to pay out of pocket—no loopholes, no pass-throughs, no excuses. Lawmakers must certify under oath that no public funds were used.

It also brings transparency by creating a public, searchable database of settlements, including who paid, how much, and why—while protecting victims—and exposes taxpayer-funded payouts dating back to 1995.

Any potential criminal conduct must be referred to the Department of Justice—no NDAs, no internal deals, no delays. Washington will no longer police itself in secret. Violators face steep penalties, including at least double damages and ethics investigations enforced by the Attorney General.

This bill ends Washington’s two-tiered system and restores accountability: if you betray the public trust, you will be exposed and you will pay.

Explosive Revelations Confirm that Intel Community Coordinated with Congressional Democrats to Target Trump

New developments were revealed this week surrounding the bogus and politically-motivated 2019 impeachment of Donald Trump are raising serious concerns about the integrity of our intelligence institutions. Director of National Intelligence Tulsi Gabbard has issued criminal referrals to the Department of Justice involving the whistleblower and a former intelligence community watchdog, following the release of information that calls into question how the original complaint was initiated and advanced.

According to reports, the complaint that triggered impeachment proceedings against President Trump was based largely on fake information and was pushed forward outside standard protocols. Even more troubling are indications that the whistleblower had prior contact with congressional Democrats, suggesting the process may have been influenced by political coordination rather than objective fact-finding. This confirms what we all have known.

Taken together, these revelations point to the troubling fact that powerful government tools were abused to manufacture a politically motivated case against President Trump. That should concern every American, regardless of party. If elements within the prior administration and intelligence community were willing to bend the rules to target a political adversary, it represents a profound breach of trust.

The American people deserve full transparency and accountability. Our institutions must be reformed and safeguarded to ensure they serve the public—not partisan interests—and that this kind of abuse never happens again.

Gosar Announces 2026 Congressional Art Competition Winners

This weekend, I had the privilege of announcing the winners of Arizona’s Ninth Congressional District Art Competition at the Sigler Western Museum in Wickenburg—truly one of the best parts of being a Member of Congress.

Year after year, I’m blown away by the creativity, discipline, and raw talent these students bring to the table. Their work reflects not just artistic skill, but vision and dedication well beyond their years. Just as impressive are the parents and families who support and encourage these young artists every step of the way—you are an essential part of their success.

The winning student will have their artwork displayed in the U.S. Capitol for a year and be invited to Washington, D.C. for the national awards ceremony, while our second- and third-place winners will have their pieces showcased in my D.C. and district offices. All of our top artists will also receive scholarship support to continue pursuing their education.

Here are the winners:

Honorable Mention

Student Name: Valeria Alvarado Perez

Grade: 12th

School: Highland Prep School

Title of Piece: “Eyes of Vitality”

Medium: Graphite on Paper

3^rdPlace Winner

Student Name: Edith Belsterling

Grade: 11th

School: St. John Paul II Catholic High School

Title of Piece: “Self Portrait”

Medium: Oil on Canvas

2^ndPlace Winner

Student Name: Carmen Baker

Grade: 11th

School: Dysart High School

Title of Piece: “Lipstick on a Pig”

Medium: Acrylic

1^stPlace Winner

Student Name: Kady Klatt

Grade: 11th

School: Lake Havasu High School

Title of Piece: “Portrait of Finn Wolfhard”

Medium: Charcoal

People’s Choice Winners (tie)

Two students each received 56 online votes out of 325 cast!

“Unblinking” by Farrah Doss and “Lipstick on a Pig” by Carmen Baker

A heartfelt thank you to the Sigler Western Museum for graciously hosting this special event, and to our dedicated judges for volunteering their time and expertise. And to every student who submitted their work—congratulations and thank you for sharing your incredible talent with us!

Gosar Hosts Passport Fair in Goodyear – You’re invited!

Join me for a convenient, one-stop opportunity to apply for your U.S. passport right here in Goodyear. This Passport Acceptance Fair is designed to make the process simple and accessible for individuals and families.

Whether you’re applying for the first time or assisting a minor, this event will have the resources and guidance you need. Be sure to bring the required documents, including your completed application, proof of citizenship, valid ID, and passport photo.

Don’t miss this opportunity to take the next step in your travel plans—we look forward to seeing you there! More information in the flyer above.

Tweet of the Week:

Photo of the Week:

📸 Dave Kiesling from Goodyear, AZshares this amazing photo he describes as the sun meeting the summit of the Mule Deer Trail in White Tank Mountain Regional Park, west of Phoenix. Thanks for another great picture, Dave!

Do you want the chance for your photograph to be featured as our “Picture of the Week?” If so, send your best shots along with a brief description to Anthony.foti@mail.house.gov. Remember to include your name and where you live.

Gosar in the News and Other Must-Read Stories:

📰 Grand Canyon Times: Paul Gosar introduces SWALWELL Act targeting congressional misconduct settlements

🗞vThe Daily Signal: SWALWELL Act Aims to Deliver a ‘Blow’ to DC ‘Culture of Corruption’

📰 New York Post: Tulsi Gabbard refers ex-intel community watchdog, whistleblower behind 2019 Trump impeachment to DOJ for criminal prosecution

🗞 People: Yuma Bighorn Sheep Smashes Through Glass Door After Mistaking Reflection for Rival

📰 12 News: MCSO aviation crew recognized for dangerous flood rescue in Wickenburg

🗞 Mesa Tribune: Data centers, including those in Mesa pose big challenges for state

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