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US Charges Sinaloa Governor with Drug Trafficking

The US Justice Department has charged Sinaloa Governor Rubén Rocha Moya and nine other current and former Mexican officials with drug trafficking offenses. An indictment unsealed in New York alleges that Rocha Moya collaborated with cartel leaders to move large quantities of narcotics into the Unite

Apr 29, 9:24 PM ET Est. Read: 3 Mins

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PoliticsLegislation

Supreme Court Backs Anti-Abortion Center's Challenge to NJ Subpoena

The US Supreme Court ruled unanimously on Wednesday that an anti-abortion pregnancy center can challenge a New Jersey subpoena seeking donor information, citing First Amendment rights. The justices revived a federal lawsuit brought by First Choice Women’s Resource Centers , which operates five locat

Apr 29, 3:33 PM ET Est. Read: 2 Mins

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PoliticsDefense

Germany Approves €196B Borrowing for Defence-Heavy Budget

Germany's government has approved a €196.5 billion borrowing target for its 2027 budget, with a significant focus on increasing defence spending amid rising global tensions. The total spending is set to reach €543.3 billion in 2027, marking a 3.6% increase from the previous year. Chancellor Friedric

Apr 29, 12:55 PM ET Est. Read: 1 Mins

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Legislation

Nigel Farage Referred Over Undeclared £5m Gift

Nigel Farage, leader of Reform UK, has been referred to parliament’s standards watchdog after receiving an undeclared £5m gift from crypto investor Christopher Harborne before becoming an MP. The donation was made shortly before the 2024 general election and not declared at the time. The Conservativ

Apr 29, 12:55 PM ET·1 min read

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Legislation

Supreme Court Strikes Louisiana Map as Racial Gerrymander

The U.S. Supreme Court ruled that Louisiana's congressional map, which included two majority-Black districts, is an unconstitutional racial gerrymander. The decision narrows the scope of the Voting Rights Act and raises the bar for plaintiffs to prove vote dilution under Section 2. The court's co

Apr 29, 12:55 PM ET·4 min read

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Elections

California Billionaire Tax to Face November Vote

California voters will decide in November whether to impose a one-time 5% tax on billionaires' assets after organizers gathered enough signatures. The California Billionaire Tax Act, backed by SEIU-United Healthcare Workers West, aims to raise approximately $100 billion over five years for healthcar

Apr 29, 10:14 AM ET·2 min read

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Legislation

Judge Blocks DOJ Bid for Arizona Voter Data

A federal judge dismissed a lawsuit brought by the Department of Justice seeking access to Arizona's statewide voter registration list. U.S. District Judge Susan Brnovich ruled that the federal government is not entitled to the list under Title III of the Civil Rights Act of 1960, according to UPI .

Apr 29, 10:14 AM ET·2 min read

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Legislation

Republicans Push $400M White House Ballroom Bill After Shooting

Republicans in the U.S. Congress are pushing legislation to fund and expedite construction of a $400 million White House ballroom following a shooting at President Donald Trump's dinner event over the weekend. Senate Budget Committee Chairman Lindsey Graham (R-SC) and two fellow Republicans have cra

Apr 29, 8:03 AM ET·2 min read

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War

Hegseth Defends Iran War Strategy Amid Senate Grilling

Defense Secretary Pete Hegseth defended the Trump administration's Iran war strategy during a contentious hearing before the Senate Armed Services Committee. The six-hour session focused on a $1.5 trillion defense budget proposal for 2027 and conflict costs, with a 60-day deadline under the War Powe

Apr 29, 8:03 AM ET·3 min read

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DiplomacyCONFLICTING REPORTS

Acting U.S. Ambassador to Ukraine Julie Davis Resigns

Acting U.S. Ambassador to Ukraine Julie Davis will step down from her post in June 2026, according to multiple reports. The Financial Times initially reported her imminent departure, suggesting it was due to differences with President Donald Trump. However, U.S. officials have denied these claims, s

Apr 29, 8:03 AM ET·2 min read

4 articles from 3 publishers

Immigration

Supreme Court Hears TPS Case Affecting 350K Haitians

The U.S. Supreme Court heard oral arguments Wednesday in cases that could determine whether the Trump administration can revoke Temporary Protected Status (TPS) for approximately 350,000 Haitians and 6,100 Syrians living in the United States. The court's decision will have far-reaching implications

Apr 29, 5:47 AM ET·5 min read

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Immigration

Appeals Court Rejects Trump's Immigration Detention Policy

A federal appeals court has rejected the Trump administration’s practice of subjecting most people arrested in its immigration crackdown to mandatory detention without bond hearings. In a unanimous ruling on Tuesday, a panel of the New York-based US Court of Appeals for the Second Circuit said the a

Apr 29, 12:28 AM ET·2 min read

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ElectionsCONFLICTING REPORTS

Trump's Approval Dips Amid Iran War

President Donald Trump's approval rating has dropped to its lowest point since he returned to office, amid economic uncertainty and the ongoing war with Iran. According to multiple sources, including Fox News, The Guardian, Al Jazeera, HuffPost, and Reuters, Trump's disapproval rating has reached a

