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James Comey responds to new indictment over alleged ‘threat’ against Trump

Former FBI Director James Comey was indicted Tuesday over a photo of seashells that officials said threatened President Donald Trump, marking the administration’s second attempt to prosecute one of his largest political opponents, three sources first told CNN. Comey responded to the indictment in a video posted to his Substack account.

April 29, 2026
James Comey responds to new indictment over alleged ‘threat’ against Trump
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Hegseth goes before Congress for the first time since the Iran war started

Defense Secretary Pete Hegseth is facing questioning from members of Congress for the first time since the Iran war began

April 29, 2026
Hegseth goes before Congress for the first time since the Iran war started
Business|Election|Finance|Political|Stock Markets|US|World

The Latest: Supreme Court ruling weakens a key tool of the Voting Rights Act

The Supreme Court has weakened a key tool of the Voting Rights Act that has helped combat racial discrimination in voting for over 50 years

April 29, 2026
The Latest: Supreme Court ruling weakens a key tool of the Voting Rights Act
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Trump met with oil firms on possible months-long extension of Iran blockade

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April 29, 2026
Trump met with oil firms on possible months-long extension of Iran blockade
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Mexico to require public projects use local steel after US tariffs

Mexico's President Claudia Sheinbaum on Wednesday announced an agreement to require that all public work projects in the country use steel from Mexican companies.

April 29, 2026
Mexico to require public projects use local steel after US tariffs
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Kevin Warsh is one step closer to top job at the Fed after Trump's pick approved by Senate committee

The Senate Banking Committee voted on party lines to approve Kevin Warsh as the next chair of the Federal Reserve, to replace Jerome Powell, a long-time target of President Trump’s insults for not cutting borrowing costs as far as the president wanted

April 29, 2026
Kevin Warsh is one step closer to top job at the Fed after Trump's pick approved by Senate committee
Health|Political|US

Supreme Court lets faith-based pregnancy centers fight subpoena on First Amendment grounds

Supreme Court lets faith-based pregnancy centers fight subpoena on First Amendment grounds

April 29, 2026
Supreme Court lets faith-based pregnancy centers fight subpoena on First Amendment grounds
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The Latest: Hegseth to face Congress for first time since Iran war began

Defense Secretary Pete Hegseth is facing questioning from lawmakers for the first time since U.S. President Donald Trump launched the war against Iran

April 29, 2026
The Latest: Hegseth to face Congress for first time since Iran war began
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NH state lawmaker faces possible discipline over social media post referencing 'final solution'

NH state lawmaker faces possible discipline over social media post referencing 'final solution'

April 29, 2026
NH state lawmaker faces possible discipline over social media post referencing 'final solution'
Health|Political|World

Supreme Court sides with anti-abortion center raising 1st Amendment fears about state investigation

The Supreme Court is siding with a faith-based pregnancy center that raised First Amendment concerns about an investigation into whether it misled people to discourage abortions

April 29, 2026
Supreme Court sides with anti-abortion center raising 1st Amendment fears about state investigation
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Fed chief nominee Warsh clears key confirmation hurdle in Senate

Kevin Warsh, U.S.

April 29, 2026
Fed chief nominee Warsh clears key confirmation hurdle in Senate
Europe|Political|World

Russia to hold a Victory Day parade without military equipment for the 1st time in nearly 2 decades

The Russian Defense Ministry says the traditional Victory Day parade will take place without military equipment

April 29, 2026
Russia to hold a Victory Day parade without military equipment for the 1st time in nearly 2 decades
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A billboard in Des Moines is urging people to leave the MAGA movement

A billboard in Des Moines is urging people to leave the MAGA movement

April 29, 2026
A billboard in Des Moines is urging people to leave the MAGA movement
Education|Health|Political

Iowa lawmakers approve MAHA bill targeting SNAP limits, school nutrition rules

Iowa lawmakers approve MAHA bill targeting SNAP limits, school nutrition rules

April 29, 2026
Iowa lawmakers approve MAHA bill targeting SNAP limits, school nutrition rules
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Russia says it's scaling down WW2 victory parade due to Ukrainian threat

Russia will hold a slimmed-down version of its annual parade to celebrate victory in World War Two, without the usual display of weaponry, the Kremlin

April 29, 2026
Russia says it's scaling down WW2 victory parade due to Ukrainian threat
Crime|Economy|Europe|Political|World

Ukraine asks Israel to seize vessel it says is carrying grain stolen by Russia

Ukraine has requested that Israel seize a vessel carrying grain it says was stolen from areas occupied by Russia, its top prosecutor said on Wednesday, after the shipment

April 29, 2026
Ukraine asks Israel to seize vessel it says is carrying grain stolen by Russia
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Italy's Fincantieri and KAYO to work together on strengthening Albania's navy

Italian shipbuilder Fincantieri and Albania's KAYO have set up a joint venture to build and maintain vessels in Albania, which is seeking to modernise its military

April 29, 2026
Italy's Fincantieri and KAYO to work together on strengthening Albania's navy
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UK watchdog says counterterrorism law could hit protests, free speech

Britain's terrorism watchdog on Wednesday said the government risked stretching counterterrorism laws beyond their original purpose by using such powers

April 29, 2026
UK watchdog says counterterrorism law could hit protests, free speech
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Two Jewish men stabbed in London, Israeli president calls for urgent action

Two Jewish men were stabbed in north London on Wednesday by an attacker who ran down a street targeting Jews, the latest in a spate of UK

April 29, 2026
Two Jewish men stabbed in London, Israeli president calls for urgent action
Economy|Environment|Health|Political|Science

Dozens of cancer cases in N.J. could be linked to contaminants at former landfill

Dozens of cancer cases in N.J. could be linked to contaminants at former landfill

April 29, 2026
Dozens of cancer cases in N.J. could be linked to contaminants at former landfill
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Defying protocol, Trump relays details of private conversation with King Charles III

In the world of diplomatic faux pas it could have been a lot worse

April 29, 2026
Defying protocol, Trump relays details of private conversation with King Charles III
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Janet Mills has the resume for her Senate bid. Is that enough to win over Maine's Democratic voters?

Maine Gov. Janet Mills has decades of experience in public office and the backing of the party establishment as she seeks the Democratic nomination for the U.S. Senate

April 29, 2026
Janet Mills has the resume for her Senate bid. Is that enough to win over Maine's Democratic voters?
Crime|Europe|Political|World

Ukraine says it hits Russian oil pumping station 1,500 km away

Ukraine struck what it said was an oil pumping station 1,500 km (900 miles) into Russia near the Ural Mountains with drones overnight, and President Volodymyr Zelenskiy said Kyiv

April 29, 2026
Ukraine says it hits Russian oil pumping station 1,500 km away
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US judge to weigh preservation groups' bid to stop Trump's Kennedy Center overhaul

A coalition of historic preservation and architecture groups will ask a judge on Wednesday to halt plans by President Donald Trump’s administration

April 29, 2026
US judge to weigh preservation groups' bid to stop Trump's Kennedy Center overhaul