Blockade Success, California's 'Stop Nick Shirley Act,' Swalwell Crashes & Burns: April 11-17, 2026

In this episode, I cover news related to Operation Epic Fury, anti-fraud efforts, shady politicians, immigration, the Health and Human Services Department, First Lady Melania, missing scientists, Trump’s Big Beautiful Ballroom, and several noteworthy tidbits. - Check out Big Fork Brands (bacon sausage, pork jerky, and Chicago sauce) and use my promo code JADE for 20% off your entire order! https://bigforkbrands.com/discount/JADE  - Or to view all my deals, visit: https://mydeals.page/7fu7  - Want to be a guest on Shades of Jade Podcast? Send Samantha Jade Wooldrik a message on PodMatch, here: https://www.podmatch.com/hostdetailpreview/shadesofjadepod - Music: Mozart Horn Concerto No. 4, K. 495 – III. Rondo: Allegro vivace, performed by Dennis Brain (public domain recording from Archive.org)