Apr 28, 10:14 PM ET·2 min read

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Government

Trump Withdraws Park Service Nominee Scott Socha

The White House announced on Monday that President Donald Trump has withdrawn the nomination of Scott Socha to serve as Director of the National Park Service. According to a statement obtained by Fox News , Socha cited personal reasons for his decision, stating he withdrew from consideration in Marc

Apr 28, 7:51 PM ET·1 min read

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Legislation

Senate Blocks Cuba War Powers Resolution

The Republican-led U.S. Senate blocked a Democratic resolution on Tuesday that aimed to prevent President Donald Trump from taking military action against Cuba without congressional approval, as reported by multiple outlets. Republicans argued that there are no active U.S. hostilities against Cuba,

Apr 28, 7:51 PM ET·2 min read

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Government

Kid Rock Flies in Apache Helicopter with Defense Secretary

Kid Rock joined Defense Secretary Pete Hegseth in an Army Apache helicopter flight on Monday at a Virginia base near Washington D.C. This event occurred weeks after military pilots faced scrutiny for hovering near Kid Rock's Tennessee home. The Pentagon confirmed that this flight was part of the Fre

Apr 28, 7:51 PM ET·2 min read

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Government

San Francisco, Oakland Settle Airport Name Dispute

San Francisco and Oakland have reached a settlement in their two-year legal dispute over the naming of Oakland International Airport, according to multiple reports . The agreement allows Oakland’s airport to be called “Oakland San Francisco Bay Airport” but bars the city from highlighting “San Franc

Apr 28, 7:51 PM ET·2 min read

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Government

U.S. to Issue Trump Commemorative Passports for America's 250th

The U.S. State Department will release limited-edition commemorative passports featuring President Donald Trump's portrait to celebrate America's 250th anniversary in July, according to multiple reports. These passports will have customized artwork and enhanced imagery while maintaining the same sec

Apr 28, 6:03 PM ET·2 min read

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Legislation

GAO to Investigate DOJ's Handling of Epstein Files

The Government Accountability Office (GAO) has announced it will investigate the Department of Justice's handling of files related to Jeffrey Epstein. The probe follows concerns raised by senators about compliance with the Epstein Files Transparency Act , which mandates the release of all documents

Apr 28, 3:58 PM ET·3 min read

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Legislation

Comey Indicted Over Alleged Trump Threat in Instagram Post

Former FBI Director James Comey was indicted on Tuesday for allegedly threatening President Donald Trump through an Instagram post showing seashells arranged to spell out '8647'. The indictment, unsealed on Wednesday, stems from a photo posted by Comey in May 2025 while vacationing in North Carolina

Apr 28, 3:58 PM ET·6 min read

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GovernmentMIXED REPORTS

Former Fauci Adviser Indicted on COVID-19 Records Charges

David Morens, a former senior adviser to Dr. Anthony Fauci at the National Institute of Allergy and Infectious Diseases (NIAID), has been indicted on federal charges alleging he conspired to hide communications related to COVID-19 research during the pandemic. The Justice Department accuses Morens o

Apr 28, 3:58 PM ET·3 min read

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GovernmentMIXED REPORTS

FCC Orders Early Review of Disney's ABC Stations

The Federal Communications Commission (FCC) ordered The Walt Disney Company to file early renewal applications for eight of its ABC television stations on April 28, 2025. This action comes amid an ongoing investigation into potential violations of FCC rules and concerns about the company's diversity

Apr 28, 3:58 PM ET·2 min read

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Legislation

South Korea Court Extends Yoon's Sentence to Seven Years

A South Korean appeals court has increased the prison sentence for former President Yoon Suk Yeol from five years to seven years on obstruction of justice and other charges. The ruling comes weeks after Yoon was sentenced to life in prison for rebellion, following his imposition of martial law in De

Apr 28, 1:39 PM ET·2 min read

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Security

UK Appeals Ban on Palestine Action

The UK government is appealing a High Court ruling that deemed the ban on pro-Palestinian group Palestine Action unlawful. The ban, imposed last year under terrorism laws, has led to over 2,700 arrests for showing support of the group. The appeal hearing began Tuesday at London's Court of Appeal wit

Apr 28, 1:39 PM ET·3 min read

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Politics

US Charges Sinaloa Governor with Drug Trafficking

Supreme Court Backs Anti-Abortion Center's Challenge to NJ Subpoena

Germany Approves €196B Borrowing for Defence-Heavy Budget

Nigel Farage Referred Over Undeclared £5m Gift

Supreme Court Strikes Louisiana Map as Racial Gerrymander

California Billionaire Tax to Face November Vote

Judge Blocks DOJ Bid for Arizona Voter Data

Republicans Push $400M White House Ballroom Bill After Shooting

Hegseth Defends Iran War Strategy Amid Senate Grilling

Acting U.S. Ambassador to Ukraine Julie Davis Resigns

Supreme Court Hears TPS Case Affecting 350K Haitians

Appeals Court Rejects Trump's Immigration Detention Policy