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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 Est. Read: 2 Mins

4 articles from 3 publishers

PoliticsWar

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 Est. Read: 3 Mins

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PoliticsDiplomacyCONFLICTING 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 Est. Read: 2 Mins

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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

5 articles from 4 publishers

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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Government

FBI Raids 22 Minnesota Sites in Welfare Fraud Probe

Federal agents executed search warrants at 22 locations across Minnesota on Tuesday as part of an ongoing welfare fraud investigation. The FBI and Homeland Security Investigations, along with federal, state, and local law enforcement, conducted court-authorized activities targeting businesses and da

Apr 28, 1:39 PM ET·2 min read

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Economy

UK's Reeves Considers Rent Freeze Amid Inflation

British Finance Minister Rachel Reeves is considering a one-year freeze on private sector rents to help tenants cope with inflation driven by the Iran war, according to multiple reports. Downing Street has dismissed this idea, stating that freezing private sector rents is “not the approach we will b

Apr 28, 9:20 AM ET·2 min read

4 articles from 3 publishers

Government

Trump Fires National Science Board

The Trump administration abruptly terminated all 22 members of the National Science Board (NSB), which oversees the National Science Foundation (NSF). The dismissals came via a terse email on Friday, stating that their positions were 'terminated, effective immediately,' according to multiple reports

Apr 28, 3:28 AM ET·2 min read

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HumanRights

North Korea Executions Surge During Pandemic Lockdowns

North Korea sharply increased its use of executions during COVID-19 pandemic lockdowns, according to a report by the Transitional Justice Working Group (TJWG). The Seoul-based human rights group documented at least 153 people executed or sentenced to death between January 2020 and December 2024. Thi

Apr 28, 3:28 AM ET·2 min read

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Government

Iraq Names Businessman Ali al-Zaidi as PM-Designate

Iraq’s dominant Shiite parliamentary bloc, the Coordination Framework, has nominated Ali al-Zaidi as prime minister-designate following weeks of internal debate. The announcement came after a meeting at the government palace in Baghdad on Monday. Al-Zaidi, a multimillionaire businessman and politica

Apr 28, 1:21 AM ET·2 min read

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Legislation

Virginia Court Hears GOP Challenge to Democratic Redistricting Plan

The Virginia Supreme Court heard arguments Monday over a voter-approved congressional redistricting plan that could give Democrats four additional seats in the U.S. House, according to multiple reports. A Republican legal challenge contends that the state's Democrat-led legislature violated proce

Apr 28, 1:21 AM ET·3 min read

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Immigration

ICE Arrests Drop After Minneapolis Killings

Immigration and Customs Enforcement (ICE) arrests have dropped nearly 12% nationwide following the killings of two American citizens by immigration officers in Minneapolis, according to data analyzed by the Associated Press and reported by multiple outlets including Los Angeles Times, CBS News, and

Apr 28, 1:21 AM ET·2 min read

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Politics

Republicans Push $400M White House Ballroom Bill After Shooting

Hegseth Defends Iran War Strategy Amid Senate Grilling