WASHINGTON, April 5, 2026 — Officials within the White House were said to have privately described an “Easter miracle” after President Donald Trump reportedly “sat up” from what unnamed sources characterized as a “deathbed-like condition” late Saturday night.

WASHINGTON — Vice President JD Vance on Saturday called on Americans to pray for President Donald Trump, asking for a “swift and full recovery” following an unspecified health concern involving the president, according to remarks delivered at a public appearance.

Speaking briefly to reporters from the Oval Office, Vance said the president remained in contact with senior officials and was continuing to receive medical attention. The White House has not released detailed information about the nature or severity of Trump’s condition as of Saturday afternoon.

LOS ANGELES — A convergence of calendar events is bringing together religious observance and restaurant promotions this week, as Good Friday coincides with National Burrito Day, prompting major restaurant chains to blend tradition with appetite. Both Chipotle Mexican Grill and El Pollo Loco announced buy-one-get-one (BOGO) burrito deals for Friday, aiming to satisfy both observant and celebratory crowds.

Visalia, Calif. - Newly released flight records show that prominent labor activist Cesar Chavez took several trips on the late financier Jeffrey Epstein’s private jet between 2013 and 2016, according to documents unsealed this week in federal court.

Hollywood - Federal agents seized voting records from the Academy of Motion Picture Arts and Sciences on Monday following what officials described as “formal requests for transparency” from the White House. The unexpected action came just days after the conclusion of the 98th Academy Awards, where controversy has grown around the Best Actress category.

LONDON — A team of investigative reporters says newly examined documents connected to the records surrounding convicted financier Jeffrey Epstein have provided unexpected clues that may help identify the elusive street artist known as Banksy.

Washington — A federal judge on Thursday ruled that Federal Reserve Chair Jerome Powell will not be required to testify in ongoing court proceedings related to the Jeffrey Epstein estate, dismissing a subpoena issued earlier this month by attorneys representing several civil plaintiffs.